What Raider do you have?

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Asked by Matt Feb 12, 2009 at 08:15 AM about the Dodge Raider

Question type: General

I always find it interesting when I see or hear of other Raiders in existance. In Canada, there are very few of these machines left.

Mine is a 1989 V6 with the 5-speed (V5MT1), Blue  (actually, the club logo is MY truck), and is currently undergoing a complete resto-mod. The 3.0L has been completely re-built, from crank bearings to valve cover gaskets, and I'm currently working on the transmission/transfercase. When I'm done that, I'll be replacing suspension, brake, and interior components, along with a massive amount of body work.

So what truck does everyone else have?

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Canada EH! Are you looking for any parts? I have spare 87 silver raider for parts. Oshawa area -own 89 V6 5sp. and two 87 4cyl. One on the road.

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hi there i kind ofneed this little list of things; full length of the exaust, the little radiator in the front right corner that is for the 4x4 cooling system, (mine is leaking and its easier just to get a new one), and also a rear wiper motor. oh yeah, i might need a battery. mine is getting old and it wont hold a charge so if you have one that still holds a charge and you don't need it then i would also like to get that from you too. thanx. Mike aka raiderlover

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to mat58 i got a nice little ol 1987 dodge raider silver ALL ORIGINAL i have not done any mods on it because i think it's just fine the way it is. even though i would like to do a couple of mods i cant really afford it right now though. you got a nice raider. i hope that all the renos turn out good for ya

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wow a neat club. My son has an 89 red v-6 all original runs great very little rust right now I'm replacing brake lines rear brakes etc. need tip on replacing gas lines. Just calbe tie new flexible hoses? what to watch out for or what else will i need gas tank nipples ?

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hey Ron I need the transfer case cover where both shifters for the manual tranny and t/c are located, would you sell it and how much. can you send a photo of the top of the transfer case.

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Desperate!!!!! I need several parts. Need for my 89 raider , Wiper motor and linkage assy, Passangers mirror to start with. Let me know if anyone has any thing I might need.

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My Raider has the exact same color scheme as yours,however I bought it new in 1989. It is a 3.0 automatic with all the bells and whistles offered at that time. I have never had any big problems and never had a better 4x4 including my f150. It has 145,000 miles and kicking, all original.

I have an original 87-89 dodge raider w/V-6 5speed. about 150'000 miles, in very good condition. I still drive it. no rust with no body damage. I was thinking about selling if someone wants one. my email is hotdog @midplains.coop

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I have an 87 4cyl,auto, all stock for now. Trucks in great shape with about 110 000kms. I'm looking for a few odds and ends myself, factory skid plates, maybe an extra set of rims, custom roof rack and some offroad lights.

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Hey, we have a couple, but i have an 88 four cyl 5spd that is sitting for parts. The donor is for body parts on our 89 v6, so all of the 4cyl mechanical parts are up for grabs. Feel free to email at urbandwelling@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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I have a 87 4cyl I am getting gas in the oil (A LOT) replaced the fuel pump nothing. Anyone have that problem also and what was the answer... ThankYou... oldcarman002000@yahoo.com

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First off nice forum! I have an 87 raider with a 2.5l turbo diesel swapped with 25psi boost (was formerly the 2.6l gasser)...t-bars cranked and yoda shackles at the back...sick truck just finished bedlining/undercoating and am working on the wiring a bit (stereo etc.) could anyone tell me where the factory horn is? (not in my book :( is it by the windshield washer fluid resevoir in the I4? also I need rear bump stops so if anyone has a parts rig and would be willing to help me out i would be most appreciative and will hook you up! thanks Carlin

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I just got my 1989 Raider. 3.0L, 5 speed, 4X4. I havent had a problem like this, but I have a problem once in a while with it starting. The check engine light comes on and goes off periodically, sometimes several times on the same trip. Sometimes I have to let it sit for an hour, sometimes pumping the gas works, sometimes it acts like it is flooding itself out without touching the accelerator. Any help would be great!

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I have an 87 4cyl ( rebuilt) auto 117,000 good interior, some dents, black and gold. And an 88 4cyl,auto, bad head 88,000 great body and interior ok. I'm thinking of fixing the head and trying to get the 88 going...or swapping the parts out and just making one. I do wish one was a 5-speed though.

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I have just got a 1986 or 1987 raider . I don;t have the ownership yet but the vin plate says it was made in Oct. 1986. It has a 2.6 l engine which I have noy yet found out where the oil dipstick is . I live in Ontario Canada and this vehicle was made in Japan and was made for Canadian emmission specs . Not to bad of shape . Needs some work but very restorable . Bob

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Ive got an 88 5 speed 2.6 and there are two others that I know of in my area

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Hey Bob, Yours is probably an 87. Mine says made in October 86 as well, buts its an 87 on the ownership. The dipstick is on the left side (passenger) right beside the oil filter. Where in Ontario are ya? I'm in Brantford! Shawn

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Hi Shawn : I am just north of Sarnia in a small community called Camalachie. I bought the raider from a guy who had it for his hunt camp . Needs some work , but not too bad . I have to bring it home from Wiarton area when I get use of a car trailer .I will have to look a lot more carefully for that dipstick beside the oil filter because I did not see it there and neither did my son . Maybe they had it plugged , we will look again when I get up to Wiarton in a couple of weeks. Thanks for the info on the year . I will try to get an ownership from the MTO .

