As a owner of a pristine 1992 Dodge D150 I have been very pleased with the performance and reliability of this truck. This is one I'll never get rid of because it turns heads with its look and sound. 318ci internally balanced engines have a unique sound that I love. Good review. Yes the automatic transmissions from this era really are bad, yet the pump bearing that has been making noise for 100,000 miles is still hanging in there. She's just hit 179,000 and looks are factory 2 tone blue and gold, and she looks new to this day thankfully. The good Lord was looking out for me when I bought this truck.
I have one as well as an 84 Ramcharger (suv version) and you should check the frame where the steering box attaches. Since dodge snubbed the nose a bit, shortened the wheel base, it puts mega stress right at thw steering box (go figure) and the frame spider web cracks right from the bolt holes. Had the Ramcharger welded back up and it tightened that steering considerably! Now I just need to do the same with the pick up.
I am on my 3rd one. My first was a 84 prospector with a slant 6 owned it for a year. My second was a 93 with the 318 magnum. I had drove it daily for 5 years. Had 310,000 when I sold it. My current one is a 89 with a 318 TBI. Bought it from my dad who owned it for 10 years. Had 64,000 original miles when he got it. It has 170000 on it now. I'm a ford guy but I am a sucker for the 81-93 dodges. Great trucks. The steering is a hit or miss with each one. My 93 had excellent steering and turned tight corners for a long wheel base. My 89 has loose steering and doesnt turn tight but it has the smoothest ride I've ever had in a dodge. And it gets the best fuel mileage. 18 hwy 15 in town. It has no overdrive but has a 2.70 rear end with overload springs. Personally you just cant beat these old trucks.
Couldn't agree more. I have a 85 dodge ram short bed. It definitely starts conversations. Not the same ol c10's. If done right, it can be the life of the party. And I always smile when I drive it.
Congratulations on the buy man. My nanas neighbor is selling his '85 318 4 speed stick single cab and it's super clean. No rust other than a sight bit of surface peeking through the paint. I hope I can get it because it's mint
I've had my 92 D150 LE since 2000 and I love it. Starts every time and runs so damn good. It's time to replace the door and window seals but otherwise the interior looks brand new. The power windows still go up and down very fast. The dash boards on these are simply indestructible. Still only 121,000 miles although since it sat outside its entire life the paint has deteriorated like most will. Yup the patina look for sure...Red/white scheme. It also came with the trick bowling ball wheels and I wouldn't ever change them. I have new (fully dressed) aluminum heads, cam, and a sniper fuel injection to go on when the motor gets tired but so far that hasn't happened. Maybe never will..oh yeah I used to have a large camper on it and used it for a ski bum vehicle for several years. I ran it hard up mountain passes with it loaded down and eventually blew out the rear end. So now it has a ford 8.8 and the original 727 trans was rebuilt with a heavy duty kit.
I'm a Kiwi lad and the be all end all where I'm from is a Hilux. However; I ended up with an 84 D150 while in Canada. At first I hated everything about it other then how it looked and sounded but this video sums up what it became from that time. Without having a choice I was forced to make it work and now I fkn love the thing ✌️ (dodge electrical 🤮)
Your like vehicle virgins had a baby with hoovies garage and had an uncle named Doug Demuro. Love the reviews and keep it up. My dad had a 76 straight six with a three on the tree
My dad has an 89 with only 55,000 original miles. He got a really good deal on it for only 2000 just needed new rear brakes and tires .it has all it's official paperwork
@@tapethegrape8195 yeah my buddy had a 78 d150 shortbed step side with a 440 and it was the most badass truck is ever seen plus I'm a Mopar fanatic and I love trucks so the d150 is pretty much my only option
I've had a family owned 1980 318 and 440BB, 1989 318, 1979 W with a stupid sick overbuilt 318 and a 1992 B model with a stick Magnum V6. Relocated to Tennessee a couple years ago and everyone I try to buy has it's price jacked up 3 times or more than it's worth.
I have the same color and seat cover truck except mines got rust, broken frame but was fixed now it's settingwith a blown drivers breakline. And the tire is stuck on bc we put wrong studs in it so now they are bent/ruined rim/stuck on the truck jacked up 😞
lowered trucks look like crap...something a 14 Y/O boy would drive if they could drive. I have owned several of the old Dodge trucks loved them but they were rust buckets from the 70's right up through the 2000's. Seems like they have finally figured out how to keep them from rotting to the ground in 10 years. I bought a heavily optioned one ton 4 x 4 in 1977 brand new it was gorgeous bronze fire metallic with HD 360 and the HUGE Dana 44 axles. By 1989 I had to drag it to the junk yard it had rotted out beyond repair. The box was long gone and the cab had rotted off the frame. That was even after new doors and total paint job 5 years earlier. I have been sort of looking around for an old gen Dodge in driveable shape to putt around in but 80% of the ones I see for sale on facebook, C/L, etc. are rot boxes and everyone seems to think they are made of gold so most likely won't bother getting one.
