bigragu

Is it possible for someone with a 4x4 in a 93 model year, with the factory steering in place, to get a good pic of the steering unit mounted to that no longer available stand off plate mounted to the frame? I am working with a fabricator to make these plates out of billet aluminum, and he need to see a couple of good pics.

If this works out, he will be offering these for us in need. He has a plate of mine that I sent him, he just needs to see how it’s mounted onto these trucks.

I’m still in the healing stage, or else I’d go and do it myself(still a gimp)

Thank you, all

thrashingcows

There are a couple pics in my build thread...post #309, page 21. Not sure if that is good enough?

Brian.B

are you talking about the plate the steering box mounts to then mounts to the frame?

bigragu

Yes, siree

1972RedNeck

1972-1993 Dodge 4x4 Truck / Ramcharger Steering Box Mounting Bracket

A picture of this?

I think I would buy the welded steel before I bought an aluminum version, just sayin'...

oliver foster

My thoughts exactly.
Other than I don't just think, I know I would not buy that bracket made out of aluminum.

bigragu

I’ll leave it up to the fabricator on what he is going to make it out of. He’s a diesel fanatic with dodge’s, like us, so he knows all a out these trucks. He mentioned billet, but who knows.


I just need a pic, from your truck, mounted in place. T Cows was a decent pic, just need more of a closeup. I already know of that other bracket being made, and so does the fabricator.

ofelas

This is interesting Augie, looking forward to updates.

If any existing frame cracks are addressed, and/or potential weak points are gusseted, I see no reason why a well designed aluminum piece shouldn't be able to spread the load.

I'm a steel fanatic, but aluminum "load spreader" plates have been used in aircraft as structural components for decades...

KRB

Is a 1993 unique to the other model years?

bigragu

KRB, I believe the 89-93’s were the same in the diesels. The ramchargers and gasser trucks of that year though, were different in the hole sizes of the bolt holes. Smaller in size.



Can’t believe this tread hasn’t produced a pic yet

KRB

I can take some pictures and email them to you bro.

What specific angles do you want?

bigragu

Thanks, KRB. I just need close up ones, a top view, bottom, and maybe angled from the right side pointing the camera to the left, just to see how it’s bolted on the frame.

Actually, the pics TCows had were good, just not close enough.

KRB

I'll see what I can do.

You're up early - or late...

bigragu

I’m up anytime, lol. Last night couldn’t sleep, up till 3:30am.

edwinsmith

I was awake until 4:30 am myself. The neighbors had a Cinco de Mayo party until then. And they're at it again today. Must not have run out of beer yet.