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The HowTo How To - Glenn Stanfield (GlennS) Background: A few of us have been helping Sam reformat some recently submitted HowTo's so he can post them on the site. Sam has gone through no small amount of work creating and updating this site, and we are happy to help him out. I am writing this HowTo with hopes that it will make Sam's (and may... More |
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How Too Install A DUI Distributor for a Big Block Chrysler - ProjectM880 www.performancedistributors.com This HowToo shows how to install a DUI (Davis Unified Ignition) Distributor And Live Wires in your Big Block Chrysler. The vehicle that we are installing this in is a 1977 M880 ( W200) with a 440 big Block. You will need the following to complete the install... More |
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Center Console Cupholders - Bryant Bischof(SkySho) Center Console Cup Holders If you ever have the need to hold a cup of coffee or a cold drink on your stock center console, forget it. Those small depressions were only designed to hold something while sitting absolutely still. If your console isn't pristine and something a collector wou... More |
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Replacing the Rubber Brake Hoses on a Front Dana 44 - James Ghent (Ribcracker) Replacing the Rubber Brake Hoses on a Front Dana 44 Introduction: This is a simple procedure that can save a ton of headache on the trail or road. It took me little less than a hour to replace both brake hoses on my 1986 Ramcharger. What you will need: 5/8" open end wrench 3/8" ... More |
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MileMarker Part-time Conversion - Jake Halvorson (halvorja) This is a guide to converting your full-time 4wd Dodge with a Dana44 front axle to part-time 4wd. For those who ask why one would do such a thing, here are my reasons: 1. It's my truck. 2. I'm installing a Gear Vendors overdrive which only works with 2wd vehicles. 3. Gas savings along with less... More |
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Engine Compartment Hot Air Extraction How To - Tommy (okiedodge) I have had a lot of comments about the side vents I installed on my RC, so I thought I would show everyone the process. I did it mostly because I wanted an attractive way to extract hot air from my engine area. The solution was these cool vents on the fenders. These vents are actually side intake g... More |
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How to replace rotors on Rams and Ram Chargers with locking hubs - Mark Wood (Mark71GTX) Tools needed - Jack, jack stand, lug wrench, allen wrenches or torx set, couple of small screw drivers and/or a pick, snap ring pliers, 4x4 hub socket, hammer, punch, and a clamp. Loosen the lugs on your wheels. Raise vehicle with your jack and support it on a stands. Remove the wheel and cle... More |
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Steering Box Input Seal Replacement - pir2 I have found that a common problem with the 80's Dodge trucks is that the steering box develops a leak at the input shaft. This is a simple repair that can be done by anyone with a seal kit. The kits are readily available at parts suppliers. I purchased mine for $17.00 Canadian. (figs. 1 and 2)... More |
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Installing a 03+ Ram Track Bar on a 94-02 Ram - Ramtuff Installing a 03+ Ram track bar on a 94-02 Ram Introduction: If you own a 94-02 Ram, you already know about the poor track bar design that keeps wearing out. I looked for a solution to the problem and came across some aftermarket bars and a few ways to fix a worn out bar, but I really didn't... More |
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F.A.S.S. Filtration Systems Installation How To - mrpeal This is a how to article written to show the ease of installation of the FASS fuel system pump and filter assembly, For years the 98-02 dodge cummins trucks have been plagued by failing fuel lift pumps and causing major repair cost due to it being unreliable. This fixes that for good, as well as a... More |
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Dana 44 Differential Fluid Change - saw960 D44 DIFFERENTIAL FLUID CHANGE 45-60 minutes total time depends on RTV setup requirements I'm going to break this down so even if you don't know anything about the differentials (diff), you can do this one yourself Tools needed: #2 flat head screwdriver (removing diff cover) 13mm socket &... More |
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Repairing loose vent louvers - martinihenry Repairing Loose Vent Louvers Introduction: The dash louvers in my RC have a tendency to flop around when I've got heat or AC going to them. Nothing makes me angrier than to look down and see cool or hot air being blown towards my door or my passenger instead of directly onto me! The culprit ... More |
