Glad to hear you finally got it Patrick, They are nice trucks, I still miss
mine :-(
>
> Got the new Quad Cab today! Went over the truck and the worst I found
> was a piece of lint that is under the color coat on the passenger side
> door right below the rubber window trim. It's not worth bitching about
> and barely noticeable. Here is my first impressions and things I've
> observed.
> FYI- 2003 Quad Cab 2WD, 4.7L with 5-speed Auto, 3.92 rear with
> anti-spin axle. 2 tone garnet/silver, SLT+ package
>
> -Rear window with dark tint and defroster looks awesome
Looks even better when you have the front windows matched.
> -Brake pedal feel with new 4 wheel disc and optional 4 wheel abs is
> incredible
Yea, I thought teh 4-wheel ABS was great on my '01 but no rear discks then.
Wierd thing is also after 27K I never had a warped rotor.
> -5-speed auto transmission has got to be the smoothest auto I've felt
> short of a Mercedes. You cant feel it shift half the time.
No you can't. Only thing you may notice is that it tends to hunt for a
correct shift while it's learning. This is really noticable on hilly
terrain.
> -Items that came on truck that I didnt expect:
> None
> -Items that did not come on truck that I expected:
> Ash tray with lighter, was on lower dash on my '01 is completely gone
Always thought the soft open of it was cool, never used it though.
> Power overhead console has no sunglass holder
Cheap Bastards! Sorry Patrick but the little things like that still irk me.
> Switch to deactivate passenger airbag gone
Wasn't one on my '01 but at the lot the other day there still was one on the
Club Cab. I have looked at several 4-door pickups and no matter what brand
this seems to be the norm.
> Rear wheel inner fender liners deleted
Another "irk".
> Driver's visor has no mirror
Neither did mine
> No rear floor mats with SLT
"irk" as before.
> -Items that did not come on truck that I knew about ahead of time
> Spare tire comes on steel wheel, not matching alloy
> Center console with bench front seat does not have business console
> No trim on top of windshield
All "irks"
> Hey Droo! Listen up. I warned the dealer ahead of time that this
> truck must have the business console or I'd just order bucket seats
> instead. They told me it would have the business console (little did
> they know what I knew) So, the truck came in and it had just a folding
> center rest. Imagine this: I already had a T40 and T45 torx and a
> philips head bit with me. Got the keys to another SLT on the lot that
> was built in November 2002 that had the business console, and well,
> let's just say the old SLT sitting on their lot now only has a folding
> center armrest! Swap takes out 3 torx bolts, 1 philips head screw, and
> about 5 minutes. All the brackets and attaching hardware are the same.
> Situation handled, I'm satisfied, and my saleswoman is relieved, 'cause
> she KNEW I would not sign or drive away until that was remedied.
> So, everything else was smooth at the dealer. Took it home and
> cleaned the flung off tire goop off the rockers and started on some
goodies.
> Scotchguarded interior and floor mats. I already had bought the MOPAR
> rear floor liner. For you Quad cab owners, this thing is great! Fits
> real snug, sides tuck under door edge sills, and it's custom molded to
> the floor contour and goes under the seats. Got it for $85 and well
> worth it.
> Next thing is to install the Bully tailgate lock. If you havent seen
> it, it replaces the bezel with a new bezel that houses a metal arm that
> swings up when you turn the key and keeps the tailgate handle from
> engaging the latch. No more powerbolts and all that stuff.
> Tomorrow will see maybe the mudflaps, hood cover, and 6 disc in dash
> player, and spare tire lock.
Never took the dash apart on the '01 but the spare tire lock and the
mudflaps are pretty easy and quick to do. You WILL have to drill into the
flares for the mudflaps.
> I'll get pics this weekend and post 'em.
> Sorry for ranting on, just the pleasure of a brand new vehicle...
> Patrick
>
>
Again, enjoy they are a great parctical and fun truck.
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