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Nice job with the tow hooks! tuvtest beat me to the punch to patent the bracket, don't forget a disclaimer!
scottie
Guys, I ordered my truck with everything I thought I would need. QC, SLT, 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 rear end, Heavy Service Group, Loaded inside. I did not order the Tow Haul Package because I thought it was too much for just a hitch. I totally blew off the fact that it would be wired to pull. Now I am on the ferg of buying a travel trailer and am wishing I had it. I have already got the "Reese" hitch. I was wanting to get the Part #'s for the relays and the pigtail that came in the glove box , if I were to order the towing package. Is there anyone that can help me?
Frustrated,
Don
Thanks,
P265/70R16 Light Load Front 30 Rear 30
Full Load Front 30 Rear 35
While your there, have the axle fluids changed to synthetic fluid as stated in the owners manual.
good luck,
Bob
quaddub: Been a Nascar fan from the late sixties on. Started as a Woods brothers fan in the heyday of the 21 Merc. Now I am a Jarrett fan. Somehow, it does seem right to see the Petty 43 on a Dodge again. BTW, real men don't do Lite. Now if you will excuse me, I have to get a diet coke.
We thank you all for a wealth of information that has greatly helped us in making our decision to purchase the Quad Cab.
**** Getting ready for my Quad delivery.. ****
Same company and website. This is a pretty good product, BTW. I like them more than the Ventvisors I had originally installed.
http://jcwhitney.com/productnoitem.jhtml?CATID=58185
any comments greatly appreciated.
robert
J
Thanks
1st call - very helpful stated truck scheduled to be built (3/19/01) scheduled ship date 3/22 also recieved VIN
2nd call (3/22) - not so helpful (lot's of attitude on other end of line, told me truck was in framing the day before, probably would not ship for at least 12 more days.
My dealer called me on 3/26 to tell me truck had shipped, so I had to call DC one last time.
3rd call - again very helpful, got all of the info on when truck actually shipped (3/23) and rail company, and rail car number. Currently it is in Ohio on it's way here to Alabama.
BTW, the rebate has been extended to 30 April, as per Daimler Chrysler, it's also here on Edmunds.
Jeff
My original order went in on 2/20 but the dealer discovered a week later that he ordered it without the limited slip. So he put another order in on 2/27. The original truck had an est. ship date of 3/5 and it arrived at the dealers' on 3/17. The second order had an est. ship date of 3/17 and it left on a rail on 3/19. The rail car hit Denver 3/25 and will await a truck ride down to the Springs. I am expecting a call from the dealer any day now. In both cases it will be about a 4 week process from order to delivery. Very impressive. BTW I got the VIN from the dealer on both trucks about a week after ordering. The folks at DC were very helpful and were able to give me the railroad and car number once it left the plant. From there I was able to follow the train on the railroads' web site. Pretty painless thus far.
Hope everything works out and you get your truck soon.
Rich
In addition to Ram Checklist I know I have to check for:
Hood Insulation
Slider Tint (it should be tinted)
Door Fit & Finish
Dipstick rubbing on hood
Power outlets. 1 on dash, 1 on console, 1 Cigar Lighter
Front Sagging, either left or right side (torsion bar adjust)
Console Light - Is it supposed to be there or not??? I know about the kleenex but I think 2 or 3 folks said their 2001 had a light.
Paint - check for baseballs, globs, runs & scratches on a sunny day.
Right Rear Tire extending 1/2" further out. Will enjoy watching dealer on this one! May get a few freebies as he will not want a 3.9, 5sp sitting on his lot.
I'd like to thank everyone for their insightful posts and the research they've contributed. I find this to be an exceptional resource and hopefully there will be no surprises when I pick it up in a week or two. I will probably be adding a BedRug, Westin Nerf Bars and an LS II tonneau.
electronic 4x4 system...I have had ZERO problems so far. Used 6 times this past winter.
skid plates...I go camping and fishing, so figured this would be good for me. Probably protects the underside from road debris as well.
oil change...the dealer has done this so far. It probably is more difficult to change the oil filter with the skid plate, but not impossible. Read through the posts as this has been covered.
