Aw quit your whining! After about 40k miles my '93 4x2 had a whine about 65-70 which progressively got worse until I took it to a drive line shop. They replaced the center carrier/bearing assembly which had gone bad and balanced and aligned the drive shaft which they said was quite out of balance. This completely took care of the problem. Hope this helps!
At 10:35 PM 3/18/98 -0500, you wrote:
>DML Digest Wednesday, March 18 1998 Volume 03 : Number 611
>
>
>
>The subjects discussed in this digest are:
>==========
>DML: Targa Tops?
>Re: DML: rear axle whine
>DML: Motor Trend R/T Re-Run
>Re: DML: Convertable Dakotas
>Re: DML: Targa Tops?
>DML: New R/T info
>DML: introduction....
>Re: DML: Motor Trend R/T Re-Run
>Re: DML: introduction....
>DML: Tire Size
>DML: It's here
>DML: Convertable Dakotas
>Re: DML: Tire Size
>Re: DML: It's here
>RE: DML: Motor Trend R/T Re-Run
>DML: Convertable Dakotas
>DML: Texas
>DML: Convertable Dakotas
>Re: DML: Nitrous "blowoff" tube?
>RE: DML: It's here
>Re: DML: It's here
>RE: DML: It's here
>DML: [Fwd: 2wd dakota]
>Re: DML: Convertable Dakotas
>Re: DML: It's here
>Re: DML: Removable hardtop was targe tops
>Re: DML: Convertable Dakotas
>Re: DML: New R/T info
>DML: Re: introduction....
>Re: DML: It's here
>Re: DML: alignments
>DML: Info on Nitrous Oxide
>Re: DML: [Fwd: 2wd dakota]
>
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 19:07:59 -0600
>From: Robert Trottmann <rotrottmann@davidson.edu>
>Subject: DML: Targa Tops?
>
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>Anyone out there have a Targa Top on their Dak? I've always wanted one,
>but I'll probably end up with a sunroof. Just wondering.
>Robert,
>- --
>Mailto:rotrottmann@davidson.edu
>http://thelma.davidson.edu/rotrottmann/web/default.htm
>Davidson, NC- Now
>St. Louis, MO- May 19th
>95 Sport 318 Auto 2WD
>
>
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><TT>Anyone out there have a Targa Top on their Dak? I've always wanted
>one, but I'll probably end up with a sunroof. Just wondering.</TT>
><BR><TT>Robert,</TT>
><BR>--
><BR><A HREF="Mailto:rotrottmann@davidson.edu">Mailto:rotrottmann@davidson.edu</A>
><BR><A HREF="http://thelma.davidson.edu/rotrottmann/web/default.htm">http://thelma.davidson.edu/rotrottmann/web/default.htm>
><BR>Davidson, NC- Now
><BR>St. Louis, MO- May 19th
><BR>95 Sport 318 Auto 2WD
><BR> </HTML>
>
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>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 15:07:47 -0900
>From: Bobby Wilken <lthpbsw@northstar.k12.ak.us>
>Subject: Re: DML: rear axle whine
>
>I don't think this will help but, my mom just bought a '98 Jeep Grand
>Cherokee 5.9 limited and it wines at about 50-70, but you can hardly hear
>it over that 360ci growl. Adios...
>
>JCALLENDS wrote:
>>between 40 and 50 mph on my '98 4x2 Dak. ..........
>> I also have a whine in my 98, between 40 and 45 mph with the accelarater
>>down, but not with my foot off the pedal. Sound is much more noticeable on the
>>right side than left. Don't know the source, axle, drive shaft, rear end,
>>tranny, carrier bearing, U-joints , or whatever. Since I had planned for some
>>time to leave for Florida two weeks after receiving my 98 on Dec. 17, I have
>>yet to tell my home dealer. Since that time the whine has never changed. Will
>>talk to dealer in early April. Been late reading my mail or I would have
>>replyed sooner.
>>
>> Jack Collins Older than old!---- 87 DAK LE with 225,000+
>>miles.......98 DAK SLT CC with 4,000+ miles.
