Re: Duallie kit adapters

From: Mike Pratt (pilot366@mediaone.net)
Date: Wed Jan 17 2001 - 10:48:43 EST


Mark, 2 questions 1) will they fit a '99 Dak CC 4X4? and 2) how much?
if the price is good I'll contact you for arrangements, yes no.

----- Original Message -----
From: "DML Digest" <owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
To: <dakota-truck-digest@buffnet4.buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 12:00 AM
Subject: DML Digest V4 #3147

> DML Digest Wednesday, January 17 2001 Volume 04 : Number
3147
>
>
>
> The subjects discussed in this digest are:
> ==========
> Re: DML: RE: snow white virus on list?
> Re: DML: one touch drivers window
> DML: Fw: Re: Battery Relocation-cheap wire
> Re: DML: RE: 3923's
> DML: Re: Wax...Zymoil
> DML: What is this therm for
> Re: DML: Intake Tube Question
> DML: Re: 180 degree Robert Shaw Thermostat, thx all
> Re: DML: one touch drivers window
> DML: Re: Duallie kit?
> Re: DML: caster? settings?
> Re: DML: RE: snow white virus on list?
> Re: DML: Spanking and taking Initials!!
> Re: DML: TB modifications
> DML: Re: TB modifications
> DML: GenII MAP/02 Sensor Guy?
> Re: DML: caster? settings?
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 22:02:15 -0600
> From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: snow white virus on list?
>
> > > Now what I'm trying
> > > to figure out is how this is working. Obviously not everyone on the
> DML is
> > > getting this SNOW WHITE file,
> > If it helps you to compile information for your investigation, you can
add
> > my name too your list of recent recipients.
>
> I received that email also, but didnt open it thankfully. I think I got it
> about a week ago, just once though.
> Kyle
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 21:40:17 -0600
> From: Jim Miller <jim76712@swbell.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: one touch drivers window
>
> I wish I could give you mine. I hate it! Nearly impossible to run the
window
> down a little without trying hard not to hei the all the way down setting
on my
> 99.
>
> Scubagatr@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Anybody know what it takes to convert my drivers side power window on my
97
> > into a one touch button?
> >
> > tia
> >
> > dave, (97 CC SLT 5.2 2WD)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 23:12:18 -0500
> From: "robert durbin" <blkdakrt@mediaone.net>
> Subject: DML: Fw: Re: Battery Relocation-cheap wire
>
> what is the suggested awg(feasibly) for that project
>
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "robert durbin" <blkdakrt@mediaone.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:04 PM
> Subject: Re: Re: Battery Relocation-cheap wire
>
>
> > what is the suggested awg(feasibly) for that project
> > keith
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Andy Wittkamper" <truckindak@hotmail.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 10:30 PM
> > Subject: DML: Re: Battery Relocation-cheap wire
> >
> >
> > >
> > > www.sherco-auto.com
> > > _________________________________________________________________
> > > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
> > >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 21:38:32 -0600
> From: Jim Miller <jim76712@swbell.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: 3923's
>
> The 3.9, 5.2 and 5.9 engines seem to respond well to the colder plugs. I
do not
> believe using a colder plug would cause pinging in any engine. the new
aluminum
> engines have very different heads and may not utilize that plug number
properly
> because of a different electrode length. Does anyone know if the stock
plug for
> a 4.7 is the same as the stock plug for the cast iron magnum engines?
There may
> be a better than stock plug for the 4.7 but it may not be the 3923.
>
>
> > o.k....... what's the deal i have a y2k 4.7 L 5spd with 3.92's posi.
i've
> > been running bosch platinum's #fr8lpx. ran a 9.01best at 71.09mph in
1/8th
> > mile. after this afternoon(putting in 3923's with .040 gap) i run a
9.058
> > best at71.53 mph in 1/8th. but on the way home cruising 65 mph in 4th
gear i
> > TROMP the gas and get detonation. i didn't have that before. the times
we're
> > best out of 8 passes, 1 week apart at same outside temp. please explain
this
> > maybe i'm not understanding. not hearing or feeling much difference, but
> > HATE the detonation.
