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Old 08-15-2013, 01:32 PM
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But why would the factory put in a 4-speed manual rather than a 5-speed? Seems counterproductive to me.
I would agree with you there. Unless my truck saw extreme duty service, and the four speed was pretty much bullet-proof..... I don't see the point.

And only 2wd..... Would love to have one, but, 4x4 conversion would be first order of the day.
 
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Old 08-15-2013, 01:39 PM
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Maybe it's cause your a wee bit north of the mason-dixon line to be sporting a rebel flag license plate....
 
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Old 08-15-2013, 01:48 PM
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Got the Craftsman up and going....

Got the grass mowed, looks like crap. Thick and wet, but the sun doesn't look promising today...

Now I gotta figure out the best approach to hill mowing with a riding mower....

Fun fun...
 
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Old 08-15-2013, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by stewie01
Got the Craftsman up and going....

Got the grass mowed, looks like crap. Thick and wet, but the sun doesn't look promising today...

Now I gotta figure out the best approach to hill mowing with a riding mower....

Fun fun...
Sideways, hanging off the side for ballast....thats what I do. I tried the up and down thing....didn't work out too well, maybe if I had a 4x4 lawn tractor!!! lol
 
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Old 08-15-2013, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by stewie01
Got the Craftsman up and going....

Got the grass mowed, looks like crap. Thick and wet, but the sun doesn't look promising today...

Now I gotta figure out the best approach to hill mowing with a riding mower....

Fun fun...
Maybe you should raise the deck a bit...
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Sideways, hanging off the side for ballast....thats what I do. I tried the up and down thing....didn't work out too well, maybe if I had a 4x4 lawn tractor!!! lol
Pretty much. It's more fun doing that with a 45hp tractor on the side of a dam.


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hmmm....
http://www.govliquidation.com/auctio...ousel-_-item-3
 

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Old 08-15-2013, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
I would agree with you there. Unless my truck saw extreme duty service, and the four speed was pretty much bullet-proof..... I don't see the point.

And only 2wd..... Would love to have one, but, 4x4 conversion would be first order of the day.
Wonder what frame it's on....1500 shorty me thinks?

If so, just swap the bodies and call it good.
 
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Old 08-15-2013, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by VWandDodge
Logged onto the Dodge Forum and read the Gibberish thread.
Which one specifically??

Looked at a couple of Ram's on Craigslist.

(fixed for dodgeitdude_)
 

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Old 08-15-2013, 02:27 PM
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Which one specifically??
Lookit who is getting off topic now.



 
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Old 08-15-2013, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
I would agree with you there. Unless my truck saw extreme duty service, and the four speed was pretty much bullet-proof..... I don't see the point.

And only 2wd..... Would love to have one, but, 4x4 conversion would be first order of the day.
IIRC it is based on the bullet proof NP204 used on Ford trucks, and yes they are bullet proof, rumour has it Dodge was going to introduce a two speed rear axle to match but never did.
 
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Originally Posted by stewie01
Got the Craftsman up and going....

Got the grass mowed, looks like crap. Thick and wet, but the sun doesn't look promising today...

Now I gotta figure out the best approach to hill mowing with a riding mower....

Fun fun...
15 minutes.

Probably they couldn't afford a plate since their mommy and daddy sponsored them with the big trucks and had to steal mine..
 


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