Dodge Dakota - Quad Cab

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  • davids1davids1 Member Posts: 411
    Why so specific about the timing for the change to synthetic. Please give your reasons.
  • knkresortknkresort Member Posts: 79
    Without getting too technical (others in this forum could swamp you with technical information), synthetic should not be used until 4-5k on the odometer because it is too slippery and the rings/pistons/seals are all not seated properly until the engine has that many miles on it. Synthetic too early can actually be more harmful than helpful in the first couple of oil changes. Dino oil is the best initially, then you can switch, but I am not getting into the argument as to whether dino or synthetic is better over the long haul. Too many opinions, testimonials, and scientific data on both sides of the issue makes it a personal choice.

    I have 17,000 miles on my 00 Quad and still get a smile on face when ever I drive it. I started with din oil until 6,000 miles then switched to Moil 1 synthetic with Moil 1 liter.

    Knk
  • davids1davids1 Member Posts: 411
    I currently use Mobil 1 Synthetic in my 99 Ram. The reason I asked the question is it seems that no matter who you ask this question to, you get a different answer. I was just wanting to know the reasons for your opinion. Thanks.
  • davids1davids1 Member Posts: 411
    I am considering buying a Dakota Quad. Have any of you tried to carry skis in your truck? What is the maximum length of ski that can be put in the bed of the truck (diagonally)? Is there an aftermarket ski rack out there that can do the job? I may just have to take one of these buggers home and see if my skis will fit. Bottom line: No fit, no buy! Thanks
  • tuvtesttuvtest Member Posts: 237
    I've got good news for you. I don't know about just tossing skis in the bed diagonally, but, Mopar offers not 1, not 2, but 3 different accessory ski carriers for the C. There is a bed mount, hitch mount and one that is used with the roof rack. The advantage to using the Mopar ones rather than the aftermarket is that they are designed by the same engineers that do the trucks and offer the same warranty. So I guess this means you're gonna have to buy one, huh?
  • txqc2000txqc2000 Member Posts: 121
    iflyxj:

    I have a new 2000 QC SLT 4X4 and recently installed the new Waag "Sportster" grill guard on it. This is a low-profile grill guard -- meaning it looks like the center piece of a full-sized unit from Waag. I like it b/c it doesn't interfere with my headlights and won't cause as much damage to same if I am ever unfortunate enough to get in a front-end collision. The cost is reasonable too (about $160.00 - $180.00 depending where you buy it from). You can see an example of the unit at www.autostyles.com/waagdodge.htm.

    With respect to lights, I installed a set of PIAA Pro XT lights on top of the grill guard, and a set of PIAA 510 Super White Pencil driving lights where the fog lights usually go. The 510's are very bright in the center and offer better illumination on the sides (but not as wide as fog lights). I have them pointed down somewhat to avoid blinding on-coming traffic (these lights are extremely bright). I also installed PIAA Super White light bulbs (Part No. 9007) in my headlights. These bulbs, in and of themselves, offered a dramatic improvement over the stock bulbs. But the high beams were still sub par in my opinion.