>
>
>*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
>^Bobby Wilken*^*^*^
>*Fairbanks, Alaska*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
>^'97, 318ci, CC, 4x4, Flame Red, K&N, Gibson Duals,*^*^*^*^*
>*Quite a sweet stereo, and every single option there is... ^
>^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 19:21:16 -0500
>From: catlin <catlin@erols.com>
>Subject: DML: Motor Trend R/T Re-Run
>
>In case anyone is interested I e-mailed Motor Trend
>TV the other day to find out when they would be
>re-airing the R/T episode (before I saw the digitized
>version I got off the DML list). They e-mailed this
> response:
>"We don't sell copies of the shows on tape, but
> the Venom / Dakota R/T Sport show will rerun in
>about 13 weeks. Watch the website listings for the
>exact weekend as we get closer to the date.
>Jim Scoutten
>Motor Trend TV"
>
>Oh well.
>Catlin
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 19:31:45 EST
>From: DodgeBoyz3 <DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM>
>Subject: Re: DML: Convertable Dakotas
>
>I have a friend w/ one, he sez about 1500 were made, you can e-mail him at
>nomododge@aol.com In the Subject type: ATTN Jim
>
>Gene in Houston
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 19:43:49 EST
>From: DICEMAN469 <DICEMAN469@AOL.COM>
>Subject: Re: DML: Targa Tops?
>
>I'm also interested in t-tops, anyone got info on them?? I assume alot of
>fabrication would have to be done, considering unlike a camaro or mustang the
>door window has a frame that would have to be cut off. Is anyone out there
>well-versed enough on metal fabrication to give me and Rob an idea on how,
>where, how much to set off this type of project?? Any help will be
>appreciated.
>Austin
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 19:43:48 -0500
>From: John L Rivait <magnumrt@concentric.net>
>Subject: DML: New R/T info
>
>Interested R/T folks,
>
>I called my salesman/friend today at my local Dodge Dealership here in
>Metro Detroit.
>He stated that Chrysler has told his dealership that the '98 Dakota R/T
>will be produced in a very limited production run. There will be 1200
>R/T's produced by Chrysler for the 1998 model year. There will be one
>R/T available for every dealership in the US. Therefore only 1200 R/T's
>will be available to the public.
>
>NO orders will be taken for an R/T and there will be NO employee
>discount or any other discount on the price of the R/T. What Chrysler
>sets for the price is what it will sell for.
>
>I wonder why Chrysler has the pricing option for the Dakota R/T still
>available on the Dodge
>website?
>
>If anyone has anymore info please pass it along.
>
>Thanks,
>
>John L Rivait
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 19 Mar 1997 19:38:48 -0500
>From: dakota1994@juno.com
>Subject: DML: introduction....
>
>hello, i was glad to see a group of people that are so interested in
>dodge dakota's. i own a 94 dakota club cab, 2wd with a v6 and auto
>trans. i hope to soon start a web site with my truck pictured. i have
>started looking at the many sites with dakotas. i have seen many nice
>vehicles. i'd like to start adding accesories such as performance and
>looks. i have already added a k&n air filter and took the hose off the
>air intake. if anybody else has some performance upgrades that will work
>with a v6, please let me know. i'm going to look into a dual exhaust
>system next. i know that there are more parts for the v8, but i think
>i'm going to stick with the v6 for awhile and try and be unique.
>i like reading about everyones truck and hope to hear from some of you
>soon.
>
>mike kulczycki
>
>_____________________________________________________________________
>You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail.
>Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com
>Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 19:05:22 -0600
>From: David Settlemoir <dsettlemoir@aristotle.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: Motor Trend R/T Re-Run
>
>Catlin-
>
>The clip is still up at:
>
>http://www.aristotle.net/~dsettlemoir/Dakota.html
>
>David
>
>
>
>At 07:21 PM 3/18/98 -0500, you wrote:
>>
>>In case anyone is interested I e-mailed Motor Trend
>>TV the other day to find out when they would be
>>re-airing the R/T episode (before I saw the digitized
>>version I got off the DML list). They e-mailed this
>> response:
>>"We don't sell copies of the shows on tape, but
>> the Venom / Dakota R/T Sport show will rerun in
>>about 13 weeks. Watch the website listings for the
>>exact weekend as we get closer to the date.
