Well, it just about says it all.. what are your ideas on what you idea of the perfect wheeling rig is? I just want to see what ideas are out there. Heres mine.

1973 Dodge Power Wagon
440 6 pack (3 sets of chevy TBI's), mild turbos (7 psi), set to come in after 5k rpm
built 727 auto with a 1200 stall converter
203 low range, to a 3.8:1 geared atlas II
81-84 Dodge Dana 60 Front, 5.38:1 gears, Arb Air locker, Fully trussed, Alloy shafts, vented slotted rotors, full width
Built Dana 60 Rear end with 40 spline axles, and a spool, also with vented slotted disk breaks, full width
Hi angle Driveshafts :flipoff2:
97ish Dodge Dakota body (with a full exo cage)
1.75" Stacked round Dom Tubing frame
38.5" sx's
Champion Beadlocked 8 lug 15x10 Acola rims.
Also 44" boggers on 15x12" MRT's
AND 35" goodyear MT/r's on 15x8 ARE Baja's
Doetsch coilover suspension, 5 link front, 3 link rear.
And a bumpin system.

Whats yours? :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

I think it would be fun to take a 2000 Ram 2500 regular cab, short box with V10, swap in an Allison automatic, swap the front D60 to a DynaTrac manual hub setup, 5.13's, ARB's, 6-8" quality lift, 44" Boggers, drop the bed for a flatty, build a snorkle and move all electronics to a waterproof/vented box on the flatbed. Hack the front fenders if needed to clear. Custom front hidden winch bumper (Reunel is too big) with a M12000 (the 15 has almost no rope).

The V10 has gobs of power and its stock, so no worries about reliability, its got FI for good running at angle, and its distributorless so water is not an issue.

A built Allison is just as good as a NV4500 but easier to drive. Full cage inside. Best part is that I get to keep the a/c!

Maybe an old WW2 3/4 ton with dana 60/80 and a 3.9 cummins. bogggers and a eatron 6 speed, NP205, and 15k winch

a few modifications a jeep tub and voila!!! see signature

Shot bed 3/4 ton 8.3 cummins NV4500 203/205 combination rockwells front and rear

A M37 with Hercules 3.7L intercooled diesel, with propane, yielding 180 hp and 360 ft-lb., top road speed 80 mph, 20 mpg at 65 mph. Clark 280VO 5spd, stock cast iron NP200 transfer case, front/rear Lockrights, Michelin 11.00R16 XLs, Braden AHSU3 10,000 lb hydraulic winch. Front disk brakes and power steering. 4" front and 2" rear lift. With a set of 41" 16.5L-16.1 tractor tires for swamp running.
In other words, my M37.
Charlie Aarons
Anchorage
m37@gci.net

93 Dodge Ramcharger with factory 5.9 V8 Magnum MPI.
Mopar Performance camshaft and computer kit for 5.9
Loose the auto-overdrive in favor of a NV4500 NP205.
Dodge Dana 60 front from pre 94 4x4 single wheel, Diesel.
Dodge Dana 70 from same truck as above.
4.56 gears and ARB - F&R
Six inch national springs and 1 inch body lift.
Not sure on a tire wheel combo yet, probably a Goodyear MTR on
some sort of bead lock wheels, in 35-37 inch range.


Dave

Without question a bone stock '84 D50 4x!!!:flipoff2:

unparralled off road performance, and such stylish lines!!!

01 2500 regular cab with a 4.5" lift
35" boggers
reunells front and rear with 9500i's in both.
roll cage,CB,after market stereo
all the power mods for the cummins turbo diesel.
arb's front and rear.
I guess I'll settle with extended cab long box with the reunells front and rear,4" pipe mod and warn 9000I.I'll get the rest later.
jimbob

hey patman, those are great to 4 wheel on.:laughing: my brother just bought one(2wd) its getting a 360 mpi, 4500, 203/205, 60s, 42s and the serious hack job! gotta keep it all dodge(mitsubishi?).

power wagon all the way baby!

YES THE T-REX 6X6 WOULD BE THE BEST OFF-ROADER, YET I TOOK IT A STEP FARTHER. OUR 6X6 IS BUILT OUT OF 2.5 TON MILITARY AXLES, EXTERNAL ROLL CAGE, SUPED-UP V10, ETC..ETC.....

GOTO : DODGERAM.COM AND CLICK ON USA6X6 T-REX PROJECT OT SEE PICTURES OF ITS BUILD UP. CURRENTLY IT IS IN THE PAINT BOOTH GETTING NEW SKIN. THE PICTURES IN DODGEREAM.ORG ARE ABOUT 3 MONTHS OLD. IT IS ALMOST DONE AND WILL BE SEEN AT A FEW OFFROAD CHALLENGES HERE IN NEW MEXICO, UTAH AND COLORADO. SEE YA SOON ON THE TRAIL.

