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rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram #31763 10/26/06 09:54 AM 10/26/06 09:54 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,176 Crockett ,TX 9 98RAM1500 OP super stock
98RAM1500 OP super stock 9 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,176 Crockett ,TX	heres a pick of this bracket that i was told helps old the gear box to the frame 3018105-Picture003.jpg (856 downloads)

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 98RAM1500] #31764 10/26/06 10:01 AM 10/26/06 10:01 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL. L LilRed7879 pro stock
LilRed7879 pro stock L Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL.	Yes this bracket is considered a must have on most later 70's to 80's dodge trucks - we are in the process of getting someone to reproduce it since chrysler saw fit to quit making it about 10 years ago. David S.

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: LilRed7879] #31765 10/26/06 10:19 AM 10/26/06 10:19 AM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida S scratchnfotraction I Live Here
scratchnfotraction I Live Here S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 15,487 Florida	I could/would use one when you do repop them.

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: scratchnfotraction] #31766 10/26/06 12:15 PM 10/26/06 12:15 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 705 lakeside ca 1moparman super stock
1moparman super stock Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 705 lakeside ca	Quote: I could/would use one when you do repop them. ditto Get Real Get Mopar

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 1moparman] #31767 10/26/06 12:41 PM 10/26/06 12:41 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 4,920 Joplin, MO USA Robbins master
Robbins master Joined: May 2004 Posts: 4,920 Joplin, MO USA	What did these come out on? Does my 86 have one? Lee Moparlee

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: scratchnfotraction] #31768 10/26/06 12:48 PM 10/26/06 12:48 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL. L LilRed7879 pro stock
LilRed7879 pro stock L Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL.	Quote: I could/would use one when you do repop them. 10-4 I will keep a list - and will of course be posting here also. Thank you MOPARTS - for helping everyone share info!!

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: LilRed7879] #31769 10/26/06 01:09 PM 10/26/06 01:09 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,176 Crockett ,TX 9 98RAM1500 OP super stock
98RAM1500 OP super stock 9 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,176 Crockett ,TX	well my 81 ram doesn't have one and a 79 warlock i had didn't had one either

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: Robbins] #31770 10/26/06 04:37 PM 10/26/06 04:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,511 Tampa , Fl MoparJoe super gas
MoparJoe super gas Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,511 Tampa , Fl	Quote: What did these come out on? Does my 86 have one? Lee My old '86 didn't have one, I didn't know they existed 'til I was poking around the '88 I just picked up.

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: MoparJoe] #31771 10/26/06 07:16 PM 10/26/06 07:16 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa 340SHORTY Truck Nut
340SHORTY Truck Nut Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa	the brackets didnt come out on anything from the factory assy line. they were a factory fixit for weak frames in the steering box area.. I am truckless..

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 340SHORTY] #31772 10/26/06 11:39 PM 10/26/06 11:39 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,511 Tampa , Fl MoparJoe super gas
MoparJoe super gas Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,511 Tampa , Fl	Good to know - I had to repair my '86 for that reason- the frame broke in front of the box, the '88 is solid in that area so I guess the bracket works.

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: MoparJoe] #31773 10/27/06 11:40 AM 10/27/06 11:40 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,176 Crockett ,TX 9 98RAM1500 OP super stock
98RAM1500 OP super stock 9 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,176 Crockett ,TX	I will probably sell this one I have, I will clean it up and shoot some primer on it to help keep it from rusting or some black engine enamel

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 98RAM1500] #31774 10/27/06 11:44 AM 10/27/06 11:44 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,534 North Texas O oleman pro stock
oleman pro stock O Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,534 North Texas	My 85 ramcharger 2wd does not have one. After 21 years the frame still looks good. Down here in rust-free Dallas. Could be it was for 4wd.

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: oleman] #31775 10/27/06 05:03 PM 10/27/06 05:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,511 Tampa , Fl MoparJoe super gas
MoparJoe super gas Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,511 Tampa , Fl	Quote: My 85 ramcharger 2wd does not have one. After 21 years the frame still looks good. Down here in rust-free Dallas. Could be it was for 4wd. No rust on mine either but when you turn the wheel you can see the frame flexing.

