2nd gen

  1. DongLeeH

    2nd Gen Rear Bumper Swap

    Hello, just looking for some opinions on 2nd Gen to 4th gen rear bumper swaps. Ricer? yea or nay? Would anyone do this to their 2nd gen if supplied with a bracket kit? Thanks
    • DongLeeH
    • Thread
    • 2nd gen 4th gen bumper bumper bracket bumper swap exterior changes opinions
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Exterior
  2. DongLeeH

    2nd Gen Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    Hello, I was curious if anyone has a 2nd gen dodge that came factory with audio SWC? Pinouts do mention an audio control pin on the clockspring, with my 96 missing one on the vehicle side. I have seen pictures of the later 98+ trucks with audio SWC, but with the earlier clockspring missing a...
    • DongLeeH
    • Thread
    • 2nd gen 94-97 audio controls radio controls sound system swc
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Interior
  3. Gaigeray0425

    1999 ram 1500 sport RWD 20x12 -44 wheels with 33x12.5r20 at/mt tires 2” level

    Hello all i just wanted to say hello and that i appreciate any advice in advance, I just recently inherited my first pick up truck from my grandfather. It’s a flame red 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport RWD with 60k all original miles. It’s the quad cab 5.9l gasser auto. I just wanted to know if any...
  4. Gaigeray0425

    20x12 -44 offset with 33x12.5r20 at/mt Tires on 1999 dodge ram 1500 RWD

    Hello all i just wanted to say hello and that i appreciate any advice in advance, I just recently inherited my first pick up truck from my grandfather. It’s a flame red 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport RWD with 60k all original miles. It’s the quad cab 5.9l gasser auto. I just wanted to know if any...
  5. T

    Possible cylinder flooding

    I've got a 97 ram 2500 with the 8.0 v10. It starting really hard and when it does start it's idling at 1500 and sounds like a helicopter (did remove the muffler). It also is blowing a lot of white smoke. It also has almost 0 power when driving. Ik one of my injectors has been slowly dripping...
  6. T

    Upper control arms

    Hey yall new here just got on here because I couldn’t find info really anywhere else I just bought a 98 2wd dodge ram 1500 single cab long bed base model it’s been resin with some small rust that is fixable with wire and buffer but needless to say I’ve got my lift and everything picked out I...
    • Turt1e
    • Thread
    • 2nd gen help needed level kit suspension upper control arm
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Lifted & Suspension
  7. P

    97 ram 1500 stalling/quitting once it gets up to temp

    New here to the forum, I just recently got a 97 Ram 1500 5.2 4x4, the previous owner had issues with it and basically fired the parts cannon at it for stalling/quitting when it gets to operating temp, cold it runs great. new TPS,MAP, IAC, cap/rotor/wires/plugs and fuel pump. when i got it, it...
  8. D

    1995 dodge ram 2500 5.9 diesel 12 valve

    Hello everyone im new to this group and kinda new to diesel i know the parts and the basic stuff thats about it and have the manual for the truck, ive recently purchased a project 12 valve 2500 it runs and gets me from A to B but it has its problems. the problem im trying to fix right now as im...
  9. A

    Swapped a 1996 2wd 3500 to a 1999 4x4 3500 frame.

    Hey y’all, first time poster, but I’ve learned so much reading forums and wanted to share my experience with my latest project. For a little background, about 8 years ago I bought a 2wd 1996 Ram 3500 dually with a 12 valve Cummins, a 47re, and geared at 3.54, at about 180k miles. At 261k miles I...
    • aphin
    • Thread
    • 12 valve 2nd gen 2wd 4wd 4x4 diy frame swap
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Exterior
  10. 1

    46re torque converter locking and unlocking. Also no overdrive?

    Well Ive got a 1998 Ram 1500 5.2 2wd 46RE. For the past month, the truck has had a weird shifting issue. On point and at exactly every time, when the truck reaches the 3-4 upshift mark, the rpms jump about 400 or so rpm for a second or 2. If im going uphill, that will sometimes stay like that...
    • 1998RamMan
    • Thread
    • 1998 2nd gen 3-4 46re 5.2 gasser no overdrive torque converter transmision
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Discussion
  11. Spydieee

    Slimer, project car/truck seeking suspension advice

    Alrighty strangers, I have a project that is a little off-normal. I have this sorta lofty, overlanding, mixed-surface, madmax, houston-streets-capable, buck-wild build that I have been working on for a while now. I have a 98 2wd ram chassis that I'm using as my platform for bringing my 63'...
  12. M

    2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Front Steering

    I found a thread about this but it didn't get any replies and didn't have the info I needed. I have a 2001 Dodge ram 1500 4x4 with the great steering issue that 2nd gens have. I want to know if steering packages that the 2nd gen 2500/3500 have will work on the 2nd gen 1500's. This is a package i...
    • mikeyoulikealot
    • Thread
    • 2nd gen 2nd gen help 2nd gen steering steering steering box steering box stabilizer steering brace steering gear box stabilizer
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General Discussion
  13. T

    Gm tow mirrors on a 97 2500

    I ordered a set of gm mirrors from boost auto, any thoughts on the look. I know pictures don't give the entire look. Especially in the garage. Not sure I'm sold how low the convex sits. (3 1/2in convex mirror top to bottom, 3 inches of convex sit below the window sill) the regular mirror sits...
  14. R

    All Wheelbase/Model Frame Dimensions?