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Dodge TBI Conversion - SeahawkDodge This How To shows how to install a TBI fuel injection system, on a carbureted W150 The procedure will be similar no matter what vehicle you are doing it in, whether it is a RC or Dodge Diplomat. The major differences would be the fuel system, as a pickup fuel tank won’t fit in a RC (or Dippy). ... More |
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Installing a CB Radio - Raminator CB Radio Installation Introduction: Citizens Band (CB) radios were popular back in the 70s and early 80s, but have since fallen out of style with the advent of cellular phones. But what happens when you venture out of reach of cell towers, repeaters, and your service plan? I'm not talking abou... More |
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Fast Cooler Manual Transmission Upgrade - mrpeal Everyone that wheels or tows knows that a cool transmission keeps a truck happy, so what about us manual tranny guys that they dont offer coolers for. well here is the answer. fast coolers are now available for most manual transmissions with a pto port. they are mostly universal in design and these ca... More |
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How to install fuel injectors in a 24 valve cummins - mrpeal This how to will show how easy it is to replace cummins 6bt injectors on the 24 valve engines produced from 1998.5 to 2002. This will give you a heads up on what is involved as well as give you the tools needed to make this an uneventful upgrade or repair. The total procedure will take just under 2 ho... More |
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Throttle body removal and installation. - saw960 Throttle Body Removal and Installation. 30-45 minutes I'm going to break this down so even if you don't know anything about the throttle body (TB), you can do this one yourself. Tools needed: #2 flat head screwdriver (removing air Box) 8mm socket (throttle cable assembly) 10mm socket (negati... More |
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How to install the Summit 4" aluminum exhaust on your '94-'02 Cummins - SeahawkDodge This how to shows how to install a 4” Summit aluminized exhaust on your 94-02 Cummins diesel truck. The installation is very straight forward and takes about 2 hours. The Summit kit comes with everything you will need, other than tools (Figure 1). The kit does come with exhaust clamps, however, I w... More |
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Jeep 4.0 liter fuel injector o-ring replacement - one hyper little 4x4 This How-To will show you how to replace the fuel injector o-rings on a Jeep 4.0 liter. Tools needed: Standard screwdriver or valve bleeder tool. Ratchet and extension with ½ in or 13 mm socket. Rags to catch gasoline when releasing fuel pressure. As with ever thing disconnect the batter... More |
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98.5-2002 24 valve cummins fuel pressure guage install - mrpeal this how to will show how easy it is to give yourself the peace of mind knowing your lift pumps pressure to the injection pump is satisfactory to prevent an early death of the pump and save yourself a ton of cash as well as a stranded truck. first off the tools needed to install are: 13mm wrench... More |
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Tranny cooler line replacement for 94-01 Rams - Ramtuff If you’re like me, you hate spending money that you don’t really need to. I came across a good example this past weekend. The rubber tranny cooler lines on my 98 Ram were leaking, and needed to be replaced. Unlike a normal set-up, rubber lines held on with some hose clamps, Dodge decided to use spring... More |
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LUKES LINK track bar installation on 94-02 Ram - mrpeal In this how to we recieved a lukes link kit to replace the track bar rod end with adjustable and fully rebuildable unit. i must say when i got the kit you can see the quality is there, the kit is very easy to install and the truck doesnt even need to be raised off the ground to perform the procedur. W... More |
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Mile Marker Hub Install - Snakeman_55 Mile Marker Hub Install for Dana 44 CAD axle This is a very easy task. I did go ahead and buy a pair of retainer spring (snap ring) pliers that made it easy to get the retaining clips off and back on. Although not really needed it did make the job easier. The job took me about 30 minutes per ax... More |
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How to recenter Hummer double beadlocks for 5" X 5 1/2" bolt pattern - SkyjackedRC and my Pops This is a How to on how to convert military 8 lug Hummer rims to Dodge 5 lug double beadlocks. Tools needed- Torch, welder(we used arc), grinder, misc. wrenches & sockets Parts needed-hummer rims(4=$120), magnesium runflats($100+-),weld in 5 lug centers(4=$140), After getting the 5 on 5.5 lug cen... More |
