Dodge dump truck Build
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New motor. 5.9L magnum w/90000 miles ready to go in
Motor in
Rebuilt trans ready to go in. I had to notch the bellhousing for the crank trigger on the 5.9L It is a 727 trans from a 79 dodge
Rebuilt 205 rady to drop in. Not pictured is the 203 gear case that goes between this and the trans to make it a doubler t-case.
Motor in
Rebuilt trans ready to go in. I had to notch the bellhousing for the crank trigger on the 5.9L It is a 727 trans from a 79 dodge
Rebuilt 205 rady to drop in. Not pictured is the 203 gear case that goes between this and the trans to make it a doubler t-case.
FELLNORTH
ArboristSite Operative
AMAZING WORK AND PICS
Hydraulic goodies under the hood. Everything was purchased from baileynet.com.
The 12 solenoid valve was $88
4-way solenoid block was $30
Pump .37 cu in chief was $85
Cyls are 2.5 x 30 and were $130 ea
Hoses and fittings were bought local for ~$100. Tank was made local 2.5 gal for $35. and the filter unit was bought @ tsc. maybe $20 i think. All total about 650-700 in the dump part of it. Steel was free stuff laying around and the pump is driven off the AC clutch.
The 12 solenoid valve was $88
4-way solenoid block was $30
Pump .37 cu in chief was $85
Cyls are 2.5 x 30 and were $130 ea
Hoses and fittings were bought local for ~$100. Tank was made local 2.5 gal for $35. and the filter unit was bought @ tsc. maybe $20 i think. All total about 650-700 in the dump part of it. Steel was free stuff laying around and the pump is driven off the AC clutch.
Just a few other details, the wiring to do the 5.9 swap was a breeze. I got the full harness with the motor and there was only a handful of wires to splice into. Some needed 12v all times, a few hot in run only, and a few to ground. I also spliced in the coolant guage, oil pressure guage, and tach with the harness. Only about 7 wires total. I also had to get the fuel tank out of the 95, due to the higher fuel pressure and all. I had to slightly modify the straps, but don't have any pics.
It has no problems at all dumpung a full cord+ of wood. The only thing that I don't like and may change is that gravity down takes a loooong time. I have a power down port in the DCV that is just blocked. All I would need to do is run a second line to the cyls and wire the clutch to kick the pump on when lowering. Just havent got around to it yet.
It has no problems at all dumpung a full cord+ of wood. The only thing that I don't like and may change is that gravity down takes a loooong time. I have a power down port in the DCV that is just blocked. All I would need to do is run a second line to the cyls and wire the clutch to kick the pump on when lowering. Just havent got around to it yet.
tjbier
Rep slapper
Wow, nice work and math,LOL
That will be one handy tool for many years to come!! Love the mud flaps!
Oh ya and I'm really jealous!!
That will be one handy tool for many years to come!! Love the mud flaps!
Oh ya and I'm really jealous!!
Turkeyslayer
Smells Great
Really nice job!!!
Nice work and thanks for the great pics !
blackdiesel
ArboristSite Operative
those are some man sized leaf springs!:jawdrop:
bonnieville
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Great Job! Cheers from a fellow dodge owner.
I know where there is a 3/4 ton dodge sitting in a field. Was parking running and driving years ago. Owned by a mopar nut. I might buy it this summer for a build.
I know where there is a 3/4 ton dodge sitting in a field. Was parking running and driving years ago. Owned by a mopar nut. I might buy it this summer for a build.
Junkfxr
ArboristSite Operative
How well do those Boggers handle all of the weight at highway speeds? Does it walk all over the road or get squirrely in the curves?
Metals406
Granfodder Runningsaw
This is my kind of thread. . . Rep sent.
lamar_3704
ArboristSite Operative
From a fellow Mopar nut... Very nice, I'm actually building one alot like that. I see you've got the D60 front end and the 205... you know whats good!!!
Thanks to everyone for the kind words.
They do flex a bit. With about a cord and a half on (~6000-7000lbs) the helper spring on top will just touch the perch which is about 2-3". You can see it in one of the pics. It definatally rides rough without a load. The only thing I dont like is that it is a 8600gvw truck. Knock on wood I havent broke anything yet and have hauled numerous cord and a half loads before the dump bed. Just not more than a few miles.
