Hey there
Well I have to admit I made a mistake. I was replacing the original
goodyear eagle LS's on my 99 Dak CC and I thought i would try a new set of
31x10.5 15 goodyear wrangler GSA's. Nice tire and I wanted the extra
clearence and traction for going to my favorite brook trout lakes this
summer. Well to sum it up quickly. They barely fit the truck without rubbing
and REALLY lower my gear ratio to something in the range of a 3:10 instead
of a 3:55. heheh time for a gear swap. Either way I have decided to sell
them to anyone in the Toronto, Ontario area who wants a great deal. They are
like new with only 1500 kilometers on them and from what I have been reading
make an excellent replacement for those RTS's that everyone complains
about.They really are a nice tire. In between a wrangler ATS which are noisy
as hell and the highway RTS's.
Sorry for the sales pitch but I do wanna sell these so I can get back to
more of a street performance tire. Email me if interested. Thanks
Will T
willyt@nsstudios.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "DML Digest" <owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
To: <dakota-truck-digest@buffnet4.buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 1:12 AM
Subject: DML Digest V4 #2106
> DML Digest Thursday, June 15 2000 Volume 04 : Number
2106
>
>
>
> The subjects discussed in this digest are:
> ==========
> Re: DML: recharging the A/C on my dakota
> Re: DML: transmission problem ????
> Re: DML: transmission problem ????
> Re: DML: no covers for our v6's
> Re: DML: no covers for our v6's
> DML: Re: Weight Ratings
> Re: DML: no covers for our v6's
> Re: DML: Re: Weight Ratings
> DML: Amphetamine diet=quicker reaction times AND weight loss!
> Re: DML: IAT Relocation V-8
> Re: DML: IAT Relocation V-8
> Re: DML: Re: Assistance in payload calculations...
> Re: DML: Rancho RSX
> Re: DML: Preparing for National Meet
> DML: Curing Trailer Plug Corrosion
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 22:33:02 EDT
> From: Dester223@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: recharging the A/C on my dakota
>
> Here's my idiotic remarks on the A/C system. I don't know about your
system,
> but under my hood, there's a sticker that says something to the effect of
> "max. fill 1.XX pounds of fridgerant 134a" blah blah blah blah.
>
> then it says PAG 20 compessor oil. where the hell does that go? from
what
> most people tell me. the compressor oil is an extra bottle that is mixed
in
> with the A/C? If that's the case, what the hell is the little plug on teh
> side of the compressor for? I believed at one point that's where you fill
> the compressor oil at, but I can be wrong...
> - -Dester
>
> << Has anyone recharged the A/C on their Dakota? I need to know how much
to
> recharge it with (i've heard 2 cans) and which line to use to recharge it.
I
> see their is an inlet by the compressor and also one in the A/C line by
the
> fender (by the main computer harness). Which one is the low pressure
line?
> Any other help would be apprciated.
>
>
> --== Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ ==--
> Before you buy.
> >>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 22:35:30 EDT
> From: Dester223@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: transmission problem ????
>
> Hey, I know what it feels like. my 97 dakota v6 auto does that also. It's
> like, there's a huge power surge, but as soon as it hits 3k RPMS, it
flies.
> What gives?
> - -Dester
>
> <<
> hey guys,I just started having a problem when i hit the gas peddle.
> when i try to accelerate it just bogs out and won't go over 3k rpms
> even if i floor it from a stand still.I'm going to drop it off at
> the dealer on my days off but just won't to know if its my transmission
> and if so whats the problem with it?
>
> thanks ,don >>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 22:41:09 EDT
> From: Dester223@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: transmission problem ????
>
> Yes yes, this was whta I was about to write about.. I'm guessing that
maybe
> the fuel maps are screwed below 3k RPMS with mods? I have a "couple" mods
on
> my dakota that can be affecting this. Maybe even a faulty TPS/MAP
sensor???
> hrm... give more information about your dakota...
