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The only think I didn't get was the security system, defog or slider, or full time 4wd.
Just wondering if anyone is experiencing problems with the back doors. Mine tend to pop out when open. Kind acts like there is a lot of pressure on the latch and harder to close than the front doors. The front doors almost open and close on thies own. They are really smooth. The auto dimming rearview light wont light up when I hit the auto button. Is this normally or am I doing something wrong? I noticed in the manual that an option available is speed sensitive interval wipers. They adjust when you are at slower mph. I dont remember this being an option. Is it standard on the qc? All in all this vehicle is awesome. Best purchase I have ever made(next to my Hot Springs hot tub!).
Just had a new headliner put in the Quad this week.the original had a rip in it at delivery.otherwise things are great...would like to hear from other people in snow country who have 2WD/5-speed with lsd....i plan to put several hundred pounds of weight in the rear end soon as massachusetts snow season starts soon!
how does it handle in the white stuff?
thanks,
stephen
I was shocked and hadn't read anything about any Quad Cab's having moon roofs! I think it was an aftermarket add on, but it was sharp!
I would have bought that one, but it had leather and only front anti-lock brakes....just wondering if anyone else has one with a moon roof..It was here in Tacoma, WA by the way. thanks!
I think I am going to get the Dark red (Garnet)!!
Brian
adjusted it with my large hands. Perhaps your door
striker keeper bar is adjusted too far inward, and is causing the door to be under spring pressure when closed. Releasing the latch then frees the door to spring outwards. You may need a hand impact tool to back out the locking star fasteners. I would suggest returning the car to the dealer for the repair and/or adjustment. It is not normal. What color did you choose?
Bookitty
http://carrola.home.texas.net/dodge/Goodyear/Goodyear.html
Thanks
THANKS
My system works great - no problems. PLUS, an after-market alarm system, if improperly installed, could damage your electrical / computer system thereby voiding parts of your Dodge warranty. Food for thought.
Bookitty
Bookitty
full-size Chevy. The ride quality, versatility,
and comfort level of the Quad Cab is superior to
any Chevy truck (and Ford). With my family it came down to the F-150 Super Crew & the Dakota Quad, with the Quad being: 1) more garageable; 2)
more parkable; more affordable (especially w/the
2000 model rebates); better looking - in our opinion anyway; and just more fun to drive. Our
Quad Cab is by far the best vehicle I've owned. If you don't have a family or spouse to consider, that's different. But if you want a sedan-like ride & handling in a truck, as well as all the versatility of a SUV, look at the Quad.
By the way, if you want an affordable way to purchase any truck, check out autobytel.com. I was able to have an out of town dealer save me alot of money by purchasing the exact Quad Cab I had test driven from my local dealer and selling it back to me at the price I was willing to pay.
There's more to this story I could share, but not now.
2000 Quad Cab 4x4 SLT/4.7l/Auto/LSD/6x9 Mirrors/
SLT Plus Decor/Heavy Duty Svc./Tow Group/3.92/
Rear Sliding Window/AM-FM-CD . . .
Sticker:$27,855; Paid after $2,000 rebate:$23,111!
Later - Dakotaman
BTW: what were th post numbers in our forum to correctly upload photos of our quads so the board can see it. I know we covered it ad nauseum, I just can't remember where it was on the list. thanks!
dave.
Now, I did sit in the QC and checked out the moonroof. When I slid the top back to check the seal on the window/moonroof, I did notice a loose black piece of plastic. What this went to I have no idea, but it didn't look like it should have been loose. Anyway, was probably nothing.
I am sure the QC will be on the lot, it was there yesterday. Let me know if you contact the dealership....good luck!!
I have an A.R.E. CX (cab high) with 2 windoors, headliner, rear slider, and battery interior lights. Check out the accessories topic for a full blown detail description about my positive experience.
Good fit, good color match, no leaking, windoors provide superior access to the bed (A must buy at any price!) Took the cap off 3 weeks ago to haul some large stuff to the dump. Have not had a chance to get someone to help me lift it back on.
My milage has gone down 1 mpg during the time the cap has been off. I like the visibility with the cap off but I miss being able to throw things in the back and not worry about security or weather. I am guessing that when I get the cap back on, it is going to make me want to replace the side mirrors with the 6x9 even more than I already do.
2nd Ammendment- Scottieeck, don't get me started on that, all I have to say is w/o the 2nd, all others won't matter.
As regards a 1-1.5 beer job. I have always found it prudent to drink three (3) beers just reading the directions. Then, there's the task itself.
Bookitty
I agree with "resqman", my mileage is better with the top on. Four weeks ago I had my best with 24.2 MPG, but now the snow has hit and my mileage will suffer till spring.
Speaking of SNOW. We had 25" in 48 hours last week (W. Michigan). My 2wd 4.7 5spd 3.55lsd "plowed" right through it. I had to travel 65 miles in the worst of the storm and I never felt like 4wd would of helped. I stopped for gas and the 4wd Chevy behind did also. Boy was he surprised when he found out I only had 2wd. He told me he was following me thinking I was "opening" the road for him! Yes there was a lot of 2wd & 4wds in the ditch, but they were driving to fast for road conditions. This snow really took us by surprise here. We normally get around 60" for the whole winter, and we have already had 25". Sounds like I will be doing a bit of skiing this year.:)
OIL CHANGE - Just did my 3rd oil change (w/Mobil 1)this weekend. I actually figured out how to remove the filter without dripping oil down my arm. After I removed the plug, I placed a coffee can under the filter and used a hammer and punch to put a 1/8" hole in the bottom of the filter. After 10 minutes I put the drain plug back in and unscrewed the filter. NO MESS!
