PilotHouse2500

Ok I THINK the backer plate is PN 04761554, I don't see the pivot pin listed in any of the parts pages as an individual part. All I've found is this and it's not available.

Trying to find a replacement pin set for the rear axle on my project. I have had no luck finding parts in searching the interwebs....any sources that might be hiding out there?

Well, I have a plan....at least if what I read is correct: I have to remove the carrier to get the seal replaced? If so, long extentions and a wire wheel reduced to the right size. @Mopar1973Man this truck looks like it was run thru a LOT of muddy water.....so it's all over in the tubes, with sand and grit.

Any hints, tips or tricks to clean the crud, sand and crap out of the axel tubes to the inner seal without pulling the carrier?

frame back finally, I just don't have any time to work on things sadly right now

Well, still waiting for the frame to get done at the painter...but all but the bumper and bed are home!

Frame ready to get a makeover

3 of 4 doors on!

Ok thanks all, Bluetop it will be. Nice thing is that is the same as the original and I don't have to worry about fitment.

I did find this one as well from Geno's....seems like mixed reviews? https://www.genosgarage.com/product/ram-cummins-borgeson-steering-box-800112/steering-box

Getting ready for paint

Before I ship my frame off for paint, I know I need to replace my steering gearbox. Old one leaks and I've read plenty to know it's a good thing to replace. So the question is: what is the best replacement?

Yah I gave up on this concept when I got the 1st Gen 12V for the body work I did. No sense trying to reinvent the wheel. Yah not 6bt....sorry for the mixup

5.9 360 V8 if I remember right.

Just picked up this gem, well, WILL pick up in April, from Kalifornia. 2001 Dakota R/T with only 45k miles. Need around town scooter while I finish this project.

Awesome! Thank you much. It will be a bit till I get there, so I might have questions down the road. Excellent write up!

Black

I like that idea.....I'll drop you a message for more details!

I'm considering deleting the vacuum and going with a delete kit locking the front differential. Has anyone done this? Anything that screams DON'T DO THIS?

More

Ready for clear

COLOR!

Meh, while my hours available in the shop will decrease, the nice bump in pay makes it worth it. Ill just not be able to putz as much as I have been. All in all it was a good "bad" thing.

"Tanks" will live under the bed between the running boards and rear wheels. I approved the color so he can start final sand and get it on parts. I'm guessing 1 to 1.5 years yet till on the road. Life has changed, Cummins is exiting the hydrogen markets and my division was nuked, as was my job. I did find a new job already, but my hours won't be as kind to personal time, so things will get slower.

"Tanks" have their hinges.