So here is the build sheet for my '98 2500 4x4. Anything cool in there? And why doesn't it say I have the Dana 60 rear? It says DRDP 200MM Rear Axle ????


Thank you for contacting the Ram Customer Assistance Center in regards
to your 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 P/U Club Cab.

We are pleased to provide vehicle build information per your request.

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

*R1 Premium Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat
-C3 Mist Gray
ADAP Light Group
ADJ Heavy Duty Service Group
AHC Trailer Tow Group
AHD Heavy Duty Snow Plow Prep Group
AJKP Convenience Group
AJPP Power Convenience Group
APDA Lower Two Tone Paint
ASPP SLT Decor Group
A07P 5.9L Engine(EML)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGT)
BAZP 136 Amp Alternator
BCQP 750 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGJS Pwr Disc/Drum Rr Anti-Lock Brakes
BKBS Rear Drum Brakes
CBEP 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
CGDS Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CGZS Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
CHEP Deluxe Headliner
CKEP Front Seat Area Carpet
CLAP Front Floor Mats
CSPS Passenger Assist Handle
CSRP Passenger Assist Handles
CUDP Mini Overhead Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGTS 4-Spd. Automatic 46RE Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHGP Shift-on-the-Fly,241HD Transfer Case
DJFS Dana M60/248MM Front Axle
DMFP 4.10 Rear Axle Ratio
DRDP 200MM Rear Axle
DSA Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
EAGC All Gas Engine
EML 5.9L V8 MPI Engine
GACS Tinted Glass Windows
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GFD Rear Sliding Window
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNMP Passenger Side Sun Visor w/Mirror
GTSP Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGAP Hood Insulation
HGBS Dash Liner Insulation
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBP Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
KRAP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KTAP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K1XP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K17P Do Not Use
LAAP Ignition Time Delay Lamp
LBAP Map/Courtesy Lamp
LBCP Glove Box Lamp
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LNC Clearance Lamps
LPES Cargo Lamp
MBFS Bright Rear Bumper
MCTS Bright Front Bumper
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFDS Bright Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MPBP Black Tailgate Applique
MWDS Removable Tailgate w/Caliper Latches
MXCP Front Bumper Sight Shields
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKP EVAP Control System
NFUS 34 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHMP Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
PX8A Black Clear Coat
QFKA Light Driftwood Satin Glow
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RASS AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCDP 4 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCVP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBBS Full Size Spare Tire
TBMP Tire Carrier Winch
TY1 LT245/75R16E BSW On/Off Road Tires
TZHP Michelin Brand Tires
WDCP 16X6.5 Chrome Wheels
WLBP Steel Spare Wheel
WLYC All Steel Wheels
WMJS Center Hub
XBSS Pickup Box
XCMS Vendor Painted Cargo Box
XEFP Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

 

4.10 gears are pretty nice

As far as the Dana rear end, read this: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...my-99-ram.html

 

DSA Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
That's nice.

SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
*snicker*

Good luck finding that rack and pinion unit.

 

So it's a Dana 60. What is up with the rack and pinion?

 

You don't have rack and pinion. Seems dodge plays pretty fast and loose with their terms, and it isn't something they have bothered to correct. You have recirculating ball steering.

 

I know but what the hell? It's not even similar to rack and pinion.

 

No one knows.
Ask Dodge.

BTW, nice build sheet.

 

4.10's? LUCKY!!!

 

I'm not lucky. I'm pretty. HA!

I only paid $1350 for it so it's not perfect but it's a great start! That and I was sick of building Cherokees. I've had eight of them. Sad ain't it.

 

I traded a very nice 91 Cherokee 4.0HO/AW4/np242 (that I paid $750 for) straight across for my '95 Ram. Sometimes I consider the fact that for the 6K I have put into this truck since I bought it I could have a badass XJ, but I really do love my truck. I am seriously considering picking one up when I go back home though, this time with an ax-15. You should post some cool pics of your past xj builds