GZP Ram 2500 Overhaul

[Hans@GZP]

It makes more power and torque then a cummins diesel of the same year

[Hans@GZP]

Well, the oil pump grenaded 2 weeks ago and the starter went out.... both at the same time LOL. So, in typical me fashion, I bought the new oil pump gears, rear oil pump cover, gaskets/seals.... dove into the truck and remembered the sloppy steering it had. So, I got a new Borgeson steering box and steering shaft, reman'd power steering pump, new power steering lines, and a dual steering stabilizer setup. We also fixed up the trailer wiring and got a new progressive trailer brake controller that plugs into the factory harness. The old trailer brake controller was hacked in with wires running the length of the truck. The factory plug was unused and tucked behind the fuse box. It's so silly not to use it because of a $10 harness adapter.

I also installed a 4.56 gear set in the rear. Got a whole 150 miles on it before the oil pump crapped out. I still have to do the front, but that's going to have to wait another few weeks. This truck is just a lift ornament, and I need to get this thing making money for me first haha.

Here's a pic of the dual steering stabilizers. It's a skyjacker kit. I bought a set of blue boots for the shocks because the red would clash . Installing the kit was a major PITA because of the plow mount. Hopefully we will have a plow for that mount next week to make keeping it worth the hassle.

[OhioSpyderman]

Lookin GOOD Hansie

I got some GAS $$$ sitting on the counter for ya.....

Bob. =)

[zapman2000]

Have you guys replaced the drag link yet, it can cause steering looseness even with the stabalizers installed

HTC EVO 4G

[zapman2000]

Also if you didn't know the dash boards are a known problem for cracking and then your wiring will melt and fail from minor sunlight

HTC EVO 4G

[Hans@GZP]

Drag link was replaced at some time with a Moog one. It's still in good shape, so I'm leaving it alone. Our dash isn't cracked neither

All of the slop was in the steering gear box. Even adjusting the screw on top of the box did nothing to remove the slop. So, new box and shaft. I'll find out on tuesday how it drives.

[CoopKill]

Yes but do you have this MOD?

[Hans@GZP]

LOL, Well... I'm sure my dad would rub that in my face since he has a silverado 2500 and a vette.... and his shit is never broken

[CoopKill]

Tell him he has to drive it, and it will come...

[CoopKill]

Also the slop in your steering could be the bushing in the column...