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#337 of 373 Greetings and salutations... by gretjns Aug 14, 2006 (11:28 am)
Name is Gretchen and I love my truck. Bought new in 2003 it has 61k miles on it. Quad Cab SLT (I think) 2wd Atlantic Blue w/ Jason (paint matched) hard tonneau (LOVE THE HARD TONNEAU) 4.7 V8 Automatic Added Tranny oil cooler and suspension airbags for towing.   Service related items: Front and Rear main seals at 60k (thank you warranty) The other recall items A/C head (again extended warranty well worth it) oddly - emergency brake shoe fell off the mount.   Tows 4k competently and regularly.   The model I bought doesn't have the two toned paint and does have the chrome bumpers. I've had people stop me to tell me what a great looking truck I've got. I have to agree.   The only really odd thing I've noticed is due to the long wheelbase it bounces pretty bad over certain stretches of interstate. I put airbags on it last weekend to assist with the trailer squat and this seems to have helped the boinging as well.   I hated the last car I had and I've never looked back on this purchase. I'll have it paid off next spring and plan to purchase another Dakota when I wear this one out.   gj Replies to this message: bpeebles (Sep 21, 2006 4:18 pm)
#338 of 373 Re: Hi [sportstud4891] by nmacha1 Sep 21, 2006 (11:12 am)
Replying to: sportstud4891 (Jun 22, 2005 11:18 am) Im here in oregon and have yet to take my '01 4.7l v8 4x4 cc to the sand but i have taken it up in the mountians here. what type of 265/70 are you running? the previous owner of mine had super street tires that were crap offroad. since then ive gotten some all terrains.
#339 of 373 Re: Greetings and salutations... [gretjns] by bpeebles Sep 21, 2006 (4:18 pm)
Replying to: gretjns (Aug 14, 2006 11:28 am) I find it interesting that you think the long wheelbase contributes to "bouncing". Most folks consider a longer wheelbase as REDUCING the "rocking horse" effect.   Also, the factory shock-absorbers on the Dakota are junk. (mine were leaking fluid after about a year.) The very best shock absorbers you can get for the Dakota are the "Edelbrock IAS". These are a "monotube" design which are installed upside down from what regular shocks are. This is due to the patented design that "senses" the wheel motion and adjusts the stiffness. (slow motions are STIFF while fast motions are SOFT)   After installing the EDELBROCK IAS shocks on my Dak, I instantly noticed less lean in the corners and less dive during braking (both slow motions). At the same time, the expansion-joints on the highway almost dissapered (fast motions).   Of course, the pressure in your tires as well as your choice of tires contributes to the ride-quality too. Tires labelled "LT" have a stiff sidewall and will make for a harsher ride.
#340 of 373 Hello All by dbrunner Nov 03, 2006 (6:59 am)
Bought a 1997 dakota about a year ago in ALaska. Just moved back to Wyoming.   truck specs 97 dakota sport 205478 miles V6 engine 5 speed manual trany 4X4   No problems with it on the 3000+ mile drive home and nothing since I bought the truck. Couldn't ask for a better truck to drive!
#341 of 373 (Cloudy Headlights) 1st Timer needs some help by cbsdakota97 Nov 03, 2006 (9:42 pm)
Hey everyone, I have a '97 dakota bought brand new (my 1st vehicle) 4x4 ext cab, V-8 engine. I now have 143,000 miles on it. It has taken me to many a rugby match.   Any way, my headlights have oxidized over the years, they are now VERY cloudy and even with new bulbs, they are very dim at night. Has anyone else had this problem or know of a solution? I appreciate any help I can get on this matter. Replies to this message: ronslakie1 (Nov 04, 2006 5:21 am) jneal (Nov 04, 2006 11:58 am) bpeebles (Nov 05, 2006 6:06 pm)
#342 of 373 Re: (Cloudy Headlights) 1st Timer needs some help [cbsdakota97] by ronslakie1 Nov 04, 2006 (5:21 am)
Replying to: cbsdakota97 (Nov 03, 2006 9:42 pm) You can use a polishing compound, toothpaste or Brasso to clear up the haze followed by a protectant like 303 or paste wax. Also you can consider a new lens or light unit, they are readily available on ebay and easy to change. Replies to this message: jneal (Nov 04, 2006 11:58 am)
#343 of 373 Re: (Cloudy Headlights) 1st Timer needs some help [ronslakie1] by jneal Nov 04, 2006 (11:58 am)
Replying to: ronslakie1 (Nov 04, 2006 5:21 am) Most automotive supply houses have a kit for polishing head and taillight lenses. The above mentioned will work also. I use white Dupont polishing compound (very fine) and a soft cotton buffing pad on a drill motor. Be careful or you will put burn marks in the plastic and they are almost impossible to get out.
#344 of 373 Re: (Cloudy Headlights) 1st Timer needs some help [cbsdakota97] by bpeebles Nov 05, 2006 (6:06 pm)
Replying to: cbsdakota97 (Nov 03, 2006 9:42 pm) Here is a link to somthing which may help clean up your headlights. http://www.mdwholesale.com/   Keep in mind... after "polishing" plastic headlights, they often will "haze over" much quicker than they did originalally. This is because the manufacturer coats the lenz with a protective layer. Polishing will remove this protective layer.   Some of the headlight polishing "kits" have a final coating you put on AFTER polishing. This treatment may help the repair last longer.
#345 of 373 2001 quad cab 4.7l, 3.92lsd by dodgetrukn Feb 14, 2007 (9:45 am)
Looking to purchase a used "BOB" big-orange-book dealer service manual. I never did purchase the service manual when I bought my dak.. Anyone willing to part with theirs and/or no longer need it? Ger. gmillnjhotmail.com Replies to this message: bpeebles (Feb 14, 2007 5:23 pm) dewaltdakota (Feb 14, 2007 8:31 pm) dodgetrukn (Feb 15, 2007 1:41 pm)
#346 of 373 Re: 2001 quad cab 4.7l, 3.92lsd [dodgetrukn] by bpeebles Feb 14, 2007 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: dodgetrukn (Feb 14, 2007 9:45 am) Just a slight correction... the shop manual for the 2000 Dakota is Orange. As I recall, Dodge changes the color of the cover for each model-year.   BTW: The name BOB (Big Orange Book) seems to have "stuck" as a nickname for Dak shop manual reguardless of the model-year   Have you looked on eBay for a shop manual?

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