anyone know what axles came on the ramchargers couldn't tell you the year but i know it has a 44 front does anyone know what the rear would be did the ramchargers ever have a 60 front sorry im not a dodge guy im a binder

An RC has a d44 frt and a 9.25" rear

Originally posted by Old Scout
An RC has a 9.25" rear

I've heard that the RC rear axles differed in WMS widths from P/UPs and vans. Does anyone have the WMS specs of a RC 9.25"?:confused:

Did the search special, and all I came up with was a general range of 63" to 67"
My guess would be.....65"? approx.

Mid to late 70s also sported some 8 1/4s as did some short bed pick ups. All that I have seen were 6 cyls.

Originally posted by mtndewmaniac


I've heard that the RC rear axles differed in WMS widths from P/UPs and vans. Does anyone have the WMS specs of a RC 9.25"?:confused:

Did the search special, and all I came up with was a general range of 63" to 67"
My guess would be.....65"? approx.


If you need to know I can get a measurement for you. I have a 9.25 out of an 80 Ramcharger laying under 8" of new snow. Let me know if you want the measurement or if you were just curious.

Originally posted by Checkmate



If you need to know I can get a measurement for you. I have a 9.25 out of an 80 Ramcharger laying under 8" of new snow. Let me know if you want the measurement or if you were just curious.

Yep, sure do. Planning on a swap into an XJ, (chrysler owned anyway) but you can PM me when you get a chance to measure, no hurry. We had our bout with snow, know how it feels.
Thanx and stay warm.

stop sign diff cover means 9-1/4 rear.:D heard a rumor of a rarer than chickens teeth D60 under very early ramchargers. anyone know?

Ramcharger axles are exactly the same as 1/2 ton pick up axles.. never seen a D 60 in one from the factory..

Agreed, RC axles are exactly the same as the pick-ups. Dodge actually did build a few RCs with D60's. As far as I know, all of these were custom built for government agencies like Border Patrol and the Forest Service.

Originally posted by tv_larsen
Agreed, RC axles are exactly the same as the pick-ups. Dodge actually did build a few RCs with D60's. As far as I know, all of these were custom built for government agencies like Border Patrol and the Forest Service.

Lost on my history here, didn't the military also use the RC? If this urban legend was true, then their RCs would also have the D60.:question:

I never saw a military RC while I was in just the Blazers.. We did have some 886's (Dodge ambulances) which were being phased out in favor of the 998 (HMMWV) so it is possible that the RC did exist but was phased out before I went in..we also had a M151 in my unit.. The 886's ended up at Grafenwohr as targets I believe that was also the faitof the M151 but do not know that for sure..

Originally posted by Old Syko
Mid to late 70s also sported some 8 1/4s as did some short bed pick ups. All that I have seen were 6 cyls.

In the local pick-N-pull yard, I found two RCs with the 8.25" rear axle, I do know that the 9.25" is an octagonal shape, while the 8.25" has an ovalish shape. Also what I saw was the 5 on 4 1/2 wheel bolt pattern. They also had the 318s. :D

(edited)
These RCs were 2wd.

my 2wd dodge with a factory 360 has a 8.25" rear. also, to throw you guys off more, I have seen pics of a military trailduster...looked like a 79

Originally posted by PW
my 2wd dodge with a factory 360 has a 8.25" rear. also, to throw you guys off more, I have seen pics of a military trailduster...looked like a 79

This is what I have wondered about. I have seen a couple camod RCs, but not sure if they were military, or home growns.

Maybe chasing urban legends, like hunting for snipes and jackalopes.:flipoff2:

Originally posted by tv_larsen
Agreed, RC axles are exactly the same as the pick-ups. Dodge actually did build a few RCs with D60's. As far as I know, all of these were custom built for government agencies like Border Patrol and the Forest Service.



I had an '83 Forest Service Power Ram Crew Cab, D60 front , rear ??, 205 tcase, puny 318. ran and drove fine. I GAVE IT AWAY!!

I know what you're thinking, and you are right!

What the hell was I :smokin:

STUPID! STUPID! STUPID!
STUPID! STUPID! STUPID!

LOL wedge. I can relate to that. I've given up four good 4x4s due to the neighborhood SS, financial, or other reasons.

By the way, checkmate, you don't need to measure your 9.25 for me, I had someone PM me with the info-thanx for the thought though. :D

so how wide is it?

The axle that I got the info on was a 9.25" on a late 70s 4x4 p/up with the 5 on 4 1/2 wheel pattern, and this was 64.5" WMS.
This was exactly what I was looking for. Maybe I could also use the 5 on 5 1/2 also.

So, here's my Q. (concerning the 9.25" axle) Would the axleshafts with the different wheel bolt patterns interchange on the same axle housing? ( I somehow feel they should, except in the case of the vans)

From what i have read, you can take the drums, and shafts out of a 5on 5.5 truck axle, and put them in a 5 on 4.5 axle. No you dont even need to replace the breaks, just the drum so that it fits over the shaft.

Garrett

P.S. I have a feeling though, it is only for the 74-93 dodge 9.25" truck axles

Thanx PW.
This will work just fine for me. That way I can do my axle swap either way and still be covered.:)

ok all this talk about 8.25, 8.75, and 9.25... well are they all good. the reason i ask is b/c i am going to get a '76 RC and i want full widths on my toyota. info on lockers and tire size limits would help too, i will run 35" for now but nothing over 37". i don't know yet what it has but either way input and experiences would help. I'm new to the mopar thing, but i like it!
also i will be parting it out. the body is fairly straight the engine runs but needs work not sure which engine it has. i'll post all the info when i know for sure.

also what is a good X-over or hy-steer steering kit to buy, i personally have looked toward sky or ott, but i'm open to all.

Sky, or OTT would be my top 2 choices for highsteer. Also note that on that front axle, you have unit bearings like on new jeeps, just smaller. You can make them live by using 4" BS 15x8 wheels, but they really arent good over 33" tall tires. I would swap the knuckle outs to 81+ 5 on 5.5 and swap the shafts and drums out of that rear end. And the knuckles are not interchangable.

In the local pick-N-pull yard, I found two RCs with the 8.25" rear axle, I do know that the 9.25" is an octagonal shape, while the 8.25" has an ovalish shape. Also what I saw was the 5 on 4 1/2 wheel bolt pattern. They also had the 318s. :D

(edited)
These RCs were 2wd.

Some older 9.25s actually had a rounder cover...they look like an 8.25...a guy on another board found one in a van.

steved

hey, my 9.25 is about 2.5 inches narrower than my front 44 in my 84 rc. gotta run spacers in the back to clear my tires.

not to ask an FAQ but i want to weld the rear diff on my 8.25 or 9.25.
Note: it will be a cheap dune running RC
1. will either of the axles take the abuse
2. what is the best way? does any one have pics?
also i have seen a few toyota diffs welded, but its a bit harder to do on them. obviouly i'll be welding the spider gears, but should i weld the together and then weld bar stock to both gears? thanks

also should i pre heat and then weld or just weld. i have both arc and mig welders, i assume the mig would work best.

Ive welded a d60 and 14 bolt and a 9". I would weld the 9.25 and use a arc welder. take out the carrier make a huge ball of spider gears and weld and hope you don't break a shaft, because i dont think the c-clips will come out covered in weld.

thanks for the tips, i'll try to not break anything!!