RE: RE: Hello

From: Lance Robertson (lrzone@lrzone.com)
Date: Tue Sep 12 2000 - 19:25:30 EDT


So it's not a major thing, just possible while doing heavy off roading?

Could I pull the fuse for the ABS as the other poster mentioned?

At 05:32 PM 9/12/00 -0500, you wrote:
>When doing some of the more serious 4 wheeling the ABS tends to prevent the
>tires from locking up even though that's the best and quickest way to stop.
>To bad they didn't design a system where you can turn off your ABS on a 4x4
>similar to the switch for the passenger air bag.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Lance Robertson [mailto:lrzone@lrzone.com]
>Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 4:23 PM
>To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
>Subject: RE: DML: RE: Hello
>
>
>I'm getting 4 wheel for two reason. One is for off roading but the other
>is for when it rains around here. It's not very often but when it does the
>roads get quite slippery. Around town I will run it in 2WD and want to
>take advantage of the 4Wheel ABS.
>
>Why would I not want ABS for 4 wheeling. BTW 4 wheeling for me is not
>vertical stuff. I would take it hunting and such but not to the point
>where I'm totally vertical.
>
>---
>Lance Robertson
>LRZone Webmaster
>http://www.lrzone.com/
>
>On Tue, 12 Sep 2000, Kenneth Berntsen wrote:
>
>> Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 15:53:51 -0500
>> From: Kenneth Berntsen <kenneth@berntsen.cc>
>> Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>> To: "'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>> Subject: RE: DML: RE: Hello
>>
>> Are you getting the 4x4 to go offroading or for traction during the
>winter.
>> If you plan to go off road a lot I wouldn't get the 4 Wheel ABS.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Lance Robertson
>> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>> Sent: 9/12/00 1:52 PM
>> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Hello
>>
>> Yeah it's gonna be a 4X4.
>>
>> I guess it's just the mopar one that isn't available yet. Where can I
>> find
>> vendors for the one you are suggesting. I want it the same paint color
>> as
>> my truck as well as a real nice design.
>>
>> I was looking at line-x, Rhino, Ultimate Linings, and Inyati for bed
>> sprays. Has anyone had bad/good experiences with any of theses?
>>
>> The cargo extender was quoted at 275 installed. This wasn't the dealer I
>> plan to use. I have a dealer in Avondale that will give the truck at
>> dealer invoice thusly they make about 900 bucks on the holdback. Is that
>> not a good deal or should I ask for the cargo extender as well? Most
>> places are 200-500 over invoice at least. We are buying two trucks
>> however
>> from them. One for my father in law and one for me. Mine will be the
>> more
>> expensive truck.
>>
>> thank you for your suggestions.
>>
>> ---
>> Lance Robertson
>> LRZone Webmaster
>> http://www.lrzone.com/
>>
>> On Tue, 12 Sep 2000, Ronald Wong wrote:
>>
>> > Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 10:39:52 -0700
>> > From: Ronald Wong <ron-wong@home.com>
>> > Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>> > Subject: DML: RE: Hello
>> >
>> > Welcome Lance,
>> >
>> > Skid plates? Are you opting for a 4X4? Covers are available now.
>> Snug Top
>> > makes a locking cover called a SnugLid, ~$850 for all the options.
>> Line-X
>> > for the bedliner, ~$350. Extender is available through Dodge. You
>> may want
>> > to try to bargain that in. After the rest of the haggling, tell them

>> to
>> > throw in an Extender and you'll close the deal. Price of the Extender
>> is
>> > ~$200. One thing about the Dodge Extender, the attachment of the
>> brackets
>> > is done using the rear tie-down bolts so no drilling is necessary.
>> Before
>> > you go to just any old dealer, first try http://www.autobytel.com
>> Most of
>> > these dealers work on invoice price. I wouldn't pay much more than
>> ~$100
>> > over invoice, even with a special order. You live in Hotsville so
>> make sure
>> > you get the Heavy Duty Cooling Package. This is a must for your type
>> of
>> > weather. Good luck in the buying process.
>> >
>> > HTH,
>> > Ron
>> > 00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
>> > For modifications see my DML Profile
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Lance Robertson
>> > Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 10:10 AM
>> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>> > Subject: DML: Hello
>> >
>> >
>> > Hi, I just found this Mailing list and as I'm in the market for a new
>> > Dakota, I thought it best that I sign up.
>> >
>> > My name is Lance Robertson and my target vehicle is a 2001 Dakota Quad
>> > Cab. The options list is 4.7L V8, Auto transmission, Anti-Spin Diff,
>> Skid
>> > plates, Sports Plus, Trailer Tow, Both convenience groups, 4 wheel
>> ABS,
>> > 3.92 Axle ratio, 6"X9" Power Fold mirrors, High back bucket seats,
>> power
>> > driver seat, and Leather wrapped steering wheel.
>> >
>> > I'm going to be adding some other items such as a locking cover for
>> the
>> > bed when it becomes available (anyone know when or where I can find
>> out?)
>> > sprayed bed liner, and cargo extender. Color will be Bright Silver
>> with
>> > Dark Slate interior.
>> >
>> > I live in Mesa, AZ and hope to be ordering my Dak in a week or so as
>> soon
>> > as I can find out about some pricing from my local dealers.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > ---
>> > Lance Robertson
>> > LRZone Webmaster
>> > http://www.lrzone.com/
>> >
>> >
>>
>



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