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Posted: 3/1/2016 1:16:05 PM EDT
Thinking of changing things up and moving to a truck platform and was wondering what current owners thought?
ETA - Ended up getting this 2016 PW. Seems like a good vehicle so far. Averaged 12mpg driving up hill from NC to VA varying my speed per the break in specifications. 
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Posted: 3/1/2016 1:59:38 PM EDT
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I have two of them. 
I prefer the simplicity of the older 3G truck in the background. Much less electronic bullshit and better forward close in field of view due to the front end profile, among other things. The new one rides nice and the 6.4 is an improvement over the 5.7. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 2:34:11 PM EDT
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I have two of them. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=84162 I prefer the simplicity of the older 3G truck in the background. Much less electronic bullshit and better forward close in field of view due to the front end profile, among other things. The new one rides nice and the 6.4 is an improvement over the 5.7. Have you had any issues with the new one? I'm looking at a 2016. We test drove one this past weekend and liked it a lot. What is your real world gas mileage like? |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 2:46:10 PM EDT
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Have you had any issues with the new one? I'm looking at a 2016. We test drove one this past weekend and liked it a lot. What is your real world gas mileage like? The bushings in the manual t-case linkage were too soft, they replaced them and added some retainers. That's about it. I get a little over 13 with it. If you're worried about gas mileage you shouldn't buy one. 
That's going to be a big change going from what I assume is your Jeep in your avatar. They are huge trucks and you won't be able to offroad it in all of the places you may have taken your jeep. Tall and a long wheelbase. Jeep trails were usually made by jeeps.
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Posted: 3/1/2016 2:49:50 PM EDT
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Why don't they call them FIAT ?
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Posted: 3/1/2016 2:53:41 PM EDT
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Why don't they call them FIAT ? Stop liking stuff I don't like. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 2:56:06 PM EDT
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The bushings in the manual t-case linkage were too soft, they replaced them and added some retainers. That's about it. I get a little over 13 with it. If you're worried about gas mileage you shouldn't buy one.
That's going to be a big change going from what I assume is your Jeep in your avatar. They are huge trucks and you won't be able to offroad it in all of the places you may have taken your jeep. Tall and a long wheelbase. Jeep trails were usually made by jeeps. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Have you had any issues with the new one? I'm looking at a 2016. We test drove one this past weekend and liked it a lot. What is your real world gas mileage like? The bushings in the manual t-case linkage were too soft, they replaced them and added some retainers. That's about it. I get a little over 13 with it. If you're worried about gas mileage you shouldn't buy one.
That's going to be a big change going from what I assume is your Jeep in your avatar. They are huge trucks and you won't be able to offroad it in all of the places you may have taken your jeep. Tall and a long wheelbase. Jeep trails were usually made by jeeps. Hell even parking lots can be a pain. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 3:03:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Stop liking stuff I don't like. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Why don't they call them FIAT ? Stop liking stuff I don't like. OP did it first. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 3:07:35 PM EDT
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My '15
Ive been around Ram trucks my whole life and this truck is already by far my favorite. I see between 13.5-14.5 mpg. Noone ever bought a Ram for fuel economy. I'm still surprised how well it rides. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 3:47:09 PM EDT
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Do old power wagons count? This is a pic I keep on the wall in my office. It's my 13y/o son driving his great great grandpas Power Wagon on the farm he'll one day own.
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Posted: 3/1/2016 4:15:32 PM EDT
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The bushings in the manual t-case linkage were too soft, they replaced them and added some retainers. That's about it. I get a little over 13 with it. If you're worried about gas mileage you shouldn't buy one.
That's going to be a big change going from what I assume is your Jeep in your avatar. They are huge trucks and you won't be able to offroad it in all of the places you may have taken your jeep. Tall and a long wheelbase. Jeep trails were usually made by jeeps. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Have you had any issues with the new one? I'm looking at a 2016. We test drove one this past weekend and liked it a lot. What is your real world gas mileage like? The bushings in the manual t-case linkage were too soft, they replaced them and added some retainers. That's about it. I get a little over 13 with it. If you're worried about gas mileage you shouldn't buy one.
