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    02 Flatbed Beater Build

    I figured I should start cataloging all the stuff I'm doing to my 02.

    Here she is when I first got er. Rough. Body, interior, running gear, all very rough!

    But it had a new CM flatbed with LED lighting, which is worth about what I paid for the truck and drove it home.



    First fix was the trans, the NV5600. It had been ran low on oil, God knows where the oil went, anyways it made noise and grinded into 3rd terrible.

    Bought all the parts to rebuild on Ebay, including upgraded synchro springs which where a nice addition!

    The truck had a newer South bend single disc clutch, reused that. Added the South Bend HD hydraulics. Found this little modification during the tear down....



    Needless to say I replaced the shift lever and the shiftier stub base.

    Next was front end work, all the typical stuff here. The worst of it was the axle U-joints, they where about to come apart. Surprisingly the ball joints where good! Previous owner did them recently. Had to replace all steering linkage as well, wheel bearings, shocks, steering damper, sway bushings and links, etc.

    Then after the alignment put on some 285/75R16 IronMan AT on American Racing Outlaw 2's.

    After that I ran her through hunting season with no issues. More to come......

    Diesel Master Tech Certified - ICML Machinery Lube Certified

    2002 QCLB 2500 5.9 HO NV5600 =
    Ranch truck with CM Flatbed, DPS Exh/Int Manifolds, Boost Elbow
    2018 CCLB 2500 ST 6.7 G56 = Glacier intake manifold & horn, Flo-pro 4" SS, MM3 with DRD 30hp tune, Valair quiet dual disc clutch, Laramie 18's powder coated black and blackout badges

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    Then the interior work began, first throwing the carpet into the dumpster where it belongs, then KilMat.....

    2ndgen-kilmat.jpg

    Then came the factory vinyl floor out of a 2000, had to trim for the NV5600 since it was out of a auto. Repainted floor with black vinyl paint. Looked brand new.

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    Then custom CoverCraft NeoSupreme seat covers in Mossy Oak Mtn Country.....

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    Currently working on all the odds and ends, trying to find some interior pieces to replace my broke ones.

    Diesel Master Tech Certified - ICML Machinery Lube Certified

    2002 QCLB 2500 5.9 HO NV5600 =
    Ranch truck with CM Flatbed, DPS Exh/Int Manifolds, Boost Elbow
    2018 CCLB 2500 ST 6.7 G56 = Glacier intake manifold & horn, Flo-pro 4" SS, MM3 with DRD 30hp tune, Valair quiet dual disc clutch, Laramie 18's powder coated black and blackout badges

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    Then to repair the dreaded Air Bag light on the dash, replacing the clockspring. Also replaced the multifunction s/w since I was there.....

    2ndgen-clockspring.jpg

    Now onto the engine. The factory exhaust manifold has seen better days.....

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    Replaced it with a DPS 3pc manifold and stainless steel bolts.....

    2ndgen-dps3pc.jpg

    Also added DPS intake horn....

    2ndgen-dpsintake.jpg

    Other under hood repairs included replacing leaking water pump, then some preventive maintenance replacing hoses, thermostat, belt, tensioner, etc.

    More to come.....

    Diesel Master Tech Certified - ICML Machinery Lube Certified

    2002 QCLB 2500 5.9 HO NV5600 =
    Ranch truck with CM Flatbed, DPS Exh/Int Manifolds, Boost Elbow
    2018 CCLB 2500 ST 6.7 G56 = Glacier intake manifold & horn, Flo-pro 4" SS, MM3 with DRD 30hp tune, Valair quiet dual disc clutch, Laramie 18's powder coated black and blackout badges

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    Re: 02 Flatbed Beater Build

    Interior pieces I am hunting for if you have any of these let me know.....

    - Throttle cover in engine compartment
    - Glove box support where the box hinges on
    - Lower dash panel below steering column
    - Power Window switch bezels driver and passenger side


    Diesel Master Tech Certified - ICML Machinery Lube Certified

    2002 QCLB 2500 5.9 HO NV5600 =
    Ranch truck with CM Flatbed, DPS Exh/Int Manifolds, Boost Elbow
    2018 CCLB 2500 ST 6.7 G56 = Glacier intake manifold & horn, Flo-pro 4" SS, MM3 with DRD 30hp tune, Valair quiet dual disc clutch, Laramie 18's powder coated black and blackout badges

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    Re: 02 Flatbed Beater Build

    Looking good man.

    I love these old rigs, they make great hunting trucks IMO.




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    2018 Ram 2500 Laramie Graphite- pretty much stock for now.

    Sold- 2010 Ram 2500 SLT- leveled, full delete.

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    Re: 02 Flatbed Beater Build

    Man that’s looking good friend!


    2016 Ram Laramie 3500 (DRD), G56, 6.7, Rough Country Leveling, HID headlights, Morimoto LED fogs plus a whole lot more!

    2016 RAM 3500 4x4 Laramie Crew Cab
    Cummins,G56, Rough Country level, Morimoto LED fog lights, LED headlights, Lund Attitude Steps sprayed with Line-X, DRL's Activated, 35x12.50R18 Falken Wildpeak ATW3, Fuel Vapor Wheels Matte Black w/Dark Tint, A.R.E. Truck cap and swing boxes

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    Re: 02 Flatbed Beater Build

    Excellent work! She coming along nicely

    Greg
    2012 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | Custom tuned by Double R Diesel
    2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310

    Greg
    2019 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | 6.4 HEMI

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    Re: 02 Flatbed Beater Build

    Quote Originally Posted by Megacum View Post
    Looking good man.

    I love these old rigs, they make great hunting trucks IMO.
    Thank you.

    Ya this truck has as many dirt forest road miles as it does pavement miles.

    She hauls a lot of firewood!

    Diesel Master Tech Certified - ICML Machinery Lube Certified

    2002 QCLB 2500 5.9 HO NV5600 =
    Ranch truck with CM Flatbed, DPS Exh/Int Manifolds, Boost Elbow
    2018 CCLB 2500 ST 6.7 G56 = Glacier intake manifold & horn, Flo-pro 4" SS, MM3 with DRD 30hp tune, Valair quiet dual disc clutch, Laramie 18's powder coated black and blackout badges

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