RAM 2500 Power Wagon Sway Bar Disconnect Explained | Why It Improves OFF-ROAD Performance
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I explain why the Sway Bar Disconnected in my RAM 2500 Power Wagon helps to improve the trucks off road performance. I explained how the sway disconnect works, how to use it properly and show you the difference in articulation with the sway disconnected vs connected.
I hope everyone had a good week! I wanted to do a video about this power wagons disconnecting sway bar because I feel like some folks aren't really sure what that means and why a disconnecting sway bar is beneficial when off road.
so for beginners a sway bar is used to help on road performance. it helps to minimize body roll and control on road. now when going off road this sway bar actually hinder your 4wd off road performance. it will prevent wheels from naturally articulation fully. now wheel articulation is important because it allows your wheels to contour the off road terrain as much as possible and give you as much wheel grip as possible. so having the ability to disconnect the sway bar allows the RAM 2500 power wagon to again more articulation and therefore gain more traction off road giving you a better experience!
So the disconnecting process is pretty simple. there is a sliding clutch and allows the sway bar to either be fully connected and act as one unit or slide fully over and allows the sway bar ends to act completely independent.
Now on TFL truck they had a hard time trying to disconnect the sway bar on the power wagon. However, I show you that it really is not that hard. the best way to disconnect the sway bar is to roll the vehicle in drive on a flatter surface and roll over a little bit of uneven terrain to relieve the sway bar of any torque and thus allowing the clutch to slide over.
now as you guys saw in my demonstration with the sway bar disconnected the RAM 2500 power wagon had more wheel articulation and therefore more off road ability.
hope you guys liked the video!
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Thanks for the demo! The sway bar disconnect also provides a MUCH more comfortable ride off-road. The truck is significantly less rigid when disconnected and you drive over rocks/bumps. It automatically reconnects at 18mph for “safety.”
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
all about the safety! But yes I could imagine the ride quality improving alot off road
As a 2021 PowerWagon owner that has a full Carli Pintop suspension replacement with Carli Radius arms, the disconnecting swaybar still works. I found the trick (for mine anyway) when I need to disconnect the swaybar, I put solid pressure on the brakes, sake with reconnect and it seems to help. I usually let the speed detector reconnect it at 15MPH by itself anyway. Even with all new suspension and 37's, it still works just fine.
Excellent video, brother! My son asked me how that system works and your video pops up on my feed this morning! Awesome info!
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Happy you guys liked it 😊
Love your videos, I have my 22 PW on order, should get it in the next month. But, I had to laugh at the stereotype...the canuck with a hockey stick in the bed of his truck, lol. Keep up the good work!
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
lol I mean I play hockey and I just keep the stick back there sometimes haha
Good explanation with the prop. I ordered a PW about a month ago. I've watched a lot of videos on the PW including most of yours, but I haven't seen any showing the difference between connected and disconnected. I thought it would have been much more than a inch. I was also surprise how much flex there was with the sway bar connected. Thanks for showing.
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Ya I was surprised also it was only an inch. But it could of been the way I was testing and maybe when the wheels are rolling there is more of a difference.
My power wagon should be here next week I cant wait after 4 months of waiting 😒
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
You are gonna love it!
I never knew how that operated, but always wanted to know. Thanks for the excellent explanation!
Great video Alex! I really appreciate the explanation of how to connect and reconnect the sway bar.
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. I figured it would interest some people. I was always curious what exactly that meant and how they disconnect the sway!
Awesome love your vids I’ve learned a lot about my 2022 power wagon by watching cheers and thank you
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
I learn as I go also! Alot of the stuff I'm not aware about until I dive into it. Just figured people would be interested in learning!
I always look forward to your videos. The description of the sway bar and more to the point how the disconnect works was fascinating. I did have a question for you. If I recall correctly, your truck has the 12" infotainment center. Have you had any issues with it? I've heard some horror stories that it has been/can be very problematic.
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Actually yes. Well sorta. So when I first got the truck in the winter sometimes it would not work or freeze. And i had a couple days where it wouldn't even turn on. Booked a spot at the dealership and then the infotainment worked again. Since that point I havent had an issue. Its been probably 4 months. Like you it does make me nervous a little because they are like 11k canadian to replace and warranty for those is only 60,000km
Great video and explanation. I love my new Power Wagon.
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Such awesome trucks
🇺🇸🤠🇲🇽 Sir! ur channel is great & educational. i am glad i found ur channel & u make understanding trucks,engines torque,horsepower easy thank u very much 🇲🇽🤠🇺🇸
Alex, that was very interesting and informative. Thanks!
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I always like making these videos
Excellent explanation professor power wagon,!
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
Very good video. Thanks for time making it
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Just happy you liked it!
Thanks great info
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Good video man
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
You should have tested the tailgate while it was articulated as well! that would have been so cool. Great video!
@TheGettyAdventures
Жыл бұрын
I didn't even think about it!! that would of been a great test
Great test! My take is that the extra cost and complexity of the sway bar disconnect mechanism is not worth it in this particular vehicle. This is a big boy and narrow, rocky trails are not its forte. The suspension is excellent as is.
shes a beauty. Enough said
As a PW owner myself, I was hoping to see a little more articulation with them disconnected. Do you see this as the control arm bushings are limiting the flex?
Thank you for the vedio sir, but I will never do this test without the airbag fuse pulled out
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
why do you say that?
@IF9
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGettyAdventures airbag can deploy any time if it sense that that car is almost flip over. I saw a 1500 5.7 RAM 2019 that car was off Roding and it approache a slope 45° or so, the Curtain airbag deployed, so sensor could go wrong in such a situation
You can easily become a teacher no problem if you ever want to.
Ok, now throw one of those carli radius arm drop brackets on and retest.
Hey, bro, I'm looking at a 2011 power wagon. What's your input on it? If any if can you get back with me?
Great video… what’s the next video?
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Lol probably chat about the cummins high output. But we'll see 😉
@codyabitong5466
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGettyAdventures I noticed alot of comments from people who have powerwagons and not sure the mechanics of the truck, your doing a good job explaining and giving video examples… I see you touched on everything except the winch? Do I see a in-depth winch video in the future?Lots of people don’t realize the 12k/lbs pulling power is on the first layer when you pay out all the rope and your only getting 7300lbs on the 4th layer. How snatch blocks can double your power? maybe how to rig a snatch block I see lots of busses you can be pulling around in your video lol just an idea to keep the content going on your channel
What's your professional opinion about adding a plow to a PW? I am assuming, without even mentioning the front suspension, the sway bar is not strong enough to plow???
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
not really the sway bar, it would be the articulink lower control arms on the front axle that would concern me. But people put plows on 1500's all the time and the Power Wagon front end is a hell of a lot stronger then a ram 1500. if you are aren't using the plow for commercial use I'm sure you'll be fine.
5:29 😂🤣😂
13:24 come on bro? Sounds like someone's tapping that.
Not a big enough difference to outweigh the aggravations when doing an oil change for me.
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Haha I hear ya. Those oil filters are in tough spots. Not sure why they couldn't of put the filter in a nice spot
I can say honestly i hav e never pushed that button. Lol
@TheGettyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
I've only pressed it when messing around. Never reallt needed too