My new '87 Ramcharger build thread

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Rexin?

rxinhed = rocks in head....geologist who plays with cars and trucks

My license plate has also been confused with:

rx in head = brain surgeon or psychologist who can proscribe medicines

rex in head = I have no idea what? 'King' in head? where rex equals king?

Cool?

Russell

[colodak]

if it hasn't already been done, replace the steering shaft

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Steering shaft was redone some time ago and is still tight.

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Last trip to DMV, now all paperwork is straight and in my name.

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My first work this month, save for putting in a battery, was to further Ryan as a tow beast. He needed a hitch:




I sourced a receiver hitch from a '90 Dodge 1-ton service truck. I'll be going back to the parts yard and grab the 4.10 geared Dana 60HD and the 11k pound rear springs for the free lift. I have some stacked blocks in the current rear suspension to do away with, afterall.

[Gregz]

luvvin the rc buddy. I had a beautiful 87 last year, 360 with a 4 spd. as she was sittin in my yard, a texting kid drove off the road, and right into my truck, totaled the old gurl. enjoy her while you can

[james727]

Any progress?

[nk14zp]

Nice truck.

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The morning after the hitch install, my wife and son immobilized Ryan by using the wrong key in the ignition lock cylinder. The "Mitsubishi" key they used ruined the cylinder, had to be extracted with a 4-lb sledge hammer after they jammed it in with a smaller hammer...wouldn't work they told me, then read the key. Around my work schedule, I tore into the column to replace the broken cylinder.

Since that repair, I have driven the truck to work several times and have determined that I'll likely delete the 6" lift. I think a return to near stock height and opening the front fenders will be a better solution for big tires. I discovered the cause of one clunk to be missing shock bushing material and another to be the rear sway bar links all bent to hell trying to control the rear, stacked lift blocks (BAD!!).

I am gathering all the stereo gear I have, preparing to install a 500W amp, speakers, CD changer and similar audio devices. I found my CB antenna wire splitter and have plans for 2 whips. Sometimes I use the truck for work and converse with contractors via CB.

That is all to report today.

[4BT]

Great truck!


Lone Wolf McQuade would be proud