What do you guys think are the holy grails of 2nd Gen Rams, or at least holy grail parts.

For whole trucks, there are at least two I can think of.

1) The 98-98.5 with the 12V Cummins that is not stamped 53 on the block. This would be the only truck that you could get the 12V with quad cab doors. And if you get the block that was made in Mexico instead of Brazil (53 block), you have a seriously strong casting, which gives you a Cummins that will probably run a million miles.

2) Any 5.2 paired with a manual transmission. Not sure what year(s) this was available, but it is very rare. Great combo though given the long life 318's are know for.


As for rare, but awesome parts, here's what I could think of:
-The trussed dana 44 from certain (all?) Off-road edition Rams. An added bonus is that it came with 4.10's.
-Factory transfer case skid plate. It is very heavy duty, and is impossible to buy new now last I checked.
-Factory tow hooks. They are seriously strong as far as tow hooks go, but cost an arm and a leg to get.
-The 231HD and 241HD transfer cases. Somehow I got lucky, I have a 231HD.

 

No one else?

 

The first few built. It started a whole new direction in truck manufacturing.And everybody else copied it.

 

The front 2 piston brakes off 2000-2001 trucks.

I'd love to find a 2000-2001 QCSB Sport, Off Road edition, SLT Plus, 318, 5-speed in Amber Fire. That would be the holy grail of the 1500 series.

Also, very late 2001.5 1/2 tons came with rear disk brakes. I'd just love to find one in a junkyard and rip the whole braking system out of it!!!

 

the 17" Offroad edition rims, best looking wheels dodge ever put out in my opinion

 

I have a 231HD as well. What makes it better than other transfer cases? If you don't mind me asking.

 

love my dana 44 with 4.10s. gotta love offroad rams

 

http://dodgeram.org/tech/specs/tranfer_case.htm

 

Thank you!

 

I totally forgot about the rear disks. Good addition purpl.