Hey Steve,
Mine's 2K, so I don't know what changes have happened in two years. I do
have the Infinity system with the speakers in the doors (I assume you're
talking about the separate tweeters). My truck came with the 3.55's and
LSD. I have since changed them to 3.92's (the LSD is still in there). When
I had the 3.55's in there I had no problems with them, noise or otherwise,
though I have heard of some problems, past and present with the
differentials, though I don't believe it was specific to size. One thing
you do want to consider: If it's the 3.92's you want, then buy the truck
that way. Don't settle for the 3.55's, then change afterwards. The reason
is about $550 extra dollars. If the truck comes with the 3.92's, the cost
is $35 (check window sticker). If you have it done after the fact, it's
close to $600. The 4.7's with the 45RFE tranny is starting to become a
pretty solid solution. There were some adjustment problems the first year
(2K) but they seem to be getting ironed out as time goes on. The 4.7
aftermarket accessories were scarce in the beginning also but as demand as
increased so has the supply. Of course you could wait it out until the 5.7
hemis come out. ;-)
On the other hand, considering the problems you've had with yours I think
you'll be pretty happy with the new setup. You should be able to swing a
sweet deal now. Car manufacturers are not selling many cars these days with
the state of the economy, especially American manufacturers. If you can't
get a deal for invoice less the current incentives I would go to another
dealer. In any case you should get quotes from several sources before
buying. It's a buyer's market. Be sure and try www.autobytel.com .
They'll send you to a fleet manager of a dealer in your area.
Good luck and let us know what you drive home in. :-)
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of steve preston
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 6:11 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Comments and questions about 3.55 gears and new Daks.
What is up? I`ve been looking at Daks again.They just
received some nice 4x4 2002`s at my friendly Dodge
dealer,and yet I`m troubled! There are two 4.7 liter
reg.cabs,both with the 45RFE automatic,both with the
good-looking tire and handling package.One black
Sport,and one flame red SLT.But they both are equipped
with 3.55 gearsets,and NOT limited-slip.Now I know
that those 3.55`s were common to generate noise after
a while,but do they actually fail? I`d like to know if
anyone recommends against buying a Dak with those
gears,due to problems they`ve had.Also,I was told
today that the 3.92 geared Daks all are
limited-slip,while the 3.23 and 3.55 Daks aren`t.Is
that right? My 99 V6 Dak has the 3.92`s,and it`s an
anti-spin.I`d like a V8 truck,but I am not sure about
"trading down" with the gear setup.Another concern I
have is the new stereos.My cd system has the Infinity
speakers in the doors,but all the new Daks that I
looked at did not.I assume that they don`t have the
extra amplifier either? They do have a cassette player
built-in,where mine doesn`t.Any comments about those
stereo systems I would appreciate as well.All other
aspects of the new 4.7 Daks that I have seen are equal
to or superior to my sixer,except for the
interiors.But the sixty extra horsepower would take my
mind off that. :) Hope this made sense,I`m kinda
tired... Steve P.
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Steve Preston 1999 Dakota Sport
3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
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