    If you let me know what your e-mail address is, I can send you a picture of my QC so you can see what the Waag grill guard looks like with the PIAA lights.
  • tuckmiddletuckmiddle Member Posts: 37
    Got my 4x4 off the lot 365 days ago. 17,600 trouble free miles with 4.7/auto (have had many flunky shifts due to the double second gear automatic selection).
    Here in Atlanta area, we have so much traffic that gas mileage is a lousy 13 or so commuting, but have gotten 17 on the highway. I've done the Airtec (think that's the one) modified intake & flow master exhaust. Sounds like a real truck, has more pep than most any truck and wasn't changed a tenth on gas mileage.
    Steel horse steps keep coming loose, they mount on body mounting locations. Dealer said to get the rear points welded, we'll see about that.
    OIL: Per the above posts, started synthetic engine oil @5,000 miles, no yellow slime and no problems. What about changing transaxel oil/transfer case and all that stuff? The dealer says not required (I only tow -haul trailers on occasion. Several months ago there was a lot about changing at different intervals. How about a few posts on what y'all have done.
    Anybody in North GA want to have a Sat PM "Meet" when the ax warms up? We can sit around and laugh at the other "semi-quads".
    I couldn't be happier with my first non-GM truck ever, unless a honey had bought it for me as a thank you gift - fat chance.
    Have a good millennium!
  • steve234steve234 Member Posts: 460
    I had the same concerns about skis when buying my Quad. My 167s fit with about a foot to spare on the diagonal. I expect that you could get 192s in there easily. If I was looking for the coolest looking way to haul, I would add a fiberglass tonneau and mount a ski carrier on it. I am going to add a bed cap tho and I do not like roof top carriers. What is needed is a bed extender that is completely enclosed. I am trying to figure that one out. If I come up with a design, I will post it.
  • steve234steve234 Member Posts: 460
    Where do you ski? I hit Powderhorn and Wolf Creek. Headed to Powderhorn on Friday. Hope they get lots of fresh.
  • ford_biiford_bii Member Posts: 120
    To tell the truth, I didn't think my 190's would fit in the back of my truck, and I was going to buy a carrier. I haven't even had them out yet this year. I went to the Dakota brochure and using their internal dimentions for the length and width of the bed, I calculated the diagonal length to be about 87 inches, which would be about 221 cm. I would say my 190's will fit! I guess we'll see. I don't know how much the wheel wells would interfere, but I guess we'll see.

    Also, about the rear axle offset.. It is my opinion that my bed is actually aligned slightly to the left where it meets the cab. If that misalignment went all the way back to the rear, then I would have to say that the rear is ok and the bed is misaligned. I know there has been great debate about this subject, but I looked at the bed alignment closely and this is what I think. My rear is definately offset a bit when you look at it. I don't know if I'm going to bother trying to get the dealer to align the bed over a matter of 1/4 inch.
  • victxvictx Member Posts: 108
    can you shoot a copy of your Dak with the grille guard. Your email address is not listed on your profile. Email me at carrola@texas.net. BTW, I am in San Antonio. Where in TX are you?
  • spur1spur1 Member Posts: 1
    I have had my 2000 dakota quad cab(4.7, auto, sport, 4x2, intense blue) for 3 weeks now and I still feel like a kid in a candy store. This is my first truck and what a treat it has been! Glad to be a part of the hall.
  • cs18cs18 Member Posts: 10
    the dodge boys fixed the rattling dash,..no luck with the knocking engine yet....have decided to go to the mat! should be having meeting with dodge regional rep shortly....will keep you fellows posted on the progress!...drive'em hard boys,driv'em hard...that way you'll know what you've got before the warranty runs out.
  • slr9589slr9589 Member Posts: 121
    I was able to put 190cm ski's diagnolly on the bed floor for a run into quebec without much problem.
    I would try a hitch rig if it did not cost 2 arms and a leg..
    slr9589
  • davids1davids1 Member Posts: 411
    For the input on skis and racks etc. I have 190's and a buddy of mine has 195's. I did the math and came up with about the same numbers on the diagonal. I was looking in the bed of a Quad on a dealers lot a few days ago and there is a box in the rear corners of the bed which likely houses the light bulbs and wiring. I was just wondering if this would interfere.

    I am headed to Snowshoe Mountain (WV) this Tuesday and Wednesday. Conditions are great, let's hope I can keep up!!!???
  • wheelesawheelesa Member Posts: 3
    I currently own a 99 Ranger, and the seats at the service department are not that comfortable, if you know what I mean.

    Have test driven two '01 Dakotas, loved them both. I really would love to hop in one of these, but I need to find out about their reliability. Can anyone here help me out? Personal stories, sites to visit, any info. would be helpful in making decision.

    (have tested the Tundra, but I like the Dakota better!!!)

    Thanks!
  • tuvtesttuvtest Member Posts: 237
    can I get a copy of those shots too? my E-mail in in my profile. Thanks
  • pinnaclecsipinnaclecsi Member Posts: 6
    I have 2001 QC with app 3500 miles on it. It has a 4.7 auto, 3.52 w/lsd. There are two problems. The first has occured since the day I got it. The engine seems to ping excessively. It does not seem to matter what grade of gas I use. The dealer told me "They all do that." Is this true? People that ride with me it is a diesel.

