Check out the article at
http://www.car-truck.com/chryed/buzz/b081000.htm
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Steven St.Laurent
Test Engineer
Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
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-----Original Message-----
From: Greig, Doug [mailto:douggr@hazelett.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 11:39 AM
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: Offroad capability (was: Tired of getting
slammed)
What design? The Ram already has a solid front axle. Are they redesigning
it?
-Doug
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stlaurent Mr Steven [SMTP:STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 2:15 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: Offroad capability (was: Tired of getting
> slammed)
>
> The solid axle design is coming on the next RAM and hopefully a spin off
> to
> the little brother - the DAKOTA.
>
> -------------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
> Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chapell, Ron [mailto:RChapell@rlps.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 10:07 AM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: Offroad capability (was: Tired of getting slammed)
>
> <<<Thanks Jon, but I really think any 4x4 Dak with the right tires is
> just as capable off-road as a stock ANYTHING. That's what surprises
> Jeep guys who think their stock Jeeps are untouchable. They aren't,
> the thing that makes them desireable for off-roading is that they
> have *potential* to be built up into super-Jeeps. Stock Jeeps aren't
> any tougher than Daks in my experience.>>>>
>
> I find this to be true expect for the fact the jeeps have solid front
> axles
> which equals stronger unit and better articulation. And I don't know about
> the GenIII Dakota, but I know my genII CC has a terrible turning radius.
> JMHO. But I still love my DAK!!!
>
> Chapell
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