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Custom Interior / Headliner - shedevil Tools and Materials- phillips screwdriver, scissors, possibly duct tape, marker, pins, needle, thread, fabric glue, spray adhesive, elastics, fabric of choice. (a minimum 49"x60" for rear headliner, "x49" front headliner,and at least 60"x45" for the rest, a little more if the fabric has a d... More |
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Rustrepair - okiedodge Our trucks have a few places that are problem areas for rust. I am slowly fixing these areas on mine and hope this How To can help a little. The first thing to do is identify your rust problem area. Most of what I have seen is in front of and behind the rear wheel wells. To find replacement panel... More |
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Do It Yourself Beadlocks - Trailduster79 Tools Required torque wrench socket to fit beadlock bolts welder grinder prying tool or tire spoons, I used an old trailer leaf spring Parts Required 4 Steel Wheels 4 DIY beadlock Kits Bolts, washers, and nuts if not included with beadlock kits (mine were included with the kits) ... More |
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Tuff Country 3" lift kit for 2nd Gen Cummins Dually - RCC_SaMiaM This is a how to on a Tuff Country 3" lift for 94-02 2500 and 3500 Ram. I am installing this on my 2001 Cummins 3500 Dually. Here is a link to their site's page with the lift on it http://tuffcountry.com/suspension_dodge9401.html, the part number for this lift is 33920. NOTE: This calls for a ... More |
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2nd Gen Cummins Stock Filter Mod - RCC_SaMiaM This is just s simple mod you can make to your 2nd Gen Cummins. From the factory the Cummins motor is starving for more air, that is why they benefit so well from the after market filter systems. I will be ordering one of these systems, but untill then I decided to open my stock filter housing up a ... More |
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Doing a shackle flip using factory hangers - MoparMurdoc Introduction If you've been looking for a way to get 3-4" of lift in the rear of your Dodge without having to spend a lot of money or stack lift blocks (bad idea), then this shackle flip is for you. Or maybe you just want to remove the factory block without loosing the height it provides? You see, ... More |
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JL Audio Stealthbox - Ramtuff Do you want to add some bass to your 1994 or newer Ram's sound system but don't want to loose any space in the cab with a big subwoofer box? You can, and it's a lot easier than you might expect. What you need to get is a JL Audio Stealthbox. This is a 12" subwoofer box that replaces the lower portion ... More |
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Voltage Gauge Install - moparPW200guy Well heres what I did to install my voltage gauge Tools required: cordless or corded drill holesaw (approximate size to your gauge) drill bits (if you dont have a holesaw) knife or small saw blade rasp file (smoothing out OR enlarging the hole to make gauge fit) a cheap slide or dial calipe... More |
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Dana 60 Rear Disc Brakes - RCC_SaMiaM My stock drum brakes on the dana 60 sucked, and they were needing to be redone. So instead of fixing the stock crappy system, I figured I would go ahead and do rear disc brakes. All the brake components cost me about 120 bucks at Autozone (not including the bracket). Note: If you want an emergen... More |
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Big Block Conversion - ProjectM880 This HowTo is specifies what you'll need and how to get your big block in your truck. It is not a HowTo on how to install a complete drivetrain. First off, a big block conversion takes a lot of commitment and parts. Don't plan on throwing in everything with out having all of the parts or equipment.... More |
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Shock relocation for clearance and travel - TheRamChargerMan This is a chronicle of what I did to allow me to remove the lower shock mount/spring pad and relocate the shock mount to the axle tube on my truck. It's commonly called the "u-bolt flip" modification. This gives some more ground clearance and saves the lower shock mount from possible damage when rock... More |
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How to recenter and install hummer double beadlock wheels - mrpeal, Drew and RCC_SaMiaM Everyone says 16.5" wheels suck, they have no safety bead, can't air them down, blah blah blah. They even say you can't beadlock a 16.5 wheel. Traditional beadlocked wheels only lock the outside bead of the tire. The inside bead is not locked down. Since the 16.5 wheel has no safety bead, they say... More |