The ultimate Dodge 6X6 would be a WC63 1.5 ton with Cummins 4BTA, NV5600, 5.83s with Lockrights, PS/disk brakes and 325/85R16 XMLs.
Charlie

Good topic.
I built mine. Still need the 440 installed though.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/ffdustyw/P1090842-1.jpg

Where the hell dig you dig this up from?

You ever going to get a lugnut? :flipoff2:

Where the hell dig you dig this up from?

You ever going to get a lugnut? :flipoff2:
LOL! I was looking at old threads in the dodge section looking for engine issue related problems. Started looking at some of the dumb threads from 2001 that we would crucify today.

LOL, I was like, when did I subscribe to THIS thread? Wow, like 8 Rigs ago?

LOL, I was like, when did I subscribe to THIS thread? Wow, like 8 Rigs ago?
Damn, do you only post 5 times a year?LOL
So do you still think putting Jeep Body on a Dodge makes it a Jeep?

my ultimate rig would be clinta rig with a tuned up cummins or dustys rig both are sick and work well

See now just because of this I have to post :flipoff2:

Poorboys truck, with a '62 Dodge body on it and a sb 472 stroker in it :smokin:

i like this one:homer:
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and these

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That is a very cool line I broke a leaf pack on my toilet there.Would love to get Overcompensation to moon rocks some day

yea ever time i see that picture i think its impossible ,I bet it looks harder in person:eek:

much more intimidating in person especially since my Landcruiser has a 106" WB . The dodge at 134" should go up it with out the front getting light. it is also very tricky to get into. what you dont see is at the bottom of the pic the trail crosses perpendicular to this obstacle with the start of it being in a cove in the rock. The other choice is from below as in you drop down into the ravine lower and have a nice climb to get into the cove. the cool part about moon rocks is the rock is like 30 grit sand paper. even when you arent spinning tires you still leave black marks

Changes I would make to my truck to make it the ultimate Dodge trail rig: For everyone it is different what you are looking for in a trail rig and for me it is not as much climbing rock and articulating terrain. I want something that can go out on long distances and be sufficient with all the equipment needed. Being dependable is number one on my list. That is why I chose to jump straight to rockwells instead of going with one tons. My motor use to be dependable but these days Its starting to become my biggest worry. I would rather have a dependable built 440. Not built for massive horsepower but torque. A strong 727 trany mated to the Atlas. I would like to have plenty of fuel capacity and have my 100 gal fuel tank plumbed into the system. I would like a better stronger suspension in the rear possibly better military wrap leaves or a linked suspension. I would rather have wheel brakes instead of pinion brakes. Onboard air to run airtools. A platform on top of my cage to spot animals and set up a shooting platform. 2 12,000lb winches, one front and rear. Custom built spots for gear and spare parts.

Nice, I like all that and like all builds I dont think they are ever done. They are just a constant work in progress. Ever changing just as the obstacles they conquer.I have many plans for mine to make it more self reliant on long trail runs!!

I actually remember when this thread was new. I used to talk to Garrett Matthew (the OP) all the time on AIM back in the day.

Ultimate Dodge?
Not to sound like a broken record, but if one could combine Dusty's and ClintA's rigs it would be killer. I'd start extended cab though. Super low, frame chopped behind cab and in front of engine. Rockwells with Ouverson everything. Stroked 440, built 727, Atlas 4spd. Coilovers. 54" Claws on recentered HEMMT rims. You know... the usual..

I dreamt up something cool the other night. A M925 5 ton military truck chassis with a Cummins ISX engine, 10 speed trans, original 5 ton transfer case, a '80s Dodge CrewCab with a Ramcharger body grafted on to make a "Ram-burban" and 4' bed behind that with a '70's D600 front clip. It would probably be a better expedition and tow rig than a wheeling rig, but it should go just about anywhere it would fit. I tried to Photoshop my idea but I suck at it so it looked pretty fucked up and not quite what I dreamt, lol.

Without question a bone stock '84 D50 4x!!!:flipoff2:

unparralled off road performance, and such stylish lines!!!

