89 Dodge Raider

[MudRaider]

Going on 6 years with this truck, been modified with a lot. It has an SR axle to get that locker and disc brakes. Front diff has been welded and running Superwinch hubs. Still runs a stock 6G72 and the beefy 5spd. Running 37's on 16.5 rims, works great here in the flat lands of Florida. Gen 2 seats, with bouncies under both. The rear has two big slide drawers, and I keep my hi-lift hidden under a panel on one side, and a 20lb CO² system on the other. I've converted some stock doors to half doors to enjoy that Florida sunshine.

 

[MudRaider]

If you're in Florida or visit Florida, check us out on Facebook at Florida Mitsubishi 4X4, we have a fairly active group for such a small marque, going out monthly.

 

[MudRaider]

Doing the Big 3 wiring upgrade on the truck. Posted that separately on here for search purposes;

The Big 3 on a Gen 1

Doing a laundry list of upgrades, I'll be posting them here, including a 225amp alternator, Volvo electric power steering pump, winch, and a bigger battery. So tackling the basics first.

irate4x4.com

 

[Squamch]

Always loved these things.

 

[MudRaider]

 

[MudRaider]

 

[MudRaider]

When I got this truck, I found it in a backyard, all wrecked and twisted. Come to find out his kid had a blowout on the highway and played pinball on some guard rails. Rear axle was bent, front drag link was a "C". I could see frame was bent, but the interior was immaculate, and firing up the motor, it was smooth as silk. Bought it for $500, and it was "only going to be a trail vehicle." 😂🤣🤣😂 That was 2015. Now, 2022 and 50k miles later, wanting to put a winch on it and a new to me used bumper. Man, this thing is twisted. The bumper outrigger is ¾" of an inch higher, and was bent in about the same.

 

[MudRaider]

 

[MudRaider]

Starting a major interior redo. Painting all the plastic interior panels with black bedliner. Replacing my working, but no longer lighting, $15 for 10 ebay switches with some quality Carling switches. Removed all the AC and heater controls, replacing it with a hot rod defrost system. This switch panel is the start of a whole electronic panel I'll be putting in. Figure I'd show it now, after installation it won't ever be seen again.

 

[MudRaider]

This summer was brutal. 95°+ since May, just couldn't work on it over the summer. Finally down in the middle 80's, am starting to be able to tolerate the heat. Have to have this done by November 1. Will be posting more now.

 

[Baldy]

You're whining about 95 really, try this and that's in the shade.