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: MoparJoe] #31776 10/27/06 08:10 PM 10/27/06 08:10 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 543 Midlothian TX USA Dallasdan mopar
Dallasdan mopar Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 543 Midlothian TX USA	Mine flexes too. I was just gonna weld the driver side area - I think the rivets are loosening. Not trying to hijack here - has anyone had to use this bracket after simply welding? Just curious if I should start watching for the sale of this bracket?

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: Dallasdan] #31777 10/27/06 09:32 PM 10/27/06 09:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,011 Sunnyvale, CA. 3XCHARM super stock
3XCHARM super stock Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,011 Sunnyvale, CA.	Welding might help your situation, but most of the Dodge frames flex in this area. I just had to repair my 2wd frame behind the steering box. The bracket would be easy to make, or for the ultimate try boxing the frame. http://rockcharger.com/rcs/rockcharger/crossover2.html This isnt my info, it is some that was found on the web. 1975 Ramcharger 6" lift 35" Mud Terrains 8 lug 44 front, 60 rear. (R.I.P.) 1976 D100 lowered 3" & 5" Now with a 440!!! (sold) On the hunt for another beauty to build.

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 98RAM1500] #31778 10/28/06 12:48 AM 10/28/06 12:48 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 4dr4x4 mopar addict
4dr4x4 mopar addict Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	So far I have seen two different brackets. Check out the picture, the one looks much stronger than the other. I have seen a few of the flat style brackets that were cracked where they bolt to the cross member. 3022793-IMG_4893.JPG (656 downloads)

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 4dr4x4] #31779 10/28/06 09:36 AM 10/28/06 09:36 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,597 A Happy Place, A Happy Place, ... 57Plymouth master
57Plymouth master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,597 A Happy Place, A Happy Place, ...	I don't have the bracket, but I wish I did. I had a badly cracked frame on my 2wd when I rebuilt it, and the strut rod pockets had broken free of the front crossmember. I spent a lot of time drilling and grinding cracks and welding it all up. I also put a plate over both sides of the frame(clearanced for the steering box) and welded all of the crossmembers solid to the side rails. I also gusseted the front crossmember to the side rails and boxed in the side rails. Mine is stiff (VERY stiff) but I still want that little brace. Virtus Junxit Mors Non Separabit

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 57Plymouth] #31780 10/28/06 01:22 PM 10/28/06 01:22 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,176 Crockett ,TX 9 98RAM1500 OP super stock
98RAM1500 OP super stock 9 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,176 Crockett ,TX	heres another pic of it off the truck and primered 3023595-Picture002.jpg (574 downloads)

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 98RAM1500] #31781 10/28/06 07:15 PM 10/28/06 07:15 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,065 Milwaukee, WI In_The_Pink master
In_The_Pink master Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,065 Milwaukee, WI	Kind of related, but there was/is a factory recall on Dodge vans of the '74-'77 era because of the same problem- a crack develops in the frame rail near the steering gear box. Very common, unfortunately.

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 57Plymouth] #31782 10/28/06 10:28 PM 10/28/06 10:28 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 4dr4x4 mopar addict
4dr4x4 mopar addict Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	When I had the safty check done on my truck they told me the frame was moving when you turn the wheels. They wanted me to remove the rivits and bolt the front cross member on. I told them about the bracket and they said I could go with that. I made the bracket on my truck even stronger by adding more metel and welding up the seems. The truck handles realy good so I guess it works. I will try to get a picture of the one I installed on my truck. It would be very hard to bend or crack that one. 3024610-IMG_4904.JPG (537 downloads)

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 3XCHARM] #31783 10/29/06 07:29 PM 10/29/06 07:29 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 543 Midlothian TX USA Dallasdan mopar
Dallasdan mopar Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 543 Midlothian TX USA	Thanks for the link Joe! I already welded the area that flexes to the cross member. (just did it today) I am gonna see how this backet does, in conjunction with the welding of the seams. With the link you sent I will be able to box the frame in the front. I think I will end up boxing the whole front end eventually!