All kidding aside, I have a buddy who had a late 80's (whenever they changed the bodystyle), he called it 'The Goat' for a reason.

this would be mine :flipoff2:

http://www.streetsourcemag.com/uploads/Ownerprofiles/slamdwranglr/Mvc-004s.jpg

wait, I changed my mind... This one has a winch

http://images.jpmagazine.com/news/154_0704_01_z+april_2007_jeep_industry_news+drifti ng_jeep.jpg

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wait, I changed my mind... This one has a winch

http://images.jpmagazine.com/news/154_0704_01_z+april_2007_jeep_industry_news+drifti ng_jeep.jpg

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Thats one point for the cone dont time out:D

I kinda like the idea of my extended cab ram...

supercharged and stroked V10 on pane
NV4500/
Atlas
5ton rocks (I like to overkill things for peace of mind :D)
54"(ish) rice and canes
Shortened to about 125"
Exo'ed
1 link front and 4 link rear
Front and rear winches
Boatsided

On a budget....

Get an 01 or 02 2500 V10 reg cab, 5 spd manual 4x4....shorten the rear frame, change the bed to a short bed......gut the interior to shed some weight, go to a light flat dash, install 3 comfortable lightweight seats side by side, with the center a little further back.....slap in some rockwells, biggest tires/wheels I could find cheap.....cut in a ghettofabulous sunroof, cut in a set of wheeling doors, cage it, and hit the rocks....lots of sawzall use to keep the height reasonable....

Somehow lose 2k lb (still heavy for a JK) on mine, move the winch back under the rad. Dakota or JK boday, better tires on better wheels.

Did I mention lighter?

I kind of wanted mine lighter also but then again I wanted rocks for beef and links that wouldnt turn into pretzles. So I comprimized

We're Dodge owners! If we wanted lighter we would be posting in the Samari or Toyota section.

Somehow lose 2k lb (still heavy for a JK) on mine, move the winch back under the rad. Dakota or JK boday, better tires on better wheels.

Did I mention lighter?

Aaron, what is a JK boday? Please tell me you aren't rolling around a JK now. I'll be sad

We're Dodge owners! If we wanted lighter we would be posting in the Samari or Toyota section.

that was kinda my point but funny thing is I have a samuri going under the hot knife.It will be mini mii. and not weigh half of what the dodge weighs. I may even put it on a trailor behind the big truck to go wheelin:D

Aaron, what is a JK boday? Please tell me you aren't rolling around a JK now. I'll be sad

Nothin wrong with a JK. Especially if his family is growing. I think it would be pretty cool if he did it.

But I'm a little biased, as my next rig will be a 4dr JK :flipoff2:

Nope, no JK. I just helped Fred a little with the one Petersen's built on the Cummins 3500 frame, and it seemed like a cool concept. Convertible, and would give me a whole new truck to destroy! :D For the time being i am keeping the Dodge.

Nope, no JK. I just helped Fred a little with the one Petersen's built on the Cummins 3500 frame, and it seemed like a cool concept. Convertible, and would give me a whole new truck to destroy! :D For the time being i am keeping the Dodge.
If you change out find a wrecked mega cab or quad cab and tub the rest.

I wonder if the OP would change his mind now, its been a little over 9 years ago.

I like an early Sweptline longbed Power Wagon (till 65 or 66 with the shorter WB)
Cummins 6BT with some mild mods
NV4500
NP271
Dana 60 front 4.10 with LSD (Probably a high pinion Ford with Chevy knuckles)
Dana 70 or 14 bolt or AAM 11.5 4.10 with Detroit
4 wheel disc brakes
Hutchinson bead locks or H1's
37" tires
64" Chevy rear springs with shackle flip (use Chevy 4x4 spring brackets/perches)
52 or 56" front springs with shackle moved to the rear
PS,PB, AC and some modern conviniences.
Bob the rear of bed and frame between 12 to 18"
Boatside cab to floor level (remove inside step)
Same with bed and fenders.
Rear mount fuel tank. Ramcharger large capacity?
Box chassis and add a couple more crossmembers.
Nice simple bumpers with receivers for moving winch front to back.
I am sure I am forgetting something, but you get the idea. I think the wheel base on those early Sweptlines was about 125", kind of right between a shortbed and later longbed.

Would it be wrong to hack up an old Sweptline like this, even if the boatsides would get rid of the rust?:D

THIS

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff33/sqrlmoney/Fab%20work/Dakota%20SAS/2010-11-20_09-36-38_481.jpg

Too shiny and not enough body damage. :flipoff2:

THIS

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff33/sqrlmoney/Fab%20work/Dakota%20SAS/2010-11-20_09-36-38_481.jpg

What is your ultimate house? Let me guess. 3 bedroom, 2 bath and a one 1/2 car garage.

Is this a sign that the American dream is dead?!

No I still have dreams..