Yeah I heard that solution awhile back on the DML. I have never tried it
personally but it might just work.
Chris Oertell
Arcadia, Ca
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Lance Robertson" <lrzone@lrzone.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 4:25 PM
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Hello
> 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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