Thanks,Ron! I`m beginning to believe the 4.7/45RFE is
the most reliable and efficient package one could hope
for in a Dak.There are several Dodge dealers around
here to deal with,so unless there is a major economic
crisis in the near future,or no one wants to negotiate
on the price of the trucks,I will probably do
something soon here.MAN I wish they still had Intense
Blue,though! Hate to see it go......
--- Ronald Wong <ron-wong@home.com> wrote:
> 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.
>
> =====
> Steve Preston
> 1999 Dakota Sport
> 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense
> Blue,regular cab.
>
=====
Steve Preston 1999 Dakota Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
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