I haven't posted on this site for several years. My last project was my '90, which was lots of money, lots of learning, and lots of fun! I knew next to nothing when I started, and with the help the knowledgeable members on here and a ton of reading and hands on trial and error, I eventually ended up with a semi-finished rig.
As the years passed, I planned the "buttoning up" of everything, but the more I planned, the more I realized there were a ton of things I would have loved to do differently or at least better the first time around. So, after a lot of debating, I decided that instead of pouring more money into redoing my mistakes, it would be a better investment to start from scratch and do it right the first time. I have a company vehicle for the daily work commute, and I figured throwing a lot of money into something like this would be far more rewarding than simply buying a new personal truck or sports car. After a ton of time planning everything, I figured its time to start a thread.
The goal for this project is my version of the most epic (85% street / 15% light trail) rig. Ill be tackling the SAS on my own, then prepping the truck for engine/drivetrain work and paint. 6.7 Swap and Paint will be with the aid of the experts at Bean's Diesel Performance and JW Collision in Woodbury, TN (another lesson learned).
This build list includes:
-'94+ body style, frame-off restoration
-1 ton SAS (D60/AAM 11.5", 4.11 gearing, ~8" lift w/Deaver springs/King Shocks, 37x14.5R15 Toyo MTs
-BTS Built E4OD / Atlas II 3.8 Tcase
-Built 6.7 Cummins (R&R Connecting Rods, Girdle, Pushrods, Valve Springs, P&P Head w/Side Draft Intake, 100% Over Injectors, LIft Pump, Stroker CP3, 62/80 ED Compound Turbos, EFI Live tuning (Beans Diesel Performance)
Here's the project truck. '95 XLT, zero rust, minor body work, worn drivetrain (not needed)
Here's my old '90. I'll be using D60 and steering setup for the SAS.
Also grabbed a 6.7 Cummins from a 2011 Ram C&C, as well as an AAM 11.5" rear w/4.11 gearing from a low mileage 2009 Ram 2500
I'm starting this thread mid-build, so progress pics will be coming much faster than it actually took me to build. Wanted to get the thread started to share as the project is wrapping up. Ill be posting updates, pics, and vids as we go. Let the fun begin! :rockon:rockon:rockon
As the years passed, I planned the "buttoning up" of everything, but the more I planned, the more I realized there were a ton of things I would have loved to do differently or at least better the first time around. So, after a lot of debating, I decided that instead of pouring more money into redoing my mistakes, it would be a better investment to start from scratch and do it right the first time. I have a company vehicle for the daily work commute, and I figured throwing a lot of money into something like this would be far more rewarding than simply buying a new personal truck or sports car. After a ton of time planning everything, I figured its time to start a thread.
The goal for this project is my version of the most epic (85% street / 15% light trail) rig. Ill be tackling the SAS on my own, then prepping the truck for engine/drivetrain work and paint. 6.7 Swap and Paint will be with the aid of the experts at Bean's Diesel Performance and JW Collision in Woodbury, TN (another lesson learned).
This build list includes:
-'94+ body style, frame-off restoration
-1 ton SAS (D60/AAM 11.5", 4.11 gearing, ~8" lift w/Deaver springs/King Shocks, 37x14.5R15 Toyo MTs
-BTS Built E4OD / Atlas II 3.8 Tcase
-Built 6.7 Cummins (R&R Connecting Rods, Girdle, Pushrods, Valve Springs, P&P Head w/Side Draft Intake, 100% Over Injectors, LIft Pump, Stroker CP3, 62/80 ED Compound Turbos, EFI Live tuning (Beans Diesel Performance)
Here's the project truck. '95 XLT, zero rust, minor body work, worn drivetrain (not needed)
Here's my old '90. I'll be using D60 and steering setup for the SAS.
Also grabbed a 6.7 Cummins from a 2011 Ram C&C, as well as an AAM 11.5" rear w/4.11 gearing from a low mileage 2009 Ram 2500
I'm starting this thread mid-build, so progress pics will be coming much faster than it actually took me to build. Wanted to get the thread started to share as the project is wrapping up. Ill be posting updates, pics, and vids as we go. Let the fun begin! :rockon:rockon:rockon