>>Jim Scoutten
>>Motor Trend TV"
>>
>>Oh well.
>>Catlin
>>
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:06:22 EST
>From: DodgeBoyz3 <DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM>
>Subject: Re: DML: introduction....
>
>Your first mistake...........The air intake hose is there for a
>reason..............It provides cool air to the induction system. Cool air
>mixes w/ fuel much better than hot air............Re-install the hose and take
>the deflector plate off the intake port behind the grill.
>
>Just wanted you to know...........
>
>Gene
>95 SLT RC SB 5.2L
>14.89@89.77mph 1/4
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 19:17:01 -0600
>From: bert loy <Bert.W.Loy-1@ou.edu>
>Subject: DML: Tire Size
>
>I have a 97' Dakota reg.cab, v8 and 5spd. I have the stock 15x7
>wheels. What are the widest tires I can fit both front and rear. I
>think 275/60/15 would fit on the rear but I didn't know about the front.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:30:27 -0500
>From: "Ayotte, Glen" <ayotteg@espn.com>
>Subject: DML: It's here
>
>Guys,
>
>Picked up my DAK yesterday. Put 150 mile on it already. I don't even
>want to leave it in the parking lot at work. Thank god that I had Mon
>and Tue off. At least I got to cruise around for a little while.
>
>Only one word can describe this truck, AWESOME......
>
>Glenn Ayotte
>
>P.S. I think someone's bad luck (we won't mention any names) almost
>caught up with me. 105 miles on the truck and three dears come running
>out of the woods at me. Luckily I had my fog lights on and caught them
>out of the corner of my eye. Lived in Connecticut for 28 years. I have
>seen 2 dears before this incident (both while I was out mountain
>biking), I buy a brand new truck and I see more bambies in one day,
>than I have seen in my whole life. Wow.........
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:32:59 -0500 (EST)
>From: popper@libcom.com
>Subject: DML: Convertable Dakotas
>
>I own a 1989 Dodge Dakota Convertable.
> I was wondering if anyone could provide me with information on these trucks.
>there is a picture on my website www.libcom.com/popper
>- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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> /-------\/_/ : :: :: : ) person who sent this message could in fact be an
> / | MAIL|| \_ ' '`-'`-'/ anonymous prankster. Even though this message was
>* ||"" || \__________/ mailed to you from the cs.fredonia.edu domain, it
> ^^ ^^ could have been generated by anyone in the world.
>Please keep this in mind. Thank you! --Jaek (smit2204) and -Jon- (stei0302)
>- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:34:22 EST
>From: DodgeBoyz3 <DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM>
>Subject: Re: DML: Tire Size
>
>235 is the best you can do on 15x7 w/o excessive tire wear. I know, I have
>tried.I run P235/60R15 now w/ no problems. If you want to Drag Racce w/ them
>defalte to 16ibs for traction. Dont do any road race courses thoghu !! lol
>
>Gen in Houston
>
>95 SLT RC SB 5.2L w/3.90: and SG
>14.89@89.77mph in 1/4mi
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:35:54 EST
>From: DodgeBoyz3 <DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM>
>Subject: Re: DML: It's here
>
>They are deer Glen...........lol..........Good luck w/ the new Dak :-)
>
>Gene
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:37:18 -0500
>From: "Ayotte, Glen" <ayotteg@espn.com>
>Subject: RE: DML: Motor Trend R/T Re-Run
>
>Glad you guys let me know about the Motor trend show. I caught the 2 am
>show after I got out of work. Just got a 98 SLT+. I was hard enough to
>wait 4 weeks. I wouldn't want to be one of you R/T guys.
>
>The Motor Trend show was cool. R/T and Viper where both awesome...
