>From: "Robert R.II" <iicold@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: limited slip unit
>Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 19:35:44 -0600
>
>Wassup everyone...I went to the Dodge dealership here in Fayetteville, AR
>today to get a quote on a Sure-Grip differential lock for my '00 Dakota.
>It
>has an open differential (8.25...10 bolt) and I hate that with a passion.
>I
>first noticed the unit on Mopar's website and I would like to get the unit,
>but they quoted me a price of $460 before installation at the
>dealership....that's crazy; especially for a piece that's listed for $245
>on
>the options list. I would have opted for the limited slip unit, but my
>father handled the purchase of the truck and he didn't specify the option
>so
>now I'm stuck with one wheel turning when I am warming up the tires...or
>should I say tire. Does anyone know where I can get the unit cheaper?
>Also, does the 2001 Mopar Performance Parts catalog list the price of it's
>parts and have them ready to order direct? I'm thinking about investing in
>the catalog, but if it's like the website (no price, no way to order) I am
>not interested. If the dealership is just in their pricing, then I'll
>probably go with the Powertrax No-Slip unit. Does anyone have any
>experience with the No-Slip locker? I would like to know if it's really
>worth the $405 price tag. Is it streetable and functional, as claimed. I
>would prefer a Mopar unit, but if I can get the Powertrax unit cheaper,
>I'll
>go with it. Four Wheeler and Sport Truck magazine have both done reports
>on
>the No-Slip and they were pleased with the results. If anyone can help,
>send me a line.
>
>Robert.
>
>P.S. Will C., I'm still debating the dual exhaust thing, cat-back (mandrel
>bent...probably Gibson) or Flowmaster (custom fabricated duals) at the
>local
>muffler shop. Will the mandrel bent system really increase horsepower and
>torque?
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