Well, I have the V8, but the gearing is what is critical along with the horsepower.
I think you'll be fine, but in order to get back into the proper speed/pickup your
use to I would eventually get gears. If you decide to go to larger tires in the future,
hold off on the gears until you need to. When I had my 33's I still ran a 17 at the track.
I have yet to run with the 35's.
-Mike Brown
Pasadena, MD.
97-Dakota Club Cab,5.2L, 4X4, 7" Lift, 35"x12.50" BFG A/T.
http://www.geocities.com/mbrowwwn/index.html
-----Original Message-----
From: Greig, Doug [mailto:douggr@hazelett.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 2:34 PM
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: RE: Tired of getting slammed-kinda long
Thanks, I actually didn't think about the lift with the grill guard! As far
as the cab bolts go, I'm fabricating the whole kit from material where I
work, so I'll just be sure I get bolts a little longer for the cab. So you
think a 200hp (I think by that time) V6 with 3.92 gears, auto tranny will be
ok with 33's? I know I won't win any drag races, bu tI don't want to be a
pig either.
-Doug
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brown, Mike (CAD) [SMTP:MBrown@ciena.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 1:43 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: Tired of getting slammed-kinda long
>
> Doug,
>
> A couple of things to keep in mind. I have 35"x12.50" BFG A/T's and
> still have the
> stock 3:92 gears and pull a 22' boat. I do need to get gears eventually,
> but with 33's it
> shouldn't be too bad. As far as the grill guard, keep in mind with the 3"
> body lift you are
> separating the body from the frame; therefore you will have to fabricate
> or extend the mounts
> for the brushguard. Also the cab bolts for your nerf bars won't be long
> enough that are supplied
> with you body lift. (At least the Performance Accessories lift)
> Experience speaks...
>
> -Mike Brown
> Pasadena, MD.
> 97-Dakota Club Cab,5.2L, 4X4, 7" Lift, 35"x12.50" BFG A/T.
>
> http://www.geocities.com/mbrowwwn/index.html
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greig, Doug [mailto:douggr@hazelett.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 12:44 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: Tired of getting slammed-kinda long
>
>
> Thanks to all who have replied. Everything you all have said is true. I
> should just ignore their ignorance and their lemming like attitudes and
> enjoy my truck. I'm still planning on continueing with my mods. As far as
> the engine goes, after the eRam, I'll install headers and exhaust,.....and
> maybe a chip, but than I want to go after the body. I got the instructions
> and parts list for the 3" body lift. Than I'll put 32's on her ( would
> like
> 33's, but I don't want to change my rear gearing....yet (I have the 3.92
> SG
> now) and hopefully for christmas this year I'll get the genuine steel
> brushguard, nerf bars, tail light covers package from 4wheel parts
> wholesalers! I already have a matching fiberglass cap from A.R.E. which I
> think looks cool. I want her to look nice and be able to handle normal
> off-roading conditions. If I wanted something for the rubicon, or to drag
> race, I would buy something specifically designed for those areas. I
> wanted
> something in the middle, and that's why I chose my Dakota. "I" believe
> it's
> the best choice to do what I want. Again, thanks for the words of
> encouragment.
>
> -Doug
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bernd D. Ratsch [SMTP:bernd@texas.net]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 9:15 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: RE: Tired of getting slammed-kinda long
> >
> >
> > Doug,
> >
> > You're not hurting your engine at all and as for those a$$holes
> "slamming"
> > you for owning something that you like....well, they ain't worth your
> time
> > then. It's your truck...do what you want to it.
> >
> > Do what makes YOU happy...life isn't a "Highschool 'clique'" or some
> > "Yuppie
> > Club" or even some guy who thinks that if "it doesn't have a V8" (or
> isn't
> > Lifted) it's a waste of sheetmetal...life is there to enjoy it as YOU
> see
> > fit. :)
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Tired of getting slammed-kinda long
> >
> > Well guy's. I just need to blow off some steam and get some advice.
> Ever
> > since joining the DML, I have gotten the performance "itch". Never
> before
> > have I had such an interest in increasing the performance of my engine
> and
> > the vehicles off road capabilities. My problem is the people I work
> with,
> > and let me give you hint why. If you look out in the rear parking lot,
> it
> > looks like a new Ford dealership. Nothing but brand new F-150's, a new
> > F-350
> > Super Duty, and my little V6 Dakota. Everyday I get slammed about when
> I'm
> > going to buy a real truck, that I need to stop screwing around with that
> > wimpy engine before I blow it up, and hear comments like "hey, do you
> want
> > to park under my truck when it rains?" and " hey, can I use your truck
> as
> > a
> > step ladder to get into my truck? HAHAHAHA". I'm REALLY starting to get
> > sick
> > of it. And now, they've even got me second guessing what I'm doing for
> > mods.
> > So far, I haven't gone into the engine. I've just done all bolt-on mods.
> > You
> > know, stuff like TB, cold-air intake, plugs, wires, etc. and everyday I
> > have
> > to hear about how what I'm doing is actually hurting my engine more than
> > helping it. Is this true? I can't really believe it is, but you know,
> you
> > hear the same thing day after day, you start wondering what's going on.
> > Anyway, sorry to ramble, but I just returned from another morning of
> > getting
> > slammed for a half hour. You see, the reason I even listen is, one guy
> > just
> > left a local dealership as a mechanic, and the other guy has a business
> of
> > building 4X4's for other people (everything from Toyota's to Ford
> > F350's(yes, he's the owner of the 2K Super Duty)), so I feel they do
> have
> > some credibilty. So, let me now guy's, am I doing the right thing or
> > wasting
> > my time.
> >
> > Having a bad morning,
> > Doug Greig
> > 98 CC 4X4 V6 Sport
> > Quick D Intake
> > Mod'd V8 TB
> > Accel Coil/ Wires
> >
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