- Happy in MN
Dakota's Rock,
shawkwav
Has anyone installed a grille insert in the front
valance (below the front bumper)? I'm considering
getting one. I'm also curious about ease of
installation. Did you get it locally or over the Net? Several companies offer them on the Net,but prices range wildly.
THANKS,
GATOR72
(1) Warm up Engine, Park on Level ground, Allow time to cool with Hood up(to aid in colling), remove screw-off oil filter cap in front facia(4.7L)
(2) Loosen the oilfilter with Strap wrench or your hand, (depending how tight you put it on last time) just enough to be able to spin it by hand the rest of the way off, but not far enough to leak oil
(3) Get a 2-Liter plastic Pepsi/Coke/etc bottle and cut the top off about 2" Down the side.
(4) Put on glove, hold bottle from beneath and slide up through access hole and over loosened filter
(5) Slide hand over top of bottle and around filter and unscrew filter by rotating bottle and filter at same time...
(6) Allow Filter to drop into 2-Liter bottle and keep bottle up and at filter spout until it quits dripping into bottle (1-2 minutes)
(7) manuver hand back to bottom of bottle and remove bottle. oil, and filter
***I never have been a fan of banging on anything under the hood with a hammer or punching holes in filters unless absolutly necassary
CHAD
$580 for step bars on my 2001 quad are a little excessive
It is currently sitting in Ridgefield Park, NJ.
Hopefully by end of this week it will be at the dealers in Old Bridge, NJ.
I ordered on 10/27/00. That makes it about 5 weeks from order to delivery.
Wouldn't you know it, the very day that I ordered the truck, my car starts to act up. Had to take car off the road this past weekend as it needs repair. Think the front bearing has finally gone. Makes an awful crunching grinding sound. It is destined for the junk yard.
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/wyckoff-chrysler-parts/index.html
I've ordered a couple things from them and also used their prices to get my local dealer to match them.
SHAWKWAV- I also am very happy with my Line-x liner. I had a Rhino Liner on a previous truck back when they were the only one around. It was also a quality product, but I think now the harder mix from Line-X provides better protection. I do not know of any slide-in over the rail liner.
Jon
I have an over the rail Duraliner bedliner.it works and fits fine.price...$149.00....
slr9589
My question is: Has anyone else had the same experience with their caps?(better mpg) Also, does anyone have the Advanced cover, and if so, how do they like it? Looked like the most practical set up for my needs, should I choose a tonneau over a cap.
Thanks for any info you can give me.
Keep in mind that this is for a RAM with a SQUARE cap on it. Any cap you buy for your rig will be MUCH more aerodynamic than this.
I opted for a cab-high cap on my Dak for the following reasons.
1) Secure, lockable area for anything from groceries to furniture.
2) Completely sealed from the elements.
3) Can be used for camping as a secure sleeping area.
I did get a $20 rubber bedmat that provides a slip-resistant hauling surface. PLASTIC BEDLINERS ARE VERY SLIPPERY AND DESTROY THE PAINT IN THE BED.
I have gone on several long trips with my Dak and found plenty of room for belongings and even brought home a bedroom dresser from a cross-country trip.
I have filled the cap with tree limbs to take them to the recycle center too. THIS THING IS THE MOST VERSATILE VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED.
thanks for the input on the Go Rhino guard. I do have one additional question. Does the 1.5 beer installation include the use of powertools? Most of the other grille guard makers tout 'drill free' or 'bolt-on' installations and I didn't see a mention of that on the Go Rhino website.
thanks
I feel like a kid on Christmas morning.
The difference was something like $250. When I get the invoice sheet I will post what the differences are.
The dealer is going to absorb the increased price and honor the price of the original sales order.
Cap, cover, or nothing depends a lot on how you plan on using the vehicle. Caps tend to me more watertight and lockable based on posts. The covers provide coverage of the bed area but there are many posts of minor water leakage.
Security of the bed can be an issue. Fabric covers hide contents from prying eyes but a pocket knife and the contents are easy prey. Fiberglass covers provide could protection from weather and theives but can limit size of cargo. Caps provide protection from weather and thieves with increased storage area. A potential drawback to caps is access to contents at the far end of the bed. Windows that open like the rear door are worth whatever you have to pay if you get a cap. Another issue with caps is reduced driver rear view visibility.
Another topic is how easy is it to remove or move out of the way so you can haul large items. I found out that removing my cap requires about 5 minutes to loosen the clamps plus time finding someone to help lift and move. The second person seems to be the limiting factor for me. The wife does not feel up to the task even though the manufacturer claims the cap only weighs 150 lbs.
I prefer the look of the fiberglass covers but wanted the extra storage capacity of a cap. 90% of the time a cover would work fine for me. Two weeks a year during family vacation the cap comes into its own. There have been many times that I have filled the bed up to just over the rails. With a cap, no worries.
Don't forget costs. A nice fiberglass cap can run $1000-$1500 depending on options and manufacturer.
Mpg is another issue all together.
If you want to meet the "right" girl who will be there when the cap needs to be removed and/or installed, please go to the local gym and find the strongest girl there. Please exercise caution in the way you address this particular girl so as to avoid extreme bodily injuries. If you are injured, please call;
1-(800) resqman for your expert medical emergency treatment.
Bookitty