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Tim "Desertbull"
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Mudhole Gap, Nevadtah, Well, you dirt rompers have hit the big one. With so many responses to the Q&A and Reader's Rides, we just plain have a ton of stuff to sort through. Daily, this server is firing out questions and photos from our readers. From shocks to gears and lift kits, you have asked for it all. Let's roll a few out from the long list of choices and help you get in the right direction.

Whoever said, "Girls don't have fun." Here in the mud bogs of North Carolina, JeniLee is picking her line and slamming the pedal to the floor and raining mud on spectators. Jenny's front end is floating the bog at this point in the photo...some say, "Fly Girls." Desertbull says, "Sweeeeet!"

Who said, "Girls can't have fun?" Jenni Wilson of North Carolina sent in her 1997 Dodge Ram. She says, "This picture was takin' in North Carolina. Everything about my truck is stock. It has a factory lift on it. I just wanted to let you guys know that even us women can have fun in the mud, even if we are stock."

DesertBull says: Hey Boyz, if this JeniLee flying through the mud in North Carolina doesn't get you out to some dirt, mud or sand, then you should sell your truck and buy a new remote control for your T.V. Jenny is blazing a trail through this local mud hole, looking to challenge some of the East Coast boyz. Thanks for your contribution Jenny!

Ramcuda Boy sent us his sand eating, hill climbing beefy Power Wagon which he has obviously utilize everything he ever learned about WAM. Based on Ramcuda's laundry list of "stuff" he may teach the next WAM class at ORC. "WAM 101 by Ramcuda"

 

Ramcuda says: This is my 1973 Dodge Power Wagon Club Cab, 3/4Ton, 4x4 longbed with a 440-30 over,727 Trans, 205 T-Case, Rear Dana 60 Front end Dana 44 , Tires-Super Swamper 36/12.50 Disc brakes on all 4 corners, 8"lift, 3"body lift, MSD box, one wire 100amp ALT, off-road headlights 130w hi/95w low, custom ladder bars, carb, intake, exhaust, work lights under truck, tow hitch, storage box in side of bed, bed cover, monster tach, after market front seats, and a lot of stuff I can't remember...

Desertbull says: Ramcuda has obviouslygraduated from ORC's year longclass on WAM. And he still has money left over for gasoline to be tearing up the sands of his local backyard. This Ramcuda Boy Rocks!!

USA6X6.COM-This company sent in these photos of a rare 6x6 Dodge dirt eater. Just imagine this monster coming over the top of a hill at 70 mph, See Larry Jump, See Larry Run, See Larry flat on his face! Visit www.USA6x6.com

This custom 6x6 Dodge Ram is an absolute adventurers dream. This is a Ram 6500 T-Rex 6x6 off-road cruiser. Imagine having this ride to run 2000-miles of dirt trail in Baja, Mexico. Custom from front to back and everywhere in between this vehicle has been tried and tested and is a proven product. Bring your WAM account and then some.

From Daniel Little: Daniel submitted a series of photos to us from his company in Lawton, Oklahoma. USA 6x6 is the only company in the world custom building these projects on a regular basis. Whether you want to spend duckets on 2 or 3 axles, these guys will hook you up and turn your ride into fire-breathing rubber eating dirt throwing vehicle. They customize many a variety of all vehicles including Unimogs, Motorhomes, Ford, Chevy and even Toyota's. Using technology and fabrication developed by their own people, USA6x6 is a state-of-the-art company. Located in middle America, and the home of the finest field artillery military base in the world, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, these boys take their off-roading very serious. Go check out Daniel Little and his company at www.usa6x6.com for a good look at what these guys can put together for you.

Wild Bill says: I took two trucks, a 1970 Power Wagon and a 1969 Power Wagon and came up with a custom Baja Pre-Runner complete with King Shocks and BFGoodrich 37" inch race tires. As a guy who travels in Baja nearly six months a year working the desert racing series, Wild Bill is an adventurer. From the top of the highest mountains in Baja, over 9000' feet to the beachs of the Sea of Cortez, he and his Dodge have trekked countless miles of uncharted trails. You can catch him at most off-road racing events and you can always hear him on the radio waves as the infamous, "BFGRelay12."

On the way to La Paz, Baja Mexico, Wild Bill stopped outside Catavina at the rock for a glimpse into the world of the unknown. The desert is known for wild unexplainable things that happen in the night. This 1969 Power Wagon led the way to 2280-miles, most of which was off-road.

Can you say 1969 Power Wagon-Baja Style? This ride is a customized off-road vehicle complete with 37" inch BF Goodrich Off-Road Race Tires. Complete with full Pre-Runner bar and 4 massive Hella's to light up the desert at night, this Dodge regularly travels to remote regions.

Roadkill Phill says: I have a group of friends and we all have either Dodge Ram Chargers or Plymouth Trail Duster. We love them. Can you tell me a little more about you?! Would you like a few pictures? We are all about stock. A few little drive train swaps with 3/4 ton stuff and a little lift. But my Plymouth with over 160,000 is smoking and still chasseing Jeeps and home built stuff all over the California country side. Hope to hear from you soon. Thank You.

