Howdiy's search for a cheap diesel towrig

[howdiy]

I decided that I need a towrig and trailer to take the howdiymobile wheeling, so I started saving up and put the truck upgrades off for awhile.






First up:Not for sale anymore This looks like an awesome deal, I imagine it is kind of rough but at $3000 that kind of outweighs the negatives. Paint and interior could be done pretty cheaply.

These 3500hd's have a solid front axle, and a huge frame, it has to be atleast 10" tall. This one is 2wd so it just has a beam for a front axle.

102k miles 6.5 turbo diesel. Not a great engine but should have some life left in it. Definately planning on a cummins swap down the road if I end up getting it

I would definitely ditch the utility bed, I want to run a shorted bed. This probably has a C&C 14 bolt so I would need to get a DRW axle and move it a foot or two forward.

 

[thatK30guy]

I saw one of these trucks with a D60 converted under those stock springs. Damn thing was a monster as it sat. Looked very cool and beefy with a solid front axle under it. I didn't check to see how he lifted the rear to level it out.

 

[howdiy]

I've them 4wd with Dana 60's they sit up a little higher stock.

4wd would be nice but I think I would that behind the cummins in terms on things to do.

I imagine it's just stock 60, not a super 60

Yeah these things are beefy, I was checking out one at the junk yard and was suprised. I've always wanted one since I was a kid and my uncle had them for his business, I like the little spacer under the grill.

 

[Stomis]

Thats a friggin steal.

 

[howdiy]

Thats what I was thinking

I called today no answer, I'll try again in a bit

Theres a build on pirate with a 3500hd

The small part is 9" and the big part is 11", and it's 1/4" think

It looks like the frame is perfectly straight in the back, should be easy to move the axle then, no cutting.

 

[howdiy]

Called again, he said he took it off the market and it's not for sale anymore

Well, looks like I'm back on the hunt again, a 3500hd is probably way too overkill to just tow my suburban anyways. Although I love the way they look.

 

[howdiy]

2k for this

I would have to get the windows tinted so I wouldn't be seen in a furd

http://www.use.com/16c955b9e4b172618a8f?p=13#photo=17

Edit: Injectors are 3k, no thanks

 

[Avery4jc]

That sub is going to be heavy. I'd keep saving and get a high mileage cummins before I bought a 3500hd chevy with the 6.5.
You'll save youreself headaches in the long run, even if you have to replace/rebuild on the dodge at least it's all there and you don't have to deal with doing an engine swap down the road.