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How To Install 6" Tuff Country Lift System - Outlaw This is my first attempt at a How To so please bear with me as sometimes the mind works faster than the pen and sometimes details are omitted by accident. First off I would like to get all of my thank you’s taken care of. I would like to thank Tuff Country for the donation of the lift to the site. Sec... More |
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Sway Bar Quick Disconnect - intenseimages Making quick disconnects for your front sway bar. This is my fast cheap how to on making some yourself. Took me maybe a 1/2 hour and cost me less than ten bucks. Bill of materials are: A set of standard tools + 2) 1/2" hitch pins atleast 2 1/2" long 2) 3/16" lynch pins 4) 1/2" thick fender w... More |
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Door Handles & Locks - willy J and Mudshark This how too came about after the 3rd or 4th Ramcharger’s door’s internals that had to be adjusted, re-greased or replaced. After that I felt maybe I'm becoming pretty good at this and should write up a how too. The Ramcharger in the pictures is my 1982 RC. It’s a W150 Custom bare bones subject. It sp... More |
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440 Intake Manifold Swap - Chris Barber (wycowboy) I decided to swap the intake manifold on my Ramcharger from a Holley Street Dominator back to a stock one. I'll get into why later on in the How-To. I have an air compressor and tools but I used basic hand tools so I could get a good estimate on how long it takes if you don't have air tools. All I ne... More |
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Vacuum Ball Relocation - mid_evil_thymz This how to will show in detail how and where I relocated the vacuum storage ball for the c.a.d. axle on a1987 R/C. For the purpose of installing a dual exhaust system. The left side exhaust was taken from a Dodge pickup at the boneyard. In the first photo I show the original location of the Vacuu... More |
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Where to drill to change window motors - jto These are pictures of the passenger window door from an 85 RC. The window motor looks something like this. sorry, but I did not take my motor out. You might want to check the gears under the plate first. If your motor is spinning/whining and the window goes nowhere, it's probably the plastic worm ge... More |
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How To Add Hydraulic Ram Assisted Steering To Your Dodge Truck - gmule Hydraulic ram assisted steering is nothing new. There are several companies that offer complete bolt on kits for your vehicle. This how to is intended to help you build your own system and save a lot of money at the same time. To complete this project you will need the following tools: Wrenches ... More |
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How to Install Headlight Relays - TaZMaNiaK How to install headlight relays for brighter headlights. This how-to will guide you through installing relays on your headlights. By installing these relays, you will not only take unnecessary load off the headlight switch and wiring, but it will dramatically increase the brightness of your lights... More |
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How to install a BDS 5" lift kit - RC84 this how to is to show the steps and results of the lift we purchased for my buddy, "tree's" 90 RC, in this how to i will also talk about the problems we encountered along the way, and how we solved them, and how to prevent them. items needed: air compressor cutting torch air hammer sawzall an... More |
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Leather Seat Covers - Ram-Rod How to cover your seats in leather These are not you average leather seats. I used leather with leather lace stitching. Since I did not have the $$$ to buy an industrial sewing machine. I decided to lace it similar to a baseball glove (mitt). Although a multitude of leather types are available... More |
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Intake Manifold Swap - CJ's84RC Intake Manifold Swap This is how I changed my intake to a 4-barrel intake and Quadra-jet carb, from the stock 2 barrel. I got my intake and carb from a junkyard, but putting on a new aftermarket manifold would be the same procedure. Before After Preparation: The first thing is to make s... More |
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Lifting the Front of a 2wd Dodge Ramcharger - malebiker1 TO LIFT THE FRONT OF A 2X R/C You will need some basic tools and a few specialty tools. ALWAYS REMEMBER TO USE JACK STANDS AND SAFETY GOGGLES AND TAKE YOUR TIME. WHEN YOU RUSH YOU GET HURT. step 1: Pull wheel,brakes, brake rotor,shock. step 2: Place a reliable jack under lower control ar... More |
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How To Install a Skull Shift Knob - StandardByker88 Skull Shift Knob How-To The idea: the idea for this how-to is to replace your stock shifter knob on an automatic, column shift Dodge. Supplies needed: Your favorite MOPAR New shift knob About 15 minutes of free time Vice grip pliers All other supplies needed are included Optional suppli... More |
