How to Lower the Front of a D Series PU | First Gen Dodge Ram Ramcharger Lower Control Arms

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Lowering a Dodge D-Series (D100, D150, D200, D250, D300, D350) is probably the easiest project that really changes the look and feel of these old Mopars! This video will show you how, and I have an idea to get my D100 shop truck project just a little lower...
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@sirswerve2493 Жыл бұрын

You made a Moparman happy after watching this video. Thank you for the info and the great video.

@MoonBuiltGarage Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@lm45acp 2 жыл бұрын

Best video I’ve seen on the subject

@MoonBuiltGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@josepena2140 2 жыл бұрын

Buen video mi tío!!👌

@audiedraper1144 Жыл бұрын

Dude, you and I think so much alike, it's crazy. Chopping up a set now for the D100 build...good to see ya

@MoonBuiltGarage Жыл бұрын

It worked out a lot better than I thought it would lol

@GLHS592 8 ай бұрын

I did a detailed write up and posted it on Moparts years ago. Photobucket screwed up all of the picture links. I didn't have to notch my lower control arms like you did. I did have to grind a little metal off of the lower control arms around the bushing because they were hitting the bracket on the truck frame. The bolts and holes wouldn't line up. I think I had under $100 in the whole drop including new ball joints, paint, and U-bolts for the rear axle flip.

@blueduster74 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@MoonBuiltGarage Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@scoobastevesjf 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work mate. Great videos. As an owner of a 77 1/2 ton stepside D100 in Australia videos like this are a great resource. There’s very little info over here for these let alone parts! Mine rides terribly due to a dodgy drop so will definitely be doing this although the aftermarket Rekudo arms are tempting as by the time I ship over the van arms it works out near the same.

@MoonBuiltGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This truck is why I started KZfaq...I was having problems finding info. Is there no way to find used van arms there in Australia? My first pair I bought new, but I see a good number of B-series vans in the salvage yards, and the same arms were used for a number of years, making them semi-easy to find, and WAY cheaper than buying new.

@charlesvictorrose 7 ай бұрын

I own a 1974 International D series pickup, 2wd. They made very few 2wd D series in 74/75 then IH went under. My brake rotors are obsolete! Horror! I find that knuckles from an 87 Dodge pickup fit my suspension,kinda. Tie rod mounting location is slightly different, but this issue is fixable. Anyhow.... So, I actually cut out the entire front frame section out of the 87 Dodge. I'm starting to think my best option is to mount the Dodge suspension onto my IH frame. To begin with, the two suspensions are very similar in design. At first glance you may think my IH was built with the Dodge D series 2wd suspension. When i pull my IH control arms, I'll find out if Dodge control arm bushings fit my IH control arms, upper and lower. If they fit, I'm going to stay with my IH control arms with Dodge knuckles. If not, I'll put the Dodge control arm mounts/suspension etc onto my IH frame. Parts will always be available! Plus, i can use the Dakota lowering spindles if i wish, or the van lowers.... Any how... This video was a good watch. Thanks.

@rickmarcum224 Жыл бұрын

3 " Drop spindles from first gen. Dakota will also work on these trucks with a small amount of mods ! I have 2 sets but haven't got around ta doin it yet ! I knew about the lower control arm swap from several years ago !

@MoonBuiltGarage Жыл бұрын

I've seen some info about the drop spindles for Dakotas, but this seemed to be the easiest route, as well as the cheapest

@martinzapata6103 8 ай бұрын

Buenas noches amigo me podrias pasar las medidas para aserlo mismo en mi troca

@rickmarcum224 Жыл бұрын

Shorter Dakota coils will also work I believe !

@MoonBuiltGarage Жыл бұрын

The problem I could see with going to a shorter spring would be bottoming-out the suspension, but I can't say for sure since I haven't tried it

@christopherbishop4905 Жыл бұрын

Doing this same project, tried the d300 truck lower control arms which are deep but the balljoint hole and stud is huge compared to the d100 stuff

@MoonBuiltGarage Жыл бұрын

I haven't heard of anyone using the d300 stuff, but makes sense....maybe they are larger since the d300 is a one-ton...? Maybe...maybe I'm wrong.

@christopherbishop4905 Жыл бұрын

Higher gvw is what I'm finding out

@tenthgear1 Жыл бұрын

I was just going to use pipe. Go to a fire protection company or supply like Ferguson. 2 one inch pieces shouldn't cost much.

@wayneprice1001 Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me more on the Lowe control arms and the measurement for the holes drilled so I can lower my 86

@MoonBuiltGarage Жыл бұрын

The lower arms are from a b-series van...up to the mid or late 90s. You can take the measurements for the holes from your original control arms and transfer that to the b-series control arms....I don't recall the exact measurements, but it's not difficult to figure out

@patrickflowers2349 Жыл бұрын

I installed van lowers on my d150 used new standard rate springs and I have only about an inch or so between tire and fender

@MoonBuiltGarage Жыл бұрын

I used heavy duty springs on mine when I originally rebuilt the front, so mine sat a little higher with just the stock van lowers

@thickross4695 Жыл бұрын

hey, diggin the video and info. so if I wanted to use the d150 control arm on my b250 to gain some height, id only need to reverse engineer what you had to do? thanks I appreciate it.

@MoonBuiltGarage Жыл бұрын

I would think that should work...

@blakenorman4822 Жыл бұрын

You didnt have to put longer adjustable upper a arms on to keep your camber correct? thanks for videos

@MoonBuiltGarage Жыл бұрын

No need

@5onitfishing328 9 ай бұрын

Could you apply the same work to a stock lower instead of buying a b series just put a 4 or 5 inch cup in?

@MoonBuiltGarage 9 ай бұрын

Probably...I just didn't have my old stock lowers any more, and I didn't want to tear up my B-Series lowers just incase it didn't work

@paulschultz3428 9 ай бұрын

Can you still run 295/50’s w 10in rims on the front without rubbing?

@MoonBuiltGarage 9 ай бұрын

Not really sure...im currently running 275/60r15...but I want to go to a 17" wheel but keep the same overall size

@brandonnelson9392 Жыл бұрын

Hey man the lower ball joints will not go into my spindle all the way what kind did you use ?

@MoonBuiltGarage Жыл бұрын

I used the balljoint listed for the D100, but I think they are the same. You should be able to cross-reference the parts at Rockauto or other sites

@brandonnelson9392 Жыл бұрын

@@MoonBuiltGarage I got ball joints for my d100/ramcharger and it fell right through the lower control arm that’s why I was confused

@MoonBuiltGarage Жыл бұрын

@@brandonnelson9392 I think they come in both screw-in and press-in....mine are press-in...

@brandonnelson9392 Жыл бұрын

@@MoonBuiltGarage I just found out the guy sold me ball joints for a 99-03 ram 3500 van so that’s why the ball joints are giant thank you so much for the replies tho really appreciate it