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On 8/12/2006 14:40, Kyle Kozubal wrote:
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> I currently drive a 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, with the long bed. It is a
> 3/4 ton, 4x4, with an auto trans, 360 5.9L V8, front and rear Dana 60
> axles (4.10 gears). I am running a Hypertech PPIII, Fastman 52MM TB, and
> a CAI. I have a one piece, Smittybilt Stainless Steel grill/brush guard,
> LT315 tires, ARE cap, and a ton of other add-ons.
>
> Well, I am going to sell the Ram and buy another Dakota. I am looking
> for either a Club Cab or Quad Cab 4x4 (01-04ish), with the 4.7L V8.
>
> What should I look for and watch-out for?
Balljoints on any of them made before 1/1/2003. There was a recall.
Make sure it was performed.
There was a run of early '01 5-speeds that grenaded their synchros.
At some point in that run ('01-'04), Dodge started getting stingy &
slipstreaming cost-cutting measures into various bits of the trucks.
'03-'04 have disc brakes in the rear. Very nice upgrade IMO.
'04 has the 3.7L V6 (the one that first came out w/ the Liberty) instead
of the old 3.9L.
> What is the payload and towing for the 4.7L V8?
Payload is 1450 I think. Towing depends on tranny & axle ratios. Jason
knows this inside & out.
> What gears were available for the axles?
Factory was 3.55 standard, 3.92 optional. I spec'd my '03 QC 4x4 w/ a
5-speed and 3.92 LSD, and got the 9.25" rear end. Not sure which part
of the combo got me there.
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