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How To Install An Electronic Ignition Kit - JKS87RC Mopar Performance Electronic Ignition Kit (Orange Box) with Vacuum Advance Distributor Kit # P3690426. This kit is being installed on a 1987 Ram Charger 318 / 360 swap. The RC was equipped with the Lean burn spark control (SSC). I have installed a new cam and carburetor and the SSC system will no l... More |
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White Face Gauges - taz_man440 Poor Mans White Face Gauges Tools needed; Philips screwdriver Scissors Exacto knife Craft Glue Pliers 2 Plain screwdrivers Patience Remove the cluster from the vehicle. Remove the 8 screws or the 8 pins holding the cluster together. Also remove the trip meter reset knob. Best to hold t... More |
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Rear Disc Brake Conversion - LoFrontier Rear Disc Brake Conversion Installation of a TSM rear disc brake conversion kit on a '93 D150. In a search for more stopping power for towing I found out about TSM's (www.tsmmfg.com) rear disc brake conversion on recommendation from many people here on RCC.com. I bought the kit a while ago but ... More |
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Novelty Horn Install - Ramtuff Have you always wanted a set of musical horns but weren’t sure if you could install them yourself? You can, and it’s not as hard as you might think. What’s included in the horn kit: 1) The horns (obviously) 2) The air compressor 3) A 30 amp automotive relay 4) Air tubing 5) Mounting brackets... More |
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How to Clean Out Your Suitcase - aepowell Cleaning out your evaporator box To get good results when you convert to 134a here are a few things you can do. To see if you have trash in your suitcase take a flash light and look through the vent at the right of the picture. You can see it pretty good. This is the hole I cut with my jig... More |
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Electric Fuel pump, Cool Can and Aluminum line install - mike_wiz In making my truck a little better on the trail I decided to get rid of that mechanical pump and install an electrical one. I also went for the gusto and installed (almost) all aluminum 3/8" fuel line and a Super Cool Can from Moroso. Parts required for this install. Red Holley Electric Fuel Pum... More |
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Floor Pan Repair - Nathan Tanous (CAMO_RAM) I recently found a hole and a big crack in the driver side floor pan of my RC. In this how-to I will be doing a step by step on how I repaired it. The difficulty of this project on a scale of 1-10 is about a 5. It isn’t hard, you just have to have access to a welder. And you have to be able to weld, ... More |
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West Texas Offroad's Redneck Ram Install - mrpeal This is a down to earth description on how to install the West Texas Offroad Redneck Ram hydraulic assist steering system. First I will say that this thing rocks. Litterally. Truck that it was installed on runs 40 inch tires 17 inches wide on 14 inch wheels. So needless to say there is some meat o... More |
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Striker Bolt Fix - Andy Lee (flyusmc) The amazing $1 striker bolt fix! How to fix a weak latching rear door. I was having trouble closing my rear hatch and new striker bolts cost $65 EACH at the dealer! The plastic around the striker bolts had worn away hence weak latching. Here is my $1 fix. 1/4 inch PVC pipe $1 at home depot. ... More |
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How To Build a Roof Rack - Eric Reed (intenseimages) ROOF RACK PLANS AND MATERIALS LIST To build this rack you will need the following materials: Approximately 40 feet of 1 inch steel pipe cut into the following lengths: 7 pieces @ 4 feet 2 pieces @ 5 feet 6 inches(bottom bar on the sides) 2 pieces @ 4 feet 8 inches (top bar on the sides) 2 ... More |
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Mirror Fix - Mr. Jones This is for all of you guys out there that have the "sport" like mirrors on your full size or Ramcharger. The problem I was having was the mirrors would keep sinking father toward the truck as I would drive down the road. Which would result in a lot of pissed off drivers. So I was on a missio... More |
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Mesh Your Truck's Air Inlet System - Christopher D. Van Decar (v737d) If you have cleaned out your A/C heater box or you have found a build up of leaves and debris in your driver's foot vent; this procedure will keep you from ever having to do this again. Simply put you are going to cover the seven air inlet ducts with some wire mesh to keep the leaves and debris out... More |
