I don’t know if this has already been covered here, but a couple of us
recently installed Power Wagon steering damper skid plates on our 2500
Diesels. Since the underside of a diesel and a Power Wagon are quite
different, some modifications need to be made in the skid plate.
(BTW, the part number is 52121419AC, and it lists for under $50.00).
Besides the skid plate, the other parts needed are a 4" U-bolt and a
couple 3/8 bolt/nuts with flat washers. I was unable to find a 4" U-bolt
at several local hardware stores so I made mine out of 3/8 threaded rod.
If I were doing it again today, I'd try a muffler shop for the U-bolt.

The stock skid plate has an upward flare on the front and rear (see
photo 1) . The first thing that needs to be done is cut off a portion
of the rear flare of the plate (see photos 2 & 3). The reason this
needs to be removed is the diesel pan hangs much lower than a 5.7 Hemi
pan, and with suspension travel, the skid plate will hit the diesel pan
and create a nice oil leak (don’t ask how we discovered this).

The next issue is the 2500 axle housing is 4" in diameter and the Power
Wagon housing is around 3". The u-bolt mounting area needs to be drilled
for a 4" u-bolt (see photo 4).

Once these simple mods are done the skid plate mounts right up (see
photo 5). If you’ll notice in photo 5, my 2500 now has a complete
set of Power Wagon skid plates and rails.

Have fun

 

pretty sweet......

 

That really looks good!

 

So just how exactly did you discover the oil leak????


I'm sorry in advance, just had to.

 

I was lucky, I was held up doing mine by 10 days of rain, just long enough for my buddy to discover the pan problem on his...Sometimes rain is good

 

Thanks a ton for the write up! I just got mine in the mail today and will be doing the install probably on Sat. I thought it was huge when I took it out of the box!

 

I sized a 3.5" U bolt for my front axle...what did you use to secure the U bolt to the axle, a muffler clamp flange or something like that? I discovered this morning that while the 3.5" U bolt perfectly fits the axle tube, no one makes a 3.5" muffler clamp.

 

That is sweet! Thanks for sharing, might have to try that myself.

 

Thats good info, Great write up! But theres 2 more Powerwagon parts you need to be complete and there're pricey.
Mopar PW rockrails and the Swaybar disconnect module!.
Doug

 

I put the u bolt over the axle, and put the nuts on the skid plate..Photo attached. Also notice how the cut-out area of the skid plate clears the pan..
Have fun.

 

Ahhh...ok...so the plate sucks up to the axle tube. That was the missing piece I hadn't figured out yet since I didn't push forward with the install. Great pics! Hopefully I'll have it on this weekend.

 

I dinged my steering damper early on..replaced it with an aftermarket and have been looking for a method to protect the new one. Has anyone done this on
a '08 2500 CTD?? I'd guess it's the same as an '07..??

Thanks

 

Cool write up, thanks. I have the transfer and fuel tank skid plates from the dealer. For $50, I need eed to add this plate as well.

Pete

 

i already have the full length skids under the truck that came with the off-road package... wonder why they didnt add this skid to the package? hmm, may look into that.

 

I thought I'd bump this thread. I just installed the Powerwagon damper skid plate. The axle on my 03 already had the mounting bracket welded on the tube to accommodate the skid plate - I did not need a u-bolt. The remaining two mounting points are already in place on the passenger side of the housing and simply need the holes drilled. I also trimmed the trailing edge of the skid to clear the pan. I did not have to trim much at all. I have smacked the damper on every truck I have owned so I am pleased to finally give it some protection!