How To Rebuild Truck Front Suspension (First Gen Dodge Ram, Ramcharger)

Learn how to do a complete front suspension rebuild on your 2WD #truck! In this video I go over every step in rebuilding my Dodge Ram 1987 D150 #suspension using #Moog parts. I’ll show every step in the disassembly. I’ll go over how to restore the original control arms and make them like new. I give some tips on how to remove bushings and ball joints without a shop press. And then I show how to do the entire assembly of the front suspension, topping it off with replacing the tie rod ends, center link and idler arm. This is a big job, but if an average guy like me can do it so can you! Thanks for watching this episode of #TheOldDodge!
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Torque Specs for 2WD First Gen Dodge Ram (in Ft-lbs):
Shock Absorber: Upper Nut 25, Lower Bolts 17
Control Arms: Upper Arm Nut 70, Lower Arm Nut 210
Strut Rod: Rear Attaching Bolts to Lower Arm 85, Front Nut 50
Steering Knuckle: Upper Nut 115, Lower Nut 135
Upper Ball Joint to Upper Arm: 150
Idler Arm to Frame Bolts 65
Pitman Arm to Center Link Nut 65
Center Link to Idler Arm Nut 65
Tie Rod to Center Link 40
Tie Rod to Knuckle 40
Tie Rod Adjuster Clamp Nuts 225 in-lbs
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PARTS LIST UPDATE!
You asked so here it is… this is the parts list for this job on my D150. I want to be clear though that your truck may be different so PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK EACH PART for fitment. The links below are Amazon Affiliate Links (I make a small commission if you buy through them), but I’d also check RockAuto.com to get the best price (some parts aren’t on Amazon).
Idler Arm MOOG K7055 (x1) amzn.to/3hF4Dxh
Tie Rod End (Right) MOOG ES2120R (x2) amzn.to/3jNgj3L
Tie Rod End (Left) MOOG ES2121L (x2) amzn.to/3hVIqeL
Center Link MOOG DS804 (x1) amzn.to/3dPl74L
Front Upper Control Arm Bushings MOOG K7189 (x2)
Alignment Cam Bolt Kit MOOG K8243A (x1) amzn.to/3Av1bho
Front Lower Control Arm Bushings MOOG K7077 (x2)
Upper Ball Joint (threaded) MOOG K778 (x2) amzn.to/3AyeXA0
Lower Ball Joint (not threaded) MOOG K7025 (x2) amzn.to/3jVsviO
Front Springs MOOG 7170 (x1) amzn.to/2VexZLu
Coil Spring Insulator MOOG K160037 (x2) amzn.to/3wjfP8g
Bump Stop MOOG K7293 (x2) amzn.to/3ypt7S3
Strut Rod Bushing MOOG K7079 (x2) amzn.to/3jOrjxW
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[@cassandrahatfield4765]

Ready to see a spark plug video! You’re the only one making d150 vids worth watching

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Cassandra! They were just changed before I bought the truck so it may be awhile. Please share the videos with others. :-)

[@KC3PLG.Kurtis]

I give you a lot of credit, most people don't work on their own vehicles. Much less video it and share the mistakes. Thank you for being real.

[@JL4ever]

I have to say that what I absolutely loved the most is that you take the time to make the old parts look like new again! That is exactly how I like to do my work every chance I get!💪🏽💪🏽

[@SBC_Dressage]

I Wanna start restoring old trucks with my dad, and the first gen dodges have my heart! the 1989 is probably my favorite ram, and you added a lot of detail and fun into this video to make it all the more enjoyable to learn from!

[@cowthedestroyer]

Man dont stop making these old dodge videos they work for my d250 and the quality is actually really good i just wish you lived next to me mine has 87k miles and its a 90 so everything is starting to need to be replaced and your the only one on here that actually uploads videos worth watch for these old beasts.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

More are coming. The crazy heat is keeping me from doing several projects I already have parts for.

[@cowthedestroyer]

@@JasonExplainsThings aliment went out on mine and I need new front tires so out goes alot of my spare money for replacing the fenders grill etc as it's all either damaged or the plastic is cracked then I am going to replace it but I think it can wait a while longer 31 years is a lone time what's one more lol

[@majack82]

This is GREAT. I have an 89 D150 my dad bought new. I have owned it since 1998. It's parked in my shop now ready for an engine/trans removal for rebuild, as well as the front end. The suspension is why I took it off the road about 10 years ago and this video is going to help substantially. Thank you for posting this!!