    The other problem started in the last 500 miles. If you are not on the gas as the truck makes its 2nd to 3rd upshift, there is a loud clunking sound.

    I have not had a chance to get back to a dealer, but I would appreciate any of you sharing similar problems and the required repairs.

    Thanks
  • davids1davids1 Member Posts: 411
    Can anyone explain the difference between this transmission and the typical 3/4 speed auto with overdrive and lockup torque converter? There is no technical information on the Dodge website, and the Dakota brochure has no discussion as to how this transmission operates. Is this just another name for a 4 speed with OD and lockup torque converter, or is this truly a different animal? Any information will be appreciated. Thanks. David.
  • steve234steve234 Member Posts: 460
    One way to look at the multispeed tranny is that you have 5 gears instead of four. Instead of using the five gears every time, the computer will alternate the two gears for second, based on operation.
  • tuvtesttuvtest Member Posts: 237
    this trans has an alternate second gear used on the highway for passing. it's ratio is between 2nd and 3rd, providing a better "passing gear" on the road.
  • chiefdoc2chiefdoc2 Member Posts: 18
    The wife and son just got back from a Central Tx to Pittsburgh, PA run over Christmas. The 01 QC 4x4, 4.7, lsd, 5-sp did great. They drove out to McConnell's Mills one afternoon and were the first to travel the narrow, winding, hilly trail down to the river after a 4-6in snowfall. The kid (18) was white-knuckled but both he and the QC did fine in 4-Hi. (mom was fine also). No trbl over the 2.5K mile trip. The Quad now has a little over 6K on the ode and have YET to find a reason to return to the dealer. Will knock some wood and just enjoy this fine truck.

    Ron
    Killeen, TX
  • want1badwant1bad Member Posts: 15
    Bought my 2000 QC 4WD 4.7L 5spd 3.92 SLT+ T/H TOW etc etc Aug 2000. Been pretty happy with it, and so I haven't been looking at postings since Sept or so. Whew, 1600 postingS! I'll never get through them all. But, in browsing the last couple hundred I found several similar problems to what I'm experiencing.

    1) Gas milage been dropping ever since I bought it. Started out at 14.8 city, now I'm down to 12 city. Cold weather, oxy fuels, etc could be to blame. My "city" is a 6.5mi drive to/fro work, stop/go, 35mph tops. I was ok with 14, 12 kindof sucks. Just hope I've hit bottom.

    2) Clunk in driveline. Was starting to document this for a service request. Was getting worse until cold weather set in. Now I hardly hear it, unless truck is fully warmed up on a warmish day (50's). I'm waiting until spring/summer, when I expect it to come back, as weather warms up. Maybe its gone? doubt it. Especially noticable at low speeds, like toodling around at 15MPH in 2nd. Touch the throttle, get a "thunk". Make a crummy shift, get a thunk. Sometimes, make a good shift, get a thunk. Thunk thunk, I'm all thunked out.

    3) Airbag needed servicing. Apparently a clip came loose in steering column, causing binding of steering wheel. This happened at about 1K miles. Gradually it was getting harder to turn. One day in parking lot, I was backing out and couldn't hardly turn wheel. Tired of this *@#%$ I pulled hard, hard enough for something to go "snap" and then "ding ding ding" my airbag light came on. Service fixed it under warranty (of course).

    4) During cold weather cold starts, sounds like a bearing going out under the hood. Haven't pinpointed the noise, but it is in the area of the a/c compressor. After abt 5 minutes, it goes away. AT startup though it is loud enough to hear in the cab with all the windows up (cold outside) and radio on. NOTE: not the same noise as fan noise, which is also obnoxious but normal.