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Interior Map Light Repair - Christopher D. Van Decar ((v737d) This is how I fixed the mounting points for the front dash mounted map light. On my 1987 Ramcharger the two plastic tabs used to mount the map light were broken off. These tabs are molded plastic and are part of the whole outer dash trim piece. I still had the map light (in the glove box) and thank... More |
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Dodge Dana 60 Crossover Steering - Jamie Peal (mrpeal) Ok, now everyone wants a better steering feel, and nothing does this like crossover steering. this is not news for most guys that play around with lifted trucks and radical rigs, but for the average joe like you and I this is a pretty easy setup that can be done in a matter of hours and is not ex... More |
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How to Replace Axle/Wheel U-Joints and Inspect Wheel Bearings on Dana 44 Full Time 4X4 Front Differential. - robo51 and Bummo Tools required: ½ impact gun, 3/8 drive 12 point 3/8 socket, 3/8 6" extension, pry bar, silicone, 1 11/16 socket, cleaning tools, Patience, coffee, and sum luck. Fig. 1 Bummo’s 1977 Ramcharger SE. Has full time four wheel, 400 big block, auto. Classified as a W100, the front ... More |
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Seat Armrest R&R and Cover hints - GlennS My wife bought me some seat covers because I REALLY needed them, as evidenced by the photo below. The toughest part of installing the covers was removing the armrest. This actually turned out to be much easier than I thought. The key here, as in any job, is to have the right tools. The armr... More |
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O2 Sensor Install - George Harris (GunPilot) To install an air-fuel ratio gauge in my RC, I needed to install an oxygen sensor. This upgrade would also be needed for a future fuel injection installation. This was an easy project that only took a couple hours, and I'm slow. I ordered a kit from Autometer through Summit Racing. It consists o... More |
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Integrated Rock Slider Install - Greg Muilenburg (gmule) Are your rocker panels rusted? Are you afraid of damaging them on tough obstacles? Or maybe you're looking for the ultimate in rocker panel protection? If so you should give Tim at 4X4 Iron a call and order up some of his company's integrated rock sliders. These rock sliders are not some universal wim... More |
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Double U-Joint Steering Shaft - Butch Frei (Stupiddodge) If you're experiencing sloppy steering due to a worn out steering coupler, modifying your steering shaft for a body lift, or just want to add a measure of safety in the event of a front-end collision, then this simple cheap homebuilt shaft is for you. Parts Required -You will need two upper steerin... More |
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72 - 93 tailgate latch repair - David Keefer (thesasquach) I haven’t seen a Dodge truck with a working tailgate in a very long time, it is a simple repair and the parts from the dealer cost about, $4 for a ‘72-’80 model, and $8 for a ‘81-’93 model. You will need to pick up some new linkage retaining clips from the dealership. They’re still available, and co... More |
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Ram Coil Spring Install - Trenton Larsen (tv_larsen) This how-to article outlines the installation of 2" front coil springs on my 4wd 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. These basic steps should apply to all 1994-2002 coil spring 4wd Dodge trucks. Keep safety in mind during the entire job, you don’t want a 5000+ pound truck falling on you. Big tools are definitely th... More |
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How To Recover an Interior Door Panel - Smokey Well, this is overall pretty simple stuff, but maybe a little show and tell will give folks the ambition to try it. It is not rocket science. At least on a flat panel. The contoured ones are tougher, but can be done pretty much the same way. If the cardboard or plastic panel is missing, or cratered... More |
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Belt Replacement - Christopher D. Van Decar (v737d) Introduction: The factory service manual calls for inspection, adjustment or replacement of all drive belts every 18,000 miles. This procedure is for a 1987 RamCharger, 2wd, 318, automatic with air conditioning and single air pump. The general procedure should work for most other trucks but don't c... More |
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Cooling System Maintenance and Hose Replacement - Christopher D. Van Decar (v737d) Introduction: The factory service manual calls for flushing and replacing coolant at (light duty) 3 years or 52.5k miles (84k km) or (heavy duty) 48k miles (77k km) and then every 2 years or 30k miles thereafter. This is for a 1987 RamCharger, 318 auto, a/c, no external transmission cooler. If you ... More |