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 22:05:30 -0600
> From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
> Subject: DML: Re: Wax...Zymoil
>
> > For those who are interested at Price Club, they have a Zymoil kit for
> 15.00
> > (two bottles).
>
> That stuff really does wonders for my Dak, and I have used many many waxes
> over the 135,000 miles I have owned my truck. I found that it stays on the
> longest and really makes washing my truck alot faster and easier. I buy
mine
> at a local flea market for $6 a bottle, alot cheaper than anywhere I have
> ever seen it sold at.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 20:09:12 -0800
> From: Jayson Woodruff <woodrufj@uci.edu>
> Subject: DML: What is this therm for
>
> I bought this thermostat then used a different one on my truck. Can
> some one tell me which daks it'll work on.
>
> Robert Shaw 330-180
>
> Also, what is the bosh plug equivilent to the 3923's
>
> I'll have a few things up for sale soon
>
> Jay W
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 22:09:21 -0600
> From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Intake Tube Question
>
> > Remember John from Intense Performance coats his intake with Ceramic.
> >>>
>
> Are the IP ones ceramic coated on the inside and outside?
>
> From the info John Bell(fellow DMLer) gave:
> "Don't do the inside - you want laminar air flow inside the tube, the
> coating
> will cause turbulence (not a good thing as a general rule)."
> Thanks again John!
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 21:20:58 -0700
> From: John Brunswick <john@brunswick.net>
> Subject: DML: Re: 180 degree Robert Shaw Thermostat, thx all
>
> <italic>First thing is not asked them for any parts for that model but
> just I need a
>
> GT-755-180 Robert Shaw Life Time Thermostat. This is the unit you will
>
> need. Try AutoZone first.
>
> </italic>FOUND IT... yes not listed for my application but they carry
> that model, thx alot for the info.
>
>
> <italic>I just thought, if you cannot find one let me know tomorrow, and
> I will
>
> purchased one here and send it to you. Send it to my business mail
>
> stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil.
>
> </italic>
>
> THANKS FOR OFFERING... did find it local, do apprecaiate all that
> responded to help me out.... all you guys are really great.
>
>
> Thanks to Casey and Bill for direct email help too!
>
>
> Thanks again,
>
> John
>
>
> =============================
>
> John Brunswick
>
> Phoenix, AZ
>
> 2001 Dakota Club Cab Sport+
>
> 4.7 auto LSD 3.92
>
> Intense Blue
>
> Delivery in mid Febuary
>
> http://www.brunswick.net
>
> ============================
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 21:56:17 -0600
> From: Jim Miller <jim76712@swbell.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: one touch drivers window
>
> Auto UP would be very dangerous. Capable of severing hands or fingers or
maybe a
> child's head!
>
> Andy Levy wrote:
>
> > We talked about this a few months ago. Actually, we talked about
> > converting the passenger-side window to auto-down, and both to auto-up
> > as well. Ronald Wong mentioned something about wiring up a relay
> > similar to the auto-down for the auto-up, and Jon Steiger was thinking
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 23:36:01 -0500
> From: "Mark Kuzia" <flyboy01@mediaone.net>
> Subject: DML: Re: Duallie kit?
>
> Hey guess what! I have a pair of 6-lug dually adaptors for the Dodge
Dakota.
> I have tried to sell these before, but nobody wanted them.
>
> Mark Kuzia
> flyboy01@mediaone.net
> http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
> 1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
> 360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS(8 3/4 coming soon), Cowl-induction
> (A new E-body 8 3/4 [3.90 SG] has been built by Reider Racing)
>
>
>
>
>
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Pratt" <pilot366@mediaone.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 9:03 PM
> Subject: DML: Duallie kit?
>
>
> > Would you please post this , thanks
> >
> > Question: does anyone know if a "duallie kit" exist for the dakota, if
yes
> > than where,who, how much and what is the web address? thanks, also any
> Pics
> > of a Dak Duallie would be cool.
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 23:22:27 -0500
> From: Matt Tharp<henryrollins@springmail.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: caster? settings?
>
> Catster is the relationship of the upper ball joint to the lower. It is
set in the specs to help turning. It will not effct your tire wear until it
is way out. I would not be real worried about your setting. I do have to ask
why didn't they fix this during the alignment. When they had it hooked up
they should have shimed the upper contorl arm to bring it back into spec.