    My biggest gripe, other than the airbag incident, is that I bought the truck under the information that I could add a passr side on/off airbag switch, DC had a kit set up, etc etc etc. No such luck so far, in fact my last call a couple months ago the service dept told me basically to go take a hike, DC was never going to offer such a kit (same dept that gave me kit# to order, which turned out to be wrong kit#, but that's another story and this is getting long winded)

    Oh yeah, I keep hoping the seats will sag some as they "break in", since I'm 6'3" and don't like grazing my head on the roof support ridge when I hit a bump.
  • gator72gator72 Member Posts: 115
    Dear PINNACLECSI,

    PINGING: I've had my '01 QC SLT+ 4.7 V8 auto for about 2 months (2k miles). I've had no pinging AT ALL so far. NO ... it is NOT normal for all QC's to do that.

    CLUNKING TRANNY: I, too, have the clunking tranny. Mine is like WANT1BAD's at post 1623. However, mine is NOT getting worse. It only does it at LOW speeds, around at 15MPH in 2nd - touch the throttle, get a "thunk".

    It must be normal because I've seen several other posts about the same thing; AND, the dealer says it's "normal" for these trucks. For what it's worth: My dad has been driving trucks for about 55 years and he says that EVERY truck he's ever driven makes a similar sound; be it Dodge, GM or Ford. Some are only worse than others.

    Gator72
  • davids1davids1 Member Posts: 411
    for the info on the multispeed tranny. Now my next question is this: What has the verdict been on this tranny? Pretty reliable, pretty crappy? Sounds like most folks are happy with theirs.

    Also want1bad, I'm 6'5", is my head gonna hit the roof (literally) when I pothole one of these things. Once again, I guess I'm gonna have to drive one.

    Thanks

    David
  • 96g1196g11 Member Posts: 88
    I had a minor pinging and the dealer made a flash eprom change. Fixed the problem right away. Now my computer under the hood has a sticker that says authorized update and gives a nunber. Check it out with your service dept.
  • txqc2000txqc2000 Member Posts: 121
    VICTX & TUVTEST,

    Sorry guys. I brought my QC to the dealer today to get a minor problem fixed on my alarm and they didn't get it back to me today. I should have the truck back tomorrow and will shoot some pics and post them on http://www.geocities.com/txqc2000

    I don't believe the webpage is active yet since I haven't uploaded any pictures. I should have everything uploaded by tomorrow or Wednesday.

    WHEELESA:

    I only have 1K on my QC but can report two minor problems: 1) a small glitch in the Mopar aftermarket alarm system that I had the dealer install (won't disarm when the unlock button is pushed once); and 2) my steering wheel clock spring broke just like WANT1BAD's did. In this situation, I started hearing noises in my steering column when I turned it -- like there was some loose paper rubbing against something in there. Then @ about 300 miles, when I tried to make a hard U-Turn in a parking lot, it felt like I pulled some wires out and the airbag light came on. Also, my cruise control and radio controls on the steering wheel stopped working. All other steering and electrical problems worked fine, though, and the dealer fixed the problem with no hassles.

    So far I haven't experienced any clunking noises, weird shifts, etc. But I have the 5.9L engine with standard 4 speed auto. I also have fulltime 4WD and can tell you that it works like a dream. I had occasion to use it extensively during the recent snow and ice storms we had here in the DFW area. It is really cool to feel those front wheels grabbing when the traction is less than ideal.

    My gas mileage, on the other hand, hasn't been that great (11 mpg city). But I noticed it started to improve a little after I hit about 700 miles. I'll also admit that I'm not trying to maximize my MPG during the break-in period (I have been driving briskly and at varied speeds etc. as the manual recommends). I imagine after the engine breaks in and I start driving more "normally" my gas mileage will improve. The 5.9 has so much torque that I hardly need to press on the gas pedal to travel at or above the legal limit. Also, I'm amazed that my RPM's are only around 1500-1800 RPM's @ 65-70 MPH on the freeway (I have the 3.55 axle). I hope this info. helps.
  • bikerider2bikerider2 Member Posts: 1
    Standard Transmission Clunk - Reply

