Don't know if your Dak is a 4x4 or 4x2. I installed the Gibson Stainless
Steel split rear system on my 98 V6 4x2 in the summer and had no problems
getting the pipes around my 235/75R15 spare and hitch. I also bought this
kit through a smokindakota group buy.
Ken
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Smokindakota [mailto:webmaster@smokindakota.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2000 4:50 PM
>To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
>Subject: RE: RE: DML: GIBSON GROUP BUY IN EFFECT ! ! !
>
>
>1.) Call gibson and ask if the spare tire will be in the way.
>I think it
>depends on the size of your spare.
>
>2.) The super truck exhaust is only available for the Ram
>
>3.) Stainless will last longer and not rust. Read the fine print on the
>lifetime warranty, it leaves you scratching your head.
>
>
>
>Steven
>
>http://www.stereoland.net
>http://www.smokindakota.com
>http://www.dodge-trucks.net
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Crit Bennett
>Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2000 9:26 PM
>To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
>Subject: RE: RE: DML: GIBSON GROUP BUY IN EFFECT ! ! !
>
>
>I have a couple of questions about the Gibson cat-backs.
>
>1.) Are there any compromises with the split dual rear setup?
>Spare tire
>problems or otherwise? I personally like the dual sides, but
>thought this
>should be asked.
>
>2.) Are the Super Truck setups available with the exit before the rear
>wheels, like the mid-90'ish F-150s?
>
>3.) What is the advantage of stainless over aluminum? The
>website says that
>they both carry a lifetime warrantee. Are they banking on the aluminum
>lasting long enough that not many people are gonna come back for their
>money, or will it actually last?
>
>4.) Truth be told, I really like the Borla setup better, but
>might jump on
>this for the pricing. Who has experience with the Borla and/or Gibson
>behind a 4.7? Y'all let me know how they sound if you have any idea.
>Christmas is so close, yet so far...
>
>Crit
>
>BTW, Steve St. L, I was going to ask you about the heat shields for the
>Z-Tube today, but you beat me to it. Intense Perf. is backed
>up on orders
>and mine will be another two weeks or so. Are you going to
>pursue a heat
>shield if nobody else offers?
>
>
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 17:03:38 -0800
>From: "Smokindakota" <webmaster@smokindakota.com>
>Subject: RE: DML: GIBSON GROUP BUY IN EFFECT ! ! !
>
>The difference is the dual split rear exits out of the rear of
>the truck.
>The dual sport has the two pipes coming out the rear, but they
>are both in
>the stock location. Check out www.gibsonperformance.com for
>pictures of the
>different systems.
>
>Steven
>
>http://www.stereoland.net
>http://www.smokindakota.com
>http://www.dodge-trucks.net
>
>
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