Obviously something wrong with it. Does it just bog down? My 92 won't anymore I have alot of tools and camper shell on it. It's not quick by no means. I have a 85 with 318 and a 88 4x4 with a 360
When trucks were trucks not every city boy in a suit driving one like now. they have a lifted 4x4 truck with chrome everything And it will never even touch a dirt road or path or make its own road. I don't even know why they bother to get a 4x4 if it's never ever gonna go off road. They could just get a 2 wheel drive and lift it because it's just for looks anyway.
Its his truck 🤷🏽♂️ and its just a 90s dodge anyhow lol. Interior is so easy to fix and really looks like he's been upgrading it. Its got sound mat on the top of the cab and a double din which tells me its getting sealed up and getting subs. Don't see how upgrading is trashing but to each their own
As a owner of a pristine 1992 Dodge D150 I have been very pleased with the performance and reliability of this truck. This is one I'll never get rid of because it turns heads with its look and sound. 318ci internally balanced engines have a unique sound that I love. Good review. Yes the automatic transmissions from this era really are bad, yet the pump bearing that has been making noise for 100,000 miles is still hanging in there. She's just hit 179,000 and looks are factory 2 tone blue and gold, and she looks new to this day thankfully. The good Lord was looking out for me when I bought this truck.
I own that truck and agree with everything you said, especially the "play" in the steering.
Are they supposed to have that much play?
You can easily adjust out that play in the steering...
I have one as well as an 84 Ramcharger (suv version) and you should check the frame where the steering box attaches. Since dodge snubbed the nose a bit, shortened the wheel base, it puts mega stress right at thw steering box (go figure) and the frame spider web cracks right from the bolt holes. Had the Ramcharger welded back up and it tightened that steering considerably! Now I just need to do the same with the pick up.
What drop does it have
I am on my 3rd one. My first was a 84 prospector with a slant 6 owned it for a year. My second was a 93 with the 318 magnum. I had drove it daily for 5 years. Had 310,000 when I sold it. My current one is a 89 with a 318 TBI. Bought it from my dad who owned it for 10 years. Had 64,000 original miles when he got it. It has 170000 on it now. I'm a ford guy but I am a sucker for the 81-93 dodges. Great trucks. The steering is a hit or miss with each one. My 93 had excellent steering and turned tight corners for a long wheel base. My 89 has loose steering and doesnt turn tight but it has the smoothest ride I've ever had in a dodge. And it gets the best fuel mileage. 18 hwy 15 in town. It has no overdrive but has a 2.70 rear end with overload springs. Personally you just cant beat these old trucks.
Couldn't agree more. I have a 85 dodge ram short bed. It definitely starts conversations. Not the same ol c10's. If done right, it can be the life of the party. And I always smile when I drive it.
Going to go buy me a 1st Gen 4x4 tomorrow I'm so pumped it was between a 2008 ram or a 92 first gen and I fell in love with the first gen.
Did you end up buying it?
@@CrossingRover sure did
Congratulations on the buy man. My nanas neighbor is selling his '85 318 4 speed stick single cab and it's super clean. No rust other than a sight bit of surface peeking through the paint. I hope I can get it because it's mint
I have a 92 d150 extended cab 2wd and i love it i daily drove it for 3 years and it never gets old every time i get in it and drive it to work
I've had my 92 D150 LE since 2000 and I love it. Starts every time and runs so damn good. It's time to replace the door and window seals but otherwise the interior looks brand new. The power windows still go up and down very fast. The dash boards on these are simply indestructible. Still only 121,000 miles although since it sat outside its entire life the paint has deteriorated like most will. Yup the patina look for sure...Red/white scheme. It also came with the trick bowling ball wheels and I wouldn't ever change them. I have new (fully dressed) aluminum heads, cam, and a sniper fuel injection to go on when the motor gets tired but so far that hasn't happened. Maybe never will..oh yeah I used to have a large camper on it and used it for a ski bum vehicle for several years. I ran it hard up mountain passes with it loaded down and eventually blew out the rear end. So now it has a ford 8.8 and the original 727 trans was rebuilt with a heavy duty kit.
Have same year and model. Love it
its awsome never seen one slamed looks perfect
My father had a 1986 dodge ram really miss driving her around
I'm a Kiwi lad and the be all end all where I'm from is a Hilux. However; I ended up with an 84 D150 while in Canada. At first I hated everything about it other then how it looked and sounded but this video sums up what it became from that time. Without having a choice I was forced to make it work and now I fkn love the thing ✌️ (dodge electrical 🤮)
Your like vehicle virgins had a baby with hoovies garage and had an uncle named Doug Demuro. Love the reviews and keep it up. My dad had a 76 straight six with a three on the tree
Pete’s Carport I
And that creepy uncle regular car review
@@raulsarabia863 you mean fun uncle
My granddad just gave me his first gen was watching this to learn more about it
This may be your best ever review
My dad has an 89 with only 55,000 original miles. He got a really good deal on it for only 2000 just needed new rear brakes and tires .it has all it's official paperwork
I'm trying to save up 900$ to buy a 89 d150 with a 3.9 v6 it's beat to hell but I want it so badly to make a reliable daily driven rat rod pickup
@@jamesprice2163 hopefully you get what you want. They're good ass trucks and quite a looker too
@@tapethegrape8195 yeah my buddy had a 78 d150 shortbed step side with a 440 and it was the most badass truck is ever seen plus I'm a Mopar fanatic and I love trucks so the d150 is pretty much my only option
@@jamesprice2163 oh nice. Hopefully you get it . And have a long time of enjoyment out of it
I think. Just watching your reactions. This was your most enjoyable review.