That's going to be a big change going from what I assume is your Jeep in your avatar. They are huge trucks and you won't be able to offroad it in all of the places you may have taken your jeep. Tall and a long wheelbase. Jeep trails were usually made by jeeps. That's correct. I was just curious about the mileage to see how it compares to my JK on 35's. I currently get 13mpg city and 16 highway. We still have our Cherokee Trailhawk that will be my trail vehicle. I'll end up losing access to a couple of trails that no one would run with me anyhow
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Posted: 3/1/2016 4:27:10 PM EDT
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Hope you can castrate the DEF system. Stupid epa shit causes problems.
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Posted: 3/1/2016 4:27:52 PM EDT
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Hope you can castrate the DEF system. Stupid epa shit causes problems. 6.4L Gasser engine. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 4:37:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/1/2016 4:39:11 PM EDT
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6.4L Gasser engine. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hope you can castrate the DEF system. Stupid epa shit causes problems. 6.4L Gasser engine. That's the ticket. 
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Posted: 3/1/2016 4:39:57 PM EDT
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If that's you'r Heep in the avatar photo, I'd spend some serious cash into making it into a trail rig over getting a Power Wagon.
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Posted: 3/1/2016 4:41:42 PM EDT
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Thread needs moar
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Posted: 3/1/2016 4:47:12 PM EDT
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Hope you can castrate the DEF system. Stupid epa shit causes problems. 
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Posted: 3/1/2016 4:51:07 PM EDT
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If that's you'r Heep in the avatar photo, I'd spend some serious cash into making it into a trail rig over getting a Power Wagon. It is. I'm quite honestly a bit bored with it. It's complete overkill for the trails that are nearby except for two. Our Trailhawk does just fine on the rest and it's quite satisfying to wheel it while the haters watch in disbelief. 
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Posted: 3/1/2016 5:34:16 PM EDT
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IBTL
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Posted: 3/1/2016 5:35:46 PM EDT
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IBTL LOL, I didn't notice the plate. 
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Posted: 3/1/2016 5:35:50 PM EDT
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It is. I'm quite honestly a bit bored with it. It's complete overkill for the trails that are nearby except for two. Our Trailhawk does just fine on the rest and it's quite satisfying to wheel it while the haters watch in disbelief. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1488/24513257403_40d9d282da_b.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If that's you'r Heep in the avatar photo, I'd spend some serious cash into making it into a trail rig over getting a Power Wagon. It is. I'm quite honestly a bit bored with it. It's complete overkill for the trails that are nearby except for two. Our Trailhawk does just fine on the rest and it's quite satisfying to wheel it while the haters watch in disbelief. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1488/24513257403_40d9d282da_b.jpg Come to Colorado, I'll take you on some trails that will make you rethink that opinion 
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Posted: 3/1/2016 9:40:56 PM EDT
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If that's you'r Heep in the avatar photo, I'd spend some serious cash into making it into a trail rig over getting a Power Wagon. It is. I'm quite honestly a bit bored with it. It's complete overkill for the trails that are nearby except for two. Our Trailhawk does just fine on the rest and it's quite satisfying to wheel it while the haters watch in disbelief. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1488/24513257403_40d9d282da_b.jpg Come to Colorado, I'll take you on some trails that will make you rethink that opinion Ohh I know there are more difficult trails out there. Just not too many around here. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 9:43:12 PM EDT
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Hope you can castrate the DEF system. Stupid epa shit causes problems. 6.4L Gasser engine. Guess who doesn't know shit about Rams. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 9:46:37 PM EDT
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Hope you can castrate the DEF system. Stupid epa shit causes problems. 6.4L Gasser engine. Guess who doesn't know shit about Rams. Who's that? |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 10:16:04 PM EDT
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It's the only Dodge I would buy.
