re-read that.... i said about 800 pounds lighter.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/14801-ldt-weight-vs-6bt-weight.html
weight of a cummins - Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum
fat fingered that one on the phone... my truck has the 53 block, 145k on it, beat the dog piss...
you can put a p-pump from a 12v on a 24v making it all mechanical.
watch out for the 54 blocks on the 24v. prone to cracking.
also, the 5.9 weighs a significant amount less then the multi. ~800lbs lighter.
Was pondering this idea a while ago. I had thought about possibly using Heim's.
Didnt search very hard, but i think the possibilities of finding one that was large enough isnt very great or cost effective. But like i said, didnt look very far.
Another idea i had was using a Bulldog coupler...
look a little farther down page... also recomend looking around this site some more, very cool. Came across it looking for diesel fuel tanks :cookoo:
The great tank & truck graveyard of Asmara, Eritrea
Picked mine up for $1500 from a private owner. He used it as a septic truck. Has no bed on it. Does have a winch that works but needs a new cable.
It was located about 45mins away, pulled it home with my Cummins on a gooseneck trailer.
I have since put about another $1500 in it. Picked up an...
i used an universal ignition switch from the auto parts store that cuts off power to the starter button. While it could be bypassed, it keeps the average joe from just jumping in and taking off.
I was searching around for some other alternatives, been into the whole off roading scene since i was able to drive. The heim joints came into mind first.
I have 8 of these Ballistic Joints on the control arms of my '99 2500 Ram Cummins (4 control arms, one on each end)
Weldable Ballistic...
You know... ever have one of those..... stupid moments?
well i just had one, and now its public on the internets.
I found the link... its hanging on the other end of the tase...
where was i looking for this contraption of a linkage?
on the transmission. where my old sprag stuff used to...
Some how the whole linkage for the high and low shifter went MIA.
It was there last week when i drove it.. and its never left the neighborhood... dont think it would just fall out. Pretty sure id hear the shifter slam the floor. Maybe somebody needed it more then me, no idea.
anyway, i need...
Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website like our supporting vendors. Their ads help keep Steel Soldiers going. Please consider disabling your ad blockers for the site. Thanks!