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I have a 1987 Raider with a 2.6L in it and I love it! I have done a few mods to it. It now has rugged ridge manual hubs, I did a balance rod cancel kit (I highly recommend this!). It has a new pioneer stereo deck with 2 alpine 6x9's and 2 pioneer 6x6"s as well as a 12" Subwoofer in the back. Put in some nice camo and browning floor mats and steering wheel cover hoping to do seat covers as well as head liner. had a new custom exhaust put in with a Thrush muffler. The newest addition is t a roof basket with 2 HID fog lamps a bar jack and shovel(not in the picture at this time) . soon to come i hope is smoked hella 500 series fog lamps for the front bumper as well as a brush guard and winch. Also thinking about some diamond plating for the around the tail lights similar to a jeep with light guards as well? maybe do the rocker panels in it as well or in camo, maybe even rhino line it? Any thoughts on this?

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Thanks for replying . Your Raider sounds like it is in good shape . I am amazed at how heavy duty these Raiders are .My front wheels are 6 bolt with a heavy front differential . I seen a picture recently of an International Scout that look very similar to the Raider . I hope to fix mine up and take the body off and clean things up and do a repaint inside and out . I will not reinstall any carpets but just keep it a little rugged .Thanks Bob

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Hey 87Draider, I have an "87 white 5spd 2.6 same as yours. I am really interested in finding out more on your rugged ridge manual lockout hubs. The OEM auto lockers are just not going to cut it. I have bought rugged ridge products before for my cherokee and have been very pleased with the outcome. I am wondering if i order those right off of their website? thanks jake

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uh Im not sure I know that the fella I bought it from ordered them online he just hadn't installed them so they were new in the box and i bought them off him with the raider and installed them. however I don't think i did mine right as one is rather stiff but i'm pretty sure I found more online by searching manual hubs for dodge raider.

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Well thanks for the reply. I will go online and search some more. If u wouldnt mind i would like some info on the balance rod cancel kit. Are these the rods that are driven by the silent chains? I don't really know to much about that aspect of the motor. Really any info on it would be helpful. Thanks

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Random question i just did an interior swap out of an 89 to an 87. All my lights worked fine then i swapped my dash out. I used the original 87 gauge cluster and original oil temp cluster but now i have no lights out back. Everything upfront works fine(headlights and hazards) but nothing outback. Any feedback is welcome. thanks

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I think that is right they were meant to quiet the engine and they were a total design flaw so the cancel kit is a good idea. but not really sure where to find it i think i ordered it through a local parts store if I remember right.

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1989 Raider - N-W Canada; V6-5 speed manual; owned since new; having problems with left rear axle seal leaking; have had 2 shops try to fix, unsuccessfully; costs getting a bit much; any ideas how to permanently fix?

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I have a 1987 4x4 all original Texas No rust Raider...........4 cyl 5 speed........if anyone is interested i would sell her for $1500.00

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I have an 87 and 88 that we drive daily. Also have 88 we use just off road. Two auto and one is standard. Looking for fuel tanks if anyone has one roycarson58@yahoo.ca

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I have a 1989 v6 red raider for sale. rusty underneath gas tank leaks about 70.000 on motor half of that was behind a RV. motor runs great. I want to sell. kroll@maqs.net thanks Chris

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Does anyone have one that their willing to part out out. I am looking for the winsheild linkage. If so please email me brooke.nichols13@gmail.com thank you.

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I have a question I have a 89 v6 raider with a new fuel pump but the engine is still not getting fuel

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Sounds like you may have a hole in the fuel line from the pump back to the gas tank. Disconnect your fuel line at the pump and run a hose to a 1 gallon can and also check if you have an inline fuel filter in the line back to the tank and check if the connecting hoses have any holes .My fuel pump is located beside the carb. at the top of the engine and is run by the camshaft. The fuel pump creates a vaccum on the line to the tank . Bob

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I have a '89 Dodge Raider V6 5 speed in the stock blue, and I can't describe how much I love this car. If you're into any kind of off roading, a Dodge Raider is the way to go. I am having some issues with a intermittent hesitation when accelerating and low sputtering idle if anyone has suggestions on that, I would greatly appreciate it.

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I have an 87 with a newly rebuild 2.6L and weber carb. In very good shape. kerryinflorida@yahoo.com if interested. $3900

I have an 87 with the 2.6L, white, 208000 miles and counting. Love this thing! Who needs roads? Not this little thing, It never fails to surprise me taking me almost anywhere I wanna go. ALL STOCK. Other than rims and slightly bigger tires, rebuilt motor. Tranny dying.......so sad......need to fix! Even with a bad tranny, still did a little climbing last weekend.

I have an '89 with the V6 and 5 speed. 192k miles aND still runs great. Just bought another (same specs) that I was gonna use for parts. Things are getting hard to find in my neck of the woods for them. I would love to put them both on the road if I could find what I need. Anyone got a spare PS tail light lense an an e-brake cabe they want to part with? The parts one needs the rear half of the frame replaced due to rust. If anyone has a parts car that they can part with that section I would happily buy it. Please let me know. arronfones@gmail.com

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I have an 89 Raider and need the fuel pump housing. It is rusted through at the hose connector tap base. Any source suggestions? Allan (202) 222- 5643

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Hi i have 86 raider i need radiator for that i am in pakistan and we dont have too much raider here if any body can help me out will b aprtiated watsapp 09923333032020 thanx

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I have an 88 Raider. I bought it from a friend after it sat in his yard for years and became a pack rat nest...so it has some quirks. However, I mob that little beast everywhere and except for the old radio that keeps cutting out it runs pretty good. To be honest...I love it and I don't wanna part with it.

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