1992 150 Questions
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I have the opportunity to buy an original '92 150 with a 318. Approximately 80,000 miles. What transmission is it going to have and is the speedo in the cluster electronic or is it still mechanical? Any other thoughts about this model truck would be appreciated because I am going to hopefully look at it tomorrow. I have never owned one of that year.
‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring ‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500
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Re: 1992 150 Questions
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11/26/13 02:29 PM
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Pluses :
The 318 Mag power will put a smile on your face. Overall bullet proof everything and simple to work on. Very rust resistant body.
Minus:
Those early overdives are hit and miss for reliability. Rough ride,plenty of road/windnoise, hideous looking grille, and small cab. Not deserved but a Peasant stigma attached to them.
I've owned three and have a love/hate relationship with them. Honestly, if you have to spend any time behind the wheel you are better off with a 2 Gen, which, even to this day no other manufacturer has matched.
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Re: 1992 150 Questions
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11/26/13 04:11 PM
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Quote:
How is the 518 auto/overdrive regarding longevity with regular tranny fluid changes under normal use - NO towing.
I removed one with 155K on it & shifted it using switches & it went another 50+K before it went out
I towed regular & it was in my LWB CrewCab
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Re: 1992 150 Questions
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11/26/13 06:41 PM
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Set up to go look at the truck tomorrow.
‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring ‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500
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Re: 1992 150 Questions
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11/26/13 08:10 PM
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Is it a four-wheel drive, dfs?
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Re: 1992 150 Questions
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11/26/13 11:01 PM
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It's funny those who hate on the 91-93 grills but that is what attracts me to them. As they say, "To each his own."
‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring ‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500
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Re: 1992 150 Questions
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11/26/13 11:06 PM
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2wd? Good deal. Just one more thing to look out for will be a worn steering coupler. I was going to mention if it's 4wd all the grief you can expect with that miserable solid front axle: Outer U-joints, ball joints, axle seals, just anything that has to be done on them is a pain and you need special tools. And they all fail in one way shape or form well before 100k. The Engineer that dreamt up the straight-axle Dodges must have discovered a Mechanic sleeping with his Wife. *edit* Wow, if that's it you better scoop that thing up.
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Re: 1992 150 Questions
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11/27/13 04:18 PM
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Bought the truck. As advertised it does run good. Cruise, AC, tilt, PW & PL. Odometer does not work but everything else seems to. There is a ratchet strap securing the trans but I'll get to the bottom of that. Small amount of body rust and the left floor board needs a small repair but nothing major. I'm thinking it is going to be OK. I appreciate the input.
‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring ‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500
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