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Old 11-09-2009, 04:24 PM
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My 2wd frame just got an upgrade....


I think that drilling the holes for the rear hangers was the hard part. Now all I have to do is bolt the front hangers on and swap crossmemebers.
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That's something I'm gonna be doing!
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sweet! POR 15? that stuff is nasty. never comes off
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i'll second that POR15 is good stuff, here's a question is the 2wd rear spring hangers the same as 4wd? as far as hieght?
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POR 15 works great when properly applied. If you fail to use the phosphoric acid based rust neutralizer cleaner and properly rinse it will most likely peel.
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Originally Posted by Twisted Inc.
here's a question is the 2wd rear spring hangers the same as 4wd? as far as hieght?
Yeah the rear spring hangers are the same... There are 2 different sizes of rear blocks that the 4X4's use to gain the lift.
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Front shackle mount upgrade
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Front shackle mount upgrade
Yeah I saw those but this crew cab truck isn't even supposed to be happening so I'm on a shoe string budget. (according to my wife )
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sweet! POR 15? that stuff is nasty. never comes off

Chassis saver

Cleaned it good with wax and grease remover prior to application.
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Hey ADMOPARMAN, if not on your to-do list add reinforcement/brace frame at steering box. That's another thing I have to do.
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Hey ADMOPARMAN, if not on your to-do list add reinforcement/brace frame at steering box. That's another thing I have to do.
I was looking at that when I pulled the gear bracket off the W200.. Anyone have any ideas on the best way to brace it??
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http://ramchargercentral.com/index.php?topic=52254.0

One way to do it. I know that my '93 Club has a lot of frame movement in the steering box area - frame rivets may be loose in their holes?
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http://www.dodgeconnection.com/catal...66/4541374.htm

And this is a simpler way but not as strong. my understanding is that this brace was available on some Ramchargers.
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Originally Posted by ADMOPARMAN
Yeah I saw those but this crew cab truck isn't even supposed to be happening so I'm on a shoe string budget. (according to my wife )
I know that situation Just good to know about My Crew is a gasser and I have a set for it as I know the stock ones are shot and with the added weight of a Cummins I imagine there under more strain.
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