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Glup66 08-03-2015 08:44 AM

85 lowered Ramcharger
 
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/dodgefo...5c224cf947.jpg


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/dodgefo...e9f0551fc5.jpg

So I picked up this 85 this weekend for my son. I like it lowered but my son would like to raise it back up. Anyone have experience with this? I am thinking springs and shocks on the front, and flip the axle back under the leaf springs on the back. Any of you ever done this? Thanks

The War Wagon 08-03-2015 01:20 PM

4WD conversion? :icon_woot:

Glup66 08-03-2015 01:25 PM

Just really want to see how hard to reverse the lower job.

Glup66 08-09-2015 02:01 PM

4x4
 

Originally Posted by The War Wagon (Post 3257734)
4WD conversion? :icon_woot:

ok I just found an 89 4x4 with a crap body but the frame looks good. Does anyone know of any issues like bolt alignment and such that may cause problems if I swap the bodies on these two?

RoyalGorgeD250 08-09-2015 02:51 PM


Originally Posted by Glup66 (Post 3258549)
ok I just found an 89 4x4 with a crap body but the frame looks good. Does anyone know of any issues like bolt alignment and such that may cause problems if I swap the bodies on these two?

Well, you're making me wish I had the money to get the lowered chassis from you and you live within a hour's drive from me.

I'd drop my D250 cab on it and make a bed on the back for grins ... or cut down a stock bed.

Budd

(Whose old bones just don't climb as good as the once did)

RoyalGorgeD250 08-09-2015 02:53 PM

BTW, the body mounts are probably the same since it's had only minor cosmetic changes from the original Ramcharger design.

Budd

Glup66 08-09-2015 03:09 PM

Well if I do it the lowered frame can be yours, will advise

RoyalGorgeD250 08-09-2015 03:27 PM


Originally Posted by Glup66 (Post 3258557)
Well if I do it the lowered frame can be yours, will advise

Just drop me an email if you wish.

mr_d150@yahoo.com

Budd

The War Wagon 08-09-2015 06:47 PM


Originally Posted by Glup66 (Post 3258549)
ok I just found an 89 4x4 with a crap body but the frame looks good. Does anyone know of any issues like bolt alignment and such that may cause problems if I swap the bodies on these two?

'74 - '81 1st Gen. all match up. '82 - '93 2nd Gens all match up.

'85 body to '89 frame will work just fine. :icon_cool:

Glup66 08-09-2015 06:51 PM


Originally Posted by The War Wagon (Post 3258592)
'74 - '81 1st Gen. all match up. '82 - '93 2nd Gens all match up.

'85 body to '89 frame will work just fine. :icon_cool:

Great dude, I am supposed to pick up the 89 next weekend. Thanks for the valuable advice.


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