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Bookitty
Speaking of Quads I was talking to my dealers guy that orders the vehicles yesterday. He says that the Durango is going to change but the Dakota will continue on. You don't know who is really right about the Dakota's future but logically it would be giving up a whole market segment. Then again GM did that with the full size rear wheel drive Impala. Gave away the taxicab, police car and snowbird market to Ford.
I don't want the Dakota to go away! I want a 2 wheel drive Quad Cab R/T with a 5.7 Hemi and a 6 speed. I want to kick Ford Lightning and Dodge SRT-10 butt. Rick
picked up 04/09/02 now have almost 700mi, so far gas mi is 16-18 combo ( mainly freeway 65%) real happy so far but I was happy with '98, just needed the extra room and door's. A friend at work bought the Tacoma 4 door and he has 4,000 mi and averaging 15-16 mi/gal, so naturally I tell him He could have had a V-8 !!!! LOL
The only problem so far is 2 bad spots in ext body paint, 1 on drivers door, 1 on rr pass door. appointment Monday to get fixed.
sorry for the long post, been having too much fun driving, keep the good info coming.
Lee
Bookitty
The following link reinforces most of the latest (and most logical) rumors of the anticipated redesign.
http://www.car-truck.com/chryed/buzz/b040202.htm
I held off selling my '93 CC for many reasons. Mainly because it has been so reliable! I bought it new back in Oct. '92. - when the Gen II body style was introduced.
Oldest son will start 1st grade this year - frees up a monthly truck pmt that was paying for his preschool.
So I pretty much have all my options in mind for the new '03 QC - still debating the color...
Really have enjoyed the Flame Red - wife also has a Flame Red Durango
But that deep Navy blue is very appealing.
Maybe it's for the better that DC isn't drastically changing the Dakota again so soon. They get too many new things going on - they are likely to lose something in the chaos.
Another thing - I bought a new home with a 3-car garage - The Dakota CC (or QC - same wheelbase) fit perfectly lengthwise - front to back - with enough room to open the tailgate and unload cargo (well - groceries... most of the time.)
Be Real - Drive a Dakota
will do this after new one is dressed properly !! with all the goodies. Will be adding K&N drop-in and 3" dynamax cat back. also going to do the intake mod with either abs or stainless steel tubing. Bed liner is going to be Line-X over rail, '98 dak had Arma over rail, was very happy with Arma but no dealers in San Diego area now, so would have to travel to LA area,Line-X looks very similar so decided to go that route. Also going with after market side mldg. had the after market on "98 and it worked great plus was the entire side of truck front to rear,not like factory that mainly deals with the doors. Well here I go rambling again. Talk to everyone later.
Lee
Bookitty
I have a 2000 QC 4.7/ Auto. I have noticed the same hump under carpet- roughly where the clutch pedal would be (if I had one). Dealer claims it is normal. It almost felt to me like the padding was wadded up under there or something.
Thanks for your input always greatly appreciated
Lee
This is a great info "line"
Lee
Bookitty
thank's again for the info and "Keep on Quad-in"
Lee
Hi Bookitty...thanks any and all.
twj
Bookitty
Well over 1,000 mi's and all's well. Still averaging 16-18 mpg. Can't wait to get the dynamax catback and K&N filter see what happens, on '98 with 5.2L 19-20mpg at 65-70mph on open road. Quad rides great even the wife has noticed the difference from '98 CC.
Have a great weekend to all !!!
Lee
Good luck and wish me luck.
Robert
This TSB had no effect on spark knock as I always had a little before and after the flash. But the knock was oh so slight (in light of the other problems I had, I learned to let this one go)
Let me know if you need the specific TSB....ahasher can also vouch for this same issue.
Good luck,
Robert
Robert
Then simply what brand or where to get them, Dealer or aftermarket?
like I drove any other car/truck..with authority!..
My 98 extended cab dakota with the 318 v-8 3.55 rear-five speed used to clunk a bit..always
had to bring up the rpms to get the smooth shift..Got used to that.Seemed that the gear ratio was a little too low in first-second gears..my 98 "rest in peace(s)" is in dakota heaven..totalled.
Experience with my 98 convinced me to go with the 3.92 Quad for '01, also needed more room for 2 young adult kids, , .plus a little towing, and off the line grunt! Dodgetrukn.
Bookitty
Thanks, Tom.
hate to think the line will be ended in 03/04 new models.off to automotive history with the toyota t100.
slr9589
My understanding was that the scheduled "re-design" was abandoned for a number of reasons.
Who was it that said. "If it ain't broke, Don't fix it" ?
Joemama
These bars don't stick out far enough to protect the doors. I suggest anyone worried about door dings on the side of their trucks to add body side mldg. I had after market done (1/2" x 1/2")
and had great success on my '98 Dak CC.
Nerf bar installation took 1hr ( sorry guy's I'm not a Beer drinker) water and 1 soda !!!! Actual installation time counting chasing a drill bit down at work about 2 hr's.
Have a great day everyone !
Lee
I can't recall the brand as they were ordered and installed by a local dealer in truck accessories. These boards are fiberglass with steel reinforcement. They were painted to match the truck color before installation. The boards do make entry easier, but I sometimes have the same problem as gtownguy when exiting--it easy to step directly to the ground and rub your calf on the board. The only problem I have with this is using the trouser leg to clean the running board if it happens to be unwashed.
Although the running boards may help to save your doors, they also are subject to scratches because of normal use. However, after a year of use, mine have only one or two minor scratches and I can live with that.
Good luck with your decision on how to prevent parking lot rash on you Q/C.
Ken
Bookitty
That 10 inch snow did prove that our Toyota Camry could not make it up a fairly steep 300 yard hill that leads to our street. Left the Camry parked with my wife in charge while I went home for the 4x4 Quad. It went thru about 8 inches of snow and climbed right back up the hill with no problem.
I think any time I am faced with more than 14 inches of snow I will be staying inside waiting for the snow plow.
Best regards to all. Ken
We put off purchasing while my smart wife went back to school full-time to get a masters degree.
As I have been picking up the slack with house chores and the 3 yr old, I haven't been keeping up with the goings-on here...
We'll need to by a used QC. Could someone share their opinion as to whether the 2001/2 models have improved much over the 2000 - or is the model year I was originally looking at (2000) a good used purchase?
Thanks for your input. Its GREAT to be back!!!
Cyberdad Steve
I'm toying with the idea of removing the pickup bed from my QC and building something with more organized storage on it -- lockable drawers, cabinets, etc. I've seen plenty of full-size trucks with configurations like this but so far am coming up short on my research regarding how to do it for the QC.
Step 1 seems to be how to remove the pickup bed -- I went to Pep Boys looking for a Dakota service manual but they didn't have one. Is it just bolted on? I know I'll have to disengage the fuel filler and the electrics for the lights. Any idea what the bed will weigh?
My basic usage is as a track support rig for my weekend racing activities. I don't have an enclosed trailer so lockable storage on the truck would be very useful.
twj
Greg
DON'T DO IT!
I would put the money you would spend on modifying the dakota and buy a special use trailer. Then you would have the perfectly good truck and the trailer dedicated to the task at hand. If you modify the truck, it would probably turn out being a compromise at best and the re-sell value of the truck would take a nose dive. The truck would then be good at one thing rather than many.
Good Luck (Get a trailer)
Bookitty
It was a good idea. That's what we are all here for.