3rd gen parts on 2nd gen
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01-03-2013, 05:44 PM
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3rd gen parts on 2nd gen
Hello everyone! So I have a few questions, and here is my situation. I have a 98 dodge 1500 that is in good running order. And I just acquired a 2002 dodge 1500 with a blown motor and a few other parts missing. It is going to be to much money to fix the 02, so I would like to know what all I can swap over.
So far I have new rims/tires, billet gas cap, and working on aftermarket head unit it came with.
My steering wheel is worn out, and my shift lever is broken. Could I use 3rd gen steering column?
Anything else I should do??
So far I have new rims/tires, billet gas cap, and working on aftermarket head unit it came with.
My steering wheel is worn out, and my shift lever is broken. Could I use 3rd gen steering column?
Anything else I should do??
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01-03-2013, 05:56 PM
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My gut is telling me that not much from that 02 is going to cross over....dodge almost completely redesigned the ram 1500 in that year. if it was an 02 2500, then it would be a different story. You can always call up your local parts store and go through a list of parts that you would like to keep from the 02 (wheel bearings, brake parts, exhaust parts, springs, etc) and have them see if they are the same part number from 98-02. I really doubt it tho.
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It has the 4.7 liter. But it's missing the exhaust (minus headers and y pipe), cv joints, no calipers on front, sway bar links, needs new windshield, couple broken studs, and needs a safety inspection. Plus engine obviously, the truck was pretty rallied
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01-03-2013, 09:44 PM
How do you break a shift lever?
Don't know if column will swap out, just look at lower end and see if it looks similar. Also measure length of column and ignition switch connectors. Also check parts manual in FAQ/DIY section.
Same fo steering wheel. They are easy to remove - take it off and see if it boolt up and check wiring for cruise and other items that may be on there (do any of these Rams have audio controls on steering wheel?).
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How do you break a shift lever?
Don't know if column will swap out, just look at lower end and see if it looks similar. Also measure length of column and ignition switch connectors. Also check parts manual in FAQ/DIY section.
My truck had the broken lever when I bought it. Looked like he tore it apart to get to the OD wires. I just want to make it look a bit nicer.
Same fo steering wheel. They are easy to remove - take it off and see if it boolt up and check wiring for cruise and other items that may be on there (do any of these Rams have audio controls on steering wheel?).
Don't know if column will swap out, just look at lower end and see if it looks similar. Also measure length of column and ignition switch connectors. Also check parts manual in FAQ/DIY section.
My truck had the broken lever when I bought it. Looked like he tore it apart to get to the OD wires. I just want to make it look a bit nicer.
Same fo steering wheel. They are easy to remove - take it off and see if it boolt up and check wiring for cruise and other items that may be on there (do any of these Rams have audio controls on steering wheel?).