This SHOULD have been done if you bought a alignment.
>
> Normally you do not have to mess with caster/camber. only when something
wears out or you hit something. Has your truck been hit or did you run up on
a curb.
>
> Do not feel bad I used to work for Acura. When one of there cars hits a
curb it is a subframe. We can not put it stright cause it would bend the
subframe. OUCH
>
> Let me know if you need more info
> Matt " 9 hours @ work and 5 2go" Tharp
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 23:22:27 -0500
> From: "Chuck Robbins" <intense99dak@home.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: snow white virus on list?
>
> I received it once a couple days ago. Deleted it as soon as I saw it.
>
> - --
> Chuck Robbins
> '99 Dakota Sport
> www.intense99dak.com
>
> > > > Now what I'm trying
> > > > to figure out is how this is working. Obviously not everyone on
the
> > DML is
> > > > getting this SNOW WHITE file,
> > > If it helps you to compile information for your investigation, you can
> add
> > > my name too your list of recent recipients.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 04:23:08
> From: "mike kulczycki" <dakota1994@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Spanking and taking Initials!!
>
> you are giving me bad ideas... i am so jealous... i want more power so
> bad. so is your truck still very streetable then?? it would seem like it
> would be. that it is a ton of power, but seems like it could an on
command
> thing, with the boost and nitrous... so do you still drive it a lot on
> the road then?? i am looking forward to reading your parts list. there
are
> going to be dakotas all over the country stomping on everything that gets
> into our ways after hearing of your truck...
> mike k
> 94 slt, cc, 2wd, V6, needing more power....
>
>
> >From: ABeerCan@aol.com
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >Subject: Re: DML: Spanking and taking Initials!!
> >Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 21:42:23 EST
> >
> ><<<Okay, Will:
> >Nice spanks. You need to get some silhouettes to put on the side of your
> >fenders showing all these spanks like the WWII fighter pilots did with
> >the Japanese and German flags.
> >
> >Tell me how you're getting all that power to the pavement! I had enough
> >trouble when my DAK was N/A, but now that I 've got the supercharger too,
> >man, it's tough. What do you do? Are these rolling starts?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Richard in San Antonio>>>
> >
> >I owe alot of the traction to the ladder bars w/Koni coilovers attached
to
> >a
> >Ford 9" with 3.90s and a Detroit Locker. Another thing that helps is the
> >"heavy ass" Covercraft tonn. cover. When I say heavy, I mean "heavy!"
> >This
> >thing has to weigh in at about 200lbs! I know part of the reason is that
> >it
> >has a piece of 3/4" marine grade plywood fiberglassed into it for
strength.
> >It takes two people to put the thing on, and I am not exactly a small guy
> >either. Another helpful thing is the M/T Sportsman "I" tread tires.
They
> >really help! Spin them over and smoke them once, then they stick like
fly
> >paper! I also have Mini-tubs installed and narrowed the frame to allow
> >full
> >clearance of the N50-15 tires (12.7x27.8 mounted). I am in the process
now
> >of making a list of part numbers for the 408 as many have inquired into
> >them.
> > I should have that e-mail on the list tomorrow afternoon. I am going
> >through all my receipts and paperwork to make sure all the part numbers
are
> >manufacturers pn so they will be easier for everyone to find. I am also
in
> >process of making a custom 12 pt roll cage for the Dak. I am trying to
> >keep
> >my current stereo in it and everything. I don't want to loose any of my
> >street fun equiptment. While I tailgate Corvettes and Vipers at 150 and
> >while I dust off Lightnings in the 1/4, I want to be able to listen to my
> >fav
> >tunes cranked up over my stereo!! I figured that if I went to the track,
> >and
> >they looked at my dyno sheet, then the weight of the truck, they would
tell
> >me to get the hell home till I had a cage in it. I am also starting to
> >wonder about a couple of chutes. hmmmmmm........ don't worry, wheelie
> >bars
> >are going on tomorrow...........It is too wet to try welding right
> >now......been there.....done that....and it might explain alot about me
> >today....... d:o)
> >
> >Will
> >96 Paxton huffed NOS intercooled 408 Dakota
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 04:31:09
> From: "Daniel D" <barracuda19@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: TB modifications
>
> Hey mike, i put a TB off a V8 and it helped out alot on my 95 X-Cab V6
Auto.