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Tire Tech Intro - Tom Schaefer (bigblue) Background: Let's face it puncturing a tire on the trail is inevitable, sooner or later we will all experience it. In the following articles I hope to shed some light on the proper procedures involved in repairing a flat on the trail or anywhere else for that matter. As a commercial vehicle wheel inst... More |
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Trailside Plug Repair - Tom Schaefer (bigblue) Background: In this article I will be discussing the procedure to plug a tire trailside as well as describing what I feel should be included in your tire repair kit. You are all hit over the head enough by the magazines and clubs to know that you should carry a basic tool kit and supplies when hitti... More |
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Trailside Dismount And Patch - Tom Schaefer (bigblue) Background: In this article I will be discussing the procedures for dismounting and mounting a tire trailside. It very important to understand that any repair procedure involving tires has a certain amount of danger. A tire is essentially a compressed air tank and should be treated with care. Constan... More |
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Dodge Dana 44 Crossover Steering - Greg Muilenburg (gmule) Does your lifted Dodge truck make unexpected lane changes whenever you hit a bump in the road? Does your lifted truck have an unequal turning radius? Or perhaps you have no steering when the left side of the front axle is articulated? If you have experienced any of these symptoms then a crossover stee... More |
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Magnum Crate Motor Swap - Chris Liberty (ChrisLib) This how-to will hopefully illustrate the steps needed to take when swapping either a crate motor or a 93 and up Magnum style engine into a truck originally equipped with an LA style smallblock. The Magnum style crate engines might seem a direct bolt in for an earlier truck (or car for that matter), ... More |
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Electric Fan Install - George Harris (GunPilot) I wanted to add an electric fan to my Duster to try to save a few precious ponies and maybe have a system that ran a little cooler than stock. The mighty Slant 6 does not require a very large fan, so I pirated one from a Jeep Cherokee. This fan is a puller, so I'm going to mount it between engine and ... More |
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Turn Signal Fix - Doug P (blue85prspctr) In Pennsylvania, to pass state inspection, a vehicle's turn signals must be self-canceling. This defect was one reason my truck failed inspection. Since I didn't want to absorb the entire repair bill I decided to take the truck home and work on the things a driveway mechanic can do. To get at the me... More |
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Rear End Lowering - Axle Flip - Kevin Delaney (LoFrontier) Anyone with a '93 or older Ram who's looking to lower it knows how hard it is to find a kit to do it with. It almost makes you wish you bought a Chevy instead - then you quickly come back to your senses and realize that It's Not What You BUY, It's What You BUILD! So with a couple of free days, the hel... More |
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Dodge Steering Coupler Repair - Glenn Stanfield (GlennS) Think "SAFETY FIRST!!!" What good is fixing it if you are unable to enjoy it? This document explains how I repaired my steering coupler. I was unable to find a procedure in my repair manual for it, so I took some pictures as I did the work and wrote this up hoping it would help others. Thi... More |
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Dana Front Axle U-Joint Replacement - NT0LERANCE With these pics and descriptions, I'm going to try to attempt to shop the basic steps involved with replacing the u-joint at the spindle on the front axle of a Dana 44. These steps will be similar for just about any live front axle, the exception being the mid to late 70’s Dodge, with pressed on fro... More |
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Shaggy's U Bolt flip with dual shock setup install - Jamie Peal (mrpeal) and Don Netek (ol86goat) Shaggy's U Bolt flip kit is a product designed by Offroad Exchange, so check out their site to see this and more of their great products. A big thanks to Offroad Exchange for donating this product to RCC! figure 1 figure 2 figure 3 First thing we have to do is safely support the vehicle. Jac... More |
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How to install Dodge Gears and differentials - Jamie Peal (mrpeal) This how to will show and describe in detail all the steps necessary to install gears on all Chrysler 9 ¼ rear ends up to 2001. Only a few things have changed over the years so I will make notes of the changes as we go along. Of course the first thing is safety so make sure you have the correct tools ... More |
