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Back rack and cargo rack completed, painted and installed. Cargo rack is hinged on the front to tilt up or can be unbolted completely and removed.  Rear facing utility lights to enhance reverse lights. 

Carr old school light bar that attaches to the drip rails is on the way.

Quote from: taz_man440 on October 25, 2016, 08:47:56 PM
that rear is what I have in my Ramcharger.  technically just a 9 1/4,  just HD version.    You could just get the axles and slide in your rearend.   I replaced my welded spiders with a set off ebay for a standard 9 1/4..

Not a bad idea but were the axles any thicker or only 8 lug? Come to think of it, the brake hardware is different. It looked beefier. I'm not sure if the shoe size is though.

I thought about that but a couple of things came to mind. 
First, I'm using some thinner wire this go round, Hobart .030.
Second, I had some scrap triangles laying around. Using my handy dandy bolt cutters, I nipped a little corner off one and it literally fit perfectly on the first shot. 
Third, I thought about the structural integrity and accidentally getting slag in the pipe.

3" exhaust using Hooker Aerochamber muffler and Magnaflow performance cat, thanks Ryan. Used a Walker 3" diesel tail pipe. Sounds real nice but I had a couple of issues to contend with.  Since this was a driveway job, I had a hell of a time welding up the top of the pipes and the inside of the pipes to a lesser degree.  So I broke down and dropped the exhaust pipe. Minor headache but I found a major leak. There was a triangle shaped hole by the oxygen sensor bung.  Used to be a tab there to line up the pipe going to the cat.  Maybe the exhaust shop last time broke or cut it out... I dunno.  Anyway, I cut a triangle piece of scrap and welded her up.  No more leak. You can see that I was having a hell of a time welding up the pipe on the transmission pan side of the Y pipe compared to the outside. LOL  I still have a leak either at the cone where the Y pipe connects or under the exhaust manifold at the back cylinder.  Burned out gasket maybe?

It even has title too

https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/5786312740.html

Couple more pics: 

Noah, have you ever seen a starter heat sheild like that?  Looks like a pancake booster too - unusual for a D-250.

I recently took a trip to Pick-n-Pull.  I was looking for a rear hanger for my new exhaust.  You know the one that is always cut off or butchered by asshole exhaust shops.

Anyways, what caught my attention was the over the cab roof rack. Then I noticed the 8 lug rear end (9-1/4).  Hmmm...not 4wd so looked at the front end and saw the 8 lug rotors on control arms....sweet.
This 87 Ram must be a D-250 but there are no badges.  What was really interesting about this truck was that it was a Slant 6...WTF!!

Rear axle is tempting but I have too much tied up in 1/2 ton parts. Want it .... Hell Yeah!  Need it ... Hell No!  LOL

Just waiting on 3 ft of 3" straight pipe.  O'Reillys should have it in today, fingers crossed.

Starting to get used to my new welder.  I've learned to turn the heat down considerably from the recommended settings to get some cleaner welds.

Working on a 3" exhaust. 

https://youtu.be/rn4f4aND7V4

https://youtu.be/uYrIeehFJV4

As far as air flow, the heater box can be clogged with leaves/debris. They can be a pain to remove or a cut out can be made to clean it out.  You can find some YouTube videos to give you ideas.  Another area that can affect air flow is the cowl where it goes down to the entrance of the heater box. Same thing, it can get jammed up with debris. Check your vacuum source and
hoses that work your heater box. Those open and close the ducts.

Even if you don't want to donate through the link above, the services are listed with times and dates if you would like to attend.
Basically the viewing is from 3-7pm on Tuesday with dinner afterwards at a local restaurant in Canyon Lake, TX. The mass is at 12 noon and burial at 2 pm on Wednesday in Wimberly, TX.

https://youtu.be/JvBFlQNcwtI

Sorry to hear the terrible news.  I can't imagine what his young family is going through. Please send our condolences to them.
He was a down to earth guy I would not hesitate to call a friend.  Always ready to jump in and lend a hand.   
We had a lot of laughs here lately when I went to Troxell Automotive.  We lost a good man today. 
It's a sad day and we mourn the loss of your good friend with you.  Hang in there Noah and Eric.

Lol, front axles are a PITA.