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    Frame Dimensions sheet

    Anyone have the frame dimensions chart/measurements for 03 to 08 single cab short box? Cant seem to find one on the google
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    Frame Dimensions sheet

    Anyone have the frame dimensions chart/measurements for 07 or 08 single cab short box? Cant seem to find one on the googler
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    New Project! 85 D150 Shortbox

    Sweet, thanx for that! My measurements were pretty spot on, so thats good to know
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    New Project! 85 D150 Shortbox

    Anyone have a d150 frame dimensions sheet? I took measurements last night, but Id like to compare.
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    Frame swap?

    Im not too concerned about modifying cab mounts. My thoughts are, I plan on a hemi swap, and upgrading the steering and suspension, and we'll have to modify the frame anyways for the air ride setup. It would be convenient if the first hemi gen 1500 was a similar frame. But, browsing around...
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    Frame swap?

    Anyone done a newer frame swap under a D150? Like a hemi 1500 or something?
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    New Project! 85 D150 Shortbox

    This truck was definitely built for the strip by the original owner. Traction bars are a great way to get power down, and keep the rear planted. I'll be doing a 4 link with the air set up, so those bars and shocks will be up for sale this spring.
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    New Project! 85 D150 Shortbox

    ahhh its a collar lock!
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    New Project! 85 D150 Shortbox

    thanks for the reply. Im guessing the notch on the collar behind the steering wheel is for tilt? (it doesnt do anything currently)
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    New Project! 85 D150 Shortbox

    What year and make is this steering column? Cant seem to find it. Pic of the rear thats in the truck currently
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    Air bag suspension setup

    Ill be putting my truck on air in the next couple of months. Ive done airride projects in the past, so I might be able to help you with the components. As for modifying the truck specific stuff, thats something Im finding out myself. The objective is to keep neutral geometry at ride height...
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    New Project! 85 D150 Shortbox

    Well my trhoughts are, the engine bay is basically fresh, we're modifying the frame anyways. Theres a few 5.7 lx hemis for sale in my area. My biggest issue Im finding is what transmission I should get. I want column shift, for daily driving / highway cruising. I dont plan on making a ton of...
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    New Project! 85 D150 Shortbox

    Also, the brake pedals on these things are a mile away form the throttle! Im guessing at some point someone has found a work around or lever swap for this?
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    New Project! 85 D150 Shortbox

    Well after looking at prices and considering I have to swap mounts and install anyways, I think Im going to go with a hemi. The next info Im tracking down is what tranny to use. I have a line on a 07 hemi with trans from a 300. Im looking at putting an aftermarket steering column in as well, and...
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    New Project! 85 D150 Shortbox

    I think so. make a bit of a pro tour build out of it, while still sittin low. I have some questions! A quick search didnt really answer these... 1. what steering columns have people swapped from newer trucks? 2. will the tail lights from a newer truck fit? Like the 89-90 style, with no...
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    New Project! 85 D150 Shortbox

    Well, I have a pretty quick car in the stable, so the plan is to go low n slow with this truck, while still retaining a bit of daily driver duties. We will be doing a professional body drop and putting it on air. Right now, I just want it to run, and have a powertrain so we can mock up stuff...
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    What Did You Do To Your RAM Today?

    I bought one! Got a list of things to do and find, so thatll be my winter ha
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    New Project! 85 D150 Shortbox

    Hi all. This week, I picked up my next project - a 1985 D150 , complete minus engine and tranny (had a 440 that went kaplooey) With the help of some experienced buds, the plan is to bag it and body drop it this winter, putting a LA318 in it until the next season, where the full body will be...
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    New member, some questions

    Thanks for the comments guys. So, it's been a while, and I've done some little add-ons Installed a Truxedo QT. Loved the one I had on my last work truck. And got a smokin' deal on some rigids from my cousin. Made my own bolt in bracket for a clean look. Also ran the switch to the small...
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    What did you do with your 4th Gen this week?

    Installed a lo pro truxedo cover And a stampede black bug deflector. Then halfway through, realized the in-box utility box I scored for $100 is 2" to wide to open the cover because of the truxedo rails. Grrrrrr.
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    New member, some questions

    Exactly. Plus although I like the creature comforts and keeping my rides pretty, this is a work truck. If it's not getting muddy and rippin down haul roads, its not making me money. I have a pretty car that I can fret over color matched accessories lol. I think I'm going to like this forum. :P
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    New member, some questions

    I had a 2013 2500 hemi with tow mirrors for work last year, and aside from the stereo, the mirrors were my biggest complaint. You never want to be 6'5", and parked tight beside a Ram truck with towing mirrors, they're always in the way. lol. Plus, this truck has every other option, it's...
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    New member, some questions

    Thanks! I'm happy with it so far. It'll make for a good mobile office lol
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    New member, some questions

    That right there is exactly what I wanted! Thanks!
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    New member, some questions

    I'll definitely try Dodge.com. Sucks about the mirrors. So many options on this bad boy, but that's one missing. I'm not worried about emissions or warranty, and I know about some of the deletes, was looking more for which ones are showing the best increase in economy. Thanks for the reply!

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