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Wildman
Anyone in this group know ANYONE ...with a y2k 2500/3500 Cummins QC/6 Spd/SLT+ sitting in their driveway at home ????
Is this truck a myth or what ...
Wineo
It arrived at the dealer Friday afternoon about 4:00. They wouldn't let me have it until today, though. They said that it takes two hours to detail the vehicle and do the state safety inspection. Their "service" department closes at 5:00 and isn't open on Saturday but they said "You can come and look at it on the lot if you want."
If this dealer hadn't been $800 lower than the next closest dealer.....
Oh well - I'll be smilin' tonight!
Wildman
Good Luck.
Question:
On the floor of the bed there are two oval holes that have plastic caps in them. These are NOT the tie down points up in the front corners. These holes are about 7/8ths by 1/2 inch. One is about 1/3 of the way back and the other 2/3. they are in line about 1/4 of the way from the left side.
Since they appear to possibly line up with the frame rails underneath, I thought they might be bolt access holes, but I didn't get a chance to look real close yet and there are not similar holes on the right side. Also, they don't look like they are wide enough to get a decent size socket in there.
I couldn't find anything in the owner's manual about them and the salesman said "Oh they're drain holes". Yeah, well he was a drain hole - but that's another story... and why would they be capped if they are drain holes?
Does anyone know what these holes are?
Bill
Where are you located, I'm in So.Cal and the dealers here look at me funny when I tell them I'm looking for a 6-speed. *#@#-head mentality at these dealers has me just shakin' my head.
And all the goodies in the SLT+ sounds good to me, means I can drive forever and never want to get out ...
What color was the one you saw, if's its White w/ tan leather I just might have to do some traveling.
Thanks anyway for the tip... The internet salesman was very nice and helpful, sounds like a good dealer to deal with.
Still Waiting
Wineo
Some trucks built before 3/3/97 had a clunk problem where repair required the replacement of the intermediate shaft with a new intermediate shaft, and, on some vehicles, install replacement brake tubes and supports (the intermediate shaft connects the steering column with the steering gear). But yours is a 1999.
This was outlined in TSB 19-08-97. There was also issues with steering wander. I advise taking your truck to another Dodge dealer for service. First the factory rep is not going to readily admit anything part of his job is to minimize losses for repairs. Secondly, it is obivous that the technical skills of the mechanics at this dealership while probably good are just not hitting on the problem. A new set of hands may make a difference. You can service the truck at any Dodge Truck dealer regardless of where it was purchased.
Good luck.
The steering shaft has a viscous damper at approximately mid length. The viscous damper is supposed to absord road impacts and other front end movements (i.e. potholes, and braking). This viscous damper is sealed with a rubber boot and is not serviceable. I believe the upper and lower shaft are making contact within this sealed boot area. Could explain why the problem is worse in hot weather and almost non-existent in cold weather. Steel does expand when hot, and the shafts could be expanding just enough to cause contact. Anyway, Dodge has not been able to fix it and I am extremely frustrated. By the way, this truck only has 2500 miles. I'll keep you posted how this is resolved. Thanks for the feedback.
When you use the "remote start", do your headlights come on dim after the engine starts? Mine do, and the Installers are trying to tell me that this is normal for new dodges, because of a feed-back in the system. This does not seem right as the headlights have a separate relay and the park lights have a separate relay. I need some feed-back before I jump into somebodies room and close the door.
Wildman
Yes this is attempting a power drain on the system but we are talking about a little PW motor not a friggin bumper mounted winch.
I dont have the remote start but I have noticed instances of lights dimming. This also occurs in my truck when I run the light bar responding to emergency calls.
Thanks
Wildman
If the remote start system was grounded to a shared ground with the lights/parking lights etc then when the remote was on it could drain power from the other circuit in this fashion. This is the same as for example if you have ever installed a car stereo and used a ground only to find that your headlight switch turns your stereo on and off. I would first try moving the ground to another source or even running it to the main ground from the block and seeing what happens.
Wildman
If there is a tsb for this problem, does it apply for my 94 ram yes or no? Because when I asked the dealer they told me it would cost me near $400 cdn. I said I'll wait!
so, I am ready to upgrade my tries and want to try and put 35x12.50x15 on my 99 quad 4x4 1500. is this possible without a lift. When I messured with a tape it appears to be enough clearance.
Can anyone help. Also, I am dropping from a 16'
wheel to a 15' wheel any issues there.
lastly, I am looking at the BF goodrich allterrain
TA ko tire, but would love suggestions for another
good all around wet, dry, mudd, and snow tire size
33 or 35. kellys?
If you lift or change the wheel size or tires outside specs I would be you void the warranty also. But again I am no expert - these are just my impressions.
