Hey guys i am about to start collecting parts for my ram build.

Specs: 1995 ram 5.9 4x4
Only has the spectre cai and 2in coil spacers on currently. New moog trackbar, alternator, fuel pump, tensioner assembly and shocks.

Now i bought this truck for 2k and it just hit 150k miles and i am going to fix it up a little.

I currently have some DW from the front end. Planing on picking up a new steering box sway bar, upper lower control arm bushings, and a new steering damper. Truck been aligned and tires balanced. This should fix my DW, any other ideas?

Now for the fun stuff. On this truck currently it has a turn down after the cat and i want to change this but i had a few questions first. I want to take the current cat and muffler off as a assembly so i can swap between the summit cat back im getting and the one on it now [dont ask me why ]. Questions: do 95s have 2 o2 sensors or one? Will it throw a code if i just replace the part where the cat was with a piece of pipe?

A couple more questions before i go.

I am having trouble finding a electric water pump for this engine. Do they make them?

Also looking to put in a efan setup and remove the clutch fan, how powerful will the efan need to be to cool the engine?

Thanks in advance and sorry for all the questions.

Future mods: electric cut off, flat bed, cb and antennas, 4.10 ring and pinion, treadwright guard dog 265 70 16, summit cat back, maybe some underdrive pulleys.

As you can see im building the truck to last for another 2 or 3 years before it goes. When it does go my uncle has 4 garaged bread trucks all with cummins 4bt's and the adaptor plates for a ford zf(?) 6 speed sitting in his garage.

Thanks again guys!

 

You only have one O2 sensor. You can rip everything off behind it, and it won't set a code.

An electric water pump isn't really a good idea for a street driven truck..... The just don't flow enough.

There are a couple really good threads on here for E-fans.... Lots of good information. Finding them might be fun......

I would be REAL tempted to talk your uncle out of one of them 4bt's......

 

"I would be REAL tempted to talk your uncle out of one of them 4bt's...... ...."

we chuck em out 2 at a time up here.......wasteful as sin if you ask me

 

Yea my uncle got 4 of them for 500 bucks a piece and he told me if i put a dana 60 on my truck he would build me a 250hp 4bt and put it in for free next year.

 

I see you are doing a lot of cool stuff to your truck, and I hope it come's out the way you want. I just thought I'd point this out to you, as I do to others. Maybe you know, maybe you don't. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...um-thread.html

 

Thanks zman. Yea i researched a 5.9 swap into my dakota but didnt have the cashola at the time. Last weekend i helped my buddy do his water pump timing chain and plenum last weekend so i already have a jump start for mine here in a few weeks.

Im mainly building this truck as cheaply as i can without sacrificing to much quality. So far she runs and guns with the big boys now

 

so i finally got around to getting my build sheet and found out one pretty cool thing. Axles are geared at 3.92 which is perfect for me since i want to go no higher than a 33.

here it is if you guys see anything interesting.

Vehicle Description DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP
Model Year 1995
Body Model BR 6 L 61
Color PX8- Black Clear Coat
Build Date: March 17, 1995
In-Service Date: April 3, 1995

Sales Code Description
*P1 Premium Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat -D5
ADAP Light Group
ADJ Heavy Duty Service Group
AGG Sport Group
AHC Trailer Tow Group
AHH Light Duty Snow Plow Prep Group
AJKP Convenience Group
AJPP Power Convenience Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ASPP SLT Decor Group
AWK Travel Convenience Group
BANP 120 Amp Alternator
BCQP 750 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGK 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
BKAS 11x2 Rear Drum Brakes
CBEP 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
CGTS Driver Air Bag Only
CHEP Deluxe Headliner
CKEP Front Seat Area Carpet
CLAP Front Floor Mats
CSPS Passenger Assist Handle
CSRP Passenger Assist Handles
CUNP Overhead Console
CUVP Behind Seat Modular Storage System
CUYP Storage Tray
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGRS 4-Spd. Automatic 46RH Transmission
DHAS Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHKS Shift-on-the-Fly,231HD Transfer Case
DJCS 195MM Front Axle
DMH 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio
DRBS Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle
DSA Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
EML 5.9L V8 MPI Engine
GACS Tinted Glass Windows
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GFD Rear Sliding Window
GNKP Rear View Auto Dim Mirror
GNMP Passenger Side Sun Visor w/Mirror
GPPP Power 6 x 9 Bright Mirrors
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
JJJP 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
JPS Power 6-Way Driver Seat
JRDP Power Driver Seat
KA8A STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/DELETE
LAAP Ignition Time Delay Lamp
LAGP Warning Chime
LBAP Map/Courtesy Lamp
LBCP Glove Box Lamp
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LNJP Fog Lamps
LPEP Cargo Lamp
MBPC Body Color Front Bumper
MBQC Body Color Rear Bumper w/Step Pads
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFNC Body Color Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MPFP Journey Badge
MWDS Removable Tailgate w/Caliper Latches
MXBS Front Air Dam
MXCP Front Bumper Sight Shields
NAE California Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFWS 26 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHMP Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
PX8 Black Clear Coat
QX8S Black Clear Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RAY AM/FM Cassette Radio w/Equalizer
RCEP Infinity 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
TYKP LT245/75R16C BSW All Season Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WDBP 16X7.0 Chrome Wheels
WLBP Steel Spare Wheel
WLYC All Steel Wheels
WMJP Center Hub
XBSS Pickup Box
XCMS Vendor Painted Cargo Box
XEFP Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

 

SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering

That one always makes me giggle. For some bizzarre reason, I just can't find the rack and pinion unit in my truck. I wonder where they hid it......

Excellent base for an off-roader.

 

Yea i laughed at that one too haha. But yea that save me a good chunk of change that i can use on the above mods. Haha

 

Spencer. Just did alot of work my 96. Just figured Id throw you a link so you can check it out. Ripped it down to the block and back. E-fan all that good stuff

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...500-sport.html