    I have a '01 CC/4wd with 3.9 - 5 speed tranny. I've
    had a clunking noise from the very beginning. The noise occurs when I shift from 1st to 2nd if I don't first let off the gas "early" and then shift. It also occurs in a higher gear if I dab the gas and quickly let off. At first I thought it was because I had been driving a sports car and my shifting was a bit too quick for a truck. This is probably some of my fault but it also seems like the RPM's drop very slowly and the gear/engine speeds don't match well by the time I let up the clutch. I've since adjusted my shifting technique and now I can avoid the clunk most of the time.
    In response to gator72, my dad also has driven trucks for over 50 years and was a mechanic for a fleet of gas tankers. He said the noise was normal "gear slap" and that in some makes of trucks the noise was more pronounced. That put my mind at ease. By the way, I love my new truck.
  • 96g1196g11 Member Posts: 88
    I had a minor pinging and the dealer made a flash eprom change. Fixed the problem right away. Now my computer under the hood has a sticker that says authorized update and gives a nunber. Check it out with your service dept.
  • pinnaclecsipinnaclecsi Member Posts: 6
    Can you post the number on the sticker?
  • bookittybookitty Member Posts: 1,303
    Guys, I have experienced the clunking or drive train noises also in my 2000 4.7 5 speed Quad and previously in my 5.2 5 speed 1995 Dakota Club cab as well as other manually shifted trucks up to 33,000 GVW. Nothing to be concerned with, as it is normal under the prescribed conditions.

    Bookitty
  • bobs5bobs5 Member Posts: 557
    Mine sometimes makes a slight clunk sound when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Depends on the engine rpm, vehicle speed, and clutch disengagement.
    It is slight so I will not worry about it unless the sound gets worse.
    Also hear a slight clunk when engageing or disengaging the clutch.
  • nthdgreeenthdgreee Member Posts: 24
    How do you re-enable the auto door locks at 15 MPH

    I was able to get them disabled pretty easily but have not been able to get them to start working again, at least with the instructions in my 2001 owners manual. I can't help but think that the manual is giving us the wrong procedure. Anybody out there know how to get it done?
    Thanks
  • steve234steve234 Member Posts: 460
    The 4.7 Automatic is surprising low on problems. Most makes have a fair number of bitching about transmission failures, but I have seen almost no complaints. Only time will tell if it will make 200k with no incident, but the initial prognosis is good. Considering that we are talking a complex device that uses mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components in constant operation without a trained technician to perform daily maintenance, I'd say it has a good rep.
  • want1badwant1bad Member Posts: 15
    Wow, just gotta ask, and lots of feedback overnite! Thanks to all the reassurances that the 5spd drivetrain does tend to clunk. I was sure that I'd go to the service dept and hear that it's MY fault (and I've been driving sticks for 20 years!). I must admit though, it has taken about 3000 miles to find the "sweet spot" in the clutch, noting all the same issues that bobs5 notes. I've felt like a real dork at times over the last 5 months.

    Thanks bookitty, bobs5, bikerider2, gator72 and anybody else that I missed.
  • flexmoneyflexmoney Member Posts: 3
    Hello folks.

    I am in the process of buying a new 4x4 Quad cab. I am getting the 4.7L V-8 and the manual transmission (25B (EVA,DDC)). My options are: Sports Plus Group (AGU), Delux Conv. Group (AJK), Power Conv. Group (AJP), Heavy Duty Group (ADJ), Trailer Tow Group (AHC), and the Rear Window Defroster (GFA).

    These options total up to an invoice price of $23,387. Add in the destination charge of 585 takes it to $23,972. When I subtract out the $1000 rebate and the $500 Farm B. rebate and that comes to $22,472.

    I have had a few dealers here in Ohio say that they would do the deal for $250 over invoice. But then they (at least the last dealer that I talked to) want to tack on $400 for regional advertising and $11 for gas, and even another $30 so they can send me their junk mail.

    I am ordering the truck, so they would pocket the whole 3% of MSRP holdback. That amounts to around $780+ or so.

    Does anybody know of any Ohio area dealers that won't try to add fees back into the deal.

    Any other comments are also welcome.

