That's basically what I did, but opted for the 4x4 without the full time trans. Everything else is the same except for the seat & door trim. I'll put my "D" up against any stock Durango R/T and will beat it with no problems. I'd like to see the times between the 5.9 Durango and the 4.7 Durango to see which is running better. I know in the Dak the 4.7 runs faster out of the box.
Also, the bumpers, grill & air dam are already painted to match on the Durango's. I will have to agree that a suspension upgrade would be a great investment. My stock suspension seems very "spongy" when cornering and has quite a bit of rocking during hard braking and take offs.
You may also want to look into the Shelby packages. If you have the $$.
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Chuck
'00 Flame Red Durango SLT+
5.9L, 4x4, 3.92 LSD, R/T wheels (Goodyear Eagle GT II 275/60/R17)
2.5" Dynomax Magnum Race Series cat back exhaust
Quick-D T-body & intake
Mopar Performance PCM (on back order)
Auto Specialties 2 pulley set
Lund Eclipse 4 door window vents custom painted by Caribbean Customs
MTX Thunderform w/ built in amp (on order)
best 1/4 mile (stock): 16.08 @ 84 mph
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cewyma@roushind.com
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Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 13:05:48 -0700 (PDT)
From: Sam Parthemer <rtdkota@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: DML: 2000 Durango R/T question
YOU GUYS...
I have a '99 4x4 (Sport--) Club Cab, I have added all of
the options that come on the package RT, with the exception
of the 5.9L engine & 3.92 gearing.
I ALSO have a '00 4x2 (Sport--) Regular cab, WITH the RT
package.
If you want a 4x2 RT Durango, buy a 5.9, 4x2 SLT, get the
grill replaced with a color matched grill, paint the
bumper/lower airdam, add Hotchkis suspension w/Bilsteins...
and you'd have a MUCH better handling, FASTER, and CHEAPER
Durango...
I'll post pictures of what I have running for all to see
soon...
Sam '00 & '99
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