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Good Luck,
fat_fenders
Town: Brodhead, WI
Quad: 00,SLT, T&H, LSD, Auto, 4.7L, Tow, Patritot Blue, etc...
Addition: Spray in liner from local dealer (Fabick) and Roll and Lock cover.
I've 'lurked' plenty here, figured I might as well just join in. I haven't seen very many Quads in WI just yet, in fact can count on 2 hands the total I've seen. Part of me hopes that doesn't change as I like the uniqueness, but the truck is too good for that.
Bill Amend
Northvale ,NJ (It's a small just below the NY state line)
Picked up my green SLT QC in February of this year and love it. Have the Tow pkg; HD elect; 4X4; 4.7L; 3.55 rear; cd player. Added extang cover, front driving and fog lights on a rhino bar up front. Hope to see some of you on the road. w_amend@yahoo.com
Bookitty
Bookitty
Initially I was a little concerned about Dodge quality (this is my first one), especially with the negative Consumer Reports rating. Usually, I'm an "if it ain't Toyota, Nissan, or Honda, I don't want it". But this truck has everything that the others couldn't give me. The Frontier and Tacoma are just too small and the Tundra is just too expensive. The full size Fords, Chevys, and Rams are just too big for my purposes. This truck is just right. I also couldn't get around the fact that the Dakota is so daggone good looking! Anyway, I went ahead and got a 6 year/60,000 mile warranty it just for peace of mind, and since I felt like I got a good deal on the truck.
I'm enjoying it immensely so far, I'm just not used to it's appetite for gas. The only options I've added are Weathertech vent shades, bedliner, and step shields. I'll probably end up getting some chrome tubular bed rails.
Love the site and the feedback you guys offer. Sorry for getting long winded.
Bookitty
bucky4@helicon.net
slickwilliedj: I ended up giving them the 1000 deposit. Maybe they were suspicious because I knew more about the truck, options, and prices than they did. Anyway 23,800 turn key and I'm happy to finally get it on order.
My sincere thanks to all of those that have contributed to my knowledge for the past year that I have been following these topics. I can understand why the Quad Cab is so popular. There was one in the showroom today and I almost changed my mind at the last moment. The Club Cab is more suited to my needs however.
Am disappointed that the Service Manual for the 2001 is not available yet. Will have to keep checking. Parts Dept says that I can get the flares in two days! Heeere we go!!!!
When they became available I received one. (This was for a 2000 Dakota last year)
Mailman
Thermaguy - Can't blame the QC guys for being so active in their topic. They're excited about their trucks. That's great. Us RC and CC types do appreciate the consideration for our own topic. Thanks...
information regarding sound upgrades. I have a 2000 Amber Fire Pearl SLT 4X4 Quad Cab with 4.7, 5 speed, 3.55 LSD, Tire and handling, tow package, rear slider, skid plates, engine block heater, leather wrapped wheel, power almost everything with overhead convenience group, heavy duty service package. In fact other than the sound upgrade, buckets and ABS (not to my personal liking) this truck has exactly what I need and/or want. I have added a Tuffliner, A.R.E. LSII fiber glass tonneau, Westin side bars and recently a Manik Eurogaurd (brush/grille guard). I reside in Eastern PA (Bucks County) and have a beach house on LBI, NJ. This is a great forum because it is made up of wonderful, kind and patient people. You will enjoy your time here. Welcome to the Dakota Owner's forum.
Bookitty
Ron35
Springfield, VA
Crutchfield wanted $149 plus shipping. Even if you just install these speakers in the rear you have made a quantum leap forward.
Ron35
Springfield, VA
Picking up a 01, QC, 3.9, 5 speed, 4 X 2, 3.55 rearend, SLT, Black over silver, next week in NJ.
the truck has been at the dealer for 5 weeks awaitng paper work and I am going nuts waiting.
paper work delay due to the fact that this is a company vehicle that my company leases and the leasing company screwed up the paper work.
also getting the 16 x 8 wheels power windows etc.
Looking forward to joining in on the conversations in the future. Lovin the looks of the Dakota.