>
>
>Glenn Ayotte
>Bristol, Connecticut
>
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:46:13 -0500
>From: Chris Sands <popper@libcom.com>
>Subject: DML: Convertable Dakotas
>
>Hello my name is Chris Sands. I own a 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport
>Convertable (There is a picture of it on my webpage
>www.libcom.com/popper). I was wondering if anyone could provide me with
>information on these trucks. Thank you.
>
>Chris Sands
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:34:29 -0500
>From: "Ayotte, Glen" <ayotteg@espn.com>
>Subject: DML: Texas
>
>Texan's,
>
>I will be heading out to San Antonio from the 25th to the 2nd of April.
>Never been to Texas before. I will be doing some work at the Final Four
>(thats collage B-Ball). If there is anyone from the area please let me
>know.
>
>I won't be able to bring my new DAK. But it would be cool to check out
>some other DAK's....
>
>
>Later for now,
>
>Glenn Ayotte
>
>Can't call me DAKless anymore.......
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:51:36 -0500
>From: Chris Sands <popper@libcom.com>
>Subject: DML: Convertable Dakotas
>
>This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
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>Message-ID: <351078E4.29417C21@libcom.com>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:46:13 -0500
>From: Christopher Lee Sands <popper@libcom.com>
>X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.02 [en]C-DIAL (Win95; U)
>MIME-Version: 1.0
>To: Dakota <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: Convertable Dakotas
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>
>Hello my name is Chris Sands. I own a 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport
>Convertable (There is a picture of it on my webpage
>www.libcom.com/popper). I was wondering if anyone could provide me with
>information on these trucks. Thank you.
>
>Chris Sands
>
>
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>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:51:38 EST
>From: WillTier <WillTier@AOL.COM>
>Subject: Re: DML: Nitrous "blowoff" tube?
>
>In a message dated 98-03-17 20:35:29 EST, you write:
>
><< Reasson they do it, is
> because of the amount of nitrous those cars inhale, if there is no nitrous
> they fall flat on there face, stumble, and backfire. Say goodbye to motor!!!
>>>
>
>I believe it is done on the systems with the fuel and Nitrous solenoids so
>that they will both come in together to keep from the extra fuel flooding the
>motor before the NOS. To much nitrous without enough fuel is the killer, not
>to much air.
>
>Bill
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 21:02:20 -0500
>From: "Ayotte, Glen" <ayotteg@espn.com>
>Subject: RE: DML: It's here
>
>Gene,
>
>See that's how rarely I see one. Sorry......
>
>
>Glenn Ayotte
>
>
>>----------
>>From: DodgeBoyz3[SMTP:DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM]
>>Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 1998 8:35 PM
>>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>Subject: Re: DML: It's here
>>
>>They are deer Glen...........lol..........Good luck w/ the new Dak :-)
>>
>>Gene
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 21:05:18 -0600
>From: Robert Trottmann <rotrottmann@davidson.edu>
>Subject: Re: DML: It's here
>
>That bad luck "someone" lives on the most dangerous road in Missouri for
>DEER (couldn't help it) related accidents!!! I see those little bastards
>every night I come home from work. You can stop, honk your horn, even do a
>burnout, they won't move!!! The only way is to get out of your vehicle and
>chase them. (Which takes guts b/c they'll let you drive to within feet of
>them.) You should see people's faces when you stop in the lane and chase
>after deer. :-)
>Congrats on the new Dak! Have a blast but watch out for the blue and red
>lights.
>Ayotte, Glen wrote:
>
>> Guys,
>>
>> Picked up my DAK yesterday. Put 150 mile on it already. I don't even
>> want to leave it in the parking lot at work. Thank god that I had Mon
>> and Tue off. At least I got to cruise around for a little while.
>>
>> Only one word can describe this truck, AWESOME......
>>
>> Glenn Ayotte
>>
>> P.S. I think someone's bad luck (we won't mention any names) almost
>> caught up with me. 105 miles on the truck and three dears come running
>> out of the woods at me. Luckily I had my fog lights on and caught them
>> out of the corner of my eye. Lived in Connecticut for 28 years. I have
>> seen 2 dears before this incident (both while I was out mountain
>> biking), I buy a brand new truck and I see more bambies in one day,
>> than I have seen in my whole life. Wow.........
