Actually meant to say 2nd paragraph...
""Josh Stolarz"" <josh@stolarz.org> wrote in message
news:af1t2v$dhk$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
>
> This is from car-truck.com... Most noteably is the 3rd paragraph.. Now I
> wish I waited till 2003....
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> The 2003 Dakota will have a few new features. Topping the list is a new
> appearance package called the "Dodge Stampede Group." Available only on
> Sport 4x2's (both regular and club cab), it will feature a ground effects
> package and special Stampede badging.
>
> The 5-speed 545RFE automatic transmission replaces the 45RFE transmission
> currently offered with the 4.7L Magnum V8. Four wheel disc brakes with
rear
> ABS will be standard on all models except th 4x2 regular cab Sport and
SLT.
> Four wheel disk brakes with four wheel ABS will be an option on all
Dakotas.
>
> Sixteen inch wheels are now standard equipment for all Dakotas. 245/70-16
> BSW tires replace the 215/75-15 OWL currently offered on the regular and
> club cab Sport and SLT 4x2's. 245/70-16 BSW tires replace 235/75-15 OWL
> currently offered on the regular and club cab Sport and SLT 4x4 and the
Quad
> Cab 4x2 and 4x4. Then "Tire and Handling Group" now features a revised
axle
> ratio, wheel flares, a rear stabilizer bar and wider tires (255/65-16 on
4x2
> & 265/70-16 on 4x4).
>
> Timberline Green replaces Aquamarine and Steel Blue on the list of
available
> colors. The GVW rating has also been increased for all models. The entry
> level SXT package has been slightly reworked for 2003. The wheel flares
and
> grille are now body color instead of graphite gray.
>
>
>
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