Good luck,
Bob
Those skid plates are nice . . . they appear to be a graphite composite of some sort . . . look into the Fumoto drain plug if you don't want to take them off all the time to change the oil . . . I just installed it the other day and it seems to work well!
Thanks
Trips
FWIW, I have used Chrysler leather seats many times over the years and have never had any problems and I am a heavyweight.
Could this be true?
Does Dodge feel they are moving enough 4x4s or matching what the other manufactures are doing?
My dealer has told me he want have a definitive answer re: the continuation of the current program till after 4/3....I hope I'm reading Edmunds listing wrong!
I ordered a 2001 AWD/AUTO/4.7/3.92/SPORT+ on 3/17, got a VON on 3/19, was currently in D status, will be calling today as I'm seeing some mags where it looks like the factory is taking only 10 days to build and ship, once a order goes in... won't make 4/3 delivery though...
Check out Dodge's web site, they list the Dakota with the 2000$ rebate through April 30th, with no exception for 4X4. You should be fine on that count. Beware a quick ship though, my order went in Feb 12th, and should be delivered today or tomorrow. It sat in D-1 status (the next one past D status) for over a month! I think the timing of your order determines how quickly it ships (Dodge isn't going to send a one vehicle shipment your way; they'll wait until they have enough vehicles to make it economical). My order probably was one of the first to make a shipment order, while some other people on the board lucked out and had their truck complete a shipment and send it on its way.
Namfflow:
How much do you trust your dealer? If you have it in writing that they will preserve the rebate on the date of order, then everyone in the country should flock to such a customer oriented dealer. I have been told repeatedly that the rebate is good upon the delivery date only - no exceptions. If you don't have it in writing, see if they will put in on paper and let us know. Also, don't let them put a weasel clause in, i.e. contigent upon Chrysler price increase, etc. Good luck.
J
Their corporate web site does indeed show the $2000 rebate has been extended to 4/30/01, no limitations on 4x2, 4x4, etc, for all Dakota models.
Re: qualifying for the rebate, the corporate statement on this is: Must take delivery by 4/30
(my dealer seems to be flexible on this, if I don't get the rebate, I don't want the truck, hopefully the 4/30 date doesn't come into play here (I used a credit card for my down payment, so I don't expect any dealer games))
My QC which was placed in the ordering system on 3/19, is now in D1 status with a estimated build date of 4/10, ship date of 4/11-4/12. I was told it could take 8 business days more or less to reach the dealer. Using 4/12 as a ship date, that puts the truck at my dealer on 4/24, with 4 extra business days to go.
At this moment, not the 10 day ship time from a order being placed and a truck being shipped, as noted in a couple of past posts, yet, it is looking good for a delivery date in time to 'qualify' for the rebate...yes!
Bookitty
Did you bookmark post that dealt with sagging right or left side? I'm interested in seeing it, and to know why it's a torsion bar issue. I've been chasing it from a spring and shock perspective(Mine sits about .5" higher on right [12mm]).
Thanks--good luck on your delivery--looks like you've done your homework.
Take the MSRP and subtract 9% from this price. Subtract the rebate and Farm Bureau from the result and this should give you a good starting price. So if your MSRP was $27,252 or higher it seems like a fair price to me. Rick
the new guy looked up my record and said normally you are supposed to put in writting this type of request and send it into d/c but since its noted that i have been very understanding and have gone out of my way to try and remedy this problem with lots of patience that he would cut corners and buy it back without the paperwork to get the paperwork going. the deals on the table are as follows -
i can get another d/c product and they will charge me .15 per mile x 24000 miles = $3600.00 then they will buy the truck from me for what i paid including all fees and taxes at about 25,000.00 and the payoff is 18,000.00 which means they will then cut me a check for 3400.00 to put down on the new d/c vehicle. now when i choose the d/c vehicle i want i also have to pay the msrp difference between my truck and the new one if the new one is higher. then i can take the 3400.00 they gave me and use as a down payment on it. the numbers came out like this in the end on this one.
my truck payment is about 500.00, doing this buyback makes my payment over the last 14 months seem like 540.00 so i end up paying an extra 40.00 or so a month for the last 14 months and i get a new car out of it.
now if i dont buy a d/c vehicle which i am considering the new toyota double cab since this is my 2nd bad dakota in a row.
the deal is as follows but is still under negotiation -
i can get out of my truck and walk away and they will charge me .18 per mile x 24000 miles = $4320.00.00 then they will buy the truck from me for what i paid including all fees and taxes at about 25,000.00 and the payoff is 18,000.00 which means they will then cut me a check for 2680.00 and i walk away to buy the toyota and do my best deal and use that money for a down payment.
now the numbers came out about 550.00 a month over ths last 14 months instead of 500.00
all above are rough estimates and me trying to explain by typing instead of talking, but i will do one of these but just not sure which one yet. so put your calculators away guys LOL....