>
>
>
>- --
>Mailto:rotrottmann@davidson.edu
>http://thelma.davidson.edu/rotrottmann/web/default.htm
>Davidson, NC- Now
>St. Louis, MO- May 19th
>95 Sport 318 Auto 2WD
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 21:30:39 -0500
>From: "Ayotte, Glen" <ayotteg@espn.com>
>Subject: RE: DML: It's here
>
>Ya ya, I know. I think that I let spell checker do it's magic. I am
>glad that I don't have to deal with those four legged creatures to
>oftern.
>
>Glenn Ayotte
>
>P.S. I will keep an eye out for five-o......
>
>
>
>
>>----------
>>From: Robert Trottmann[SMTP:rotrottmann@davidson.edu]
>>Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 1998 10:05 PM
>>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>Subject: Re: DML: It's here
>>
>>That bad luck "someone" lives on the most dangerous road in Missouri for
>>DEER (couldn't help it) related accidents!!! I see those little bastards
>>every night I come home from work. You can stop, honk your horn, even do a
>>burnout, they won't move!!! The only way is to get out of your vehicle and
>>chase them. (Which takes guts b/c they'll let you drive to within feet of
>>them.) You should see people's faces when you stop in the lane and chase
>>after deer. :-)
>>Congrats on the new Dak! Have a blast but watch out for the blue and red
>>lights.
>>Ayotte, Glen wrote:
>>
>>> Guys,
>>>
>>> Picked up my DAK yesterday. Put 150 mile on it already. I don't even
>>> want to leave it in the parking lot at work. Thank god that I had Mon
>>> and Tue off. At least I got to cruise around for a little while.
>>>
>>> Only one word can describe this truck, AWESOME......
>>>
>>> Glenn Ayotte
>>>
>>> P.S. I think someone's bad luck (we won't mention any names) almost
>>> caught up with me. 105 miles on the truck and three dears come running
>>> out of the woods at me. Luckily I had my fog lights on and caught them
>>> out of the corner of my eye. Lived in Connecticut for 28 years. I have
>>> seen 2 dears before this incident (both while I was out mountain
>>> biking), I buy a brand new truck and I see more bambies in one day,
>>> than I have seen in my whole life. Wow.........
>>
>>
>>
>>--
>>Mailto:rotrottmann@davidson.edu
>>http://thelma.davidson.edu/rotrottmann/web/default.htm
>>Davidson, NC- Now
>>St. Louis, MO- May 19th
>>95 Sport 318 Auto 2WD
>>
>>
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 23:05:24 -0800
>From: John Ferrante <jjfjr@bellsouth.net>
>Subject: DML: [Fwd: 2wd dakota]
>
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>I'll try once more for a response..anyone please???
>
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>Message-ID: <350CDC06.403E462B@bellsouth.net>
>Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 00:00:08 -0800
>From: John Ferrante <jjfjr@bellsouth.net>
>Reply-To: jjfjr@bellsouth.net
>X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.04 [en]C-bls40 (Win16; U)
>MIME-Version: 1.0
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: 2wd dakota
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
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>
>Hi all..
>
>I am thinking about purchasing a new Dakota. Since I moved from CT I
>have no real reason to have 4wd. I like the stance of the 4wd Dakota,
>the 2wd looks to wimpy. The 2wd is, however, less expensive.
>
>Question is..how can I increase the ride height of the 2wd without going
>to a lift kit? Are blocks
>and spacers a viable option? I have a lifted Cherokee, and I don't want
>the problems associated with a full lift. I just want to be able to
>stuff 31x10.5's in the wheel wells.
>
>Any help is appreciated.
>
>Thanks..