    Thanks,
    Kyle
  • txqc2000txqc2000 Member Posts: 121
    nthdgree,

    I accidentally disabled the auto-locking feature on my 2000 QC but was able to re-enable it following the manual's procedure on the 1st try. If I recall correctly, you have to do the following: 1) make sure all your doors are closed; 2) place the ignition in the off position; 3) switch the ignition between the off and on position 4 times, ending in the on position; and 4) within 30 secs, you have to lock your doors using the power door lock switch on the driver's side door.

    Hope this helps.
  • bobs5bobs5 Member Posts: 557
    When I bought my truck, the advertising fee, gas fee, and junk mail fee were on the invoice from the factory so I guess they are legidiment fees.
  • txqc2000txqc2000 Member Posts: 121
    flexmoney,

    Just wondering if you tried the auto-buying services of the warehouse clubs like Sam's or Costco. I received a quote from a dealership here in the DFW area that participates in the Sam's program (Randall Noe). They quoted me $50 over invoice for a 2001, whether I ordered one or picked one off of their lot. I don't recall whether the advertising cost was included, but it probably was. I decided to buy a 2000 QC from another dealer @ cost (Preston Dodge -- great dealership too) b/c of the better incentives being offered by Dodge on the 2000 models.
  • ferousferous Member Posts: 226
    First my 2 cents on the reliability of the new Quad. My 2000 4.7 5spd has 20,000 miles on it and the only time I visited the dealer was to pick up my lic. plates 3 days after I bought the truck. My 1996 Grand Caravan had already been in once or twice out of the 12-14 times I've taken it in over 90,000 miles. I love this truck.

    Invoice Price - I just want to ask why so many of you are having to pay "X" amount over invoice. I ordered my truck last January when truck sales were hotter than they are right now, and I got mine for invoice. The way the media is talking about truck and car sales being down right now, it sounds like it's a buyers market out there. I would push harder for the Invoice price or less.
  • nthdgreeenthdgreee Member Posts: 24
    txqc2000,

    That seems to be what I did yet it doesn't enable itself. I'll be sure to try it again when I get out to the parking lot this afternoon just to make sure I'm not missing anything.

    Thanks for replying to my question.
  • qc2001qc2001 Member Posts: 30
    well i now have 6750 on the 01 qc 4x4, 4.7, auto, etc, w/o lsd. moved to the synth. this weekend and i am going to the 5000 mile schedule for oil changes.
    first a few updates. the 4 wheel abs was worth the money to me. 4 wheel is quick to engage, and is trust worthy. rides better than my taurus. i have alot more faith in this vehicle than my old s-10.
    my rear end clunks some times too, but i beleive also that is a monster created by the drive train and not the tranny. it just takes some time to get used to. on tu and wed i send my wife in it to saranac lake and lake placid(50 miles +/-)and she loves the truck. thats why i make her surrender the keys when she comes in the door.

    i am thinking about getting the westin step bars this spring, and i know that some of you have posted about them. can you get them in a stainless steel or polished alum. and for how much generally.

    Evan
  • ohc_babyohc_baby Member Posts: 116
    Alright, I snagged this info from moparchat. TSB 11-023-00 involves reprogramming Daks, Durangos, JGC with the 4.7 to fix the problems listed below. I imagine that, along with a few tweaks, it retards timing at Wide Open Throttle (WOT). I
    don't know if this is a new flash or the same one that others have received, but I don't remember seeing the specifics before. Personally, I'm looking to make as much power as possible while having no ping and stick with 87 gas, so the new PCMs won't do me much good when (if) they're released for the 4.7 as the require 93 octane. Because you can't revert afterward I'd like to find someone that's done this.

    Do the new flashes have a noticable drop in dyno runs, butt or otherwise? I'd prefrer a little ping at WOT through 2nd and 3rd if the alternative is putting my 4.7 on no-doze. Anyone have thoughts or numbers? To eliminate ping, Dodge used to retard the timing by 3 degrees across the rev band and still may. This flash may do the same thing, though only at WOT - I don't know. So has anyone had the new flash and have any opinions on their truck's new performance?