[@FloridaManFireMan]

This video came out fantastic. I can see why it took such a long time but the details did not disappoint. I’m going to do the same thing to mine here soon get rid of the clunk. It’s so good I’m watching it right now for the second time

[@tannerrenfro5190]

I’m so happy for your great result! I have an ‘85 D150 that’s in that 35 year old life stage of being taken care of. I’ve been replacing things here and there: front brake disks, pads, transmission filter, along with regular maintenance. It’s hard to come by good videos for such a nice old truck. You’re doing great, and I love your videos 👍🏼

[@jamese5039]

I just bought a the same exact truck and I am so happy to see an entire video series. Your videos are very well done and I am learning a lot of nice tips and tricks. Only issue I have run into so far is finding the lock actuators so I am going to have to use a universal kit, will probably upgrade to remote entry while I am at it.

[@samkeele]

Great video as always. Front end work is often ignored or sent to the shop when it can be done in the driveway. Love the Old Dodge videos.

[@RobertThomas-vr2qn]

Very well done. I have an 83 I completely restored. I like how you was honest and very informative

[@dennisperusse3837]

Excellent video. Probably the best channel on fixing the Gen 1 truck that I’ve seen so far.

[@johncastanon1541]

Nice job guy. Love dodge trucks. Instead of buying that special socket. A pipe wrench with a break bar works well. When installing the bushings. A cold and heat treatment works well. Put one component in the freezer usually the small part and a toaster oven will heat up the other part. If you can sweat talk the wife into a tool. It is worth it. A small heating device. It will have heating coils exposed. It will give you directions how to use it. Great on older trucks or weathered parts. Snap ON has a version but there are cheaper. Ones out there. Sometimes you can find complete upgraded parts. Such as the upper control arm. Some are even a little better. For peace of mind. To get the tabs or ears checked to see if they need to be wield. After x amount of years those tabs weaken. Having them checked or strength is a good idea. Thanks for the video.

[@brettrossi4117]

Jason! I asked you for this video a while back and you did not disappoint! I have an 86 D150 and been wanting to take on this project. Now I have all the time in the world and the video to help me out, so I can't thank you enough! keep them rolling out with the ol truck!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome! Glad it helped.

[@Alttabbins]

The production value on this video is amazing. Super underrated channel. I've been watching your lawn videos on repeat waiting for my dethatcher to show up so I can get going on my lawn this year.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks very much! Pretty good for a one man band. Happy dethatching!

[@notstreetlegal4172]

I've watched this like 6 times and it's saved me a lot while doing this on my 77 dodge. Thank you for the amazing content!!!!!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Rad! That means a lot man. Thanks.

[@trucknoob]

I love your videos cause your truck is very similar to mine as mine is a 1985 d150. Your way of explaining things is easy and down to earth. They help me fix things on my truck. Keep up the great videos

[@MukYJ]

That HF ball joint press is a great tool. The most common use I’ve found for it is in replacing U joints on my Jeep. I carry mine in the Jeep when off-roading and it has come in handy a couple times to help people fix their broken junk.

[@C_71]

I have a 1978 D150 I picked up that came from Montana. It's in great physical shape, but I'm working on the fuel system. It looks like everything that came on this truck besides tires and belts were still original. I've installed a new electric fuel pump, fuel filters, fuel sending unit and hoses as the fuel lines looked to be in good condition. The tank behind the seat was already removed so it's only using the auxiliary tank. I changed the valve cover gaskets that again looked like they were from 1978, but now I'm going thru the wiring under the hood. Maybe over the winter I'll do the suspension as I live in Wisconsin and don't intend to drive it during the winter. This video is one of the best I've seen and really the only one dealing this precisely with a D150! Thank you!

[@crossphase1000]

Just starting my '72 D200 project. I just started checking out the condition of the brakes and thought, man, I should clean up this suspension! Definitely going to happen now that I've seen it done. Thanks!

[@lancesal5743]

I have a 88 I’ve had I’m doing a gen 3 hemi swap in and doing holleys 3 inch drop control arms and this video is gonna help immensely !

[@jorgeg5369]

You are the best! Just watched your video and about 90% of what you showed matches up to the suspension on my '96 dakota. Your trick with the bolt and coupler to seperate the lower ball joint helped me a ton.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome! Glad to hear it!

