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[MoparsOnly]

Usually I'm posting In the ram or general heading's. Well I just changed gears and, just purchased a 77 M882 (pic's to come). I have a bunch of questions. Question one what newer stuff is usable IE. core support, rear window, doors, etc., etc., etc. Next question I was going to upgrade my ram to a 518OD that has the lock up. Which would essentially give me a 4 and a half speed. Before It was a bolt In thing but, what about now? Will I need to fabricate a crossmember. I also think that I would most likely have to change out the T-case. By doing this will I have to get different drive shafts. Any input would be super helpful Thanks and remember Mopar or No Car.

 

[65 sporty]

The crossmember may work if it can be moved back, the 518 is longer. May be a difference in the transfer case mounting, driveshafts will have to be lengthened and shortened. Sounds interesting

 

[MoparsOnly]

Thats what I thought. I still don't know If I'm doing It my budget Is kind of tight. What about getting 2 drive shafts from a 90-93 W series that's a long bed. They should be the correct length. That might save a few bucks. I mean I don't really know I'm just spit balling.

 

[65 sporty]

A 93W series with a 518 as a donor for the driveshafts should work. I would look at the crossmember also I don't remember how different they are between the years
Check out this to make the 518's lockup work in the 77

Dodge 518 Conversion. 727 to 518 Transmission Swap Information. - PATC - TransmissionCenter.net

727 to 518 Transmission Swap Information. Dodge 518 Conversion

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