is it worth it? new project.

[jbmobbs]

ok i found a 1994 dodge ram regular cab long bed 2wd 5.9 360 with 373 gears fully loaded for 500 bucks. it has sat for 3 years on a trailer. needs a transmission. and tires. and back glass. but stars perfectly fine and goes in reverse i can get a good transmission for 75 dollars at express pull and save. my plan is to put a 2 or 3 inch lift and my wheels on my current ram on it with 33s when i buy new ones for my ram. im just wondering if its a good deal or should i pass up. it has 340k on it but has 105k on motor and he has paperwork on everything

it looks exactly like this but chrome oem wheels and silver on the bottom

 

[jbmobbs]

that is not my picture just sayin i got it off google

 

[BAILEY1]

I'd say go for it, $500.00 buck cant be beat! If you don't like it you could always turn around and sell it for a profit.

 

[jbmobbs]

i was just wonderin is it hard to lift a 2wd????

 

[BAILEY1]

I "think" that most of the kits for that 2wd year model are coil spacers on the front and a add-a-leaf or blocks for the rear. Shouldn't be to hard.

 

[jbmobbs]

well ill make a thread as soon as i buy it in a few weeks. he said hed hold it for me. ad if i can find some deals on tires and lift on here ill buy on here lol

yall give some ideas please

 

[Bigtman07]

Well from what I have been seeing on 2wd lifts is only a 2" level kit or a full 6" kit. Unless you do a body lift.

 

[fonzyn75]

go for it you cant beat cheap trucks! even if it dont work out u can still sell it for what you paid for it if not more

 

[jbmobbs]

ok i came across another one too that my buddys grand father has, its a 1986 dodge ram D-150 regular cab short bed 2wd. has a 318 automatic and i can drive it home for 800 bucks still has good factory paint and nice interior (manual doors) ill get a pic when i go back to his house....idk if i should take the 86 or the 94. iv already got a 2nd gen lol but i believe i could get antique tags on the 86 hehe lol

 

[fonzyn75]

did you get to getting any pic of them?

 

[WhiteExpress]

Spend the $800 on a Macco job for your current truck. :-X

 

[jbmobbs]

I need another truck while its in the shop. But na I didn't get a pic I didnt think of posting it on here at that time. And when I get done my brother needs to borrow a truck till he gets on his feet that's why I want a 2wd regular cab

 

[WhiteExpress]

I was just playing with ya. The '94 was a decent truck.

You could go with a 2" coil spacer and a 3" BL and clear a decent size tire pretty easy.
Just get some good HD shocks (You can get Ram 2500 shocks for the front that are a touch longer to make up for the coil spacers) especially for the front and it'll be a nice truck.

I ran Monroe Reflex shocks on my '99 and I loved em. Stiff but still compliant. Really improved the ride / drive of the truck. Also watch out for Idler / Pitman issues, they wear out and can create a pretty dangerous situation.

 

[jsq789]

It'd be silly not to

 

[jbmobbs]

so yall think i should stick to 2nd gens??? is there more upgrade options for them than an 86???

 

[gwolf]

if i was closer, id say i would help ya out, ive got an extra transmission laying around that i could sell ya, lol

 

[jbmobbs]

is it 2wd, is it good, how far are ya from murfreesboro tennessee
ill pay shipping if i cant find a good one here. i believe express has one but idk lol