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| 09/13/2004 1:18 PM |
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Took my Durango to the dealership because check engine light was coming on. Was told that the gas cap wasn't tight enough and that I had to turn until I heard at least 2 clicks... WTF?!?!?
Is this guy pulling my leg, or have vehicles advanced far enough to know if a gas cap is loose?
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Rick_W___
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| 10/02/1998 4:41 PM |
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Richard,
That`s a tough one. The biggest lift kit that I know of is the Trail Master 5". At best you can get 32" tires if you run a narrow rim. If you run a REALLY narrow rim you might be able to get 33`s, but you would probably have to do a body lift too or do some fender hacking. I have some phone calls into SkyJacker, but I know that Rancho, SuperLift and Dick Cepek does not make one any bigger than a 3" or 4" lift. As I find out more, I`ll let you know.
Sorry I couldn`t be anymore help than that, maybe someone else knows.
Thanks,
On 9/29/98 10:00:05 PM, Richard wrote:
> I need help. Do you have an honest opinion on the best lift to suit my 97
> X-cab Dakota??? I`m not looking for a monster lift, just something for
> 33`s. Thanks, Richard |
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Rick_W___
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| 10/22/1998 6:16 PM |
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Angel,
Your right... unfortunately the 2500 suspension is completely different. However, the closest lift to what you are looking for is a Superlift 5" kit. This kit comes with front locating arms, front coils, front box kit, track bar brackets, rear leafs (or add-a-leaf and rear block), 4 shocks (superlift style), all selling for around $600 ($899 for full leaf kit) at your local Dick Cepek shop. I would go with the add-a-leaf and block as Supelifts springs (leafs) aren`t all that great.
Don`t get me wrong, they`re not bad, but there is better out there.
I hope all of this helps.
Good luck and let me know what you end up doing.
Best regards,
Rick W.
On 10/22/98 6:14:06 PM, Angel F wrote:
> I wanted to know if you could give me any information on the dick cepek 6
> inch suspension lift for a 94 dodge 1500 4x4. See they advertise this
> suspension lift only for 2500 series dodges of the same year as mine, but I
> wanted to see if it could be used in the 1500 SERIES. Any information would
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Patric___
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| 01/20/1999 12:33 PM |
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On 10/18/98 1:35:22 AM, Skipper wrote:
> Anyone know of a good aftermarket company that sells nerf bars, grill/brush
> guards for my 98 Dodge Ram? I`ve heard DeeZee makes some, but I don`t know
> what they quality is like. Any thing will be helpful.
Skipper,
Try The Bumper Connection. www.bumperconnection.com
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Rick_W___
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| 02/08/1999 1:49 PM |
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Steve,
Although I`ve never done what you are going to do, I would suspect that you will need to do steering modification. Another, and maybe a better route is to install a 6", Stage 2 lift kit from Dick Cepek and then a 1" body lift. You should be able to clear 38" tires that way.
Maybe someone else has input... anyone? Bueller?
Regards,
Rick.
On 1/21/99 4:43:36 PM, Steve wrote:
> Help!!!
I have been told this can be done with no steering
> modifications. I have also been told that the steering parts in the kits
> are
to short for more than 5" of lift. I am going to lift my 1995 1/2 ton
> in the next couple of months. I would like to run 38" tires
but will run
> 35"s if It is absolutely necessary. Any help will be appreciated.
thank
> you
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| 06/23/1999 2:01 AM |
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On 5/5/99 8:24:50 PM, BRIAN wrote:
> I would like to know about super swamper thornbirds. How do they hold up on
> the road.
Very badly. You might get 12,000 miles out of them if you`re lucky.
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| 06/23/1999 2:06 AM |
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On 10/18/98 1:35:22 AM, Skipper wrote:
> Anyone know of a good aftermarket company that sells nerf bars, grill/brush
> guards for my 98 Dodge Ram? I`ve heard DeeZee makes some, but I don`t know
> what they quality is like. Any thing will be helpful.
Try smittybilt. They`re supposed to be very good quality and from the pictures I`ve seen they are very attractive brushguards. Also Grizzly makes some pretty ones, but I don`t know about the quality. Probably depends on if you`re getting chrome or black because sometimes chrome will tend to peel if not properly cared for. A friend of mine has a black grizzly on his explorer and it is very nice. He`s had no problems with it.
