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Had my GEM cap put on yesterday. Cool as hell. Going to put a flat black "luggage rack" on it or maybe even on the cab instead. I got the bedliner from the dealer, fit is a little sloppy, but price was too much $300, installed.
Someone mentioned transmission rpm on this or one other area. Ocassionally, when mine downshifts at 70 on a hill, we have plenty in N. GA, it will go to 3,000 rpm and stay there for a minute or more. Normally it's a quick down shift to 2,700 and back to 2,100 or so. One guy thought it may be the transmission selenoid, but he never got back with the info on his; same problem though.
I put flowmaster muffler with custom pipes on my 4.7, 4x4 quad, it's really great. Had power packs on my last GMC and they were outstanding, but the Dodge engines are loud as locomotives with the power packs. Magic Muffler in N.E. Atlanta did the work, really is a super shop.
I have a K&N filter, got it in the Dodge dealer accessory shop. Tried a 99 air raid system, but 2000's are different from 99's - have a vent tube of some kind attatched to plastic air line, the chrome tube had no nipple and didn't quite line up.
I've never had a truck that wasn't GMC or Chevy, but I think the Dodge boys have done a marvelous job with the body; transmission and drive train are a little questionable, no doubt about it.
I sure am a happy camper so far. Just bought extended warranty, transmissions and engines are expensive!
Anybody found full length steps, nurf bars or whatever? The Durango's don't fit. Godfather Customs says they ordered me some Smittybuilt or however you spell it. Haven't heard a word from the Smitty people, or whatever you call them.
Put a Grizzly push bar and brush guard on, looks awsome. I'm about customised out, just like a few goodies, not really a fanatic, but my wife looks at me cross eyed when the truck roars away at lights or when below 60. 70 it's almost like normal.
15 mpg is about it for 1/2 hwy and 1/2 Atlanta traffic; pretty crummy for a new supposedly hi-tech engine with 3.55 rear.
Maybe at 90 mph the new GEM cap will up it to 15.1!!
Gotta go fight with the Jeep dealer, just took a little shafting on a Cherokee for my wife. A 1000 year old guy who's bought tons of cars and trucks and I let em get in my knickers. I'm too embarrassed to tell you how.
Be careful out there.
Appreciate any words of wisdom before I sign up for the FB
Thanks Carl
Bookitty
cowtownkid
Carl
BOOKITTY: Well, I found out yesterday that mine will not be built until the first week of March too. Appearantly, this guy (I don't remember his name) I talked to knew more answers than "Dave", but I did manage to get a file #, whatever the hell that is.
Anxiously awaiting my Quad Cab,
Jeff
I honestly believe the 'restrictions' and the current wait are more a question of factory scheduling priorities. Why were they building Durangos with the tire and handling group and limited slip, and delivering 2wd Daks in six weeks or so, while we wait for 4x4's? How much you want to bet 4x4 Daks sell at a lower margin. If I sound cynical, it's only because no one will give me a reasonable answer on why I've had to wait.
robert
Bookitty
Carl
a newer stlye 2WD Dakota. I need to sell them
asap. My truck is a lease and I need to turn it back in. The body will fit on a 4 wheel drive reg. cab also. The suspension lift is by fabtech. email me at [email protected] with any questions. My asking price is $100.00 for the body lift (complete) and $175.00 for the suspension (with shocks)
1/26 - I placed my order
2/3 - The dealer placed my order
2/8 - BX
2/14 - D
2/16 - D1
End of Feb build date
3/7 Ship to dealer (scheduled)
3/18 I'll have the check ready.
Just in time to fly south for Spring Break and leave it in the garage.
I ordered a Quad 2wd SLT 4.7 5spd 3.55lsd (no tire package) PW, PL, A/FMm Cass/CD, PW Overhead.
Day Time Running Lights - I asked about this, and my dealer gave me the card of a guy who does "custom" work on cars and trucks. He said he could add it, but I don't know the cost yet.
5.9, auto, 4WD, 3.92, Sport, black.
Jeff
If anyone has further info - please fill me in. Those of you with build dates in the first week of March - are those dates still holding?
the same time, same basic specs except I wanted
the tire handling group......I'm D-1 status with
a 2/25 build date.
120 days of price protection left on 1/17 order. Hope it's enough...
Bookitty
its a great unit, best thing i have put on my truck.
good luck,
robert
I've asked my dealer to get the district rep involved. I want price protection past 150 days and into the '01 model year in case Dodge does the Daks like the Rams and switches model years early. I also asked for a no-charge extended warranty. I figure I've waited since Thanksgiving already and it's probably another 6 weeks minimum, so Dodge owes me something for hanging around.
Thanks
Bookitty
All that said, if you'll trade me your overhead computer & tire/handling package, I'll go 'take care of your salesman' for you! And I'll do bookitty's for a beer. ;-))
Also, does anyone know if there is going to be any change to the '01 Dakota Model?
Thanks
cowtownkid
Bottom line, those people at Chrysler could be pulling your chain......when they say to hang on while they check on your order, they put you on hold to freshen their cup of coffee.....
Good Luck! Hope you guys don't have to wait much longer on the 4x4's, but my dealer said that the transport driver said he hadn't delivered (1) 4x4 yet.
I find it to be rather handy for small items such as my cellphone when it is plugged in. I also got the bench seat and prefer it over the buckets in my dad's ext. cab R/T.
My SLT 4x2 has the console. I think all Quad cabs have this console.