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91 Ramcharger LE..a little help.

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Old 06-28-2014, 01:12 PM
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Hello everyone.
I've been in the market for a older SUV and Ive had my heart and mind set on a 92-96 Bronco. However, Ive been looking at RCs a little. My dad had a 86 RC and Ive always been fond of them but for some reason the Bronco has been on the top of my wish list. Ive owned a 94 Bronco and liked it a lot.

I currently drive a 14 RAM 1500 R/T truck and all of a sudden I wouldn't mind staying with Mopar...weird isn't it?

So I just happened upon a pretty darn straight 91 RC LE with a 360, 6" lift and 35" tires. I don't know too much else about it. Its a very good deal and I'm tempted to snag it up this week.
From pictures, it looks like about a 7 out of 10.

What can you guys tell me about the 91 RC LE? pros-cons and things that I would need to address first?

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I would look in the first gen forum, this forum isny very active and it rather pointless.

But overall they are good trucks. Ramchargers are badass too. Steering slop is a common issue but isnt typically a simple fix. The shaft coupling sucks and will go out. How many miles? I assume its auto?

That 360 will be the LA block.

first gens also have electrical issues. Pictures or a link will help with knowing if its a good deal. RCs are geting rare though, especially in good condition and a 90s one.
 
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Did you mean IS a simple fix?
Get a Borgeson steering shaft. From the column to the box.
It may start another argument but whatever. Get a steering stabilizer. A double is better.
An aftermarket power steering cooler and aftermarket trans cooler also.
Make certain the ball joints, u-joints, tie rod ends, pitman arm, etc is good to new.
With a 6" lift he had to correct the steering.
Did he block the pitman arm?
Did he get a dropped arm?
Combination of the two?
How did he address the driveshaft angles?
Is it a full spring lift?
Or did he block the rear suspension?
6" block will cause some big spring wrap.
Is it a 3" suspension lift and 3" body lift?
If body lift, how did he address the engine fan and hoses, wiring, etc
 
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Thanks guys, heres some pics. Not sure of the miles and its a 360 auto. Hes asking $2k. Worth it?





 
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Originally Posted by Comrade General
I would look in the first gen forum, this forum isny very active and it rather pointless.

But overall they are good trucks. Ramchargers are badass too. Steering slop is a common issue but isnt typically a simple fix. The shaft coupling sucks and will go out. How many miles? I assume its auto?

That 360 will be the LA block.

first gens also have electrical issues. Pictures or a link will help with knowing if its a good deal. RCs are geting rare though, especially in good condition and a 90s one.
Whats the deal with LA blocks?
 
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Originally Posted by RDuck
Did you mean IS a simple fix?
Get a Borgeson steering shaft. From the column to the box.
It may start another argument but whatever. Get a steering stabilizer. A double is better.
An aftermarket power steering cooler and aftermarket trans cooler also.
Make certain the ball joints, u-joints, tie rod ends, pitman arm, etc is good to new.
With a 6" lift he had to correct the steering.
Did he block the pitman arm?
Did he get a dropped arm?
Combination of the two?
How did he address the driveshaft angles?
Is it a full spring lift?
Or did he block the rear suspension?
6" block will cause some big spring wrap.
Is it a 3" suspension lift and 3" body lift?
If body lift, how did he address the engine fan and hoses, wiring, etc
Thank you for the info. I doubt there is a body lift, from the pics I'd say no. I'm not so sure the guy selling is the guy that did the lift, so I'm gonna have to check some things out on the truck and ask more questions.
The guy is out of town working, he wont be back till the 9th.
 
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I meant the steering slop is a simple fix.

Nothing is wrong with the LA block, its just older and wont be quite as powerful as a magnum.

I like that ramcharger though. Looks good
 
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It does LOOK tuff. I'm going to look at it on the 9th. We'll see how it goes.
Just noticed, its the same color combo as one of your trucks.
 



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