before or after 02/1994 ?

[matuva]

Well, I'm a bit annoyed.

I'm helping a buddy in restoring a RAM2500 with 5.9 cummins.

Engine looks fine, but it looks like it has suffered a bit and gets worn suspension components and front bearings.

We have especially to change the track bar, in front.

We were told that this bar was declined in 2 patterns, as far as I understand, 1 design for trucks from 02/1994 and previous, another from 02/1994 and +

Starting from the VIN 1B7KF26C6RS618901, any of you can tell me if this truck was built before or after 02/1994 ?
I also need to know how we can fix if it is a H/D 8800 G.V.W or a 7500 G.V.W

Thank you for your help.

 

[ak diesel driver]

My brother has an 01 and he's tried every aftermarket fix he could find and never did get it to drive right

 

[Cumminalong]

Give me a few and I'll have the build sheets for ya......

As far as the steering goes, the best fix for it is adjusting the caster to between 4.5 and 5.5* and adding a steering box brace.

 

[Cumminalong]

It was built on Feb 10, 1994.

It's an 8800 GVW truck.

It's got an incomplete recall for the steering shaft.

 

[Cumminalong]

Here's your build sheets for the truck..... :thumbsup:

 

[matuva]

Thanks for the build date.

Woa, we were wondering which track bar to buy for it... so, according to the build date, this should be the one for the 02/7/1994.

Gees, only 3 days after they change the design.

Thanks a bunch Cumminalong :thumbsup:

 

[matuva]

Just received the build sheets.

You don't imagine how helpful you are.

Again, thanks a bunch!!!!!

 

[Cumminalong]

No problem brother.

:thumbsup:

 

[Cumminalong]

Gimme a sec, lemme check that track bar for you.

I'll give your the part you'll actually need.

 

[Cumminalong]

The part number you need is 5203 8637

 

[matuva]

Awesome! Thanks! :thumbsup:

 

[WarWagon]

My brother has an 01 and he's tried every aftermarket fix he could find and never did get it to drive right

I know it's old, but the 1994 Dodge trucks were built with a bad differential weld location. This was corrected over a holiday in production. So if you have trouble getting the truck aligned keep this production flaw in mind. There is a fix and your dealer may have some options.