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| 06/23/1999 2:10 AM |
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On 10/2/98 4:40:59 PM, Rick W wrote:
> Richard,
That`s a tough one. The biggest lift kit that I know of is
> the Trail Master 5". At best you can get 32" tires if you run a narrow rim.
> If you run a REALLY narrow rim you might be able to get 33`s, but you
> would probably have to do a body lift too or do some fender hacking. I have
> some phone calls into SkyJacker, but I know that Rancho, SuperLift and Dick
> Cepek does not make one any bigger than a 3" or 4" lift. As I find out
> more, I`ll let you know.
Sorry I couldn`t be anymore help than that, maybe
> someone else knows.
Umm, I think Pro Comp makes a 6" lift. go to www.performanceproducts.com and order a dodge catalog. Don`t worry they`re free. If Pro Comp does have a 6" dakota lift, it should be in there. I hope that helps.
Thanks,
On 9/29/98 10:00:05 PM, Richard wrote:
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> I need help. Do you have an honest opinion on the best lift to suit my 97
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> X-cab Dakota??? I`m not looking for a monster lift, just something for
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> 33`s. Thanks, Richard |
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| 07/11/1999 11:58 AM |
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| On 3/24/99 6:18:43 PM, Karl wrote:
> I put a 4" lift in my 85 Ramcharger and I`m experiencing a low speed
> vibration. I believe
it is caused by the angle of the rear driveshaft at
> the transfer case. Any suggestions would
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zan_long___
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| 07/11/1999 12:00 PM |
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| On 3/24/99 6:18:43 PM, Karl wrote:
> I put a 4" lift in my 85 Ramcharger and I`m experiencing a low speed
> vibration. I believe
it is caused by the angle of the rear driveshaft at
> the transfer case. Any suggestions would
be greatly appreciated.eveery tech book in the world says taht you get a shake from low speed driveline vibe you have to extend the shaft and have it rebalanced |
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Rick___
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| 08/11/1999 10:57 AM |
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Hi Debbie,
What motor do you have in your Dodge? I`ve heard of a recall for the 360 that had to do something with the head gaskets, but can`t remember what year. You may want to ask your dealer about this.
Rick
On 8/9/99 9:50:30 AM, Debbie Giacalone wrote:
> My 1995 Dodge Ram Truck at 50K miles needed to have the head
gasket
> replaced and the engine resurfaced in addtion to some other
electrical
> problems, which of course was NOT covered under
warranty. Has anyone else
> had these problems? I plan on writing
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Rick___
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| 08/30/1999 9:07 PM |
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On 5/19/99 11:38:00 AM, Robert Klyne wrote:
> Is there a manufacture that supplies a kit to convert a Dodge Ram 2000 or
> 1999 ( diesel ) from left hand drive to right hand drive?
You migh try Quigley motor co |
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Trailduster___
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| 09/21/1999 1:56 AM |
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| On 7/11/99 11:59:59 AM, zan long wrote:
> On 3/24/99 6:18:43 PM, Karl wrote:
> I put a 4" lift in my 85 Ramcharger
> and I`m experiencing a low speed
> vibration. I believe
it is caused by
> the angle of the rear driveshaft at
> the transfer case. Any suggestions
> would
be greatly appreciated.eveery tech book in the world says taht you
> get a shake from low speed driveline vibe you have to extend the shaft and
> have it rebalanced
Actually you need angled axle shims 4-6 degrees between the axle pad and leaf spring ! You will still have a little vibration because of the T-case cannot be adjusted or angled w/o affecting
either driveline! For more info. contact DeepInTheBushClub@juno.com ...hope it helps your rig !!Td. |
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Trailduster___
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| 09/21/1999 2:00 AM |
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| On 5/29/99 2:10:09 PM, jd wrote:
> I have a 1990 ramcharger with 360 and auto trans. sometimes the speedo
> stops working and the overdrive kicks off. The transmission was rebuilt
> ($2900.00) but the proble still exists. Any help out there?