[@ntbzero7]

Love seeing this old Dodge.getting new life!

[@SmokeandSteel]

My bushings look like that! Cool you have an entire video for the job im trying to do. Thanks!

[@aaronhayden1780]

Thanks for this, I’m doing everything you did in this video and more to my 83 d-150 this summer

[@kevinlafayette879]

I will be starting this exact same job, eventually. 74 though, not a new fangled truck with air conditioning, and power windows. Going to start with 4 new springs, and 4 new shocks. New steering parts can wait till next year. Dad bought me this truck in 1990, when I graduated high school. It has been in retirement for 20 years. One thing about the Mopar slant 6; only it and cockroaches will still be here after the nuclear apocalypse. D100 number 126536, off the Warren assembly line. Will start work on acquiring that Haynes manual.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

This truck doesn’t have AC or power windows. 🤘

[@benjamincamarilloloza9012]

GREAT VIDEO! I'm about to restore my Ram Charger and this was helpful

[@hughcourchesne4351]

Mistakes are a learning opportunity.. no harm no foul

[@batbawls]

This truck was made back when you could fix something without disassembling 75% of the front end.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

😂 Yep.

[@DiecastMediaNetwork]

Nice! Used this for the front shocks on my 77 D100. Thought I'd have to pull the coils. Saved me some work.

[@lucaskrupa806]

I swapped my d250 suspension drivetrain and breaking system with a d350 this video helped thanks. Sidenote for the upper control arms you can weld In a bung for the uppers if you messed it up with a press or the threads were bad.

[@basedusa3703]

More Dodge!! Best one yet. You could do a spray on undercoating! Or a video on the interior stuff like bench seat ect

[@loki19931703]

Watches video for 10 times to make sure I understand , Thank you for your content!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@CJColvin]

Man thats a good looking Old Dodge D150 man and I like that intro as well. It reminds me of the car commercial in the 80s.

[@erikswanenberg8719]

pleasant to watch, very informative and entertaining👍

[@EduardoTorres-nm1qv]

Gracias Jason por la explicación ya reconozco la falla en la suspensión delantera de mi RAM CHSRGER gracias !!

[@ryanschofield4216]

Love it I have a 1999 dodge ram van and was wondering how to rebuild the front end on it basically the same thing but nice video

[@JeffLifeInReview]

I’d rather watch a guy admitting he messed up and shows you why and the solution to a guy who appears perfect. No one learns much for that. Transparency is king and to reason this guy gets a follow!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Many thanks man.

[@josephwalsh4517]

another great video from Jason!!

[@robertrichardson4335]

Yeah man and you're doing it right if you're going to do something do it right the first time repainting all the old parts absolutely I usually put rust inhibitor under the paint it's called extend great product and you can paint over it it's sterilizes the rust I learned that from my many years of auto body work thank you very much I appreciate you God bless

[@Sc-du4sl]

Thank you for this. Just started working on my 87 dodge. (Also started working on cars and trucks in general) Its fun and this helped out a ton dude thanks 🤙 Edited now my comment makes more sense

[@JasonExplainsThings]

You're very welcome Eric. These old trucks are awesome.

[@mannyvelasco6296]

Thanks for sharing your video. I bought a 82 d150. I'm trying to get it lifted. It's a struggle finding lift parts. Anyway love the video. Put up some more.

[@beyondthen4621]

Good Video, thanks for making.

[@thewanderingmillwright]

The bolt as a ball joint separator is cool. If you’ve ever seen the ones you can buy or rent from your auto parts store, they use a fine thread bolt. This means you are able to apply more torque per 1 revolution of said bolt.

[@mopar1227]

I did the exact same thing to my truck its an amazing difference. One other amazing upper grade I wish had done years before was body bushings rides better and quieter

[@92powerdiesel61]

Did you get rubber or polyurethane? All I could find was poly.

[@jamesterry5282]

Using this vid for my front end rebuild! Laptop is on my fender as I go along! Thank you so much!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

That's awesome! Glad it's helpful. If you can pick up a Haynes manual too. That was my bible doing this job.

[@jamesterry5282]

@@JasonExplainsThings i have a Haynes and a Clymer. But seeing it done is everything! Ty!

[@TheFilipeLemos]

Another great one! Thank you!

[@ebeegeebeefofeebee3181]

Love your junior mechanic in his cameo roll.

[@badboy92870]

thank you for your time to do this video.... great video well explain ..