>
>John
>
>
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>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:06:38 -0700
>From: T & J <jan@bewellnet.com>
>Subject: Re: DML: Convertable Dakotas
>
>From:Tim Roller >starwolf@bewellnet.com
>
> That is true as to 1500 being made- I also read that the break down to be
>900 in red and 600 in white- makes it much rarer than any other car except
>HEMI's I believe-not counting proto types
>
>
>- -----Original Message-----
>From: DodgeBoyz3 <DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Date: Wednesday, March 18, 1998 5:56 PM
>Subject: Re: DML: Convertable Dakotas
>
>
>>I have a friend w/ one, he sez about 1500 were made, you can e-mail him at
>>nomododge@aol.com In the Subject type: ATTN Jim
>>
>>Gene in Houston
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 18:20:10 -0900
>From: Bobby Wilken <lthpbsw@northstar.k12.ak.us>
>Subject: Re: DML: It's here
>
>Three dears? You should have picked them up! If they were DEER that would
>probably be a different story. Adios...
>
>
>Ayotte, Glen wrote:
>>Guys,
>>
>>Picked up my DAK yesterday. Put 150 mile on it already. I don't even
>>want to leave it in the parking lot at work. Thank god that I had Mon
>>and Tue off. At least I got to cruise around for a little while.
>>
>>Only one word can describe this truck, AWESOME......
>>
>>Glenn Ayotte
>>
>>P.S. I think someone's bad luck (we won't mention any names) almost
>>caught up with me. 105 miles on the truck and three dears come running
>>out of the woods at me. Luckily I had my fog lights on and caught them
>>out of the corner of my eye. Lived in Connecticut for 28 years. I have
>>seen 2 dears before this incident (both while I was out mountain
>>biking), I buy a brand new truck and I see more bambies in one day,
>>than I have seen in my whole life. Wow.........
>>
>
>
>*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
>^Bobby Wilken*^*^*^
>*Fairbanks, Alaska*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
>^'97, 318ci, CC, 4x4, Flame Red, K&N, Gibson Duals,*^*^*^*^*
>*Quite a sweet stereo, and every single option there is... ^
>^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:16:41 -0700
>From: T & J <jan@bewellnet.com>
>Subject: Re: DML: Removable hardtop was targe tops
>
>From:Tim Roller >starwolf@bewellnet.com
>
> I had also thought of a targa top,but my DAK came with a sun roof. Nobody
>at this time(I checked in Colorado Springs) but maybe somewhere else has
>attempted it. Have you thought of a removeable hardtop?? If I didn't have a
>CC model I know of a lot of companies who do this type of work on imports
>and maybe in California they have done this type of customizing,because
>you'll need the rubber(plastic) metal edge protectors for that model of
>vehicle to keep out the elements of weather and give that finished loo
>
>
>- -----Original Message-----
>From: DICEMAN469 <DICEMAN469@AOL.COM>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Date: Wednesday, March 18, 1998 6:09 PM
>Subject: Re: DML: Targa Tops?
>
>
>>I'm also interested in t-tops, anyone got info on them?? I assume alot of
>>fabrication would have to be done, considering unlike a camaro or mustang
>the
>>door window has a frame that would have to be cut off. Is anyone out there
>>well-versed enough on metal fabrication to give me and Rob an idea on how,
>>where, how much to set off this type of project?? Any help will be
>>appreciated.
>>Austin
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 18:23:06 -0900
>From: Bobby Wilken <lthpbsw@northstar.k12.ak.us>
>Subject: Re: DML: Convertable Dakotas
>
>I have a hunch that Chris Sands wants info on his 89 Dakota
>Convertable...Adios...
>
>
>>Hello my name is Chris Sands. I own a 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport
>>Convertable (There is a picture of it on my webpage
>>www.libcom.com/popper). I was wondering if anyone could provide me with
>>information on these trucks. Thank you.
>>
>>Chris Sands
>
>
>*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
>^Bobby Wilken*^*^*^
>*Fairbanks, Alaska*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
>^'97, 318ci, CC, 4x4, Flame Red, K&N, Gibson Duals,*^*^*^*^*
>*Quite a sweet stereo, and every single option there is... ^
>^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 21:30:01 -0600
>From: jim miller <jmiller@eramp.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: New R/T info
>
>John L Rivait wrote:
>
>> Interested R/T folks,
>>
>> I called my salesman/friend today at my local Dodge Dealership here in
>> Metro Detroit.