Check your speedo cable coming out of the firewall , as you follow it down you will see it go into a sensor with wires coming out of it. Either the sensor has gone bad or one of the two cables is...usually the cable from the sensor to the trans !
For more info contact DeepInTheBush@juno.com
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| 09/21/1999 2:12 AM |
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On 6/23/99 2:00:51 AM, wrote:
> On 5/5/99 8:24:50 PM, BRIAN wrote:
> I would like to know about super
> swamper thornbirds. How do they hold up on
> the road.
Very badly.
> You might get 12,000 miles out of them if you`re lucky.
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Trailduster___
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| 09/21/1999 2:16 AM |
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On 12/8/98 10:13:33 AM, Jeff wrote:
> My Durango rocks!! The gas mileage sucks, but who needs an ozone layer
> anyway!!! :)
I want bigger tires on it though to beef it up (already
> have the large size on it), but I dont want to make it look stupid. Any
> suggestions? |
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Trailduster___
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| 09/21/1999 2:23 AM |
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| On 10/18/98 1:35:22 AM, Skipper wrote:
> Anyone know of a good aftermarket company that sells nerf bars, grill/brush
> guards for my 98 Dodge Ram? I`ve heard DeeZee makes some, but I don`t know
> what they quality is like. Any thing will be helpful.
Find someone with a good tube bender (3-4"stock) and have them "custom made" !! The other stuff is weak junk only for looks !
If you just want `the look` Dee Zee is fine...if you want protection...CUSTOM made..you get what you pay for !!! Td. |
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Carl___
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| 09/22/1999 6:37 PM |
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| chrysler needs to get their act together. They have also came with a few good idea for the Jeep wrangler but will not sell them in the US.
On 9/18/99 11:59:43 PM, DCX wrote:
> Just came back from Mexico and noticed these gorgeous Ramchargers based on
> the latest Dodge Ram truck front end. The back reminds me somewhat of the
> Durango, just larger. The chassis is definitely shorter than the 1/2 ton
> pickup. They look real factory made, not the work of just some Mexican
> body shop.
What the heck is with Chrysler not selling these over here?
> Just how big is the Mexican market compared to the American market? Put 2
> more doors, use their 3/4 ton chassis and they can compete head on with the
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andy___
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| 10/15/1999 12:56 AM |
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| On 10/11/99 2:44:53 PM, B wrote:
> i have a `99 ram 1500 sport and i want to get a bigger tire/wheels on it,
> without lifts. the tires need to be all terrain `cause i do some
> offroading, can anyone give me suggetions on what kind of tire/wheel
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andy___
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| 10/15/1999 12:57 AM |
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| On 10/11/99 2:44:53 PM, B wrote:
> i have a `99 ram 1500 sport and i want to get a bigger tire/wheels on it,
> without lifts. the tires need to be all terrain `cause i do some
> offroading, can anyone give me suggetions on what kind of tire/wheel
> combination i should get?
Hey B, does your rig have a 5 speed manual or auto trans? |
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andy___
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| 10/15/1999 12:57 AM |
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| On 10/11/99 2:44:53 PM, B wrote:
> i have a `99 ram 1500 sport and i want to get a bigger tire/wheels on it,
> without lifts. the tires need to be all terrain `cause i do some
> offroading, can anyone give me suggetions on what kind of tire/wheel
> combination i should get?
Hey B, does your rig have a 5 speed manual or auto trans? |
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unknown___
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| 10/19/1999 12:32 PM |
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On 9/14/99 9:54:45 AM, Andy Wheeler wrote:
> can somebody please tell me why its so costly to put a lift an an older
> Dakota (88)!!!!!!!
