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[TTork]

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Yesterday, 08:18 AM #1

TTork

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Join Date: Sep 2003





Hello Guys,



my project is to use a short wb 4x4 Dodge magnum chassis, implant a 12 V Cummins and mount a Scout Traveller body to create a nice running, nice braking solid offroading and boat pulling Scout.

I was offered a ´99 4x4 Ram V8 Magnum rollover for a good price and I wonder if I could replace the stock 5 speed with a six speed or automatic and a powerfull !2V with twins.

The vehicle would be pretty light weight because I plan to use the fiberglass Scout body (all the others rust like hell) so I guess the axles and suspension can take the power of a strong Cummins. I am not sure if the transfer case of a magnum V8 is the same like on a diesel truck.

Does anybody know? What else has to be considered using a swb chassis?

any hints would hepl, here in Europe hardly anybody has a clue regarding US trucks.

drive safely Thomas Tork



`95 12V, plate, 370´s, 16cm housing, 191´s, K&N with cold air intake, 16. 5, 20", water meth, bully dog propane, workhorse TC,

`99 TST box, twins, Mach 6`s, head ported polished and fire ringed with 14mm studs,Piers cam, lifters, stupid pump, DTT, ATS, 5" exhaust, triple cold

air, 22"s, gear vendor,

`68 Scout 800 with disc brakes, a cage, a 406 bowtie with 510 HP

 

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1500 or 2500?



1500 knuckles are much smaller than the 2500/3500's.



Just look in a junk yard and try to find a straight axle from a 1500, most of the upper knuckles are bent up.