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    slow build- 97 Ram CTD family truck/expo rig

    it has been a good opportunity to pressure wash/clean/degrease and repaint things
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    slow build- 97 Ram CTD family truck/expo rig

    I hadn't played with the truck too much over the last few months, until this week. the day before i left for baja almost 2 years ago, i figured out my front axle was bad, the pinion bearings were shot. Then i neglected it because i didnt have the money to deal with it. i finally pulled the...
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    Full Size Dodge Thread

    hey red, FWIW i ordered a 2014 3500 drw cab/chassis standard cab cummins, g56 6 speed 2wd special ordered it in december, got it in late march. had the bed fitted in April and now i have about 14,000 miles on it. just did the first oil change and both fuel filters. with the introduction of...
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    Lets see some full size pictures...

    camping last weekend, guys went up in the trucks, then the wives/kids showed up in their jeeps for the last night. it always feels good to get some dirt on the tires, just don't forget to drop the tires down from 60PSI advantage to camping in a full size? splitting fire wood and your axle is...
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    The Ford Eco-Trek, the 6.7 is eco friendly.

    I always recycle my running boards ;) lol
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    Holy Grail Truck

    Nope, not Red.....no camper and the tow mirrors are up! But the clean black dually with 4 hella 500s had me 90% sure. This is about 30 min south of Ventura, almost to Malibu. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Holy Grail Truck

    Are you in SoCal? I swear I just saw your truck at Thornhill Broome state beach. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    XJ engine oil cooler install

    Trans cooler. Tucked all the way to the side. There is a rubber mat from the factory, keeping air from going around the radiator. I used that space, to minimize blocking the rad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    XJ engine oil cooler install

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    XJ engine oil cooler install

    The filter is still in the stock location. The Moroso adapter just squeezes in between the filter and the stock mount. I don't have any pics of the power steering cooler right now. I used the factory small trans cooler, and flipped it upside down, so it's behind the bumper, with 4 2" holes in...
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    XJ engine oil cooler install

    Im trying to shed some BTUs from my wifes XJ. everything in the cooling system has been replaced multiple times over the years, and when climbing or working the rig hard, she always runs warm. i have a 3 row radiator, a large aftermarket trans cooler behind the grill, and turned the factory...
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    '97 Dodge Ram 2500, 4x4 Cummins Powered

    i heeded your advice and went with new SKF bearings and didnt do the ford swap. one perk of taking the old discs off, is you can use the old disc as a fixture to hold/press against while putting the studs back in. i didnt buy new studs, i cheaped out. how are the SS lines? stiffer pedal? i...
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    Full size crew (short bed) vs. Tacoma Double cab

    this is how i look at it, i pulled specs based of a 2014 1500 crew cab 4x4 5.3l curb weight 5218 max gvwr 7200 payload 1950lbs to play with VS 2014 toyota double cab 4x4 v6 curb weight 4220 max gvwr 5500 payload 1280 500# 2 adults 2 kids 50# ice chest 100# tools recovery gear 200#...
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    f150 Sleeper

    awesome truck! lots of fuel, lots of water, and not too many frills, too cool! have fun down there!
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    Holy Grail Truck

    cool man! nice to see some progress. i have a 2014 ram 3500 with a g56 on order, my new work truck. and these pictures are getting me excited to drive a manual trans again.
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    "Skinny" tires on a Full-Size?

    i run the same 34x11.5 17 Nittos on my 2500 dodge. it really seems to struggle in the sand, even at 20psi, but it drives great on the highway at 60-70psi do you guys think the wider tires ride better(smoother) on gravel/choppy roads?
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    Lets see interior mods.

    crude by comparison, but effective 1997 ram 2500
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    Holy Grail Truck

    stranger, what have you been up to? hows your truck?
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    Let's see your homemade rock sliders!

    sorry for not elaborating, i mean doing a rocker-replacment. cutting them in like this. should be fine for a body-on-frame right?
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    12v Cummins vs. 7.3 Power Stroke?

    i was out with the family today, and thought i would throw some pictures up here for reference. my wife has the seat about 80% back, maybe 1 inch from the back.
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