I have already started dealing with my dealer that just so happens to be a dodge and toyota dealer and he is going to let me drive one of the new 2001 dakota demos for a few days and see if i like it and he is also going to let me drive the toyota double cab demo this weekend and let me hook up my boat and tow it around, launch it and go into the hills and see how it does and if see ill be happy with it. they have been very helpfull since day one and i really am happy with whats going on. i am not happy with the truck but im happy with the way d/c and the 2 dealers i have delt with have treated me.
thats it in a nutshell. sorry so long but its slickwilliedj's fault, he made me do it LOL....
good luck all,
robert
my one year old quad is starting to bump and shudder when i turn and break at the same time.it will shudder in the column sometimes without breaking.it is kind of like a 'pop' you feel in the steering.tracking feels ok in general,breaks work ok,and tire were just rotated .
Ferous,Boo, happy birthday.
slr
Thanks!
First I took the computer burned CDs (I am using the PNY brand, same as nato1) and tried them in my home CD player. They worked fine. Second I tried them in my wife's Toyota CD player. Again they worked fine.
Next we took several CDs that were purchased with the music already professionally done. These had worked well in both the home and Toyota CD players. They skipped quite badly in the Dakota CD player.
In addition to skipping, both computer generated and over-the-counter CDs caused Error messages in the Dakota. Although the CD player in the Dakota may play some CDs for a short period of time, as it warms up, it eventually will not play at all.
Based on these tests, I conclude that computer generated CDs are not the problem. I also believe that heat generated in the CD player is a factor.
I now have an appointment at the dealers service dept. on Monday April 2. I anticipate that the CD player will be replaced, but will post the results of this visit to the Dodge dealer after the appointment.
On another subject, gunnytom reported poor gas mileage on post 2518. I can report that with just over 1100 miles on my Q/C with 4.7L auto 4x4 it has averaged 16.8 MPG. This was mostly highway driving at about 65 MPH.
Ken
One question though . . . how important is it to get the 55lbs of torque applied to the body mounts? . . . I don't think my torque wrench is that accurate . . . should I have my dodge dealer check them???
http://www.moparchat.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24117
Today I'll be picking up my 01' QC (ordered 2/26). I got a black Sport with all the options except leather and tow pkg.
I've never owned a Dodge before (I was "brought up" on Chevys so Dad's not sure what to think) so I'm a little nervous about long term quality... but no one else makes a truck like this, and it looks just killer.
My question... I'd like to add a wood applique to the center trim around the stereo. Mopar has one that covers the whole dash area, and I've seen a couple versions online, but there are all PSA (stick on) "sheet" types. Has anyone ever put one of these on or seen one? Seems like it would look cheap, and be difficult to apply. I'd prefer a molded unit, but I haven't been able to find one...
Great message board, and thanks for any info...
Ryan
ps - I get to break her in for one of the key reasons I bought her - tailgating at exhibiton opener at PNC Park (in Pittsburgh) ho-ray!
I spoke to my dealer yesterday, he brought up the subject of rebates, and I like his view much better:
As long as a order is placed before 4/30 (or 4/3), you will get the rebate, regardless of when the truck comes in. If the rebate is higher upon delivery, you get the higher amount, if lower, you get the $2000...this is cool as it jives with what a few other posts have said
Thanks (and subject closed, at least for me)
My truck was in D1 status as of yesterday 3/28, lets see if the estimated build date of 4/10 can get speeded up...
J
Reading through all these posts has been real enlightening. I feel I have met many new friends who would go out of their way to provide accurate information. We may not like what we hear sometimes but there is very little wrong info. That is best left up to the dealer. They're good at it.
John