for some reason the older dakotas just dont have the popularity of the fords and chevys. I guess not too many people want to lift them so the manufacturers dont make lifts for them since the cost would be high and they wouldnt sell too many of them
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unknown___
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| 10/19/1999 12:35 PM |
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On 9/29/98 10:00:05 PM, Richard wrote:
> I need help. Do you have an honest opinion on the best lift to suit my 97
> X-cab Dakota??? I`m not looking for a monster lift, just something for
> 33`s. Thanks, Richard
Ive seen some new style dakotas with 32 x 11,5 without any lift. I would say a 3 inch body lift should give you room for 33s or you could just run the 31 x 12.5. that would be wider and you wont need to change gears or get a lift.Rob |
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Ren___
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| 10/27/1999 3:05 PM |
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On 9/29/98 10:00:05 PM, Richard wrote:
> I need help. Do you have an honest opinion on the best lift to suit my 97
> X-cab Dakota??? I`m not looking for a monster lift, just something for
> 33`s. Thanks, Richard
Richard,
I just had a Tuff Country 5.5" lift installed on my `99 Dakota Club Cab and it easily fits 33" tires. I may even be able to squeeze 35" in there with some tweeking. The only other manufacturer to offer a lift kit is Rancho`s 3" kit. Trailmaster is also coming out with a kit. I have an install article on my site with costs, etc. if you want to check it out. it is : (www.coltron.com/renpia/Dakotapage.html) Good luck. |
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| 11/12/1999 10:45 AM |
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On 10/11/99 2:44:53 PM, B wrote:
> i have a `99 ram 1500 sport and i want to get a bigger tire/wheels on it,
> without lifts. the tires need to be all terrain `cause i do some
> offroading, can anyone give me suggetions on what kind of tire/wheel
> combination i should get?
If you want to stick with the same wheels, 285/75R16`s will fit. |
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| 01/06/2000 10:19 PM |
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On 12/14/99 4:19:31 PM, Jeremy wrote:
> I own a 2000 Dakota with a 4.7L and full time 4WD.
I was havin some 4
> wheelin` fun in my truck and the front yoke snapped. I was givin`er a bit
> of gas, but I imagined that the truck could handle the torque from the
> motor. As it turns out the front end is %#&@ the the transfer case is
> messed and from the driveshaft flopping around I cracked my tranny case.
>
The dealer I brought it to said that the warranty would not cover the
> damage and that it is because of my carelessness this problen came about.
> Now tell me that a truck with 2800 miles on it can`t withstand a bit of
> torque.
I am trying to see if anyone else has had a similar problem, give
> me a shout. |
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Matt___
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| 01/06/2000 10:23 PM |
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On 10/25/99 10:52:39 PM, Don Cadorette wrote:
Don please E-mail me with some sort of list of the trucks and the parts for sale Thanks |
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Matt___
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| 01/06/2000 10:28 PM |
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| On 10/10/99 12:15:34 AM, Barry Brown wrote:
Barry I work a Dodge dealership and your complaint is not a normal condition and replacing the seat frame should fix your problem. |
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Matt___
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| 01/06/2000 10:37 PM |
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| On 10/11/99 2:44:53 PM, B wrote:
> I dont know what size tires come on your truck from the foctory, but they should have been 265/75/16. If they were not then this is your next option. Keep in mind that if you install bigger tires your local dealer may not honar your warranty of falure to a component coused by larger tires. For example driveline problems such as bearing failure or trans/transfer case concerns. Also rember that you speedo will not be accuret any more but depending on how much bigger tire you choose your local dealer may be able to reprogram your computer to compensate for this.
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| 01/06/2000 10:44 PM |
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| On 10/20/99 11:35:27 AM, chuck wrote:
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> Chuch, use your main leaf thats already there on the front and build a spring pack from a local junk yard. I work for Dodge and I used a rear 98 1500 leaf pach and combined the two packs to get my desired height. You can experement with diffrent numbers of leaves, diff spring rates and so on to set your height and ride quality |
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| 01/09/2000 5:25 PM |
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| On 11/5/99 10:34:50 PM, Mike wrote:
> YO YO Dodge fans. What`s happenin? I was just looking for some meats to put
> on my stock 16X7 in. wheels. I need to fill those damn wheel wells. How big
> can I go without rubbing and breaking shit? Any ideas? Thanks...Bite me
> Chevy Boy.:) |
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| 01/09/2000 5:29 PM |
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| On 1/9/00 5:25:22 PM, Rick wrote: 285/75/16 perfect fit.Your speedo will be off 5% your power will be down a little.I have a 98`v-10 quad cab and it lost a little get up and go but looks nice.
> On 11/5/99 10:34:50 PM, Mike wrote:
> YO YO Dodge fans. What`s happenin?