[@kw686]

You have made the video I have been looking for. I have started on my 74 D100 so far I have changed the tie rods and sleeves. This is the only good video I have found pertaining to my truck….maybe I should say the best thus far. Thanks and I have subscribed also you know they make inserts for if the threads are trashed on the upper a-arm they are weld in after you cut the old thread but changing the control arm works as well and less time.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah I need to learn to weld. It's on the list!

[@kw686]

@@JasonExplainsThings once you do it’s a valuable skill to have in your repair arsenal.

[@jeffreyfelder7981]

Great Video, I have the same truck same year...

[@waiting4aliens]

a light coating of grease makes the installation easier. Good video.

[@krazi77]

that's a good looking truck

[@BarberDaveArt]

Jason is a total nerd. I loved this video. Very helpful and Jason keeps it fun.

[@BDDGYT]

Awesome video bud helped out a lot I’m working on a 84 and most is the same just mines a lot more rust lol

[@pastorjustin4181]

I have an 89 ramcharger and you have the most informative video out here on this subject. Thank You very much. Now i need more than my tiny disability income money and, as i have some of the new parts, a place to work on it. The apartments i live in forbid working on our vehicles in parking lot. A bain to small income doit yourselfers. Coorperate greed is unconcerned on needs of us. 😀😊😎🏁

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I remember those days. I got some weird looks doing work on my car when I lived in an apartment.

[@psychodocter]

Thanks for the gr8 vid!

[@douglasdailey5998]

Good job

[@alanrader3016]

Great video! Thanks

[@kameronstout4847]

I’d love to find an old Dodge like that, I currently have a 94 F-150 which is a pretty good truck just over complicated to these old Dodges

[@yecicabarron939]

Keep the videos coming !!

[@roballan7026]

Awesome video! You should do a video on how to repair some electrical components because my ‘87 D100 just decided that it doesn’t want to receive a signal from the ignition cylinder to start.. somewhere between the ignition and the starter relay is not getting a signal

[@venegasvenegas2380]

Hermosa ram muchísimas gracias 👍

[@rickygomez1195]

Video quality is epic 🤙🤙

[@rickygomez1195]

Best quality video production iv seen in awhile ✊

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Very much appreciated! I put a lot of time into each of these. 🤜🤛

[@rickygomez1195]

@@JasonExplainsThings can definitely tell in the finished product. I’ll definitely be staying around for the future ✊

[@kennethstaublejr9324]

My first vehicle was an 86 D100 custom. Now I have several W 150s

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

In the future if any body does the upper control arm bushings you can buy a section of iron pipe and cut it to fit snug between where the bushings get pressed in so you can install them with out bend out of alignment the ends of the control arms . I use a shop press to put them in

[@newenglandendler]

thank you

[@moneypit9080]

I have a lot of respect for people that keep old cars/trucks running ! What’s your recording setup ? I got some videos up but I need to get my video quality up

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Money Pit! I use Sony Mirrorless cameras. The A7iii is my main camera, A6300 is my b camera, and then gopros and an iphone. Wireless mic is a Rode Wireless Go.

[@cadu258]

Very cool this video, it helped me a lot in the maintenance of my pickup. Can you tell me if the K7077 control arm bushing and the Moog 7170 springs are compatible for a 1983 D250 3/4t pickup? Thanks Jason!

[@servantofzardoz]

Yup, very on point with what needs doing on my 84 Dodge D100. Gotta clean up the suspension and get it realigned. I won't be happy until everything is new or like new and painted. I will be buried in this truck one day so I want everything tip top.

[@jond1536]

Well, I enjoyed this video and the best part is the "dis" to twitter. yea baby. I have a 91 1st Gen. pre ECU (they were 91.5) diesel and I am getting ready to do this to my front end. all original parts. Should be a good experience. I have a shop across the street that I will have the bushings and ball joints removed and install the new ones on the control arms for about what the press would cost. Again thanks for the great video

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome! Yeah having a shop do the bushings and ball joints is a fine idea.

