1987 2.4l???

[Salteen]

Ok, so I found a plate on my truck, it read my gearing and all. I have a 3.91 rear end. but i notices on the plate the encryption '2.4L'. Is this a 1987 2.4L truck???

[t97]

Got a pic of the plate? I thought the only 2.4 was the 4g64 possibly its a 2.6.

[StarquestMan]

that is strange? Im curios what the options plate looks like too? im guessing it must be the 2.6. I have the factory parts catalog for 87-88 and can tell you the exact options your truck has by the vin number if you want. just need the first part of the vin though not the last 5 digits since thats the serial number part and you want to keep that private

[StarquestMan]

better yet maybe ill have to post the chart on another thread so everyone can decode their vin, if its not already posted on here of course.

[Salteen]

Ok, so i looked and its 24L, so like a body code. i an dumb lol. i kinda freaked and was like 'so i have what, a limited edition?'

anywho, I have complete service records, up to when it was parked in 2011. I even have a warning citation for 78 in a 55 from 2011 lol. The original retail installment contract with a $12,900.90 price tag on it says the VIN is JB7FM24E4HP095598

ill scan it and post it:2-1-88 (1).jpg

[StarquestMan]

OK so first two digits are country of manufacture and make, J for japan and B for dodge,third is 7 for pickup truck.

4th is D-G indicating GVW yours being F for 4001-5000 lb
5th is line position L, M, and J. L for ram 50, M for power ram 50, and J is a raider
6th trim levels 1-6 with only 2, 4, and 5 being used for our trucks - 2 is base model
7th body style, 4 is short bed single cab, 5 is club cab short bed, and 9 is long bed
8th is engine D for 2L and E for 2.6L
9th is a check digit for the serial number section
10th is model year, H for 87' and J for 88'
11th is the assembly plant with P being Nagoya plant #2 which i think was all our trucks but they did have a #3 Nagoya plant listed as J
12th through 17 is serial number

[Salteen]

ok, so no 2.4L, thanks i will use this in my little D50 group i have in my area