> - -Dester
>
>
> << Try manually shifting through the gears to see if the same problem
> occurs. FWIW, a 'bog' usually results from too much gas
> and/or too rich a mixture for the timing at a specific instance.
>
> Bob
> >>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 19:42:08 -0700 (PDT)
> From: OLZNUT@webtv.net (Ed Halterman)
> Subject: Re: DML: no covers for our v6's
>
> Dester, I already told you yesterday that they were for the pre mags.
> Now, who's gonna be the first to go out and get the factory ones
> chromed??
>
> Ed "Olznut" Halterman Sunland, Ca
> '97 Dakota SLT+ CC Auto, 3.9L V-6, 160hp
> '66 Olds F-85, 5.4L V-8, will have 350hp
>
> http://community.webtv.net/OLZNUT/WelcometoOlznuts
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 22:54:41 EDT
> From: Dester223@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: no covers for our v6's
>
> You still miss the point of WHY I need the performance valve covers. I
don't
> have oil baffles, oil is being pumped into my breather/pcv valve and it's
> hurting performance (maybe even the source of the pinging?) oh well. I'm
> gonna bring some tools home from work tomorrow, take the covers off and
tack
> on some breather saver splash shields and hope it works. Hopefully.
>
> Some may call it "wishful thinking"
>
> - -Dester
>
> << Dester, I already told you yesterday that they were for the pre mags.
> Now, who's gonna be the first to go out and get the factory ones
> chromed??
>
> Ed "Olznut" Halterman Sunland, Ca
> '97 Dakota SLT+ CC Auto, 3.9L V-6, 160hp
> '66 Olds F-85, 5.4L V-8, will have 350hp
>
> http://community.webtv.net/OLZNUT/WelcometoOlznuts
>
>
> >>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 20:04:32 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Korey Atterberry <korey99@yahoo.com>
> Subject: DML: Re: Weight Ratings
>
> Hey, thanks Mike. That's the info I was looking for. No where on my
> truck or in the manual can I find the GCWR. All it had was the GVWR,
> which is the same as you listed, 5300lbs.
>
> Thanks again!
> Korey
>
> P.S. Anyone have an idea what an over-the-rail linex job would weigh?
> I guess I _could_ just go find a scale somewhere!
>
>
> >Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 20:45:04 -0500
> >From: "Mike Klinke" <LSOMike@email.msn.com>
> >Subject: DML: Re: Re: Weight Ratings?
> >
> >Korey,
> >
> >Some definitions:
> >
> >GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: The maximum allowable total weight
> >of the
> >tow vehicle, including driver, passengers, any special equipment
> >(options,
> >accessories and upfitted equipment), cargo, fuel, coolant, etc.
> >
> >GCW: Total weight of a fully equipped truck and trailer with cargo,
> >driver
> >and passengers, fuel, coolant, equipment, etc.
> >
> >GCWR: Maximum allowable gross combination weight (GCW)
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 20:13:15 -0700 (PDT)
> From: OLZNUT@webtv.net (Ed Halterman)
> Subject: Re: DML: no covers for our v6's
>
> Shouldn't be too hard to tack on a small shield, or is the clearance
> that tight??
>
> Ed "Olznut" Halterman Sunland, Ca
> '97 Dakota SLT+ CC Auto, 3.9L V-6, 160hp
> '66 Olds F-85, 5.4L V-8, will have 350hp
>
> http://community.webtv.net/OLZNUT/WelcometoOlznuts
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 20:23:11 -0700 (PDT)
> From: OLZNUT@webtv.net (Ed Halterman)
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: Weight Ratings
>
> Look under "trailer towing".
>
> Ed "Olznut" Halterman Sunland, Ca
> '97 Dakota SLT+ CC Auto, 3.9L V-6, 160hp
> '66 Olds F-85, 5.4L V-8, will have 350hp
>
> http://community.webtv.net/OLZNUT/WelcometoOlznuts
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 22:26:51 CDT
> From: "Brett Forehand" <brett4hand@hotmail.com>
> Subject: DML: Amphetamine diet=quicker reaction times AND weight loss!
