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Dodge Dakota - Club Cab
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But back a ways, which option group gets you the bigger rear drums? The payload upgrade, 4x4, what? Also, does the box on the Club Cab have the same dimensions as the regular cab?
stronger leaf springs
TD
Any one know a way to lower the steering wheel an inch? Also, got Line-X put in and the guy did a great job. Later, Bikenut ( gotta do O/T to pay for this beast!)
The Full-time 4WD units are no doubt more sophisticated but probably are not as high tech as a Jeep's Quadratrac, or any of the foreign systems on rally cars.
However, I still find myself trying to decide if i want a 4x4 CC. On the one hand, i'll have a higher ride height, better traction for the snow and muck, and the option of a little light 4wheeling now and then.
On the other hand, a 2wd gets better economy, cheaper MSRP, cheaper to service (no differentials, axles, electronics etc...) better handling and acceleration. I plan on using it for lots of highway cruising, but running a high risk of some extremely crappy weather along the way and i'm afraid of getting stuck. Canadian winters being what they are, getting a 4x2 sounds like a bad idea, but I dont want to spend the extra money if i dont have to.
Bookitty
Aside from that I like a higher ride height (i'm 6'4" and dont like low vehicles). Now the only decision left is auto tranny or stick shift. Can you get the stick with bucket seats and floor console? Are there cupholders in the truck when you order the 40/20/40 bench seat?
The pickup have been in the shop for the following failure:
Fuel tank module replacement
Rear wheel speed sensor replacement
Front disc rotor
Front stabilizer bar failure and replacement
AS module replacement.
Just two days ago the speedometer stop working and we suspect that the electronic speed sensor may have become defective. In addition, we have noticed that the transmission slams sometimes when it is shifted from park into drive.
We are wondering if there is anybody out there that have encountered these problems
Limco
the V8 many times outperforms the V6. You did not mention wether you are considering a 2X4 or a 4X4.
The price difference going in is not excessive, but I certainly don't want to sit here and spend your money, The majority of people on our forum and owners club will tell you the very same
thing that I am spouting forth. You asked, and I answered. Good luck with whatever you choose.
Bookitty
The dodge site has fuel economy ratings for engine size, transmission type, 4x4, 4x2.
For the configuration you listed:
16/22 for v6.
15/20 for v8.
If it were me....go V8, the difference in mileage is small.
BTW, most of my vehicles in last 30 yrs have been Mopar.
Now heres something to discuss - Should the Club Cab come with a third or fourth door, a la Ranger and S-10? If so, three or four? Now, before you snap off an answer, keep in mind that with these doors comes the very real chance of reduced cab rigidity and, over time, squeaks and rattles and all matter of annoying noises.
Personally, I think a 3rd door on the driver's side would help a lot, as long as it comes with heavy reinforcement so it makes no difference in structural strength. They could make a 3rd door standard, and a 4th door optional, again, with heavy reinforcement.
Pickups are highly profitable vehicles for manufacturers, and it wouldn't be terribly hard on the bean counters to add a little door. Theyd probably make up the difference in increased sales anyway. The Dakota is a vehicle that people seem to have very few design-related complaints about, and this would solve one of the biggest ones. The 3.7L OHC would solve the other (bad fuel economy).
This isn't a new thing. Even back in the 60's with cars like the Coronet the 318 (5.2 for the modern masses) got better gas milage than the 225 slant six because of the same factors. That is why even if I wasn't a lead foot I would never take the base engine. Too weak in most cases. (yes I know the 4 is the base but not in the club cab so it don't count)
Bookitty
Thanks
TD
Rear w/flares 82203619
front w/flares 82203473
front or rear w/o flares 82202719
you didn't mention about flares, so I hope these #'s help
TD
My last car would drop by 4 mpg using it.
I also found that trying different brands of gas has an impact on mileage as well.
A heavy foot and prolonged engine warm up times will have a negative effect on mileage too.
My truck with 4.7L V8, standard tranny, 3.55 axles gets typically 16 mpg.
Low was 14 mpg, high was 16.5 mpg. Mostly local driving.
Bookitty
The Dak is Blak!
2. Anyone know when K&N, or other similar, high quality, induction enhancements will be available "off-the-shelf," w/o any modification for 4.7? My local Dodge guy, says, "Not yet, should be soon," but he's been saying that for awhile...
3. Anyone know of a quality, goodlooking, across-the-bed,'tuff tool box especially sized to Dakota?
TD
A V6 CC may be rated to tow 5200 lbs, but the engine is not going to be happy. Don't forget that the tow rating is not the only factor. You have to look at the total vehicle weight. At maximum tow rate, you are allowed almost no weight in the vehile itself. The GCWR is only 9200 lbs. So the truck and passengers and gear can only weigh 4000 lbs. It ain't going to happen.