I may jump from Chevy for my next truck, and I will consider a Power Wagon. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 10:17:23 PM EDT
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Hope you can castrate the DEF system. Stupid epa shit causes problems. 6.4L Gasser engine. Guess who doesn't know shit about Rams. you might just back out now. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 10:19:00 PM EDT
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Not a power wagon but i absofuckinglutely love my truck
If they ever put a ctd in a pw, i will own it. 
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Posted: 3/1/2016 10:20:25 PM EDT
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Hope you can castrate the DEF system. Stupid epa shit causes problems. 6.4L Gasser engine. Guess who doesn't know shit about Rams. I don't know. Tell me. I fucking own one. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 10:21:49 PM EDT
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I don't know. Tell me. I fucking own one. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hope you can castrate the DEF system. Stupid epa shit causes problems. 6.4L Gasser engine. Guess who doesn't know shit about Rams. I don't know. Tell me. I fucking own one. No issues w my def system. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 10:22:06 PM EDT
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Hope you can castrate the DEF system. Stupid epa shit causes problems. 6.4L Gasser engine. Guess who doesn't know shit about Rams. They don't make a power wagon in diesel |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 10:30:25 PM EDT
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Hope you can castrate the DEF system. Stupid epa shit causes problems. 6.4L Gasser engine. Guess who doesn't know shit about Rams. They don't make a power wagon in diesel That's crazy. Learn something new everyday. I always assumed the power wagon could be had with the Cummins. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 10:31:45 PM EDT
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That's crazy. Learn something new everyday. I always assumed the power wagon could be had with the Cummins. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hope you can castrate the DEF system. Stupid epa shit causes problems. 6.4L Gasser engine. Guess who doesn't know shit about Rams. They don't make a power wagon in diesel That's crazy. Learn something new everyday. I always assumed the power wagon could be had with the Cummins. Sadly, no. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 10:32:48 PM EDT
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That's crazy. Learn something new everyday. I always assumed the power wagon could be had with the Cummins. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hope you can castrate the DEF system. Stupid epa shit causes problems. 6.4L Gasser engine. Guess who doesn't know shit about Rams. They don't make a power wagon in diesel That's crazy. Learn something new everyday. I always assumed the power wagon could be had with the Cummins. Intercooler gets in the way of winch Cummins is heeeaaavy.
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Posted: 3/1/2016 10:33:37 PM EDT
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That's crazy. Learn something new everyday. I always assumed the power wagon could be had with the Cummins. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hope you can castrate the DEF system. Stupid epa shit causes problems. 6.4L Gasser engine. Guess who doesn't know shit about Rams. They don't make a power wagon in diesel That's crazy. Learn something new everyday. I always assumed the power wagon could be had with the Cummins. PW's a 3/4 ton, but I guess they figure that the Cummins isn't good fit for the truck's intended usage. Cummins is probably a good bit heavier than a Hemi, too. |
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Posted: 3/1/2016 10:34:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/1/2016 10:36:03 PM EDT
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Fuck no .
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Posted: 3/1/2016 10:36:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryProspector. Cummins or hemi. There ya go OP. |
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Posted: 3/6/2016 9:30:19 AM EDT
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Update in OP.
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Posted: 3/6/2016 9:38:02 AM EDT
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Not a power wagon but i absofuckinglutely love my truck If they ever put a ctd in a pw, i will own it. <a href="http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/ducatiman1098s/media/IMG_08021_zpsury2vt51.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p500/ducatiman1098s/IMG_08021_zpsury2vt51.jpg</a> Not to derail, but what are the specs on your truck? Level or lift? |
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Posted: 3/6/2016 9:41:52 AM EDT
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Decent truck, but your fuel economy is shit... aren't they supposed to be a bit better?
Either way, lift that sumbich and post pictures. |
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Posted: 3/6/2016 9:42:35 AM EDT
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Update in OP. Granite like mine? Hard to tell it from black in some light conditions when you take a pic of it.
Need to put the hook on the winch cable.  Go on Amazon and buy the wireless remote for it too as it's a PITA to hook up the wired control in that little space they have in the bumper to access it.