>
> So I'm at a truck stop today in Eastland, Texas.... this truck driver
tells
> me how much quicker his reaction times on the road are thanks to these
> wonderful little white pills. He claims the only side effects are weight
> loss.
>
> I figure by the time I make the Houston meet in September, I'll be down to
> about 68 pounds! Mike Clark, MPI or not, you're eatin' my dust!!!
Richard
> Pyburn, KukaDak or not, you're eatin' my dust!!! Gene Rivers, well, we
may
> call it a tie!!!
>
> Sorry to be off topic, but Hell, I haven't posted anything in two weeks!
>
> Seriously sarcastic,
> Brett4Hand
> '94 Dak CC Sport and still enjoying the Hell outta my new Flowmaster!
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 22:27:14 +0000
> From: Kurt E Swanson <keswanson@uswest.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: IAT Relocation V-8
>
> Since the IAT has come up again in recent posts, I decided it was time to
move
> the IAT to my K&N tube! Can anyone give me the scoop as to what I would
need
> for tools, parts (plug, gaskets, RTV), etc.
>
> TIA
> Kurt
> 97 CC 4x4, 5.2, etc.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 23:44:54 -0400
> From: "Jon Smith" <fast4x4@bellsouth.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: IAT Relocation V-8
>
> Drill bit of the appropriate size, and some RTV to make sure it's sealed
up
> good
>
>
> > Since the IAT has come up again in recent posts, I decided it was time
to
> move
> > the IAT to my K&N tube! Can anyone give me the scoop as to what I would
> need
> > for tools, parts (plug, gaskets, RTV), etc.
> >
> > TIA
> > Kurt
> > 97 CC 4x4, 5.2, etc.
> >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 21:27:37 -0700
> From: fdedip@whale-mail.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: Assistance in payload calculations...
>
> You can carry way more than what it's rated for. My truck has the
> minimum 1250# payload, and I've hauled 1500#s (counting me and
> passenger) down the freeway at 80 mph. Not even close to bottoming
> out.
> Flip
>
>
> - ---- Begin Original Message ----
>
>
>
> >I also need some help calculating the maximum safe
> >payload for the bed of my '97 Dakota.
> >
> >I think I can figure what I could tow, but I don't have a hitch
> >and no trailer....so no towing.
> >
> >I need to carry 18 boxes of old Automotive publications (magazines)
> >from the Detroit area to Houston the 1st of July. (1,975 magazines)
> >Plus, of course, luggage, myself and two small grandchildren.
> >I have not been able to figure out how much all this weights, but it
> is
> >heavy.
> >
> >Spec's on my Dakota that would concern load carrying ability are as
> >follows: '97 ClubCab, 5.2 V8 with the usual modifications (K&N,
> Flowmaster,
> >BorgWarner Brass ignitions parts, 8mm Wires, 180 Degree Thermostat,
> >Autolite Plugs & Hypertech PTM). Automatic Transmission (custom
> built
> >TRANSGO 4-Speed with large Hayden Cooler). 15X8 Aluminum Rims with
> >255/70X15 Cooper GT's, 3.92 TracLoc (2-wheel drive), TrailMaster N7
> Invader
> >Shocks and a Dodge Bed Liner with Tonneau Cover.
> >
> >Anybody want to take a guess how much weight I can put in the bed
> >without destroying my Dakota, keeping in mind that the weather will
> >be HOT on the way to Houston. My plan is to travel during the day
> >at about 70 MPH since I have two children and a heavy load.
> >
> >Thanks very much for any input....
> >
> >David R.
> >Sterling Heights
> >Michigan
> >drd892@aol.com
>
>
>
>
>
> - ---- End Original Message ----
>
>
>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 21:31:39 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Sam Parthemer <rtdkota@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Rancho RSX
>
> I have them on my wife's '99 Sport 4x4 and they are GREAT.
> Highly recommended.
