matthon
Well-Known Member
Researching the 81-93 Ram trucks and looking to see if anyone here can fill in the blanks.
I know the VIN has info like Model, Year, Series, Engine, but what transmissions and axles were available?
I'm going to look at a 84, 318 4 speed, appears to be stock, so let's go with that.
Based on pics, the shifter appears to be in the center/forward area of the tunnel, so it's probably the granny gear 4 speed.
For around town with short highway trips, and an occasional towing, are these a good trans?
Was the A833 OD trans even available with the 4x4?
Is an OD a good swap, or even reasonably possible?
Looks like a Dana 60 rear, just not sure what the ratio would be or what the front axle should be?
I would prefer an extended cab/short bed/auto, and it's a regular cab/extended bed/manual, however everything has already been gone through/rebuilt and there is no rust, which is unheard of in these parts.
Any help or insight is greatly appreciated.
I know the VIN has info like Model, Year, Series, Engine, but what transmissions and axles were available?
I'm going to look at a 84, 318 4 speed, appears to be stock, so let's go with that.
Based on pics, the shifter appears to be in the center/forward area of the tunnel, so it's probably the granny gear 4 speed.
For around town with short highway trips, and an occasional towing, are these a good trans?
Was the A833 OD trans even available with the 4x4?
Is an OD a good swap, or even reasonably possible?
Looks like a Dana 60 rear, just not sure what the ratio would be or what the front axle should be?
I would prefer an extended cab/short bed/auto, and it's a regular cab/extended bed/manual, however everything has already been gone through/rebuilt and there is no rust, which is unheard of in these parts.
Any help or insight is greatly appreciated.