"Roadkill Phill"

Desertbull says: Bring it on...we are all about Dodge, Dodge and more Dodge. If you take it in the dirt, send us your photos. Nothing better then 10 Ramchargers blazing a trail in the California country side. Dreamcollectables says: I purchased a 1979 Ram Charger with a 360 rebuilt engine. I need a soft top for this model truck. Can you help me find one?

Desertbull says: Check out a company called, "Can-back." You can visit there website at www.can-back.com for additional information.

Dang H. Nguyen asked: I've been reading Desert Bull's adventures. I REALLY like what he's done to his truck. I own a 1998 Ram 1500 Quad Cab with the 5.9L V8.
Right now, it's mostly stock with the tow package, except for a K&N
FIPK. I want to upgrade it just like everybody else. I'm considering
upgrading the brakes right now and was wondering how many miles does
Desert Bull have on the EGR brakes? Thanks.

Desertbull says: During the last few months, I've been on the road constantly. The summer season is full of off-road desert races, trips back and forth to Baja, Mexico and of course we just returned from a 2800-mile jaunt from Southern California to La Paz, Baja, Mexico and back. It was hot, humid and miserable weather. The brakes performed flawlessly, especially heading South down the steep grade into Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur California. It's a beast of a hill, something like 13% for miles and miles. Hot-hot weather and still no problems. A conservative estimate is over 10,000 miles since installation in early June 2002. More then 75% percent of those miles were towing some type of trailer loaded with off-road cars, quads-atv's, motorcycles, etc...And I must report, nothing but accolades to our friend, "Glenn" at EGR Severe Service Brakes in Corona, California.

Robb Copeland asked: I have a 2002 4x4 ram 1500. What are the best tires that will go on 17 or 18 inch rims with out lifting it too much so it will ruin the drive train. I would also like to know if there is a cat-back system for the 2002's yet.
Sincerely, Robb Copeland,Dodge Owner

Desertbull says: The best tires on the market, in my humble opinion, are none other than BFGoodrich tires. Put a set of the new mud terrains and take to the dirt. The lifting of the vehicle doesn't so much wear out the drivetrain as the height of the tire changes the ratio you're running based upon the extreme size of tire you go with. Go with a Mud Terrain, not too, too big, but just right and rock on. Many cat-back systems on the market, just pick and choose what's best for you after surfing the Web.

David Schrader asked: Bull, I drive a 2002, Ram 2500 pickup truck as a company truck. When it had 500 miles on it, the computer went out and it set in the dealers shop for 2 1/2 weeks, waiting on parts. I bugged them often about it and then, suddenly a replacement computer, that was suppost to be "New and improved" showed up, they put it on and I got the truck back. At 20,000 miles the automatic transmission leaked a big puddle in my driveway and they replaced the torque convertor and pump. Now the truck has 33,000 miles on it. Now the check engine light is on most of the time, until I take it in to get it reset. When I punch the throttle from a stop it revs up to 5300 RPM and the rev limiter shuts it off and on, off and on till I let up on the pedel, or it won't shift into 2nd. The service manager at the dealership says it is normal and nothing to fix. Is there something wrong or is this normal? David Schrader

Desertbull says: Ummmmmm, sounds like a serious sour lemon. I'm going to answer your question, "Is there something wrong or is this normal?" by saying, "There is something seriously wrong with that computer." Unfortunately, the dealers-also referred to by some readers as the stealers, will not give you the straight scoop. One dealer that is by the book, is McPeek Dodge in Anaheim, California. Contact their Fleet Manager-Kevin Buzzard and he can get you going in the right direction. McPeek Dodge of Anaheim kicks butt.

Check out this customized old Power Wagon!

With massive Super Swamper Boggers, military style of course, this ride of yesteryear could go just about anywhere. This vehicle is restored to great perfection and we hope Bob and his family enjoy this old relic for a lifetime. Many stories come with this old Power Wagon, too many to tell. Thanks for sharing.
This old Power Wagon is a restoration of years gone by. When we received these photographs, we studied them from top to bottom looking for flaws in this ride. This vehicle is still in use and the owner's have customized the interior for camping and traveling.


Jon said: Here are some photos of my friend Bob's Power Wagon. It has been in his
family since it was retired from the army after WW2. We customized the
interior to make it a little nicer for camping but it still has the military
feel. The military steel wheels have been widened 3" to accommodate the
super swamper boggers. Thanks
Desertbull says: Wow....what a beautiful vehicle. Again, thanks for sharing with us.

For More Information on Performance Products

EGR Severe Service Brakes, Inc.
glnmaurer@aol.com
www.earthroamer.com/egr

Can-Back, Inc.
9649 Remer Street
South El Monte, CA 91733,
(626) 442-0739 or
(877) 763-8867
(626) 442-9268 Fax
www.can-back.com

USA 6x6
1328 NW Elm ave
Lawton OK 73507
(580) 585-1276
www.USA6x6.com

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