Bookitty
Now a little about me, I'm a lifelong Mopar fanatic and only strayed from the fold once ( 1988 Mustang Police Interceptor..pretty peppy, but not brutally fast). My employment (it's definatly not work) is as a product safety technician, which is a fancy way of saying I get paid to break things for a living and make sure you all don't get hurt. I'm a former part-time Firefighter/Paramedic and Dodge dealer employee. Hobbies include Cars(duh), woodworking,camping, looking for Mrs. She'll Do, and reading (especially anything Mopar or musclecar related. I live and work in the northern Chicago suburbs. I am also a member of the Chicago Mopar Connection car club and would encourage and others in the area to check us out.
Anyway, enough about me, back to the truck.
- 2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Sport 4x4
- 4.7L V-8
- 5 speed stick
- part-time 4x4
- Bright Silver Paint
- Sport Plus Pkg.
- Heavy Duty Service
- Towing Pkg.
- 3.55 Sure-Grip
- ABS
- Rear defogger Pkg.
- Deluxe Conv. Grp.
- Power Conv. Grp.
- Block Heater
- Am/FM/CD Infinity Stereo
- Alarm
Planned Modifications
- Sprayed in Bedliner
- Wheels & Tires ( American Racing 767's and BFG All-terrrains)
- Bed extender
- Roof Rack
- Mud Flaps
- Cat-Back Exhaust (Gibson??)
- Homemade Air Intake w/K&N
- Euro Style grille guard (recommendations?? w/o headlite covers)
- KC lights on above
- CD changer
Wow, sorry for the long post, but on last thing.
I want to thank all the regulars and non-regulars (you know who you are) for sharing their knowledge and insight to all and making these groups a great place to spend some time.
Bookitty
Thanks for the welcome Bookitty. I live in NW NJ, Warren/Hunterdon County line between Clinton & Phillipsburg. Truck is being delivered to Hackettstown, Johnson Chrysler/Dodge.
I think my first option purchase may be nerf bars.
With a Black over Silver body, which would look better, stainless or black bars? I'm afraid the stainless may blend in too much with the Silver bottom. Ball park figure, how much should I expect to pay for the bars?
Also, I will be towing a 14' aluminum boat, not much weight. Should I install the trailer light hook-up myself or have it done. I'm not sure how complicated the hook-up is on these new vehicles.
Expect to pick up the truck by the end of next week.
YES I am anxious.
The black would be my choice. They go well with my Flame red. I think it would look as good on the silver too (breaks it up).
Most here have gone with Westin brand. www.atlantaauto.com $206.00 at my door in less than 48 hours (I live in Syracuse NY) they are out of the peach state..They also have a 1-800 number.
Sorry this topic should be over at the accessories board..
Allen-
Happy Quadding
Jim
to yellow after a period of time when it is exposed to the elements. Some manufacturers offer chrome plated stainless, which sort of defeats the purpose. The side bars on my Expedition were made by Smittybilt and were a textured black. I like the Westin bars for strength, but liked that
textured black, not available with the Westins. I'm quite familiar with Hunterdon County (Flemington area) as well as Phillipsburg. My wife used to live in Pen Argyl near Easton on the other side of the river.
My name is Tim and I live in Bay Area (Newark).
I picked up my '01 QC 4x4 Sport 4x4 4.7l auto lsd
3.55 t&h. I place my order on 8/22 and picked it up on 9/25. I've been lurking the QC boards for
the pass couple of month and picked up a lot of good info that helped me make my choice to get the QC and just wanted to say thanks.
Tim
Welcome to the Quad ranks. The longer you'll have it, the more you'll love it. Hope you get a chance to post some pictures for all of us to look at.
fat_fenders
Good luck with it.
Bookitty
Thanks to you and fat_fenders for welcoming
me to the board. Being from Nebraska originally
I had to get the Flame Red hence the login
gbrquad - Go Big Red Quad. I already love
the way this truck looks and runs. As for
being a real head turner I don't mind just as
long as the better half doesn't.
gbrquad
Carl
Keep on Quadin'
fat_fenders
Bookitty
My right rear tire also sticks out approx. 1" or so. Early posts attribute this to the bed being out of line. I'll let you know what the dealer says in a few weeks when I take it in for service.
Safe Truckin'!
Also, I too have the light package and do not have the under hood light. My dad's 2000 RC has the underhood light. The holes are there for one, it just doesn't exist. Sure would be nice to have one there! DC cutting corners or maybe we just don't "need" one??? :-)
Anyone else?
fat_fenders