The front axle on D300s is what makes the whole truck lower. On the W300s the front axle is basically a striaght line from the hub straight under the springs to the other side. The Ds the axle drops down under the spring s abit making the whole chassis lower. no blocks in the back between leaves and axle either. W's Defintley need steps for sure! or a roll out boat ladder! When people a
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its all about preference. I like the 19.5s for a couple reasons. quiet ride, better mileage and real easy to steer. In fact i have a stock PS set up for the truck but will probably not use it as I can palm steer it with a coffee in my other hand. Getting in and out isn't so bed but I am going to shorten and narrow the stock running boards and re install at some point. take aabout 3 inches
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Thanks, it is fun to drive. smooooth SL6!
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Still got a bunch of stuff to do but it is getting there. already used to haul once.
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MIne as well buy ford wiht 3.55s! just kidding. I dont think you wil improve mileage with an OD in these trucks expecialy with 3.55s I used to get 14 to 16 with my 67 LA 318 powered W200 with 4.10s but then again I am happy driving around 60 to 65 all day. When I put 36s on it the mileage was the same but top cruising speed went up to 72 or so.
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they are not used in Dodges that I have ever seen and when youchekc the ratios in the FSM none are OD. As far as I know only GM and maybe ford used the NP540 trannies with OD.
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impressive line up! DODGE all the way!
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No such tranny exists without changing the bell housing and fabbing new rear engine mounts. taller tires will get you more top end. or gear change. or if Stak still makes it the have a 3 speed Tcase and one of the speeds is an overdrive. In the end taller tires is the least expensive way. even a tire 2 or 3 inches taller than what you have makes a considerable difference.
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that is quite a gathering of cars. I woudl be in jail in a couple weeks I think if I had a super bird. as soon as you look at one you think. time to go 190!
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right in my back yard and it has body color 19.5s! I dont think I would have been able to pass on it. no space for it but might have found some.
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rare with the V8, 9 foot bed and auto trans. sweet
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bought the one on ebay.
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sweet! sounds like a fun day. how many yards is that?
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left hand door mechanism that the handle slides onto. I can trade for a good right hand one or buy one. anybody got an extra with good teeth?
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I would have gone up to 45 or so. stil cheaper than buying a new one or sleeving. thanks for not bidding
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Got an NOS raybestos for 20 bucks on epay! woo hoo, better than the 185 bucks at NAPA! Dave in Oregon sells them for 75 plus 10 shipping. if interested in his let me know I can eamil you his contact info.
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I would keep it a D. They are more practical to drive daily for jobs. they turn around better than my 02 Neon! Easy to steer, good ride if has rear shocks. And a Dodge so they always start and get 10 mpg loaded or not! And they tow wonderfuly with the flat 34 inch heavy duty frame. sometimes better mileage. I towed for 3 years wiht this one maybe 4 or 5 trucks a year on trailer or falt to
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did you try the "attach a file" button? also do you ant to sell it?
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MIne is a 61 but I changed the rear cross member to a 66 they both had the mounting brackets and light. I just need a good lense or whole assmebly
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thanks Gordo at least someone believes me! haha got any good lenses for that factory light? or look at the one in my link in first post and maybe you can tell if it would work? looks real close to me seller says it will fit a little red express
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go to DTA photo albums album #1, 61 to 65 1/2 era and scroll down to pic 192. see the white 64 W200. neener neener
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Nope, factory is like I described above. dead center from factory brackets and light on rear bed cross member.
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it does not go in the bumper there is a license plate bracket dead center welded to rear bed cross member and light points down just in front of it.
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Your lucky you drive a Dodge! If it was a ford the linkage would have broke. lol
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Does anyone have an excellent license plate light lense or complete assembly for a Utiline? And see the one in the link I think it will work but not sure the guy wont send me the mounting screw measurement. look familiar to anyone?
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I know the brass and SS sleeved units are bettter but on a budget so 85 including shipping from dave C. in Oregon is the direction I will go for now. Napa wants 175!!
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for shortest lasting clutch master cylinder rebuild. haha I rebuilt the one on the H&M truck last year so it could be driven around to body shop and test drives etc. now I have put about 350 miles on it this week and already fading. it was real pitted and was hoping it would last longer. time to put up the dough for a new one.
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is that when they first coined the term "Utiline"? Because Dodge trucks before 39 had stepside/utiline style beds or were sold as cab/chassis. for a few years in the 30s they even had all steel bed floors just like the 80s version!
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I should say old timers that own tranny shops! they want you to have tranny problems. lol. Not ALL shops but some for sure. Your advice is very thorough.
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