    =www.moparchat.com quote=

    It will address the following symptoms:
    1.) Part throttle or wide-open throttle spark knock
    2.) Sag or hesitation following a cold engine start
    3.) Rough idle
    4.) Idle sag on deceleration to a stop

    The TSB involves reprogramming your PCM with new software (99Cal20 and 00Cal17)
  • peb2peb2 Member Posts: 12
    I live in the Chicago area and proud to say I have just ordered my 2001QC. The following is a
    list of the particulars.

    2001 AC 4X4 Sport, 4.7 V8, Auto Tarns., Sports Plus Group, Power Convenience Group
    Cruise and Tilt, AM/CM in dash DC, Heavy Duty Service, Tow Package

    Prior to dealer contact I did alot of research on the net in regards to invoice pricing. Dealer bottom line was $23,400 before taxes and OD of $25,500 after uncle am got me. When
    shopping around, another dealer said he could not touch that price. Anybody have any comments. Just curious to know if I got ripped.
  • flexmoneyflexmoney Member Posts: 3
    Thanks to all for the responses. I will try the wholesale club route (Sam's, Costco, etc.).

    I will also keep pushing to get the best price.

    I have checked out the car buying section at the Motley Fool (fool.com). It is great. Written by an old school car salesman...reformed.

    I will try some of their tips and let you all know how it goes.

    Thanks, and keep the comments coming.

    Kyle
  • txqc2000txqc2000 Member Posts: 121
    For those who have requested pictures and are interested in seeing the Waag Sportster grill guard and other accessories I've added to my QC, I've posted pictures at:

    http://www.geocities.com/txqc2000/My_Quadcab.html

    Click on each of the picture links to see all of the pictures.
  • tuvtesttuvtest Member Posts: 237
    Very nice. I wish I had waited on a grill guard. I think I like the Waag better. oh well, what's done is done. Are you happy with the Piaa 510's? I was planning those for mine, but haven't picked them up yet. They do look like they fit pretty well which was one concern I had.
  • robert105robert105 Member Posts: 2
    I've got a 2001 Quad 5 speed 4.7. Also have the
    1st to 2cnd 'clunking' Dealer said its normal',
    don't think I buy that. Hopefully it won't lead
    to bigger problems. If you haven't read the yellow sludge' issue yet, do so. I have that
    problem as well. The dealer says there is a kit
    to fix the condensation problem and that its not
    the PCV valve or coolant leakage. Hope their right!
  • merlhmerlh Member Posts: 8
    I am *this* close to ordering an '01 QC... 4x4, 4.7 auto, pretty much loaded. I've got a couple of question I'm hoping that you owners can answer.

    I'll be flat towing another vehicle with it a few times per year, an old Jeep that weighs about 3,000 pounds. The rest of the time it will be daily/family transportation. Should I stick with the 3.55 differential ratio or go to the 3.92? What effect does the 3.92 ratio have on gas mileage?

    I see that Dodge offers two different 4WD systems, an AWD and a 2WD/4WD switchable. I don't plan on doing a lot of off-roading, which system will be better/more reliable in the long term? I've had a real hard time finding any information on the differences between the two types of transfer cases offered. I'm leaning away from the AWD system simply due to the added complexity and expense, is this a mistake?

    I'm curious about owner experience with the Dodge LS rear end. I'm tempted to *not* get it and if I ever decide I want to do any serious off-roading to just install an aftermarket locker. Any comments on this?

    AFA towing capacity... the Toyota Tacoma D-cab is rated at 5K pounds with it's V6 and the QC is rated at 4800 with the
    4.7 and 3.55 rear end. Why is that? The QC seems to have SO much more torque I would think it'd be rated at least as high or higher than the Tacoma. Can anyone explain?

    Thanks in advance,
    Merl, Tejas
  • ohc_babyohc_baby Member Posts: 116
    Well, as far as the ratings go, Dodge is always very conservative. I think we all realize that if you load a Quad and Tacoma and compare that the Quad will come out on top. I can't speak to the fuel economy of the 3.92, but I'm told that the difference isn't great but that the acceleration is - my question was in the reliability of a new engine taching at 2500 revs for all of its highway life. The LSD is a great unit and well worth the money, while I've heard nothing but complaints about the AWD - go with the 4-by.
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