[@jond1536]

@@JasonExplainsThings I ended up going a different way. I went and purchased NEW old Stock complete Dodge Upper Control Arm with ball joints and bushings$269.00 for both, so after fighting the rebuild of arms, I actually bent one. so just look and you can find the NEW old stock, the company purchased all the control arms from Dodge. all new tie-rods etc. Fantastic riding now. Great video

[@zachtaylor8046]

Bought to do the suspension on my 93 D250 cummins. Think I’m gunna go with the far from stock upper and lower control arms. Kinda cool I have an old dodge truck and 69 bug

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Good taste! 😎

[@wesleyrhan]

Great video. I am doing the same to my 85 D100. Question, do you have a parts list from MOOG? Also, how did you find all that for $450 ish? My moog order for the same stuff is $700+. Thanks!!!

[@OHYEAHGAMING_]

good video very descriptive and you show your mistakes number one rule everyone makes mistakes thats how you learn

[@derekdavis6508]

I'm about to buy a 93 4speed, it's a magnum, not sure if that's the 5.9, has some miles 225k I think but it looks in good shape, Oklahoma truck so shouldn't have rust.

[@jeffhingen8134]

Thanks for this video! I am replacing all this on my 84. Questions, the ears on the pass side brackets for the upper control arm where the bolts go through are broken off. Any idea if that makes any difference? The other side is there but they do not seem to hold anything in place.

[@dannybam1]

Hahaha like the Monty Python stuff I got a 79. D 100 Like to do all that but starting with new shocks Great job thanks

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Nice, yeah shocks are the first thing I did on the old dodge when I got it.

[@cocrutt7735]

Thank you for this video. I have a 1992 D350 with a Cummings diesel. It’s a 2 wheel drive,I know yours is a 1/2 ton & mine is a 1 ton but the front ends are the same. I sure mine is a bit heavier. I am having problems with my upper a arms,when I unthreaded the upper ball joint most of the threads came with it. I know you said you found some replacement ones that were not oem ones. They worked, but you said you were not real happy with them. Were you able too find some oem ones? If so where? Or maybe you have found a better way to fix them, would really appreciate any help you can give me on this.

[@barrycline7261]

Question did you use factory upper bushings or the bushings that can be use for movement for alignment?

[@jonathanrape6880]

Look love the vedio very helpful I'm fixen to have to do the same really soon to my 1988 dodge. I have recently started restoring them and reselling them but have one question that's not yet made by your vedios covering the dodge is the fuel components once they break where do u find aftermarket or parts????? One of mine broke and u cant by the model?????

[@JasonExplainsThings]

That's a tough one. LMC truck has some things.

[@TannerBaber]

Love your videos!! Quick question on the Coil Springs. I see in the video you have the Moog 7172, but link the 7170s. The 7170s are readily available, but I am looking for the slightly taller 7172 springs. Any ideas? Thank you!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Sorry about that. You can check Rock Auto as well.

[@funfloridafishingwiththelo9999]

Great video brother, helped immensely!!!! Any thoughts on the moog strut rid bushing? My instructions said to have both retaining washers facing the same way, the washers even were engraved with directional guides. It makes the inner retainer cup back towards the control arm and just doesnt seem legit. Any suggestions?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

If I'm understanding you correctly I had the same issue you did. I did it the way they were labeled first, but it didn't seem right so I reversed it as you see in the video. No issues 1.5 years later. :-)

[@j-east9414]

Very nice video, it is very very helpful to me. I'm doing the same right now on my 92 D250 Cummins. One question, do the upper control bushings have that sleeve on both bushings or just on 1 bushing? After removing the bushings i've only found 1. Nice informative channel, thank you.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Just one side if I remember correctly.

[@tomgaghan2915]

I have the same truck. Mine drives really loose. I really want to redo it so it's still soft and smooth but can handle the speed the cummins and down mountain travel can demand.

[@kw686]

One more question…..did you jack the truck up to when it was just coming off the jackstands when you tightened the control arm bushings? Was about to tighten mine at that point but it seemed like the control arms should be a bit higher. I don’t know I may have to have some people sit in the cab on each side to delay the truck rising off the stands in order to get the control arms in a “ride height” condition.

[@cristellez6464]

Im having more trouble taking off the knuckle from the upper arm, are you sure you can just hit it off?

[@dragonboypayne21]

I noticed your coil spring part number was 7172 on the box of the video. But on the description is says 7170 which is up to 1989 Dodges Could you confirm on your amazon purchase if it was 7172 or 7170 ?

