How do i find out what year rear end is in my RAM i got it a month ago i have a code off the top of the rear end i called DEALER he said that code isnt correct to determine the year of the rear end i have a 01 but 01 parts dont fit the brake set up

 

Should be a serial number on the axle tube somewhere.....

 

Ty HeyYou ill look now

 

if 1500 look at where the brake lines attach to the wheel cylinders.

if the line is attached straight (90*) its an older model wheel cylinder.
if the line is attached with an angle toward the front, its likely the original 00/01 model.

 

trying to post a pic of the line if this helps

Attachment 13774

 

this is why i ask there is a 1/2 gap at the top and meets flush at bottom both sides i was advised my rear backing plates are bent and a dealer wants 498 EA side OMG!!!!! just for the plate and local wrecking yards dont have any

 

Can you post a pic of the gap you are talking about?? Everything in your pic looks perfectly normal.....

For that kind of money, I would either try and bend them fellers back into shape, or do a rear disk conversion...... (the conversion would be cheaper than the plates from dodge.....)

 

hows this HeyYou

And where would i start on the rear disc conversion? prolly easier for me to get a kit right?

 

That's not right. The drums are too big...... That isn't a bent backing plate, that is someone giving you the wrong drums. Do NOT drive it like that. You can blow apart the rear wheel cylinders, and instantly have NO brakes.

 

pm you ty