DC has no intention of fixing the towing rating. That would require changing
the sports suspension back to that of a regular Dakota and then it wouldn't be
an R/T. Everybody that bought a 98 or 99 was made offers to compensate for the
difference. But that window of opportunity is now closed forever.
Mohammad Ackbar wrote:
> What about the towing issue? Has DC cleared that up?Can you tow more with
> the newer R/Ts or is it the same problem?
> Mo
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ryan Stewart" <firebird@kymtnnet.org>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2000 12:25 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: R/T difference
>
> > Yep, a 5 speed 4.7 is ON AVERAGE as fast or faster. It doesn't cost A LOT
> > less though. :-) Both are under 20k is certain configurations. However, if
> > you want to make your 4.7 faster, your out of luck for the time being,
> there
> > is a very, very small aftermarket for it compared to the 5.9 R/Ts HUGE
> > aftermarket. But the 4.7 is a very quick truck and you'd love it I'm sure.
> >
> > -Ryan
> > 99 DA RC R/T
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mohammad Ackbar" <attackdak@ameritech.net>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2000 7:10 PM
> > Subject: Re: DML: R/T difference
> >
> >
> > > Seeing that I am new to all of this, is it true to what I hear? I
> > > understand that if you buy a 4.7 sport with a 5 spd, it is as fast as an
> > R/T
> > > both being stock of course. Is this true?! Im going to need a new
> truck
> > to
> > > pull my race dakota when Its done, I guess the R/T isnt the one to buy
> is
> > > it!? Considering towing being an issue an all not to mention the fun in
> > > beating an R/T with a truck that cost a lot less!
> > > Mo
> > > 96 strip truck in the making
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Bob Tom" <tigers@bserv.com>
> > > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > > Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2000 3:00 PM
> > > Subject: Re: DML: R/T difference
> > >
> > >
> > > > At 01:06 PM 9/3/00 -0500, you wrote:
> > > > >What are the differences between a normal V8 and a R/T other than
> > looks?
> > > >
> > > > In the interest of peace, I swear to an oath of silence :-)
> > > >
> > > > Bob
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
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