>> He stated that Chrysler has told his dealership that the '98 Dakota R/T
>> will be produced in a very limited production run. There will be 1200
>
>I heard 1700 club cabs and 300 reg cabs.
>
>> R/T's produced by Chrysler for the 1998 model year. There will be one
>> R/T available for every dealership in the US. Therefore only 1200 R/T's
>> will be available to the public.
>
>I also thought there were 2400 dodge dealers
>
>>
>>
>> NO orders will be taken for an R/T and there will be NO employee
>> discount or any other discount on the price of the R/T. What Chrysler
>> sets for the price is what it will sell for.
>> Dealers have the right to sell for what ever price they want because they
>> are privately owned
>
>MSRP is just what it says Manufactures Suggested Retail Price
>
>> I wonder why Chrysler has the pricing option for the Dakota R/T still
>> available on the Dodge
>> website?
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:25:22 -0700
>From: T & J <jan@bewellnet.com>
>Subject: DML: Re: introduction....
>
> From:Tim Roller >starwolf@bewellnet.com
>
> welcome aboard--where are you based?? Only one thing to say--WOW you could
>of had a V-8. just kidding. You'll find out we're just a bunch of kidders
>when it's comes to our trucks--that is until we come up against Chebbys,
>Ferds, Imports, and especially the 'Stangs. We love to make them eat our
>tailpipes.. DO I hear an AMEN!!!
>
>
>- -----Original Message-----
>From: dakota1994@juno.com <dakota1994@juno.com>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Date: Wednesday, March 18, 1998 6:15 PM
>Subject: DML: introduction....
>
>
>>hello, i was glad to see a group of people that are so interested in
>>dodge dakota's. i own a 94 dakota club cab, 2wd with a v6 and auto
>>trans. i hope to soon start a web site with my truck pictured. i have
>>started looking at the many sites with dakotas. i have seen many nice
>>vehicles. i'd like to start adding accesories such as performance and
>>looks. i have already added a k&n air filter and took the hose off the
>>air intake. if anybody else has some performance upgrades that will work
>>with a v6, please let me know. i'm going to look into a dual exhaust
>>system next. i know that there are more parts for the v8, but i think
>>i'm going to stick with the v6 for awhile and try and be unique.
>>i like reading about everyones truck and hope to hear from some of you
>>soon.
>>
>>mike kulczycki
>>
>>_____________________________________________________________________
>>You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail.
>>Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com
>>Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
>>
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 21:34:31 -0600
>From: jim miller <jmiller@eramp.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: It's here
>
>DodgeBoyz3 wrote:
>
>> They are deer Glen...........lol..........Good luck w/ the new Dak :-)
>>
>> Gene
>
>I thought he was talking about 2 legged type :-\
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 22:35:02 EST
>From: Keredt <Keredt@AOL.COM>
>Subject: Re: DML: alignments
>
>In a message dated 98-03-17 23:44:46 EST, you write:
>
><<
> The definition of a cheap plug! :-)
> >>
>For further reference I have recently quit Sears and am now in the process of
>working for my friends fence Co.
>
>Keredt
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 22:36:03 -0400
>From: Joe Dille <joe@dille.montgomery.pa.us>
>Subject: DML: Info on Nitrous Oxide
>
>I have been following some of the threads on Nitrous and I thought
>I would put in my $0.02. Nitrous is a gas that is stored in
>bottles as a liquid under its own pressure of about 750 psig. It
>boils at room pressure at -88F. It is an axphiant, anesthetic
>and a strong oxidizer.
>
>>From a safety viewpoint I would not put the nitrous bottle in the
>cab or under the hood. In the cab a leak could prove fatal. A small
>leak could cause some poor judgment. (50% more horsepower could
>also effect your judgment.) A large leak could displace the air
>in the cab and render you unconsious. OSHA only allows long term
>exposure of 50ppm. If you get liquid nitrous on you it will cause
>frostbite since it boils at -88F. If that is not enough, any
>spark or flame (like a cigarett) will cause a large fire. DOT
>regulations require compressed gas cylinders to travel in a
>compartment seperate from the passenger compartment.
