BlacksheepRam
Junior Member
Hello all, in the process of rebuilding my '08 4.7 and looking for fellow Ram owners that have been down this fairly neglected rabbit hole before... I've been turning wrenches for quite some time and with 130k, bleeding oil from both front/rear seals, a slipping clutch, wrecked engine mounts, blown head gaskets, timing chain due for servicing, and "lifter noise" that wont go away in my quad cab, time for a rebuild...
I'm already about half way into the rebuild process and will elaborate shortly, but just figured id introduce myself, and throw out some "feelers" to who's been down this road before, and knows what's up... Some parts ill be reusing, others will be upgraded for strength, and reliability, As I wouldn't say i'm an abuser by any means... I like my truck...I just expect a little more from a Work/Camp rig and don't feel like breaking down in the middle of who knows where... Weekend Camp trips can bring some pretty rugged terrain... Looking for suggestions for some aftermarket forged rods but would like to stay w/ some quality aftermarket hypereutectic pistons ...
I'm already about half way into the rebuild process and will elaborate shortly, but just figured id introduce myself, and throw out some "feelers" to who's been down this road before, and knows what's up... Some parts ill be reusing, others will be upgraded for strength, and reliability, As I wouldn't say i'm an abuser by any means... I like my truck...I just expect a little more from a Work/Camp rig and don't feel like breaking down in the middle of who knows where... Weekend Camp trips can bring some pretty rugged terrain... Looking for suggestions for some aftermarket forged rods but would like to stay w/ some quality aftermarket hypereutectic pistons ...