Ok, now THAT is Hard Core.

 

I had the guys at VICE build me one of their cool bumpers in aluminum. It was the first aluminum one they had built. I sprayed it in Raptor bed liner. Still have the lights to install. https://www.vicedesign.ca/bumpers

 

VICE built a nice matching rear bumper and I spent the week prepping and Raptor lining it.
Its a steel one as the added weight over the rear tires is a good thing.
I will be changing to a singe side exit exhaust so I did not get the dual outlet bumper.

 

Our for some tree hunting today.

 

Slowly been removing the Hemi and installing the Cummins. Looks like the Cummins fits pretty good, just waiting on a trans adapter before building engine mounts.

 

Joined up just for this build...Subscibed! Really enjoyed your Dakota build.

 

Thanks THREE-D. I do love my Dakota.
Dodge suspends the front diff from the engine mounts which is a real pain when your not using the stock mounts for the engine.
Made up some new mounts that just hold the front diff and they are suspended in the stock location on poly bushings. The nose of the diff is braced down to the cross member with a poly bushing just like a sway bar link. The bolts with the big nut spacers are temporary. ;>

 

Did a short video of my Dakota which has the same Cummins engine.

 

Love the detail work you put into that. The Cummins badges are a nice touch. Great lookin' truck.

 

Got lots done on the Ram this weekend. A/C compressor mounted, alternator mounted, intercooler mounted and turbo position figured out.