1980 Dodge D-150 weight

Eric Merryfield · 11-16-2014, 08:25 PM

Truck is in guide @ 3555 and 3605, what is the realistic race weight for one of these trucks from guys like John Irving, etc who have/do run them.

Rear End 63-4 inches between mounts?

weight distribution has got to be an issue.

Thinking of a stepside.

Thanks

Eric

GTX JOHN · 11-17-2014, 02:40 AM

Neither of ours was a problem to make weight even with my portly figure!

The truck was easy to hook going low 1.50 even on radials.

Weight distribution was not any worse than our Aspen 2 Door.

Get the truck Low with Camaro Frt. springs and flipped rear end with
Calvert Bars. Spring Hangers must be removed and put on opposite sides

I would sell my newly built 80 Dodge D150 for $8,500. or $6,500 rolling.

Eric Merryfield · 11-17-2014, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

Neither of ours was a problem to make weight even with my portly figure!

The truck was easy to hook going low 1.50 even on radials.

Weight distribution was not any worse than our Aspen 2 Door.

Get the truck Low with Camaro Frt. springs and flipped rear end with
Calvert Bars. Spring Hangers must be removed and put on opposite sides

I would sell my newly built 80 Dodge D150 for $8,500. or $6,500 rolling.

Thanks John, I sent you a pm.

Eric

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GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,733 Likes: 2,799 Liked 2,486 Times in 697 Posts	Re: 1980 Dodge D-150 weight Neither of ours was a problem to make weight even with my portly figure! The truck was easy to hook going low 1.50 even on radials. Weight distribution was not any worse than our Aspen 2 Door. Get the truck Low with Camaro Frt. springs and flipped rear end with Calvert Bars. Spring Hangers must be removed and put on opposite sides I would sell my newly built 80 Dodge D150 for $8,500. or $6,500 rolling. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 11-17-2014 at 02:52 AM.