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  • 2014 Ram Air Bag Conversion

    Helped a friend over the weekend convert a Ram 5500 from leaf spring to a 4 bag kelderman air ride.
    About all I was able to do was provide moral support but we (he) got it done.

    TGP
    Attached Files
    WDX & Misc. Pics.
    http://www.t137.com/cpg/index.php?cat=10010
    "47" Dodge WDX WW
    "52" Dodge M-37 WW
    "54" Willys M38A1
    "65" Kaiser M35A1 WW
    "77" Chev. K-30 400T,205,4.56 "No-Spin"
    "84" Chev, K-30 Cummins 6-BTA 400,205,3.73Locker
    "86" Chev, M1028A2 (K30) 6.2,400.205,4.56 Locker
    "99" Dodge Durango "Limited Slip"
    "99" Dodge 3500 CTD 4x4"No-Spin"

  • #2
    Nice, Somehow I don't believe you didn't help.
    I drive a DODGE, not a ram!

    Thanks,
    Will
    WAWII.com

    1946 WDX Power Wagon - "Missouri Mule"
    1953 M37 - "Frankenstein"
    1993 Jeep YJ - "Will Power"
    1984 Dodge Ramcharger - "2014 Ramcharger"
    2006 3500 DRW 4WD Mega Cab - "Power Wagon Hauler"

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    • #3
      Oh believe Will he helped! Would have never driven it out of the shop last night without him! Thanks again Tom!... Doug

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      • #4
        What are all the advantages of this conversion?
        Power Wagon Advertiser monthly magazine, editor & publisher.


        Why is it that the inside of old truck cabs smell so good?

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        • #5
          The two main advantages are vastly improved ride quality, and the ability to maintain a constant ride height, whether it's loaded or not. The advertised cargo capacity if this truck is something like 9,370 lbs., so you can imagine what the empty ride is like. This kit is from Kelderman, from your home state. Oskaloosa to be exact. Can't wait to do the front kit and then drive it. I would imagine I'll have a lot more to report after this next weekend! Doug

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          • #6
            Originally posted by W_A_Watson_II View Post
            Nice, Somehow I don't believe you didn't help.
            Will,
            I did hand him a few wrenches ha

            It's pretty Slick!

            TGP
            Attached Files
            WDX & Misc. Pics.
            http://www.t137.com/cpg/index.php?cat=10010
            "47" Dodge WDX WW
            "52" Dodge M-37 WW
            "54" Willys M38A1
            "65" Kaiser M35A1 WW
            "77" Chev. K-30 400T,205,4.56 "No-Spin"
            "84" Chev, K-30 Cummins 6-BTA 400,205,3.73Locker
            "86" Chev, M1028A2 (K30) 6.2,400.205,4.56 Locker
            "99" Dodge Durango "Limited Slip"
            "99" Dodge 3500 CTD 4x4"No-Spin"

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            • #7
              I see the control arms. Is there a track rod?
              Power Wagon Advertiser monthly magazine, editor & publisher.


              Why is it that the inside of old truck cabs smell so good?

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Tom Petroff View Post
                Will,
                I did hand him a few wrenches ha

                It's pretty Slick!

                TGP
                I'll probably will wish I had it over my air bag helpers on my 3500.

                It does look mighty nice, can't wait to see Doug's final impression.
                I drive a DODGE, not a ram!

                Thanks,
                Will
                WAWII.com

                1946 WDX Power Wagon - "Missouri Mule"
                1953 M37 - "Frankenstein"
                1993 Jeep YJ - "Will Power"
                1984 Dodge Ramcharger - "2014 Ramcharger"
                2006 3500 DRW 4WD Mega Cab - "Power Wagon Hauler"

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                • #9
                  Isn't it nice working on new stuff! No rust, no grease , no dirt, no stuck bolts, I envy you.

                  Frank

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Gordon Maney View Post
                    I see the control arms. Is there a track rod?
                    Gordon,
                    Wouldn't that upper bar you see be a track rod?
                    There calling it a panhard bar to keep the rear end centered.
                    Then there are the upper and lower trailing arms. to keep pinion angle constant, and also to control torque.
                    Sometimes called torque arms.
                    So basically you have a five link rear suspension.
                    TGP
                    Attached Files
                    WDX & Misc. Pics.
                    http://www.t137.com/cpg/index.php?cat=10010
                    "47" Dodge WDX WW
                    "52" Dodge M-37 WW
                    "54" Willys M38A1
                    "65" Kaiser M35A1 WW
                    "77" Chev. K-30 400T,205,4.56 "No-Spin"
                    "84" Chev, K-30 Cummins 6-BTA 400,205,3.73Locker
                    "86" Chev, M1028A2 (K30) 6.2,400.205,4.56 Locker
                    "99" Dodge Durango "Limited Slip"
                    "99" Dodge 3500 CTD 4x4"No-Spin"

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Tom Petroff View Post
                      Gordon,
                      Wouldn't that upper bar you see be a track rod?
                      There calling it a panhard bar to keep the rear end centered.
                      Then there are the upper and lower trailing arms. to keep pinion angle constant, and also to control torque.
                      Sometimes called torque arms.
                      So basically you have a five link rear suspension.
                      TGP
                      Yes, indeed, I am sorry I missed that, sailing right by that photo.
                      Power Wagon Advertiser monthly magazine, editor & publisher.


                      Why is it that the inside of old truck cabs smell so good?

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                      • #12
                        That's alright Gordon.
                        There's a lot that seems to Sail right by me too!
                        Picture of completed front air bag installed New Years Day to follow.
                        Truck rides Much Better
                        TGP
                        WDX & Misc. Pics.
                        http://www.t137.com/cpg/index.php?cat=10010
                        "47" Dodge WDX WW
                        "52" Dodge M-37 WW
                        "54" Willys M38A1
                        "65" Kaiser M35A1 WW
                        "77" Chev. K-30 400T,205,4.56 "No-Spin"
                        "84" Chev, K-30 Cummins 6-BTA 400,205,3.73Locker
                        "86" Chev, M1028A2 (K30) 6.2,400.205,4.56 Locker
                        "99" Dodge Durango "Limited Slip"
                        "99" Dodge 3500 CTD 4x4"No-Spin"

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                        • #13
                          Picture of Completed Front Air Bag 2014 Ram 5500
                          Attached Files
                          WDX & Misc. Pics.
                          http://www.t137.com/cpg/index.php?cat=10010
                          "47" Dodge WDX WW
                          "52" Dodge M-37 WW
                          "54" Willys M38A1
                          "65" Kaiser M35A1 WW
                          "77" Chev. K-30 400T,205,4.56 "No-Spin"
                          "84" Chev, K-30 Cummins 6-BTA 400,205,3.73Locker
                          "86" Chev, M1028A2 (K30) 6.2,400.205,4.56 Locker
                          "99" Dodge Durango "Limited Slip"
                          "99" Dodge 3500 CTD 4x4"No-Spin"

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