You want reverse slam? Try my (now deceased) '71 Coronet. A-727 tranny and
8.75 rear-end with 2.92 gears (you read it right). I'm surprised I didn't
kill a U-joint every time I shifted into reverse on that thing.
That seems to be a hallmark of Chrysler products from way back.
Mark...
----- Original Message -----
From: <jon@dakota-truck.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2001 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Reverse Slam Question on '99?
> Michael Clark <mike@mikesdakota.com> wrote:
> :> Does anyone have and information or experience with the '99 model Daks
> :> "slamming", or shifting abruptly into reverse? I'm not talking
> :> accidentially, bu when you want to backup. I guess you might term this
as a
> :> forceful engagement into gear.
>
> :> My next door cubical person is purchasing a nicely kept '99 CC Sport
V6.
> :> One thing the dealership told her was that this particular year had the
> :> problem I described above.
>
> :> I know she'll appreciate any feedback you can provide.
> :> Rich - Ashburn, VA
>
> :> PS. I'm working on her to join the DML. :'B
>
>
> : My parent's '98 4X4 Durango does this really bad some times, jares
> : your teeth out. Dealer said it was normal..... right. So far it
> : hasn't caused any problems. I'm guessing it has around 50 something
> : thousand on it now.
>
>
> My '92 Ram does it too; dealer said its normal. Obviously this has
> been around for a while. I guess it must not be *too* harmful seeing
> as how they obviously aren't in any hurry to remedy the situation.
> Its definitely annoying though.
>
>
> --
>
> -Jon-
>
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