>
>The under the hood is also not a good place. As the liquid heats
>up the pressure rises. The increased pressure could cause the
>safety disk to go, which would discharge the entire bottle under
>the hood. This could cause a massive fire.
>
>IMHO, the only safe place for the "Juice" is in the bed.
>
>There has been several discussions on 2#, 5# and 10# bottles and
>how much use you can get out of each one. There will be a little
>cooling effect as liquid is drained from the bottle. As the
>bottle cools it will drop in pressure, thus lowering the flow. The
>pressure will recover when the bottle warms up again. Smaller
>bottles have more surface area for their volume so they would warm
>up quicker.
>
>The following is from the British Oxygen Corp. (BOC) web site
>(www.boc.com). It is an overview of nitrous applications. The web
>site also has an MSDS for nitrous, which is interesting.
>
>>From BOC:
>
>Nitrous Oxide is a non-toxic, colorless, non-flammable gas with a sweetish taste and odor.
>It is soluble in water (1.3 liters of gas in one liter of water at 0oC) and even more so
>in organic solvents such as alcohol and oils.
>
>In the eighteenth century, nitrous oxide was known as 'laughing gas' and used as an
>intoxicant at parties, supplied in leather bags. The laughter inducing properties were
>probably due to contaminants.
>
>Nitrous oxide was also known to have an anesthetic effect from the late eighteenth century,
>but it was only put to medical use after 1844. As an anesthetic it is relatively weak and
>is used as base anesthetic supplemented by other agents.
>
>It is used extensively as an analgesic and also in cryosurgery.
>
>Key Properties
>
>Nitrous oxide is a weak anesthetic, it vigorously accelerates combustion and is
>soluble in water.
>
>Applications:
>
>- -Instrument grade nitrous oxide is used a combustion support gas (an oxidant) in atomic
>absorption spectrophotometry
>
>- -As a base anesthetic generally supplemented by other agents.
>
>- -Cryosurgery
>
>- -Propellant for aerosol products such as whipped cream, cosmetics, shaving cream and some insect sprays
>
>- -Exceptionally, as an engine boosting fuel for 'dragsters', where special safety
>precautions are essential.
>
>
>Drive Safe,
>
>
>
>
>Joe Dille
>
>Telford PA USA
>(joe@dille.montgomery.pa.us)
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 22:41:01 -0600
>From: Robert Trottmann <rotrottmann@davidson.edu>
>Subject: Re: DML: [Fwd: 2wd dakota]
>
>It's hard enough to raise a 4WD Dak, given the lack of aftermarket
>participation. In terms of looks, get a used pre- '96. Frankly, I've never
>seen/heard of a raised 97+ Dakota, but I can't imagine them looking normal.
>Raised Ram, yes, but raised 97+ Dak......
>I wish I could answer your question, but I've got a 2" lowered 95.
>
>John Ferrante wrote:
>
>> I'll try once more for a response..anyone please???
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Subject: 2wd dakota
>> Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 00:00:08 -0800
>> From: John Ferrante <jjfjr@bellsouth.net>
>> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>
>> Hi all..
>>
>> I am thinking about purchasing a new Dakota. Since I moved from CT I
>> have no real reason to have 4wd. I like the stance of the 4wd Dakota,
>> the 2wd looks to wimpy. The 2wd is, however, less expensive.
>>
>> Question is..how can I increase the ride height of the 2wd without going
>> to a lift kit? Are blocks
>> and spacers a viable option? I have a lifted Cherokee, and I don't want
>> the problems associated with a full lift. I just want to be able to
>> stuff 31x10.5's in the wheel wells.
>>
>> Any help is appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks..
>>
>> John
>
>
>
>- --
>Mailto:rotrottmann@davidson.edu
>http://thelma.davidson.edu/rotrottmann/web/default.htm
>Davidson, NC- Now
>St. Louis, MO- May 19th
>95 Sport 318 Auto 2WD
>
>------------------------------
>
>End of DML Digest V3 #611
>*************************
>
>
>
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