>
> On road they are a little stiff... but off road they really
> swallow up the big hits. I can take standard speed bumps
> at 45 mph and not spill a soda!
>
> Sam '00 RT "On the road in Indy"
>
>
> - --- xjruss@excite.com wrote:
> > Has anyone tried the new Rancho RSX self-adjusting
> > shocks. I'm planning on
> > replacing my shocks before the end of the month while
> > Rancho is having there
> > buy 3, get 1 free sale and I was hoping to possibly save
> > a few bucks over
> > the RS9000's. I have read that the RSX's are very good
> > on road but I am
> > unsure about how they handle off-road.
> >
> > Thanks
> > -Russ
> > '99 CC SLT 4x4 5.2
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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>
>
> =====
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>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 21:37:57 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Sam Parthemer <rtdkota@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Preparing for National Meet
>
> HELL YA... we only have 14 together now, and the bathtub
> is ALREADY filled with beer and ice... HOLIDAY INN Express
> in INDY...
>
> THE STORIES WE ARE TELLING NOW.. Woo Hoo!!!
>
> Sam '00 RT "On the Road"
>
>
> - --- Terry Herrin <therrin@isaac.net> wrote:
> > On Mon, 12 Jun 2000 08:54:59, Bob Tom <tigers@bserv.com>
> > wrote:
> > >100+ R/T owners together at one place ... the horror,
> > the horror... :-)
> >
> > Pretty scary, isn't it? <grin>
> >
> > Terry Herrin
> > 99 FR CC R/T
> > 14.769 @ 91.43
> > Wilmington, NC
> > http://users.isaac.net/therrin/dakota.html
>
>
> =====
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 00:02:39 -0500
> From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
> Subject: DML: Curing Trailer Plug Corrosion
>
> Well I went over tonight to my local auto parts store to see what they
> carried, as far as trailer wiring and accessories are concerned. I was
going
> to just buy a new 4 flat pole plug, cut the old one off, and solder a new
> plug up; same thing I have done before. Well after seeing a Hoppy trailer
> wiring kit for my Dakota(PN#42105) on sale for $14.99, I just bought an
> entire new kit. I mean I was going to spend $5 on a plug and the soldering
> time, so I just spent the extra money so I wont have to do anything. These
> kits are really simply, as they really 'plug' into the stock system, took
me
> about 10 minutes to remove the old one and plug in the new kit. Tomorrow,
I
> am going to cover all the wires and bundle them up nicely with wire loom
and
> cable ties. I also just have to solder a ring terminal onto the white
ground
> wire so I can bolt it down to a good ground. Also, for $5 I bought a Hoppy
> 4-flat Mounting Box/Bracket(PN#48755). I have seen these for other plugs,
> just not for the 4 pole flat type. This uses an aluminum 90 degree
bracket,
> which can be attached to the bumper, hitch, or anywhere you want to mount
it
> using self tapping screws or cable ties. I do not know yet where I am
going
> to mount mine; it has to be somewhere which wont get damaged when 4wheelin
> and an area which will allow for easy access. The mosquitoes got too bad
> tonight, so I had to come inside and read all my DMLs! Once this bracket
is
> mounted, a black plastic box(2"x3.5") gets mounted onto this bracket. The
4
> pole flat connector/wires pass through the backside of the box(which I
will
> seal up the hole 100% with RTV) and remain inside the box until needed.
The
> box had a spring loaded lid on it, so it will stay closed when not in use
> and hopefully prevent moisture from getting to the plug's terminals. From
> when I installed my Tuffy Series II center console in my truck, I have
some
> leftover self adhesive neoprene strips, which are used on the console's
lid
> to help prevent moisture from getting inside. I have just enough to line
the
> inside of the lid with these neoprene strips. The Hoppy kit came with a
nice
> cap which covers over the entire end of the plug, unlike my last plug
which
> corroded out rapidly. Hopefully this will be the last time I have to deal
> with corrosion on the harness' plug.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of DML Digest V4 #2106
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