    I'm really trying to find frame dimensions for all of the different wheelbases/models of these 2nd gens. In early catalogues it talks about the half tons having shorter frame rails than the hd's, but I'm pretty sure the later quad cabs had identical frames( - suspension hangers) to 3/4 tons. My...
  15. 1

    Fuel Vent Hose Size?

    Hello. I’ve got a 1998 Ram 1500 5.2L. My gas vent hose (the smaller line coming off the filler neck) has a hole in it. Would anyone happen to know the size of this hose, like the inside diameter?
  16. steve1998

    Tail light trim covers

    I have a 1995 ram 1500 looking for a tail light trim cover. Just bought this truck yesterday and wanting to make her look nice again. If someone could direct me towards somewhere where I can find these it'd be great.
  17. Tall Texan

    Throttle cutting off vacuum

    Hey Ram lovers! I have a problem, every time I press the gas all the vents shut. I know they are controlled by vacuum. so my question is, what could be releasing the vacuum? I have a 2000 ram 1500 with a 5.9v8, it was an auto, swapped it to a manual. Thanks!
  18. L

    2nd Gen Axles-Dana 60 and Dana 70

    I'm posting on here to see if y'all can help me. I'm trying to find the best venue for listing some @nd Gen dana axles that I have that I need to liquidate at a low price. I had them posted on craigslist but no takers. Any ideas of better sites to post to sell these axles? Thanks, Leon
  19. K

    Why does this fuel pump assembly look like this?

    You will notice that the spot for the rollover valve is sealed off. I do not yet have the old assembly accessible to see if there is a rollover valve on the old assembly, but is this normal? I ran my VIN thru a mopar parts department at a dealership, and found this part number and bought it on...
  20. Ryan98

    Front 2WD Hub clearance for wheels

    I have tried to dig around for weeks now trying to find an exact answer, but I cannot find a definite answer. I have a 1998 Ram 1500 2WD and as many of you probably know on here, that the hub on these trucks stick out rather far, I am trying to find new wheels (currently running American Racing...
    • Ryan98
    • Thread
    • 2nd gen 2nd gen help 2nd gen wheels 2ndgen 3rd gen 3rd gen wheels wheel adapter wheel hubs wheels
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Exterior
  21. ArDavid318

    Gear ratio problems

    Hey guys Doing a bit of figuring out here and I hope I’m in the right place. I have a 98 ram with slightly modified 318. Behind that 318 I have a nv4500 I swapped in last year. It originally had the nv3500. Anyway I would like to be able to use 5th gear a little better. My problem is that it...
  22. G

    Lowering a 2001 ram 1500

    I’m hoping someone on here can help guide me, I just inherited my grandpas 2001 Ram 1500 5.2 reg cab 2wd. I want to lower it. No kits are made for this truck and I was told this from a rep at belltech “ The 2000-2001 dodge 1500 is a truck that has a smudge pudge of new and old style parts so...
    • Gmoney2317
    • Thread
    • 2nd gen lowered ram ram 1500
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Lowered
  23. ArDavid318

    4th gen 1500 mirrors on 2nd gen

    Hey guys! I’m getting tired of my stock mirrors shaking in my 98 Dodge Ram so I think it’s time to upgrade. I was thinking about getting a set of 4th gen mirrors but I’m not a big fan of tow mirrors. Does anyone know if the 4th gen 1500 non tow mirrors will bolt up to my 98? I’m not worried...
  24. 2

    Can I do my ball joints without a press?

    Hey all. 98 ram 1500 4x4 here. I am currently very broke. But also in desperate need for some new ball joints and wheel bearings. So I got the extra money together to buy 2 new wheel hub assemblies and upper/Lower ball joints. But I'm too broke to rent the press at the moment. I probably won't...
  25. Richard Reed

    95 motor in a 96 problems

    My father has a 96 that's been down for awhile. He LKQd a 95 motor and swapped it in. Everything was good, but all in all it won't fire. The only code that comes up when you do the turn key check is CPS sensor. We've replaced it 3 times and changed out the PCM and still no luck. Any ideas or...

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