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Post by blk01ram on Jan 9, 2009 20:55:25 GMT -5
This is my '89 Ramcharger that I'm starting to build into my wheeler. As you can see it's 2wd , it's has the 5.2 TBI engine. Lots of holes from rust, so perfect candidate for some cutting and welding. These are the only good pictures I have of it at the moment. Before it goes into the garage for tearing down, I'll get some more. Here's some pictures of the progress on the front axle. Have it all torn down for new seals, bearings, balljoints, u-joints, and the Aussie Locker. How the locker is shipped. Open carrier still in axle All the parts in the Aussie Locker Locker installed, just waiting to be put back in the diff housing If one of the ring gear bolts wouldn't have stripped it would be back in. Next is the balljoints in the freshly flat-topped knuckles. The balljoints are in the freezer right now. Only thing I still have to buy is the wheel seal and bearings. Will do that after I get the rotors turned. Once everything on the axle is done, the Ramcharger will move into the garage and start getting torn down. This is no way going to be a short term build, most likely a long term, depending on . Current plans are a parallel 4 link with track bar up front, shackle flip in the rear. Have to build a new engine crossmember, TF727 transmission and "stock" xfer case, believe they are NP208's. Eventually it will get a 4 link in the rear and a doubler, but for now this should be a good start.
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Post by Brennerbadboy on Jan 9, 2009 21:17:31 GMT -5
its got a good start, looking good ,keep us posted. glad you got the carrier out ok
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Post by WILLYNILLY on Jan 9, 2009 21:35:38 GMT -5
sweet I want that locker! I need one terribly! I have never used an ausi but I hear good things about them...
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Post by blk01ram on Jan 9, 2009 22:19:14 GMT -5
I haven't used one yet either. Dan (Gofastcrackpipe) has one in his Bronco and he seems happy with it. It's a real simple design and comes with a really good warranty.
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Post by chevtech on Jan 10, 2009 2:08:01 GMT -5
Looking good Timmy, keep up the good work. They sure don't disguise that locker when they ship it do they. If your wheel base is long enough you could always go with a divorced np205 so you wouldn't have to mess with the transmission, but I guess that all depends on what side the front axle drop is on. I have a ball joint install tool if you need it, looks like a giant c-clamp and comes with different cups for different size joints. Let me know if you need it, you can give me a call @ 503-314-7904.
Josh
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Post by blk01ram on Jan 10, 2009 2:53:22 GMT -5
Thanks Josh, I actually bought one a few months back when I thought I had to do my balljoints on the black truck. It came in handy when I did the u-joints on the front shaft...in the rain.
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Post by Buzzer on Jan 10, 2009 9:13:49 GMT -5
looking good..... i can't wait to get a locker for my front...lol even though i won't get to use it for quite awhile
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Post by poorboy1 on Jan 12, 2009 8:18:24 GMT -5
Post pics when you design your links
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Post by ReBeL on Jan 13, 2009 6:59:10 GMT -5
hay need or want a nother ramcharger its 4x4 4inch lift 35 swampers got a pic if want my brother inlaw selling his for 1000.00
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Post by blk01ram on Jan 13, 2009 7:33:36 GMT -5
It would be nice, but I can't right now. Wife would shoot me. She already said that one I have to get rid of one of my cars, (I have 3 now). What year is it, $1000 is pretty reasonable.
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Post by CRAZY BASTARD on Jan 13, 2009 9:25:54 GMT -5
hay need or want a nother ramcharger its 4x4 4inch lift 35 swampers got a pic if want my brother inlaw selling his for 1000.00 i might be interested looking for a family wheeler sorry for the thread jack
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Post by 89jimmy on Jan 13, 2009 11:55:53 GMT -5
hay need or want a nother ramcharger its 4x4 4inch lift 35 swampers got a pic if want my brother inlaw selling his for 1000.00 is it a black 77 ramcharger? half ton with a 400 wide block 4 speed granny? cause i sold one after i destroyed the rearend
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Post by ReBeL on Jan 13, 2009 16:29:09 GMT -5
its got a 360 board 30 over 4 speed tranny 1/2 ton i bleave lockers will spin all 4 tires at same time has full time tcase want more pics or info let me know the tires on it
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Post by CRAZY BASTARD on Jan 13, 2009 22:14:16 GMT -5
looks pretty nice
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Post by blk01ram on Jan 28, 2009 22:29:04 GMT -5
Got the axle finally completed. Now time to start on the Ramcharger. Chrysler 9.25 rear axle that will be used till I go bigger, most likely will get lincoln locked. At least it supposed to be a 9.25. The one that's under the Ramcharger has even outside diameter axle tubes, this one reduces from 3.5" to about 3" I believe. (Haven't taken exact measurements.)
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