That have the graphics delete done from the factory or did the dealer remove it? Looks like it was ordered that way, like mine. Looks like you get the factory spray in bed liner too. Go to Amazon and order the Dee Zee DZ86917 bed mat or shit will be sliding all over the place back there. It's like 70 some bucks and fits perfectly.
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Posted: 3/6/2016 9:55:52 AM EDT
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2012 model
i almost traded mine in to get a new 2016, but i decided to keep it since i only have lees then 2 year to get it payed off. |
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Posted: 3/6/2016 9:59:30 AM EDT
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Quote Historywhere did you get that grill guard? ETA: thats not a power wagon, and that doesnt have spot for the wench. |
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Posted: 3/6/2016 10:04:36 AM EDT
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thats not a power wagon, and that doesnt have spot for the wench. The wench rides in the cab. 
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Posted: 3/6/2016 10:07:01 AM EDT
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I wish they made one with a 5.9 cummins.
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Posted: 3/6/2016 10:17:33 AM EDT
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Sick truck op. Congrats
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Posted: 3/6/2016 10:20:54 AM EDT
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Thinking of changing things up and moving to a truck platform and was wondering what current owners thought? ETA - Ended up getting this 2016 PW. Seems like a good vehicle so far. Averaged 12mpg driving up hill from NC to VA varying my speed per the break in specifications. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1676/25174135149_6f131a4b64_h.jpg Are those really the headlights that come with it OEM?? Look like cheap aftermarket ones from the Fast and Furious days. |
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Posted: 3/6/2016 10:22:24 AM EDT
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Decent truck, but your fuel economy is shit... aren't they supposed to be a bit better? Either way, lift that sumbich and post pictures. Yea, mileage wasn't great but I was all over the place speed wise and this was coming back up the mountain from NC on i77. I think our old 5.4 F150 averaged about 14 MPG coming up the mountain. It absolutely kills your mileage. I don't think i'll be lifting it. From what i've read 37's will fit with the stock suspension, higher offset wheel, and minimal trimming of the pinch weld underneath the truck and using a heat gun to flatten the plastic inner fender well. I'm also going to run some sort of rock slider on it. There's only one manufacturer i've found so far and their prices seems kind of high. Going to see if any of the local fab shops can do something for me a bit more reasonable. Quoted:
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Update in OP. Granite like mine? Hard to tell it from black in some light conditions when you take a pic of it.
Need to put the hook on the winch cable. Go on Amazon and buy the wireless remote for it too as it's a PITA to hook up the wired control in that little space they have in the bumper to access it.
That have the graphics delete done from the factory or did the dealer remove it? Looks like it was ordered that way, like mine. Looks like you get the factory spray in bed liner too. Go to Amazon and order the Dee Zee DZ86917 bed mat or shit will be sliding all over the place back there. It's like 70 some bucks and fits perfectly.
Yep mine is granite! My wife really liked the color so it was an easy sell. It is a factory graphics delete package as well. Ours didn't have the factory spray in bed line so that will definitely have to be addressed as well. We never had the bed of our F150 done and it was scratched all to shit, but we used it as a truck. Hauled everything from furniture to gravel. Here's what ours came with. 
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Posted: 3/6/2016 10:24:21 AM EDT
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I'll consider one when they offer the package with the Cummins.
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Posted: 3/6/2016 10:25:35 AM EDT
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Are those really the headlights that come with it OEM?? Look like cheap aftermarket ones from the Fast and Furious days. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thinking of changing things up and moving to a truck platform and was wondering what current owners thought? ETA - Ended up getting this 2016 PW. Seems like a good vehicle so far. Averaged 12mpg driving up hill from NC to VA varying my speed per the break in specifications. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1676/25174135149_6f131a4b64_h.jpg Are those really the headlights that come with it OEM?? Look like cheap aftermarket ones from the Fast and Furious days. I personally thought they were pretty nice. They are HID headlights. Nice and bright. First factory set i've had since my 06 Mazda 3. 
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