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RamchargerCentral.Com Prototype 1 Shackle Flip Install - Andrew Hill The installation of the prototype 1 shackle installation kit was a straightforward and relatively simple affair. Step 1 was the removal of the gas tank. Care must be taken during this process and instructions in a factory service manual should be followed. Once removed, be sure to remove all traces... More |
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Dual Battery Install - George Harris (GunPilot) Since I intend to install several aftermarket electrical accessories on the Ramus, I decided to install a dual battery setup. Several companies offer complete install kits that let you switch from one battery to another, or start from the aux battery, etc. These setups are rather expensive, often cos... More |
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How to seal a hard top with fatigue matting - John Ferguson (LeatherNuts) For months I have been waiting to replace the hard top on my Ramcharger but could not find a suitable gasket to replace the old dry, rotted out seal. The old one was stock from the factory and when new, would have worked great but twenty-two years of sun, rain, and wear had reduced it to a brittle m... More |
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Do-it-Yourself Bed Liner & Undercoating - John Ferguson (LeatherNuts) A couple months back I found an ad in the local paper that described a truck for sale that had a 360 engine. No make or model, just the year, 1972. I ignored it at first but figured it had to be a Dodge. A few days later I went back to the ad and figured I would call the guy just for fun. We ended up ... More |
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Soft Top Install and Mods - Nate (CAMO RAM) For all of you guys and gals that have a removable top RC we all know that the top weighs a TON, so after a few times taking it on and off I decided to get a soft top. This will be the first winter that it will be on so I don't know how it will hold up but i love it. It was donated to me by mopar4x. T... More |
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Borgeson Steering Shaft Install - Mike DuBose (Bose318) There is nothing more annoying than driving along and your truck wondering around the road when you are not even moving the steering wheel. If you own a Dodge truck you know of this horrible condition that no matter what you do seems to not go away. Until now, follow me along as I install a Borgeson S... More |
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Rochester Quadrajet Leak Fix - Glenn Stanfield (GlennS) The Q-Jet has a common problem of not wanting to start after a few days of not being started. This is one possible fix. My '88 Dodge Ramcharger has had this problem since I acquired it over 5 years ago. If I don't start it for two or more days, it takes quite a bit of cranking to get it started. I... More |
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Mile Marker Hub Disassembly - Glenn Stanfield (GlennS) I recently needed to adjust my driver side bearings, so me being me, did a full repack of the bearings etc. I went ahead and clicked some pictures and am putting up this page in hopes it will help someone else. Please note the amount of rust. These photos were taken during disassembly and it is obv... More |
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Securing your factory Ram head hood ornament - Mike Hughes (mopar4x) Many of us know the feeling of some jerk relieving you of your Dodge truck's icon, the Ram head hood ornament. If you still have yours, or decide to buy a new factory goat, here's a simple way of securing it to your hood with solid hardware. The factory head is a 2 piece assembly with the head connect... More |
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Leaf Spring Install - Trenton Larsen (tv_larsen) This how-to article outlines the installation of rear leaf springs on my 1975 Dodge W200. These basic steps can be applied to most leaf sprung trucks. Although slightly different, front spring replacement is very similar. Keep safety in mind during the entire job, you don’t want a 6000 pound truck ... More |
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Alarm Install - Mike (tojaz) This is a general how-to on installing a basic alarm/keyless entry setup on any Dodge truck. Doing this yourself can save you a lot of money, and prevents the sloppy installs that I see coming out of most shops today. If I miss anything or you have questions, please feel free to e-mail me at tojaz... More |
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Floor pan repair - M.Foust (86W150RC) - View Photos I knew my floor pans were bad when I bought my Ramcharger in the spring of 2000, but I wasn't quite prepared for what I found after removing the seats, console, and front rubber. The previous owner repaired the drivers side by welding in a whole new floor. Although rusty, most of the "new" floor wa... More |
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