I Bought the Smallest Truck Dodge EVER Built (Ram 50 Review)

The ultimate mini truck has arrived at Criminal Diesel for a full overview. This gorgeous 1987 Dodge 'Ram 50' is certainly a one of a kind truck, with its 4 wheel drive, 2.6l 4cyl. Carbureted Engine, with a 5spd. manual transmission. Packing ONLY 57,000 miles....

[@ZachSadler-bp4wi]

The first imported versions of the truck were sold as Dodge D-50s and they were sold from 1979-1980. Based on the first generation Mitsubishi Forte pickup at the time. Then they were rebadged as Dodge "Ram" 50s from 1981-1993. There was also a Plymouth badged version sold as the Plymouth Arrow truck from 1979-1982. Mitsubishi starting selling the trucks directly in the U.S. as the Mitsubishi Mighty Max from 1982 until 1995. 1995 being the last year of production for the truck in the U.S. period.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

Even after Chrysler brought out its homegrown Dodge Dakota in the fall of 1986 for the 1987 model year, the Ram 50 continued to sell well on the basis that the Dakota was actually larger than the Ram 50.

[@heyherb]

Our family bought that same truck (automatic trans) new in 1987. $10,200 out the door. We put a Meyers plow on it and it was a great little plow truck. We worked it hard and it always delivered. I once hauled over 2000 pounds of material in the bed. That looks like the long bed version

[@rodney_d]

My mom had one like that, but with extended cab. Great small truck.

[@jamesrouse72]

Rebuilding my 88 2.6l 4x4, 5sp manual, black and gold,,, wish me luck,, I like your post!!

[@criminaldiesel351]

Good luck, send me pictures when you’re done @casey.c.cole on Instagram

[@magrat3247]

i own a ram 50 from 1987 and it is the sport so it has a 5 speed manual and the same 2.6l i4 and im planning to make it into a sort of sport truck but its a tough little truck and taught me a lot about how to fix my own things also the size comparison you did doesn't give justice to how small it is in real life ive lost my truck behind normal sedans since it is lowered but it is a great truck i love it

[@ballisticjosh5770]

We had one in my auto class I loved being in that little truck

[@randoawesomemix9501]

The turbo diesel D50 was fast AF. My uncle was a career diesel mechanic and his D50 in 1989 would smoke his coworkers' Nearly new IROC-Z Camaro. D50 had minor tweaks.

[@criminaldiesel351]

I’d love to own one eventually

[@robertbornstein9366]

That is a great D-50! I had one from 1987 to 1993! Best times - best little truck.

[@Timshot100]

I have a 1988 D50 4wheel drive Automatic short wheel base rare auto the same color as yours for sale here in Ga it’s in great shape but I do like yours

[@ian.lwilson7156]

I’ve got a 1985 2WD and a 4wd 1985. They rusted terribly here in New Zealand. I just got one that’s been in a barn 8 years

[@criminaldiesel351]

8 years?? That’s a great find. Send me some pictures on insta @casey.c.cole

[@planetfade2522]

Broo I just found your channel, hope you make it big one day!

[@criminaldiesel351]

We’ll get there one day💪🏼

[@phild4186]

Been looking for one of these for a decade.

[@randoawesomemix9501]

They're on Facebook marketplace every day. Literally, every, day. How nice your want it is how much you're willing to spend. There's mint examples for $6000

[@phild4186]

Not I Canada they aren't.

[@joseavila9798]

I just found 2 of those small trucks and I'm taking one of them to teach my daughter how to drive stick shift and also is going to be hers first vehicle

[@criminaldiesel351]

Awesome little truck, really wish I could have kept in in the collection.

[@michaelatkins9780]

They had a 2.0 liter n/a entry engine level as well as, 2.6 long stroke 2bbl and the 2.3Tdiesel. All said, these were reliable, tough and capable trucks. Unfortunately depreciation after purchasing was ridiculous so, you had to work them to death and put em out to pasture.

[@michaelatkins9780]

Totally agree with Dakota comments.

[@magrat3247]

also if you are looking for mods for that engine there is a mitsubishi starion or a dodge conquest that have the same motors that have turbos and a few other upgrades

[@austinmiller2778]

I’d Cummins swap it ad 6” lift and put 38s on it

[@JoshuaBodin]

At 9:24 what’s that push to release do? Just purchased the same truck and can’t figure it out

[@criminaldiesel351]

E Brake Release

[@kreb_70]

I own a 92 dodge ram 50 hahha wonderful truck

[@theebs2593]

Sell me that push bar, i need it for my 88 😁

[@criminaldiesel351]

Trucks sold🥲

[@ashley2449]

you forgot about the other Chrysler dodge Mitsubishi crossover! the dodge stealth and the 3000 gt 👍

[@randoawesomemix9501]

Forgot how? That was never part of the conversation. Not even close...

[@SebastianRdz1809]

great video bro, I have this truck but I would really like to know where I can get that front bumper

[@criminaldiesel351]

Unfortunately I can’t help ya, not sure if it was OEM or aftermarket. It was on the truck when I bought it

[@yunlew4606]

my 84' has the same bumper so makes me think it was an oem feature on some but who knows!

[@afterhoursfab842]

I have all the d50 parts 😎

[@rahko3736]

there are a bunch of cool oddball cars from the chrysler X mitsubishi era. The D50 has that mazda/ford truck vibe of that time too, which i find amazingly funny.

[@mitsubishikid1187]

Oddly enough Actually for for a few years the late "80s Mazda b2600 4wd used this same engine, I own an "88 Mitsubishi mighty max 4x4 truck just like this one but mines red

[@ZachSadler-bp4wi]

​​​@@mitsubishikid1187Yes the 2.6 litre G54B carbureted Mitsubishi engine was used in the Mazda B2600 from 1986 until 1988. In 1989 Mazda dropped their own fuel injected engine in the truck (Mazda G6 engine) to which the 2600 became the 2600i.

[@Jovem.Vikttor]

you know that this is a Mitsubishi l200 right?

[@Fucknuts4u]

You know he also referenced Mitsubishi in the beginning, right?

[@yunlew4606]

have an 84' ram 50 4x4 mine doesnt like to go into first too easily either, makes me wonder if maybe thats a common thing on these lol

[@joeycourtice4157]

Yeah mine hates going into first sometimes, I put it into second and then it'll downshift into first

[@onrdetailingnews802]

Hard to find parts for it now

[@criminaldiesel351]

Unfortunately yes…

[@JC-123]

Looks like the 1991 Mitsubishi mighty max I had. The interior is exactly the same

[@s.weldingandfabrication4287]

Dodge imported them from Mitsubishi so yeah it would look like yours cause it is

[@rs6637]

the d 50 is popular in africa and south america

[@davidisenhower2821]

Dodge didn't build that truck! Just slapped their name on it.

[@Fucknuts4u]

You know he also referenced Mitsubishi in the beginning, right? Or were you too busy trying to show us how smart you are to notice?

[@rs6637]

the dodge colt and mitsu mirage same car and dodge and mitsu lancer same car

[@rs6637]

dodge stealth and mitsu 3000 gt same car

[@tightwad]

Got 2 goldens & D50 also. D50 was free, runs decent no body damage. But im a builder not a mechanic so I better sell before it atrophies from neglect