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: oleman] #31784 10/30/06 08:22 AM 10/30/06 08:22 AM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,374 North Central Indiana C-Tech pro stock
C-Tech pro stock Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,374 North Central Indiana	Quote: My 85 ramcharger 2wd does not have one. After 21 years the frame still looks good. Down here in rust-free Dallas. Could be it was for 4wd. Oh gee thanks for rubbing in the fact that YOU live in a rust free zone and the rest of us live in the "holy cow they put down 2 tons of salt per mile for some light frost" zone LOL Kevin

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 340SHORTY] #31785 11/03/06 09:44 PM 11/03/06 09:44 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,062 Sailing the seas of cheese. CBarge Captain of the SS Minnow
CBarge Captain of the SS Minnow Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,062 Sailing the seas of cheese.	Quote: the brackets didnt come out on anything from the factory assy line. they were a factory fixit for weak frames in the steering box area.. NEVER, even in the later years? My 91 RC has one and it looks factory to me as opposed to being added later. It is the less beefy version of the two shown in the pic. Found one today in an '88 RC 4X4 in the JY but it was cracked where it Y's out because the truck was wrecked. Took it anyway, it could be welded up if need be. JY owner gave it to me free after torching it out when we found the crack. As an aside, when I told him what it was he told me the story of a guy with a 79 long box that came in looking for a steering box for it, "too much play in the steering" as he said. When they opened the hood to check it it they found that the frame was cracked all the way through. The guy instead decided to leave it there. The JY owner drove it in the yard, and said that when he did the frame flexed so bad the tranny kept popping out of gear. He told me "you'd better take that(brace)with you."

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: CBarge] #31786 04/16/07 10:04 AM 04/16/07 10:04 AM
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Does anyone have one of these they are willing to part with? I have a few cracks around the steering box to repair and would like to reinforce this area.

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram #31787 04/16/07 01:11 PM 04/16/07 01:11 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL. L LilRed7879 pro stock
LilRed7879 pro stock L Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL.	My prototype shows up this week, and if it is correct we will have brand new ones for everyone in about 40 days. David S. Part Time Owner Dodge Connection www.dodgeconnection.com 904-209-9388

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: LilRed7879] #31788 04/16/07 03:02 PM 04/16/07 03:02 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 4dr4x4 mopar addict
4dr4x4 mopar addict Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	That's good to hear. I'm know that ever time I show someone the one that's on my truck they want to know where to get one. This weekend I found one on an 88 Ramcharger 4x4. Untill now I thought they only came on 2wd's. 3441934-IMG_5452.JPG (296 downloads)

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: LilRed7879] #31789 04/16/07 10:54 PM 04/16/07 10:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,150 lewiston, ID C cornucopia
cornucopia C Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,150 lewiston, ID	Quote: My prototype shows up this week, and if it is correct we will have brand new ones for everyone in about 40 days. count me in!!

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: cornucopia] #31790 04/19/07 02:42 PM 04/19/07 02:42 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL. L LilRed7879 pro stock
LilRed7879 pro stock L Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL.	Check it out - Can anyone get me the bolt sizes that hold these on - none of my trucks has one either! and I would like to include some hardware with them as an option. Cost is looking like 40-50.00/ea at this time. 40-50 days they should be here! And sorry but the prototype has already been promised to a customer. David S. Part Time Owner Dodge Connection www.dodgeconnection.com 904-209-9388

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: LilRed7879] #31791 04/19/07 06:04 PM 04/19/07 06:04 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,869 Carmichael, CA NotEnufGarage top fuel
NotEnufGarage top fuel Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,869 Carmichael, CA	Just curious, but the welds that hold the two parts of the bracket together don't look to impressive or maybe it's just the lighting in the picture. Also, why isn't it welded on the third side? Is there any chance of them pulling apart, or is there not enough stress on the whole bracket to worry about that? They look great. I'll be getting one for my Li'l Red and my W100 as soon as they're available. Last edited by NotEnufGarage; 04/19/07 06:06 PM. '70 Charger FE5 Daytona Clone 451/727/D60 '70 Challenger FM3 440/833/3.55SG '79 Ramcharger SE 360 '89 Shelby Dakota ‘06 PT Cruiser GT Convertible ‘07 Charger R/T Daytona ‘10 Ram 1500 ST Crew Cab Yes, I'm a Dodge Boy. Verstehen?