Good luck. It sounds like it will be a bad [non-permissible content removed] if you do it.
consideration in selecting a tire was its purchase
price. In doing my homework preparatory to the purchase of a new Dodge 3/4T, however, I've come to realize that tire selection is a bit more complicated than I initially thought. That said, would someone out there in this really great site care to enlighten me on a few basics?
1) What do the numbers and letters in the tire
designation "LT265/75R16 SBR" refer to and how would a tire such as this compare physically to, say, a 245/70?
2) How does a tire of a given size relate to fuel economy? Can I assume a wider diameter tire will generally yield a better mpg?
3) I've read several postings suggesting that tire size will influence effective differential
gear ratio, i.e., kcram sez that a 4.10 rear end
with 265s is comparable to a 3.73 with 2.45s. Help me understand this, if you would. Does this mean that 265s will increase the fuel economy of a vehicle having a 4.10 rear end and does tire size ultimately have any effect upon acceleration and towing capability?
4) What are the characteristics of "all season"
and "all terrain" tires. Would the "all season" generally be the preferred tire with which to pull my 10,000# fifth wheel?
Thank you for your time.
But seriously, there is something I cannot figure out. I'm getting 15-16 mpg for the first 1000 miles. I filled the tank three times so far. On two of those, the overhead computer told me I had about 30 miles till empty. And the fuel guage was in the red. Yet when I filled it, I could only put 28 gallons in the tank. And the specs say its a 35 gallon tank. What gives? Is the fuel guage and overhead computer that inaccurate, that I really have 7 gallons left when I think there should be about 2 gallons left. Or was I short sheeted with a smaller tank. Haven't talked to the dealer yet as I want to see what others have experienced first. Thanks
Let's go your questions in sequence:
1. Tire designation breakdown:
LT - light truck
(P means Passenger car)
265 - overall width of the unloaded tire measured
in millimeters
(bulge width at the bottom not included)
75 - aspect ratio - section height divided by
section width. Ub this case, the section
height is approx. 200mm
R - radial
(B = bias belted, D = bias ply)
16 - wheel diameter in inches
E - load rating - every letter is two plies,
thus E = 10 plies
SBR - steel-belted radial
A 265/75R16 is substantially taller than a 245/70 or 245/75.
2. A wider tire will redu8ce your fuel economy by increasing drag. A taller tire may improve economy by requiring less rpm to travel the same distance.
3. Tire/speed formula:
tire rolling radius x rpm
---------------------------------- = mph
axle ratio x gear ratio x 168
As you can see, the tire size and axle ratio are inversely proportionate to each other. To maintain the same speed, if one numerically increases, the other will numerically decrease.
4. All-season tires are basically copmpromise tires, able to handle a minimum standard of every type of road condition. A true all-terrain tire is designed and intended for use on dirt, grass, sand, and light mud, in addition to dry/wet/snowy road surfaces. Note that Dodge does NOT offer a true all-terrain tire from the factory.
5. I added the ply ratibg to the designations above in #1. The more plies in a tire, the more air pressure it can sustain, and the more weight you can load. For 3/4 and 1 ton trucks, an E-rated tire will do everything the truck can - only seriously oversize tires would get away with a D rating.
kcram
Community Leader/Smart Shopper Conference
bad of the v-10. For me it is a
toss up between the v-10 and the
Cummins. Any help will be
appreciated.
First - I am a young pilot actively remodeling my home, so I don't consider the use of the truck to be heavy duty but I'm not getting it for show. I don't think the 1500 has the weight capacity plus I'll probably buy a boat in about 2 years so the 2500 part is not the question. The 4:10 part is the question. I've read just about every entry and still can't determine if the the 4:10 is necessary. I'll be getting the sport package so I think the 265's are standard but I will be doing some commuting and don't want to push the rpm's if I'm doing 80-85 on the highway. Guide me oh great one.
Second - I have a dealer willing to order at $100 over invoice,(including the dealer prep crap and $500 advertising, $650 destination). Does that sound good considering he's getting 100% of the holdback.
Lastly - Any idea on the true order time for South Florida.
Thanks so much in advance for your help.
Shane
Thanks,
Shane
Eric16
Thanks for the info on the Farm Bureau, I just sent my application in.
Do you happen to know if the new mirrors are powered and heated? I recall the brochure mentioned that they were "manual" These mirrors are quite a mystery.
thanks,
They are mounted on a single thick arm from the door, and are oriented vertically in trailer position. You can pivot the mirror head 90 degrees toward the body in a horizontal orientation for not trailer use. The arm itself can fold in against the body for tight spots. All adjustments are manual, and they are not heated.
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kcram
Community Leader/Smart Shopper Conference