> I am thinking about taking the air horns off as well but i don't know a
> whole lot about it. How much of a difference did the elecric fan make?
>
> Daniel
>
> From: Mike Styer <dakotamike@netzero.net>
> Reply-To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> Subject: DML: TB modifications
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 21:31:58 -0500
>
> Hey everybody,
>
> Has anybody done they're own tb mods? I want to clean take those ridges
off
> of the top, thin the blades and shafts, and polish the holes...
>
> This will be my first big job with the Dremel (xmas present:). What
> attachment should I use to remove the ridges? And how much of an
> improvement
> is this mod? Can I feel it somewhere in the power band, or what?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike S.
> 93 V6 5-speed
> 16" Permacool electric fan
> Dynomax catback exhaust
>
>
>
> Shop online without a credit card
> http://www.rocketcash.com
> RocketCash, a NetZero subsidiary
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 23:41:23 -0500
> From: "Mark Kuzia" <flyboy01@mediaone.net>
> Subject: DML: Re: TB modifications
>
> Yes, go to:
> http://www.dakota-truck.net/UPGRADES/TB02/index.html
> The pictures on this site are currently missing, I will see if I can
locate
> them again.
>
>
> Mark Kuzia
> flyboy01@mediaone.net
> http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
> 1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
> 360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS(8 3/4 coming soon), Cowl-induction
> (A new E-body 8 3/4 [3.90 SG] has been built by Reider Racing)
>
>
>
>
>
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Styer" <dakotamike@netzero.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 9:31 PM
> Subject: DML: TB modifications
>
>
> > Hey everybody,
> >
> > Has anybody done they're own tb mods? I want to clean take those ridges
> off
> > of the top, thin the blades and shafts, and polish the holes...
> >
> > This will be my first big job with the Dremel (xmas present:). What
> > attachment should I use to remove the ridges? And how much of an
> improvement
> > is this mod? Can I feel it somewhere in the power band, or what?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Mike S.
> > 93 V6 5-speed
> > 16" Permacool electric fan
> > Dynomax catback exhaust
> >
> >
> >
> > Shop online without a credit card
> > http://www.rocketcash.com
> > RocketCash, a NetZero subsidiary
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 22:42:08 -0600
> From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
> Subject: DML: GenII MAP/02 Sensor Guy?
>
> Sorry, but I forget exactly who on the list put on a new O2 Sensor and MAP
> sensor on their GenII V6 Dak to help out with gas mileage. Initial reports
> were rather positive, and was just curious how the gas mileage thing is
> going. Thanks.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 20:55:19 -0800
> From: "William H. Hiatt III" <william@hiatt.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: caster? settings?
>
> Matt:
>
> They did the alignment. But I have the R/T rims, so they thought it was
> an R/T. Everything else is in spec, (Caster, Toe, Camber, Total Toe, Cross
> Caster, Cross Camber) to the Sport. The front right caster is off. (Due to
> being aligned for an R/T.) But I don't know if it would almost be better
> with the bigger tires.
>
> thx
> william
>
> At 11:22 PM 1/16/2001 -0500, you wrote:
> >Catster is the relationship of the upper ball joint to the lower. It is
> >set in the specs to help turning. It will not effct your tire wear until
> >it is way out. I would not be real worried about your setting. I do have
> >to ask why didn't they fix this during the alignment. When they had it
> >hooked up they should have shimed the upper contorl arm to bring it back
> >into spec. This SHOULD have been done if you bought a alignment.
> >
> >Normally you do not have to mess with caster/camber. only when something
> >wears out or you hit something. Has your truck been hit or did you run up
> >on a curb.
> >
> >Do not feel bad I used to work for Acura. When one of there cars hits a
> >curb it is a subframe. We can not put it stright cause it would bend the
> >subframe. OUCH
> >
> >Let me know if you need more info
> >Matt " 9 hours @ work and 5 2go" Tharp
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of DML Digest V4 #3147
> **************************
>



This archive was generated by hypermail 2b29 : Fri Jun 20 2003 - 11:58:36 EDT