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: NotEnufGarage] #31792 04/19/07 06:20 PM 04/19/07 06:20 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL. L LilRed7879 pro stock
LilRed7879 pro stock L Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL.	Good eye - I have already sent them instructions on the third side weld - the other 2 sides are pretty good - just do not show up well.

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: LilRed7879] #31793 04/21/07 01:23 PM 04/21/07 01:23 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,136 Palm Coast, FL (near Daytona B... Blown_Hemi master
Blown_Hemi master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,136 Palm Coast, FL (near Daytona B...	Will they fit 2 and 4 wheel drive? The steering box mount in 2 different locations. Ask me my opinion of Frank Mitchell....... A Mopar crook!

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: LilRed7879] #31794 04/23/07 01:08 AM 04/23/07 01:08 AM
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: Good eye - I have already sent them instructions on the third side weld - the other 2 sides are pretty good - just do not show up well. Dave, I hope you don't mind, I posted a pic and your info over at www.ramchargercentral.com There should be some interest there as this has come up before and the brace is no longer available from Mopar. Regards-Stevo

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram #31795 04/23/07 08:53 AM 04/23/07 08:53 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL. L LilRed7879 pro stock
LilRed7879 pro stock L Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL.	No problem - I another part or two coming and then I was going to start sponsoring the board and advertise over there. Thank you, David S. Part Time Owner Dodge Connection www.dodgeconnection.com 904-209-9388

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: LilRed7879] #31796 04/25/07 07:06 PM 04/25/07 07:06 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL. L LilRed7879 pro stock
LilRed7879 pro stock L Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL.	Hey guys - got a few request to place orders for the brackets, to be the "first in line". So I have added them to the website; again these will not be here for at least 40 days. And trust me when they come in I will have plenty you will not miss out if you are not first in line to order. If you want to pay with check or MO - just print the website page and mail a check to us. Dodge Connection 2553 Sterling Oaks Ct Orange Park FL 32073 http://www.dodgeconnection.com/catalog/item/2901766/4541374.htm Thank you DLS

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: Blown_Hemi] #31797 04/26/07 09:46 AM 04/26/07 09:46 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL. L LilRed7879 pro stock
LilRed7879 pro stock L Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL.	Quote: Will they fit 2 and 4 wheel drive? The steering box mount in 2 different locations. Can someone help answer this; the bracket I copied came from a 2wd truck; I do not own a 4wd anyone out there know if will work on both trucks?? Thank you, DLS

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: LilRed7879] #31798 04/26/07 09:56 AM 04/26/07 09:56 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 4dr4x4 mopar addict
4dr4x4 mopar addict Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	It looks the same as the one my friend has on his 88 ramcharger 4x4. If I go back to his place this weekend I will take a better look and some more pictures. 3461960-IMG_5452.JPG (325 downloads)

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: LilRed7879] #31799 04/26/07 02:05 PM 04/26/07 02:05 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,136 Palm Coast, FL (near Daytona B... Blown_Hemi master
Blown_Hemi master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,136 Palm Coast, FL (near Daytona B...	Quote: Quote: Will they fit 2 and 4 wheel drive? The steering box mount in 2 different locations. Can someone help answer this; the bracket I copied came from a 2wd truck; I do not own a 4wd anyone out there know if will work on both trucks?? Thank you, DLS I guess I will answer my question. If you copied a 2 wheel bracket the arm connected to the front crossmember will be longer than a 4 wheel one. Ask me my opinion of Frank Mitchell....... A Mopar crook!

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: Blown_Hemi] #31800 04/26/07 07:09 PM 04/26/07 07:09 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 4dr4x4 mopar addict
4dr4x4 mopar addict Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	Why would it be loger? The bracket mounts to the inside of the frame. The other arm goes to the front cross member. The front cross member is the same for 2 and 4wd trucks except the 2wd has strut rod mounts on the bottom.

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: Blown_Hemi] #31801 04/26/07 08:30 PM 04/26/07 08:30 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL. L LilRed7879 pro stock
LilRed7879 pro stock L Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,449 Orange Park FL.	Just a thought how much longer or shorter do you think one is vs the other ? If you will notice where it attaches to the front cross member the bolt hole is actually a slot about 1" in length - flexibility for either truck ?