Would have been cooler at Stock ride with a 4 speed Manuel
I've had a family owned 1980 318 and 440BB, 1989 318, 1979 W with a stupid sick overbuilt 318 and a 1992 B model with a stick Magnum V6. Relocated to Tennessee a couple years ago and everyone I try to buy has it's price jacked up 3 times or more than it's worth.
Dodge Ram.....Dodge....Ram
Ram was way behind their design. The truck looks like it was made in the 70’s.
I have a 81 2wd dodge d150 best truck I ever owned
Update on this truck is needed
First gen Dodge slammed is nice
Dodge produced those first gen Ram pickups & second gen Ramchargers from 1981 through 1993.
I have the same color and seat cover truck except mines got rust, broken frame but was fixed now it's settingwith a blown drivers breakline. And the tire is stuck on bc we put wrong studs in it so now they are bent/ruined rim/stuck on the truck jacked up 😞
I got a 86 and me and my dad tryna get parts or find part to rebuild everything performance wise
What they use to drop the front and rear
B series van front control arms. Flip the rear spring hangers - stock springs are under the axle housing, move leaf springs on top
lowered trucks look like crap...something a 14 Y/O boy would drive if they could drive. I have owned several of the old Dodge trucks loved them but they were rust buckets from the 70's right up through the 2000's. Seems like they have finally figured out how to keep them from rotting to the ground in 10 years. I bought a heavily optioned one ton 4 x 4 in 1977 brand new it was gorgeous bronze fire metallic with HD 360 and the HUGE Dana 44 axles. By 1989 I had to drag it to the junk yard it had rotted out beyond repair. The box was long gone and the cab had rotted off the frame. That was even after new doors and total paint job 5 years earlier. I have been sort of looking around for an old gen Dodge in driveable shape to putt around in but 80% of the ones I see for sale on facebook, C/L, etc. are rot boxes and everyone seems to think they are made of gold so most likely won't bother getting one.
You guys up north I think I seen this exact truck for sale Illinois lol
What size are the wheels on that thing?
what does the csgolt button do
I have a92 the kids hate it !Every where I go people want it I would never let it go
Okay, so I have a 93’ d150, it won’t do a burnout... haha, what’s the trick?
Obviously something wrong with it. Does it just bog down? My 92 won't anymore I have alot of tools and camper shell on it. It's not quick by no means. I have a 85 with 318 and a 88 4x4 with a 360
Good job
Back when trucks made good
When trucks were trucks not every city boy in a suit driving one like now. they have a lifted 4x4 truck with chrome everything And it will never even touch a dirt road or path or make its own road. I don't even know why they bother to get a 4x4 if it's never ever gonna go off road. They could just get a 2 wheel drive and lift it because it's just for looks anyway.
@@alexromero2632 if I had a 2wd I’d lower it about 2 -3 inches. I wouldn’t buy a 4wd unless it was going off road
@@alexromero2632 you don't have to be a "cOuNtRy KiD" to drive a damn truck
dude as long as its not lifted and put on some obnoxiously expensive shiny ass wide wheels then its good. But old is still better
Where can you get a overdrive for this truck ?
Jonathan Huerta it was the standard automatic transmission that year. 42rh or 46rh transmission more than likely
Love it
Like si tienes ganas de comprar una camioneta así y terminaste en este video jaja 2020
Just got mine today manaul 1992
Funny what a engine can do to a muffler’s sound.
You trashed the interior.
Its his truck 🤷🏽♂️ and its just a 90s dodge anyhow lol. Interior is so easy to fix and really looks like he's been upgrading it. Its got sound mat on the top of the cab and a double din which tells me its getting sealed up and getting subs. Don't see how upgrading is trashing but to each their own
Reminds me of Chloe prices truck
Yeah lol but she drove a 82 ford f150
James Price I thought her truck was a ford but it’s real similar
@@gunnerinhd695 it is lol tbh I was just surprised to see a reference to lis on here
James Price its my favourite game for story
@@gunnerinhd695 same here I actually lost my job because I stayed home the day before the storm was released and still don't regret it
Man i thought that was a 70s truck why do they look so old
Dodge basically made the same truck from early 70’s to early 90’s same frame and a lot of other parts
Annnnnd it sounds like a pos , I have. 1986 ram 3/4 ton and stock sound way better
And I have a 77 f150 with a 460 it sounds even better than that
@@BobmaxXD Ford 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
They do sound good stock but I like how this sounds also
dude as long as its not lifted and put on some obnoxiously expensive shiny ass wide wheels