[@2435rats]

Use POR 15 on the large rusty pieces then paint. POR goes right over the rust. Lasts forever

[@csiny88]

Thank you so much for making these videos! I recently bought a 1988 Dodge RamCharger and I’m learning a lot of from this. I wanted to ask you. How strong and sturdy do you think these gen RAMs and RamChargers are? I clipped a curb at a steep angle to avoid a maniac pedestrian who lunged into the street without looking. Tire took a hit, but it didn’t burst or anything of that magnitude. Just a scratch on the sidewall. But I’m still worried the suspension is damaged. Maybe I worry too much, lol.

[@againstalltyrants9001]

First gens are damn tough.

[@grantbelke4560]

Thanks for the video Jason. I have an 86 D150 that i want to do the suspension on this summer. My control arms are extremely rusty and would like to just replace with new ones but cant seem to find any online. Where did you purchase yours from?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I got them on eBay. Honestly I'd recommend looking to see if you can find OEM ones online somehow, even if they're used. I wasn't that pleased with the aftermarket one's I bought. But they did work in a pinch.

[@briansmith2011]

Where did you find the coil spring isolator rubber piece? I have looked everywhere for them. Im doing a frame off rebuild of an '86 D150 short bed lowered with a modern Gen 3 hemi. Thanks for the how to video.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

There’s a link in the description. 👍

[@briansmith2011]

@@JasonExplainsThings thank you. It is strange because Moog does not show these as fitting earlier than '92 trucks. Im going to order them to see how well they fit the new springs.

[@pavelow235]

I hear Washington state is getting a handle on COVID19, stay safe man.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks! Most of this video was shot before all that started. It’s pretty crazy. My older kid’s school is closed till the fall. But we’re all in the same boat. Safety and good vibes to your family as well.

[@hfgs1992]

just noticed your truck doesn't have a sway bar. I own a 82 D150 with a sway bar on it. Do you know what would be the difference ?

[@kevinsalgado4524]

Love your videos, I currently have a 86 d150 and want to change the whole front suspension. I am having difficulty finding the parts. Anyway I can get your cart from the website you purchased the parts from.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I get this a lot, so I updated the description to include the parts I used. Definitely double-check everything though because several parts can be different.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I was a bit hesitant to include a parts list before because I didn't want anyone blaming me that they didn't buy the right thing. :-) Hence the disclaimer in all caps.

[@seansnyder676]

Where did you buy the upper control arms?

[@Kevin_747]

This is a lot of work. I did to my '88 D100 I bought new. 169K and everything was wore out. I used new Dodge van lower control arms to lower the front and flipped the rear axle on top of the leafs to lower the rear. Took me two months of shop work. Get a lot of questions on how I lowered it. This generation of Dodge isn't very well supported in the aftermarket.

[@pastorjustin4181]

Do you have a video or guidance on lowering project that might help the underknowledged??? 😀😊😎

[@lilred4224]

Yes I would love to see a video on lowering the rear end I have a 1986 dodge d100 I'm restoring

[@317808941]

would the same procedure be applied to any 1st Gen 2wd Dodge (1993 D350 for example)? I would very much like to attempt this build. Thank you for the great video! Stay well.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I believe so. I know that some of the parts are different. I'd use my video along with the Haynes manual and you'll be good to go.

[@lutherprice637]

Great video Jason, I just bought an 80% completed project 93 regular cab short bed D150, I completely rebuilt the transmission and rear end, the 318 is solid so no problem there but the driving is a little wonky. Did you front end rebuild give you results you hoped for? That’s mostly all I need to have a real keeper. I’m watching all your videos and this is a great one. Thank you very much. Luther

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Hi Luther, yes it was a dramatic improvement. Just be careful to not make the mistake I did about the upper ball joints. The replacement arms were not nearly as good as the oem ones.

[@lutherprice637]

@@JasonExplainsThings I’ve watched your video several times and I have an appointment with a guy who specializes in front end work, 40+ years at it. I went out in the drive couple minutes ago because something didn’t look right. I think the front springs have been out before because the isolator is on the bottom of the spring, both sides. I like the truck enough to have the entire front suspension done, hopefully with the same results you had, again, thanks for all your efforts, I learned a lot. If there’s a way I’ll send you a picture of my old Dodge. Luther

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Can you tell where i can buy the outer sway bar

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When you wiped out the threads on the upper control arm where did you source new ones? WSD are the ones that I can find new ones at. I remembered that the upper one was threaded but even so the threads got damaged while unscrewing it. My truck is a 74 so I assume the upper ball joints have been in the A arm since new (48 years).

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They were from a seller on eBay that I believe no longer exists.