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: LilRed7879] #31802 04/26/07 10:33 PM 04/26/07 10:33 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 4dr4x4 mopar addict
4dr4x4 mopar addict Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	The good thing about the older trucks (80 and under) is that there is no hole in the cross member. I just mounted the bracket, marked it with a punch and drilled the hole. That should work on all the pre 80's trucks, 2 or 4wd.

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 4dr4x4] #31803 04/26/07 11:26 PM 04/26/07 11:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,136 Palm Coast, FL (near Daytona B... Blown_Hemi master
Blown_Hemi master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,136 Palm Coast, FL (near Daytona B...	Quote: Why would it be loger? The bracket mounts to the inside of the frame. The other arm goes to the front cross member. The front cross member is the same for 2 and 4wd trucks except the 2wd has strut rod mounts on the bottom. The steering box is mounted to the frame further forward on 4X4 trucks. For lifted 4X4 trucks with crossover steering the steering box gets mounted to the frame in the 2X4 location, further back on the frame rail. Ask me my opinion of Frank Mitchell....... A Mopar crook!

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: Blown_Hemi] #31804 04/27/07 12:05 AM 04/27/07 12:05 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 4dr4x4 mopar addict
4dr4x4 mopar addict Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	The box on a 4x4 is mounted to a bracket that is mounted to the frame, I think the bracket is mounted in the same place as a 2wd box. I have a 78 4x4 frame out in the field. Tomorrow I'm going to take one of the brackets that I have and see if it will fit.

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 4dr4x4] #31805 04/27/07 09:37 AM 04/27/07 09:37 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,136 Palm Coast, FL (near Daytona B... Blown_Hemi master
Blown_Hemi master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,136 Palm Coast, FL (near Daytona B...	Quote: The box on a 4x4 is mounted to a bracket that is mounted to the frame, I think the bracket is mounted in the same place as a 2wd box. I have a 78 4x4 frame out in the field. Tomorrow I'm going to take one of the brackets that I have and see if it will fit. No, the box/bracket is mounted further forward in 4X4 trucks. When you look at your 4X4 you will see the holes for the 2X4 mounting position further back on the frame. Ask me my opinion of Frank Mitchell....... A Mopar crook!

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: Blown_Hemi] #31806 04/27/07 09:27 PM 04/27/07 09:27 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 4dr4x4 mopar addict
4dr4x4 mopar addict Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	Well the verdict is in. The mounting holes are in the same place on both 2 and 4wd trucks. The plate that is used to mount the steering box on the 4x4 is held on with only 3 bolts and only uses 2 of the 4 holes that are used to mount the 2wd box. It is 17" from the top bolt hole to the end of the frame on both trucks. Check out the pictures. This is the 2wd. 3465548-IMG_5495.JPG (330 downloads)

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 4dr4x4] #31807 04/27/07 09:29 PM 04/27/07 09:29 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 4dr4x4 mopar addict
4dr4x4 mopar addict Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	4wd 3465556-IMG_5500.JPG (254 downloads)

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 4dr4x4] #31808 04/27/07 09:34 PM 04/27/07 09:34 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 4dr4x4 mopar addict
4dr4x4 mopar addict Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	I went the extra step and installed the bracket and the plate. On the 4wd you can only use 4 of the 5 bolts that you would use on a 2wd. 3465562-IMG_5508.JPG (551 downloads)

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 4dr4x4] #31809 04/27/07 09:37 PM 04/27/07 09:37 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 4dr4x4 mopar addict
4dr4x4 mopar addict Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 816 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	and one more from the outside of the frame. 3465567-IMG_5512.JPG (649 downloads)

Re: rare bracket behind steering gear box on 89 Ram [Re: 4dr4x4] #31810 04/27/07 11:21 PM 04/27/07 11:21 PM
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: and one more from the outside of the frame. Good work! That also explains why the factory parts books list this brace for both 2wd and 4wd starting in 86. BRACKET, Frame Rail Steering Gear Reinforcement (Not Illustrated) 4322029 1 86-88 4447405 1 89-93 4322029 actually is superceded by 4447405 I have also been told that the bracket you show in this picture ia also available in a heavier duty design that was used on the later year trucks, it's just that the frame holes have to be enlarged.

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