2nd Gen Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins / The “Puller” Project

[huntsonora]

Sub’d

 

[dstefan]

Congratulations!

Just PLEASE don't add to the crowds and the craziness out there by posting location specifics on little known spots. The world is full of nitwits, and it’s incredibly sad that they all flock to anything specific that’s been posted. Let them have the joy of doing their own research and finding their own places please!

 

[landman]

Congratulations!

Just PLEASE don't add to the crowds and the craziness out there by posting location specifics on little known spots. The world is full of nitwits, and it’s incredibly sad that they all flock to anything specific that’s been posted. Let them have the joy of doing their own research and finding their own places please!

Thanks for your thoughts on this. We will not be posting specific locations or doing anything else to ruin other peoples potential experiences. Feel free to contact us down the road if you think we might be doing something outside the scope of ethical on this matter. We are reasonable people.

 

[landman]

BIG NEWS:

Ok over some heavy-heavy thought I am pushing forward into the build. I made a rather larger commitment yesterday and ordered the following items from CJC Offroad:

• Carli 2.5 Pintop Suspension system. This system has King Shocks with reservoirs. Carlie Springs. Limit straps. I am torn on ordering the progressive leaf pack from CJC since the weight in my truck with the camper and gear is probaly around 1200 lbs (and the limit is 1500 lbs). Might be better to order a custom set from Deaver, but I’m going to do some more thinking on the leafs. The link to this system can be seen here: https://www.cjcoffroad.com/collecti...1994-2002-pintop-2-5-3-lift-suspension-system
• I also ordered the Carli Control Arms. These are notched since I am going to 35” tires now and these will allow full turn/articulation with ZERO rubbing - which is super important for me. Link for these is here: https://www.cjcoffroad.com/collecti...i-suspension-dodge-ram-2500-3500-control-arms
• On order is a Thuren Sway Bar System. Link Here: https://www.cjcoffroad.com/products/active-rate-sway-bar-ram-2500-1998-5-2002
• Synergy Heavy Duty Steering System: https://www.cjcoffroad.com/products...2-dodge-ram-2500-3500-heavy-duty-steering-kit
• Synergy Steering Box Barce: https://www.cjcoffroad.com/products...18-dodge-ram-2500-3500-4x4-steering-box-brace
• 5 Method 17x8.5 Zero Offset Wheels (raw machined finish) : https://www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/method-315/products/method-race-wheels-315
• 5 Nitto Ridge Grappler Tires for the wheels

I have some other stuff I am going to order in the mean time (more on that later) since I wont get all my parts till December or January due to back orders.

SUPER excited about the next phase of this build out. I think this will take it to the next level on the trails.

 

[landman]

Side note: We have FINALLY been working on a video of our truck and the entire build out. The weather has been a pain, but it will be out in the next week or so.

 

[landman]

Out doing some video work today. Here are some pics in the mean time:

 

[landman]

Its has been awhile, apologies. Things got a little crazy on the work side unexpectedly. We have not done a video for awhile for a number of reason, more on that later. For now, we just got done with a killer trip up to Angel Fire, New Mexico for some down hill mountain biking. We also stopped in at Elephant Butte lake for some lake side camping, it was most excellent!

 

[landman]

 

[landman]

Quick video of our rig, long overdue:

 

[dstefan]

Is that road in Saguaro NP?

 

[germk10]

Love the build out. Really love the cabinets and the whole interior.

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[landman]

Is that road in Saguaro NP?

Yes it is.

 

[landman]

New front axel shaft came in. Project will be to delete the center axel disconnect that’s vacuum driven for the 4wd system. I will also install locking hubs at the same time. More pics of this project as the parts slowly trickle in. This will make the 4wd system in this truck extremely strong and reliable.

 

[landman]

Ok three updates.

1) Finally got around to installing new head light housings and converting over to LED lights. MASSIVE difference. Should have don’t that a long time ago.

2) Here is the last picture of the truck before it gets ALL of the carli suspension, wheels and tires, and other extras installed on the 12th.

3) New front bumper in the works…

 

[landman]

Not related to the dodge build, but over the last few years I have been learning how to fly a tail dragged and more focused on backcountry flying. This is like the”over landing” of aviation. I went with my Uncle and we flew into the backcountry strip called Red Creek here in Arizona. Thought some of you might enjoy seeing it.

Link to video: