The Old Dodge: Everything About My 1st Gen Ram Truck

New trucks are cool... but nothing beats a classic. This video is a deep dive into everything about my 1987 Dodge Ram D150. You'll learn about history of the 1st Gen Dodge Ram. I'll let you know the ownership history from the moment it was new to today. I cover all the projects I've done on the truck in the past 6 years. And stay tuned to the end to learn my future plans for "The Old Dodge!"
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0:00 Introduction
1:14 History of the Dodge Ram
3:18 My Truck's Specs
6:16 Ownership History
10:29 Projects Done So Far
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[@TinkerersAdventure]

It’s such a charming truck. I once also had a classic project truck. 1988 Suzuki samurai i drove 10 hrs to get. I had a lot in mind I wanted to do, including also a EFI retrofit. But it just sat there for 2 years 😢 I ended up selling it. So props for all the love you gave the old dodge!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Oh man, that’s sounds so cool. You need to find a first gen 4Runner or something. 🥰

[@ChromeArty]

Whoa, weird... I'm trading a 1987 Suzuki Samurai (with EFI Tracker Engine installed) in the next two days for one of these ol Dodge trucks.

[@tigerstripe.s.9039]

I absolutely love these trucks, I’ve probably had 15 of them by now 72-93’s and currently in my fleet is a 1991 12 valve 5 speed 4x4 and the 2nd is 1990 D-250 club cab 360 auto! Man I love these trucks. The gassers are amazing too. I’ve spent more miles sitting behind the wheel of one of these dodges than anything else. Amazing trucks and so underrated. But hey that keeps them cheaper for guys like me!!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

WOAH!

[@browningchannel]

7:32 The hood ornaments were only optional for lower entry work/basic trucks. If you got any packages or anything, it would automatically bump it up to where the ornament came standard. Your truck with the carpet, chrome trim, and two-tone would have come standard with it. In 1991 for the front end refresh, the hood ornament was dropped completely, but enough people complained about it missing that most dealerships added them back on.

[@hankkauffman6612]

My '82 "Custom" with only gauges and power steering for options is missing the Ram that it once had. An '88 higher trim D150 I had still had it. They were or maybe still are, a popular theft item for a dark cult. I should have bought a used one a few years back before the price went crazy for them.

[@browningchannel]

19:12 I have the Edlebrock Pro Flow 4 on my 89 W150's 318 LA. I had to ditch the factory EFI because previous owners had removed various parts and sensors of the emission control. The factory EFI in mine would barely run, even on a good warm day. The Edlebrock system runs like a dream. It cranks any time of the year on the first try. It was easy to tune, and even comes with a tablet to use or a Bluetooth Android/iPhone app. Either way you go, aftermarket EFI will make your old girl run like a dream.

[@chrissylouden7792]

Just inherited my great grandpa's 1986 d250. Trying to learn all I can. Thanks for making easy to follow videos!

[@maxjag151]

Love these videos. I have a 1984 d150 5.2L V8. It was nice to find someone with good video quality doing vids on 1st gens that weren't a Hemi. Keep up the good work!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks!

[@keithbrookshire]

I drove a 1988 plain Jane D150 for several years and it never failed me. I just bought a 1985 Short Bed, standard cab with 60,000 miles and I'm the third owner. I was very happy to find your videos. I was happy you said how long it took you to replace the front suspension. I wondered about that when I watched that video. I'm looking forward to seeing more on your Dodge.

[@TheHaughtyOsprey]

I just got a 1990 D150 with the 3.9 in it. Traded my neighbor a fuel transfer tank and pump for it. Moat of the paints flaked off, its missing a few small things, and I love it. Its my daily driver. Its slow and rusty, and my neigbors love it too. I live in a rural farming community and it fits right in. Thanks for the Old Dodge videos.

[@jeffreythompson7110]

I had a 83 d150 . Drove that truck for 14 yrs

[@davestewart9146]

Love the old trucks, great video Jason 👍😁

[@ImFastrnU]

I love your truck, man, it's super sweet and clean. Although, I'm gonna be honest, the short beds look the best. haha! (BTW, looks like you have the same aftermarket radiator as I do. lol)

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Many thanks Sir.

[@Anakreo515]

I bought 89 D100 with 59,000 miles on it. Old farm truck from Wisconsin, and I watched your videos to get more familiar with this trucks! Thank you for your hard work!

[@leighguptill9244]

I bought an '87 D100 a few years ago with the intent of restoration (but couldn't finish). My paint scheme was going to be exactly like yours, except black instead of white. My favorite part of the truck? The foot-activated dimmer switch. Nice rig. Keep up the good work. :)

[@tednsuzy]

JUST brought home a 1987 D150!!

[@beez1598]

I grew up in that neck of the woods. Knew a lot of Nelson’s, a lot of Eugene’s, and a couple of Eugene Nelson’s 😂. The farmers loved their trucks, regardless if you find more information I’m sure Eugene would love knowing you love his old truck so much.

[@allmight1182]

This is awesome cause I’m about to buy a 89 and I live in WA so in terms of weathering the vehicle it will definitely be similar will be watching all these videos for improvements on my truck

[@True77]

The paint job care video and this summary were both great! Awesome work and definitely a truck to be proud of 👊

[@chrisackerley1842]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! I own a 1998 Ram 1500 with a 3.9 V6 and a 5-speed [235K miles], and a 1973 D600 with a 14' flatbed, the industrial 318 V8 and a 4-speed with a split-axle [40K original miles].The D600 is in amazing condition. I'm currently in the middle of having the gearing changed in the differential so it will do highway speed. Once that is finished I will build a custom camper on the flatbed. I really appreciate these videos about your '89 because the old Dodge trucks are all similar in many ways. Some things changed over the years but many things remaimed the same. Besides that, it makes me happy to see somebody else loves an old Dodge as much as I love mine!

[@confusedgentleman]

2:04 You can say that again, LOL. I have an 87 D250 with the Slant. Old highway truck. It's earned the nickname "Molasses" for a reason, but I still love the thing.

[@ArchaeoWolf]

Not ashamed to say, I’m subscribing BECAUSE of this truck: my first truck was a 1987 D-150: my second (that I’ve had for the last 20 years) is an 1983 Dodge W150 stepside. Both were slant sixes, and I love them.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome!

[@That_AMC_Guy]

Howdy neighbor to the south! I'm just north of the 49th in BC Canada. Love your old truck. I'm still in the process of fixing up my own little '88 V6 Ram. Yes, I'm keeping the TBI V6 because it's cool, it annoys the hell out of people who want me to V8 the truck; and it's supposedly the most unreliable engine in the world. And yet, it's been nothing but happy-go-lucky for me. It's the best runner of my fleet. Must've been all that time I spent making Turbo FWD mopars run & drive good. I've still yet to repaint mine, and maybe do the front end just like you did. Since I'm the AMC Guy, the truck is also an AMC.... meaning it's the Anemic Muscle Truck. It's bright red, it's a short box, it's got slot mags..... and it's a six. Bwahahahaha. We've also affectionately dubbed it The "General Delivery". It's Slow, not many people knew about it and it's entirely obsolete.

[@dannyhale7645]

I had an '87 Dodge D150, in 1995. It was a black short bed with a 318 auto. In 1996, I sold it and bought a '92 W150 from my father in law. It's still my daily driver. It's a red & silver 2 tone. It's got the 318 magnum with multiport fuel injection and an automatic transmission. My 4 kids grew up riding in it. It's part of the family, at this point. Every month or two, another guy knocks on my door, asking to buy it. They all leave disappointed. I'll never sell it. The paint is looking pretty rough. I've nicknamed it, "Ol' Rusty", because of the "patina". The plan is to restore it, some day. Maybe when all the kids haved moved out. I'm in a couple of Facebook groups for owners of the '72-'93 Dodges, and the D/W series trucks. I saw a pic of a great idea for the radio. A guy moved his heat & A/C controls, and 4WD indicator to the radio spot. Then he put a big, modern radio with GPS where the heat & A/C controls and message center had been. If yours is like the '87 I had, there's a little storage cubby where my '92 has the message center. His install looked really clean and nice. I saved a pic. I wish I could post it here. I've watched a few of your videos. Thanks for posting them.

[@irvg2749]

Sweet truck! I got a 91 w150 was thinking of selling it the clutch went out but after watching your video I got some motivation to keep it and fix it up!

[@jcs480able]

Hi Jason, fantastic videos. I have a 92 d150 LE with the 5.2 Magnum in the red and white, like yours, although the white is a little thinner in the middle for 92. Bought the truck while vacationing in New Hampshire during fall foilage in 1999. I drove it back to Bellingham by myself in some pretty crappy weather and just fell in love with it. Seemingly endless power and the 3 speed overdrive purred down the freeway at 85 mph. I bought it with 67,000 miles and today it only has 121,000 miles. Never my daily driver but when it was used i drove it hard. So I put a camper on it and used it as a ski bum vehicle for several years. Eventually, tearing up the mountain with a camper loaded with gear, beer and usually a couple of people taxed the poor 727. Finally going up stevens pass one fine morning it blew out the rear end. The shop rebuilt the 727 with a heavy duty kit and i replaced the rear end with a Ford 8.8 from an Explorer. It also got new springs and the front end was done too. No more clunk. Thankfully i know 3 very good home mechanics that are less than half the price of shops. The transmission rebuild however wasn't cheap though, like you, i wasn't parting with my ram. One of the cons of these square bodies has always been the overweight, tankish front end. So i started obsessing with ways to lighten it up. By adding aluminum heads, radiator and lightweight headers i was able to shed about 100 pounds. I relocated the battery to the back and saved an additional 70. It certainly doesn't wallow around as much so I'm pleased with the results. A fiberglass hood could be in the future. IDK. Unfortunately the stock fuel injection system could not learn the new found power from the ported heads so the Holley Sniper went on. I completely recommend this for your 87. With the high flow heads, headers, intake and sniper the truck is able to get just over 20 mpg on the highway. The stock 5.2 magnum was no slouch at close to 19 mpg highway. These numbers are with no load and hyper modest driving but its impressive nonetheless. Happy trails and i look forward to your next dodge video. .

[@traviscoffey1625]

So glad to see more videos on the old Dodge. I stumbled across your channel while fixing my tailgate on my 83 D150. I've also considered electric fuel injection, but there are many more high priority projects ahead of that.

[@MultiTacofish]

I love my ‘88 W150. By far one of my favorite purchases

[@rubysmith6740]

I have a 1988 Dodge Ram DW 150-350 V8-318 5.2L I inherited from my husband. I like watching your videos. They gives me some ideas on what I can do for the truck.

[@victora.soriaf.6096]

Great video, great truck, I miss my dad’s 1989 D150 slant six. We made a road trip from Mexico city to Las Vegas usa

[@1080sucks]

The detailing video & the front suspension rebuild, very good.

[@arthurbach9016]

Have 1989 w150 le with all bells and Whistle 55800 original miles

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Woah! That's awesome man. Yeah I wouldn't mind AC.

[@arthurbach9016]

It has been heavily modified lockers front 2 pice axel in front sitting on 33 on board air with five gallons air tank hot water heat exchanger for shower 20 gal water tank Heavy duty springs Custom built truck camper Got home in May after eighteen state trip leaving in october

[@zelderful]

I'm restoring my 1985 dodge d350, I'm super glad I've ran into your channel. I'd love to share pictures with you

[@ke4tud]

Hi Jason, Your video on the oil pan and oil pump was the inspiration for me to replace the oil pan in my late husbands Dakota with 502k on it all original , Dakota I can tell you from my late husband his Dakota has the sure grip locking rear and he has zero issues.. Keep the fluid changed and it will be fine. He didn't care for the one tire fire either!! Keep bringing in the videos and I am a sub too! Tiff

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome! What a great story.

[@helenfinchsewwrite]

Keep up the good work,you have helped us out before when we were scratching our head as over here in sunny England it’s hard to find much out.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Hey, you're welcome!

[@111em]

Thanks!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thank you!

[@KevinRichards-my5oj]

I never knew the 1972 - 1980 & 1981 - 1993 pickups were the same generation. Wow.

[@samcraig6718]

My first truck when I was 19, was a 1990 Dodge Power Ram 150 with a 318, hooked up to a 4 speed standard transmission. I bought it in 1997 with 50,000 miles on for $8,995 cash. Great ride and wished I would have kept it

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Wow... sounds awesome. My first car was lame. 1989 Nissan Stanza. Could barely go up hills, but it had 250k miles so it was still a well made car.

[@richard-hr4tw]

I have a '92 with a 318 Magnum engine. Love it .

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Nice!

[@MrGratis80]

Please make more Dodge video. I work on my w150 and you're inspiring me!

[@koalafan1576]

I don’t know what year it was but I miss my ex step father’s old Ram Charger. I’m guessing it was 70-90’s

[@hankkauffman6612]

Always good to see the D150. Would love to see more. Very nice example and I can see why you like it. I likely watched all the videos that you did on this truck. I have a beat looking '82 D150, slant 6, 2-barrel, manual, with about 182 k on it. Had it for 6 years. Also had a nice '88 D150 auto, years ago, with 318 and throttle body injection. Despite parts problems, there's something about these '72 to '93 Dodge trucks. I'm a little surprised that you haven't mentioned wiring problems. I've had my share of them on both trucks, but it goes with the territory.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Nope. No electrical gremlins so far. 👍

[@Esiddik]

Wow that’s awesome ! When I see projects like this sometimes I wish I worked on cars as my hobby rather than construction, 👏🏼 beautiful truck

[@fluffyfive0513]

I just discovered this channel this morning. I'm amused at the fact that not only do I have a 92 dodge and a 64 beetle, he has a first gen and a classic beetle. I guess the natural progression of the dodge trucks is to have a beetle to go with it!

[@James-xo4uv]

Ill make a suggestion , i like the look of the factory cab marker lights

[@sandbox_adventures]

Love the old square bodies!

[@user-ck1ql1tw8u]

Nice truck, I've been working over '84 d150 ...needed lots still at it

[@weegeemike]

Beautiful truck my man! I love these 1st gen Rams and Ramchargers. Yours is somewhat rare being a D150 with the 360 5.9. Not super rare but way more rare than the 318. The majority of these had the 318 and more than i realized even had the slant 6. Not as many people checked the box for the 5.9. Ive been around a lot of these trucks growing up. My uncle had a '77 D100 318 auto that was fuckin SWEET but here in stupid Cali, all vehicles 1976 model year and newer have to pass biannual smog and that truck was getting harder and harder to pass because it had bad valve guides and would burn oil on startup. I begged him to sell it to me (i was 16 at the time and had plans to drop a 440 out of an RV into it and a posi rear end but he sadly sold it to the state as a gross polluter and they crushed it. It was really a shame, being a Cali truck it had ZERO rust, frame or body, and was an engine and a trans rebuild away from being a great driver. My mom had an '86 RamCharger Royal SE, fully loaded, 360, auto, 4x4, factory roll bar and every power option, and cruise control. She held onto that thing after buying it new until about 2016 when she had to sell it for financial reasons...i really miss that truck as well. I wish i had both of them... Glad to see you cherish this rig and have left it mostly original. I love Cummins swaps as much as the next guy but so many of these have been modified with the diesel that i bet one day these gassers will be the rare ones lol 😂. Great vid.

[@chakagillis]

Gotta love the first gen. The last of the good dodge trucks Ever since they discontinued it the ram has been extremely subpar.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Seems like the Cummins Rams remained reliable... definitely some build quality issues with the interior and paint falling off. My wife drove a Dodge Neon in college and it was pretty funny to watch the paint fly off that car. :-)

[@jonathansmith283]

I drive a 1987 DODGE D 150 . my truck is all white, ive had it since 2003 . I have @ 66000 miles , in pretty good shape, automatic, 318. I bought the truck from two brothers / friends of mine. one of the brothers - passed away from complications of a scheduled hernia surgery. I pass the cemetery were my friend rests almost every week. I paid : $1200 . I do not work on my truck ,another friend is my guy - all I really do is change the oil once a year. I like driving it - people don't like to drive near my dodge . I still park way far away when in lots. be safe ~ JDS/CT.

[@eddydodgeandtruck614]

hello great presentation I am French and I have been following you for 3 years since I have my Dodge ram d150 from 1988 which comes from California. your video has served me well to improve or repair my truck, looking forward to seeing the next episodes especially the passage from the carburetor to electronic injection.

[@vinny6685]

I put a retro sound head unit in mine looks completely factory and you have blue tooth and hands free it sounds surprisingly good for one speaker with dual voice coils and keeps the factory look of the truck .

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Which Retrosound head unit do you have?

[@vinny6685]

@@JasonExplainsThings I will get the model #’s and send them too you when I’m at the truck I a little while .

[@vinny6685]

@@JasonExplainsThings The head unit I have is the M0T2B-1122-02295 that’s the main module . The face is the “New York” face for the 1982 D150 prospector model that I have . Hope that helps you I will try to get the face model # as well .

[@wadeduvall7026]

I'm always up for some Old Dodge Content.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Wade!

[@Jason_The_Stooge]

Great truck Jay, these are underrated to the high heaven's. It's also good that it's run by a carburetor. Early 90s fuel injection sucks in my opinion. Keep her in order she'll never die. 👌

[@MidnightPolaris800]

2 injector tbi are some of the best simple efi ever made. I had it on my 89 ramcharger and it was awesome. 2 I injectors right on top of the throttle body. Can it get any simpler? The answer is no

[@Jason_The_Stooge]

@@MidnightPolaris800 not Tbi, I meant the early electronic fuel injection systems.

[@MidnightPolaris800]

@@Jason_The_Stooge tbi is electronic fuel injection lmao

[@Jason_The_Stooge]

@MidnightPolaris800 well I don't hate it, mainly the stuff ford put out. My bad

[@vinny6685]

I have a 1982 prospector d150 with a slant six and the plaid inserts in the interior mine is the red sides and white top opposite of yours they are great trucks .

[@JasonExplainsThings]

🤜🤛

[@richjordan9375]

Just found your channel and this video set. My first new vehicle (I saved up for years and ordered it new) was a 1990 W250 LE with the 5.9l gas engine. Club cab long bed. I loved it and still miss it, but living near chicago in the rust belt and no way to garage it I could not keep the rust monster at bay. It had the TBI fuel injection, which was OK but not great, and the A518 overdrive transmission, which was awesome for taking a truck with 4.10 gears on the freeway. I had to replace the injectors in the throttle body but I suspect that was due to the awful epa mandated winter 'attainment area' fuel we are forced to use in chicagoland. The truck would get 11-12 mpg unless I bought gas in the collar counties around chicago, or c(r)ook county, in which case it got 6-7mpg. Absolute crap gas. Get gas from outside or drive up to Wisconsin and mileage went back to 11-12mpg and it ran better. The worst design decision was that they put the voltage regulator function into the SBEC engine computer; that one feature failed and I had to replace the SBEC for it and it took Dodge three tries to find a 'remanufactured' SBEC that worked, then another couple of weeks to get a backordered new one. Truck ran fine, I just carried a charger and an extra battery for a few weeks. I let it go in 2002 and still regret it. HOA clamped down on driveway repairs and maintenance; you open the hood and a karen would be snarking at you even if you were just checking oil or adding washer fluid. Couldn't afford to pay for fixes at the time, and couldn't do them myself and the truck was too long to fit in the garage.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Lame about the HOA. I have the same issue with the truck not fitting in the garage. I usually pull it into the garage but leave the end outside. When I rebuilt the front suspension it was on jack stands in my driveway for a long time. :-)

[@blazegaming5865]

Hey I just got an 87 1st gen dodge w150 could you make a video on replacing the master brake cylinder?

[@taffy1564]

3:57 "How to Build a Dollhouse!"... 5 years ago man, you haven't aged a bit lol

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Email me and I’ll send you a sticker. Oh and maybe I look the same but I can’t pick up plywood that easily anymore.

[@KevinRichards-my5oj]

Grilles with the design on your 1987 there were made from 1986 through 1990.

[@noahingram8052]

I've got a 88 d250 318 and 91 5.9 Cummins d250

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Just found your channel that truck actually is not very plain Jane at all for the period two-tone paint exterior trim, deluxe grill hood ornament deluxe wheel covers chrome bumper the upgraded interior that would’ve been a sweet little half ton truck in the day. In fact, it’s still beautiful now I want it lol 5.9 L gasser with the four speed wicked! Let me know if you need any parts or information about any Dodge truck 93 and down. Cheers.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

The seat was replaced by me a few years ago. The old vinyl one had a bunch of rips. Thanks for the support man!

[@garbagebat555]

Hermosa camioneta

[@charlesdossett8581]

Starting in 1989 they had rear wheel ABS.

[@xXtoyhippieXx]

i want a truck just like that recently i caught up with some family and one of my cousins rebuilding a 85 chevy truck as a tribute to my uncle which is my dads older brother and i want a truck just like this but my dad had always had dodges i wanna swap a 440 into one of these 83-90 is what im looking for

[@helenfinchsewwrite]

Hello think we’ve asked about this before but. Reference Our sons gen 1 ram could you recommend a borgoson lower steering column replacement it’s really hard over here in England to get any information let alone trying to find a part to buy. On rock autos you can buy loads of replacement bits and bobs for the steering but do you think this upgrade is worth the time and effort thanks in advance Roy.

[@olikat8]

The issue with these? Chrysler ran these with minimal upgrades or changes from 1972-1993. They were not competitive in the marketplace during their time. As far as "Longevity," I'm from Washington State and the part where you say "Look underneath," my '76 Valiant looks just as clean. Same with my '69 Swinger and '76 Travco...if you were in the "Rust belt," I promise you it would be rotted out like the others

[@blaquerose2092]

My grandfather just gave me his truck but it needs some work any tips? It’s very rusty!

[@georgecothran4760]

I have a question for you, have you come across any full dash removal videos? I have a 93 D150 v6 but the mice must have chewed some wires. I replaced my radiator with the all aluminum one also, but had to ream the mounting hold wider by 1/32 on meach side. But when I went to start it after replacing the radiator, it would crank but there was no fire to the coil. I have replaced about all the electrical components under the hood except some of the relays. before that. and test drove it before parking it to wait on the radiator.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Sorry, something like this would need to be troubleshot in person.

[@georgecothran4760]

@@JasonExplainsThings Well, I gues I'll just start taking the dash out soon, as I did find a mouses home, nest whatever it is right on top of the wires where they go through the firewall. I can't get in there to see it, so out it comes.

[@juanayala2429]

How can you tell if you have the 5.2 or the 5.9 engine? I got a 1990 ram 4x4 with the 8ft bed as well.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

It’s noted on a sticker on the hood, right in the front.

[@kadengunter6384]

would you make a video talking about the carb? i have the exact same truck and i’m having issues putting the carb back on, the repair manual doesn’t make sense to me lol

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I haven’t messed much with it unfortunately. I’m currently having VW Beetle carb issues I need to solve. 😅

[@kadengunter6384]

@@JasonExplainsThings you have any websites for a cheap rochester 4 barrel?

[@cowthedestroyer]

DO NOT GO EFI terrible idea the are plagued with reliability problems (see dead dodge garage for more info). Go with a brand new edelbrock 4 barrel and dont look back. I would also swap in a bigger cam and change the valve stem seals while you are at it. I have a 90 d250 with tbi and its good and all but it leaves me with no options to go with more power outside of gutting the computer and doing aton of work. If it was a 89 i wouldn't have as many problems going to a carb but just stick with it. Limited slip is amazing i have it and i love it its worth every penny.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Many thanks, yeah I've come across a lot of FB posts and videos of people having issues with the Sniper kit especially. The LSD is more important to me and would make a big improvement. I appreciate your feedback!

[@cowthedestroyer]

@@JasonExplainsThings from what I heard efi systems are amazing when working and tuned right but sensors like to die and components get to hot or too wet and just don't live very long. If you are going to drive it once in a blue moon it won't be a big deal but if you drive it a lot stick with a carb. I'm rebuilding a slant 6 for my 80 w159 short bed and reliability is a huge factor I don't want to have to touch anything on it for a long time. I would pull the engine find a nos cam and lifter set and go ham

[@syb3r2o0th6]

If you wanted a cheaper alternative to a limited slip you could get a locker i put one in my d100 with an 8 1/4 they are only around 300 bucks, also as far as an efi system would go, if you wanted the best and the easiest method swap in a motor from a 2nd gen ram a 318 or 360 Magnum engine they are more reliable engines they are designed better they make waaay more horsepower and they are multiport injection i put a 318 magnum in my d100 and its bolts right in its just the wiring that can get you to scratch your head but there are plenty of videos snd forums of people doing it

[@justinmiller7742]

I came across one just like it about a year ago, but I let it get away because I didn't want to have money tied up in it without knowing how to fix it. Now I work in a shop and could fix it up easy. What a stupid mistake.

[@Scouten819]

i love and hate my 86 w150 with the 318 its such a great truck but it always wants me to fix something lol next up is valve seals and rear main seal im up in the -40 area of the canada and i have no problems firing the old gal up with a freeze plug heater and oil pan heater and AGM battery she starts on one pump no questions asked i would never fit her with fuel injection

[@JasonExplainsThings]

👍

[@MoparRocker74]

SWEET old rig! But ya gotta lose the factory wheels/hubcaps. White or chrome 8-spokes..10 holes. Ansen slots. Anything old school, timeless and either 15” of MAYBE 17”.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah I'm due for new tires this year. I'm debating getting the old wheels powder coated and dressing them up or trying to find something else. We'll see.

[@Shufflebottt70]

how do u check all original miles, i was told after 100k it resets back to 0 if true how do u check

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yes, after 100,000 it resets in these trucks. The way to know how many miles after that is to have a documented ownership history and maintenance records.

[@Shufflebottt70]

@@JasonExplainsThings let’s say there’s not really alot of info on it what would u do

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Get a pre-purchase inspection or perhaps run a car fax?

[@PentastarGarage]

hell my 5.2l LA v8 produces apparently 170 horse power lmao. thing rips and is slightly lighter

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah from my understanding the 360 just gives you more torque at lower RPM. Better for towing… not that I tow with the Old Dodge. :-)

[@PentastarGarage]

@@JasonExplainsThings ah yeah, makes sense lol. ive thought about towing with my truck considering i apparently do have the tow package on mine, but I would need to fit a legal tow rig on the back

[@user-eb9zm8qk9j]

Get a bed liner. Save the bed. Or just leave a piece of plywood.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

I am down to assist you with anything to do with this truck for the limited slip rear just find an entire diff that will work. That’s the easiest way setting up a gear set properly is not something an unskilled person should attempt. I’m all for DIY projects, but people become mechanics and charge what they do for a reason lol yes I’m a certified mechanic don’t get me wrong. You have my support, but there’s a reason people go to a mechanic sometimesagain not trying to rain on your parade. I love the truck and all the power to you. Cheers Luke.

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

? still got it

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Of course!

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

@@JasonExplainsThings u inspired me man. I picked up a 92 sweet d150 long bed 88k miles. 318 magnum.

[@1stGen512]

You should just drop in a 5.9

[@brettrossi4117]

Yesss! looking forward to fuel injection...

[@jessicamcconnell5903]

What makes this a 1st gen ? Lol

[@wadeduvall7026]

1st gen runs from 1980-1993

[@chadparsons1972]

Fuel injection didn't come up until 1989 on the 360

[@chadparsons1972]

The D series goes back to 1961