Lockers are expensive and open diffs suck-a-duck off-road, so for chump-cheap traction, it’s hard to beat the age-old method of simply welding up your differential spider gears to create a mini spool.

Dodge Rams are great trucks, and the 2500 and 3500 models are available in front solid axle configurations. Better yet, they ride and handle nicely in the dirt when modified. They even come with an ...