RAM 2500 Power Wagon Sway Bar Disconnect Explained | Why It Improves OFF-ROAD Performance

[@KeithStarr]

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.”

[@GettysGarage]

all about the safety! But yes I could imagine the ride quality improving alot off road

[@TheHonarable1]

That flex is seriously impressive WITH the sway bar connected!

[@soldier09r]

Excellent video, brother! My son asked me how that system works and your video pops up on my feed this morning! Awesome info!

[@GettysGarage]

Happy you guys liked it 😊

[@Interesting_Placebo]

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.

[@GettysGarage]

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.

[@zakobrien8764]

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!

[@GettysGarage]

lol I mean I play hockey and I just keep the stick back there sometimes haha

[@JasonWh]

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.

[@malenurse1999]

Thank you for explaining how the sway bar disconnect works I have been wondering.

[@jameswkndmechanic174]

I never knew how that operated, but always wanted to know. Thanks for the excellent explanation!

[@The_Dave_1776]

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.

[@GettysGarage]

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

[@noahhorton400]

You should have tested the tailgate while it was articulated as well! that would have been so cool. Great video!

[@GettysGarage]

I didn't even think about it!! that would of been a great test

[@SPACEMIKEB]

Great video Alex! I really appreciate the explanation of how to connect and reconnect the sway bar.

[@GettysGarage]

Thank you sir. I figured it would interest some people. I was always curious what exactly that meant and how they disconnect the sway!

[@joeguffeyjr]

🇺🇸🤠🇲🇽 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 🇲🇽🤠🇺🇸

[@mathias222xbrace]

I am watching all your videos and I havent found anywhere such a profesional answer. So really thanks a lot, yours videos are so usefull for me to decide betwen 1500 vs 2500… I have one more important question. If i buy 1500 with the air gear… However I am planing to do a 6 inch spring lift.. but I dont want the air anymore so the truck doesnt go up and down with the gear… is it possible to take away the air lift system and put there a hard springs? Wont there be problem?

[@Kenneth_R]

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.

[@IFHSP2]

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?

[@giecy1977]

Great demo! I really wanna buy power wagon but I am afraid of lifters problems... Could you tell me how common is this issue? Are there chances that power wagon will go over 200K wit proper maintenance ? Thanks!

[@johncorbin8816]

Awesome love your vids I’ve learned a lot about my 2022 power wagon by watching cheers and thank you

[@GettysGarage]

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!

[@billjamison2877]

Alex, that was very interesting and informative. Thanks!

[@GettysGarage]

Thank you. I always like making these videos

[@fscottgray9784]

Great video and explanation. I love my new Power Wagon.

[@GettysGarage]

Such awesome trucks

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Excellent explanation professor power wagon,!

[@GettysGarage]

Thank you sir

[@vinnycampisi9211]

My power wagon should be here next week I cant wait after 4 months of waiting 😒

[@GettysGarage]

You are gonna love it!

[@joshuab8032]

Very good video. Thanks for time making it

[@GettysGarage]

Just happy you liked it!

[@robertpolkamp]

There should be a retrofit kit for all those trucks not originally equipped with the sway bar disconnect.

[@greenjaw1324]

Good video man

[@GettysGarage]

Thank you sir

[@diagnotics7470]

Why TRX model has no swaybar disconnect and front diff lock function?

[@mdmwelding3189]

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?

[@vicdubc2309]

shes a beauty. Enough said

[@TheSquiggyacfd]

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???

[@GettysGarage]

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.

[@IF9]

Thank you for the vedio sir, but I will never do this test without the airbag fuse pulled out

[@GettysGarage]

why do you say that?

[@IF9]

@@GettysGarage 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

[@edwardqueffelec9815]

Thanks great info

[@GettysGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@codyabitong5466]

Great video… what’s the next video?

[@GettysGarage]

Lol probably chat about the cummins high output. But we'll see 😉

[@codyabitong5466]

@@GettysGarage 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

[@saggon2001]

Ok, now throw one of those carli radius arm drop brackets on and retest.

[@Waskapmutni]

You can easily become a teacher no problem if you ever want to.

[@surge263]

5:29 😂🤣😂

[@theabominablemowman1398]

13:24 come on bro? Sounds like someone's tapping that.

[@dirtywooky6557]

I’m very lost by what you mean

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Not a big enough difference to outweigh the aggravations when doing an oil change for me.

[@GettysGarage]

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

[@colbiecolbie6979]

I can say honestly i hav e never pushed that button. Lol

[@GettysGarage]

I've only pressed it when messing around. Never reallt needed too