I would get the tailgate lock, but I have a soft bed cover. I would rather
have them open the tailgate than slit the top. The alarm will still go off.
I'll have to take my chances there.
Bill
'01 QC 4.7, Auto, Flo-Pro exhaust, Downey Tarp, Viper Alarm, RhinoLiner, K&N
Glas-Scapes "Stars and Stripes"
http://web.tampabay.rr.com/billspages/
----- Original Message -----
From: "ScapeGoat" <martyr@adelphia.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 9:42 AM
Subject: DML: Was Re: Stolen Spare Tire - Locking Gas Cap
> I had been using the mopar locking gas cap for several months. One day my
> "Check Engine Light" came on. I took it in for an oil change and
mentioned
> the warning light. The first thing the service manager asked me was if I
> had a locking gas cap. I don't remember the explanation I was given, but
> they reset the sensor and told me to put the original cap back on. A week
> or so later I still had the locking cap on and the warning light came back
> on. I swapped out the locking for the original cap and a few days later
the
> light went out on its own. Anyone else have problems like this with the
> locking gas cap?
>
> Also, a note on the spare tire locks. I also had the mopar replacement
> tube. I had to have some work done on the truck and when I got it back I
> noticed the tire was loose. So I tried to raise it up but it just wasn't
> going anywhere. Got my father to give me a hand and I decided to take it
> off because I didn't want to have to deal with being on the side of the
road
> somewhere and not get the tire down. Turns out the replacement tube was
> bent slightly but just enough to cause my problems. I've since ordered
the
> spare tire lock that's been discussed in this thread.
>
> Lastly, I've also got the Mopar/McGard tire locks and tailgate lock in
> addition to the power tailgate lock I ordered from JC Whitney. I guess
you
> can just call me paranoid... Anyone know if they make tail light locks?
:)
>
> jeff
>
> http://www.soulbleed.com/dakota.htm
>
> ""Bill"" <wpruitt1@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:001701c0edd1$3786c1e0$59848118@tampabay.rr.com...
> > Hi Jack,
> > The lugs are the puzzle type from Mopar, part #82204735, although made
by
> > McGard. The registration card is sent into McGard, and has the puzzle #
> and
> > lug # in case you need more or replacements. Price of 4 lugs and key
> $38.00
> >
> > The gas cap is also from Mopar, part # 5278655AA. Nothing special as far
> as
> > quality, but it does work. It does not have the little cable attachment
> > like the non-locking cap does, but it would be easy to transfer, it was
> only
> > $12.75
> >
> > I didn't check for any alternative brands for the gas cap.
> >
> > Bill
> > '01 QC 4.7, Auto, Flo-Pro exhaust, Downey Tarp, Viper Alarm, RhinoLiner,
> K&N
> > Glas-Scapes "Stars and Stripes"
> > http://web.tampabay.rr.com/billspages/
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jack Paulson" <cybermail1@yahoo.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 10:35 AM
> > Subject: Re: DML: Re: Re: Stolen Spare Tire
> >
> >
> > > Bill,
> > > What type of locking wheel lugs did you get?
> > > Is the locking gas cap anything special or just from
> > > Pep Boys?
> > >
> > > --- Bill <wpruitt1@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> > > > I agree.
> > > > I crawled under mine yesterday and tried to get an
> > > > idea how to cut the
> > > > cable. I couldn't figure out how, as my hands are
> > > > too big to fit into the
> > > > wheel openings. I ordered the keyed tube system
> > > > from my dealer, so between
> > > > that and the alarm system I figure I'm pretty
> > > > secure. I also got the
> > > > locking wheel lugs and locking gas cap.
> > >
> > >
> > > =====
> > > 2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport V-6 Automatic Sports Plus Package
> > > 31X10.5 tires Limited Slip 3.55 Trailer Tow Group HD Package Skid
Plates
> > > Added:Airaid air filter,Flowmaster 3 chamber, Steel Horse Torneau
cover,
> > > Autolite Double Platinum 3923 Plugs, Removed air horns from Throttle
> Body,
> > > new TB bolts, Taylor 8mm Wires, Cool Tape around air filter and A/C
> tubes,
> > > McGard Tailgate lock, Audiovox cut off switch & hood lock
> > > -Smyrna, Georgia
> >
>
>
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