> I was just looking for some meats to put
> on my stock 16X7 in. wheels. I
> need to fill those damn wheel wells. How big
> can I go without rubbing
> and breaking shit? Any ideas? Thanks...Bite me
> Chevy Boy.:) |
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unknown___
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| 01/16/2000 7:33 PM |
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| Check out Turbo Diesel Register.com
Plenty of Dodge diesel information, has link sites. |
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| 01/27/2000 3:51 PM |
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Trailduster at 9/21/99 2:12:11 AM
On 6/23/99 2:00:51 AM, wrote:
> On 5/5/99 8:24:50 PM, BRIAN wrote:
> I would like to know about super
> swamper thornbirds. How do they hold up on
> the road.
Very badly.
> You might get 12,000 miles out of them if you`re lucky.
The other guy is right. They somtimes seperate and I've had chunks of my tire come off when just driving on pavement round town. They look amazing, though. They don't clean themself in the mud and they are basically Interco's answer to an all-terain. Try a SSR TSL or one of the better tires in the Swamper series.
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| 06/07/2000 8:15 AM |
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Trailduster at 9/21/99 2:12:11 AM
On 6/23/99 2:00:51 AM, wrote:
> On 5/5/99 8:24:50 PM, BRIAN wrote:
> I would like to know about super
> swamper thornbirds. How do they hold up on
> the road.
Very badly.
> You might get 12,000 miles out of them if you`re lucky.
The other guy is right. They somtimes seperate and I've had chunks of my tire come off when just driving on pavement round town. They look amazing, though. They don't clean themself in the mud and they are basically Interco's answer to an all-terain. Try a SSR TSL or one of the better tires in the Swamper series.
they don't clean at all. I had them on a '86 toyota and they felt like they would get stuck in wet grass. they suck!
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| 12/08/2002 12:24 AM |
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i have a 98 4x4 1500 ram.. it came with 225/75/16 from factory.. steel chrome well 16x8.. i mounted four new 265/75/16 the truck look much better and sits 2" higher.. the holes between the tire and fender got smaller but the truck sits higher.. So far i had no problems with the change.. except my trip meter is a bit off.. as expected.. so it looks like you get worse fuel economy..but i still fill up at the same times so i know it didn't change. and the miles roll on slower.. lots of clearance.. next time i will go with 285/75/16 that should put it up another 1". And what i noticed at first.. the truck lost a bit of punch when i slam on the gas.. Because the gear ratio changed. anyway..i'm happy with the vhange over all..
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On 10/11/99 2:44:53 PM, B wrote:
> I dont know what size tires come on your truck from the foctory, but they should have been 265/75/16. If they were not then this is your next option. Keep in mind that if you install bigger tires your local dealer may not honar your warranty of falure to a component coused by larger tires. For example driveline problems such as bearing failure or trans/transfer case concerns. Also rember that you speedo will not be accuret any more but depending on how much bigger tire you choose your local dealer may be able to reprogram your computer to compensate for this.
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Rob Dickinson at 12/17/2002 8:53:58 PM
I purchased my Dodge Ram a year and a half ago and have put about 40000 highway miles on it. The front end seems very loose and unstable. Steering is loose and truck seems to bounce around on the highway. Any solutions or suggestions to resolve this. Thanks.
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| 09/13/2004 1:22 PM |
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I think the guy's pulling your leg!
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Jack K at 9/13/2004 1:17:50 PM
Took my Durango to the dealership because check engine light was coming on. Was told that the gas cap wasn't tight enough and that I had to turn until I heard at least 2 clicks... WTF?!?!?
Is this guy pulling my leg, or have vehicles advanced far enough to know if a gas cap is loose?
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Don_m___
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| 10/06/2004 1:04 AM |
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no its not that, they're not that smart yet, its a vacume leak on the gas tank, thats how it knows
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Jack K at 9/13/2004 1:17:50 PM
Took my Durango to the dealership because check engine light was coming on. Was told that the gas cap wasn't tight enough and that I had to turn until I heard at least 2 clicks... WTF?!?!?
Is this guy pulling my leg, or have vehicles advanced far enough to know if a gas cap is loose?
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