There is a spare wheel lock, of sorts. The crank extension that fits in the rubber
sleeve under the bed is replaced with a rotating tube attached to a keyed
connector(called the "lock"). A keyed extension bar is kept with your jack kit that
mates with the connector through the tube. I purchased the set at a local dealership,
off the shelf in the parts department (Glen Thomas Dodge in Long Beach, CA). It won't
stop anyone with some common sense and knowlege of the type of lock it is, but it would
serve to deter the casual thief.
'98 ext. cab V6 SLT with a cab-hi Stockland shell, duraliner, and spare lock.
DML Digest wrote:
> DML Digest Tuesday, March 31 1998 Volume 03 : Number 661
>
> The subjects discussed in this digest are:
> ==========
> DML: Halogen Back Up Bulbs
> DML: Just some up-date questions
> Re: DML: Performance Computers for 97-up...
> Re: DML: Performance Computers for 97-up...
> Re: DML: ABS and larger tires/Wheels
> Re: DML: Tune-up question
> DML: Re: Dakota tire size.
> DML: Driveshafts '97
> DML: Truckin Magazine// was build sheets
> DML: Lift Kit. . .
> Re: DML: Dual exhaust
> Re: DML: Re: Codes
> Re: DML: Spanked, not once but twice......by a Dak!!
> Re: DML: Waxing the Dakota
> Re: DML: Spank story
> Re: DML: Lift Kit and airbags vs. body lift
> Re: DML: Tune-up question
> DML: Re: Re: Dakota tire size.
> Re: DML: Driveshafts '97
> Re: DML: New to the Mailing List Mag truck
> Re: DML: upgrades...UpGrades...UPGRADES!!!
> Re: DML: bed protection
> Re: DML: Spanked, not once but twice......by a Dak!!
> Re: DML: Driveshafts '97
> DML: 97 Dak Sport Decals
> DML: 97 and up spare wheel locks
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 19:47:48 -0500
> From: "Gary E. Klim" <garyklim@snet.net>
> Subject: DML: Halogen Back Up Bulbs
>
> The bulbs arrived today and are installed. Much brighter, but the real
> test will be backing up my 200+ foot driveway. Dodge apparently uses the
> same dual filament 3157 bulb for back-up, park/turn signal, and
> tail/stop/turn signal. BTW, the cargo bulb number is a 921. Anyone know
> of any halogen equivalents?
>
> gk
> ________________________________________________________________________
> Gary E. Klim - Somewhere in central Connecticut garyklim@snet.net
> http://pages.cthome.net/garyklim/ gklim@harman.com
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 19:50:32 -0500
> From: "L. J. Morris" <ljohn@alltel.net>
> Subject: DML: Just some up-date questions
>
> In response to the type of sparkplug question I asked a few days ago, I
> decided to go with the stock Champion plugs, trouble is nobody has 'em.
> Even two of the warehouse suppliers I checked, had to put them on factory
> backorder, go figure. (Hey WillTier, Autolites were available, but just
> because of you I turned them down)
>
> My new "Mopar Performance Catalog" still doesn't have the '97 SBEC listed
> and no headers for the '97 4x4 CC manual trany, ain't they (CC) just
> somethin'.
>
> Last year Edelbrook was making a set of headers, did they ever market them
> or did anyone purchase them for '97 4x4 CC manual?
>
> Has anyone tried the 7.5mm wire set that MP has listed in their catalog?
>
> ****************************** '97 SLT+ ******************************
>
> L. John Morris <ljohn@alltel.net>
> White/Driftwood, CC, 5.2L, 5spd, 4x4, 3.92SG, 4WAL
> Gibson Exhaust, Air by *Meldrum*
>
> ***************************** Separator ******************************
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:04:57 EST
> From: N2mopars <N2mopars@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: DML: Performance Computers for 97-up...
>
> In a message dated 98-03-31 15:13:55 EST, you write:
>
> << I'll let everyone know how the truck runs. I'll probably be taking it to
> the next event at Pomona or up to Palmdale soon. I gotta know how this
> baby runs now. >>
>
> Lance, let me know when you are gonna run your truck, and where, and I will
> do my best to join you. Would be a ton of fun to watch your blown Dak run!
>
> Brad
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:11:04 EST
> From: N2mopars <N2mopars@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: DML: Performance Computers for 97-up...
>
> In a message dated 98-03-31 16:47:36 EST, you write:
>
> << Just curious, does Kenne Bell offer a blower for a 97 Ram? >>
>
> What about 96 and earlier Daks and Rams?
>
> Brad
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:19:35 -0500 (EST)
> From: Jason & Norah <janor@ican.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: ABS and larger tires/Wheels
>
> At 07:25 AM 3/31/98 -0700, you wrote:
> >I have 4 Wheel ABS on my 98 Dak CC 4x4, and I want to look at possibly a 2"
> >suspension lift and 33" tires w/ 16" wheels.
>
> Good luck, the only suspension lift I'm aware of is the 4" kit from Trail
> Master. If you figure out another option, I would definitely be interested
> to hear about it, as would others on the list, I'm sure.
>
> Jason
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:06:50 -0500
> From: Nicholas McKinney <nickmckinn@mindspring.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Tune-up question
>
> At 08:03 PM 3/27/98 EST, you wrote:
> >In a message dated 98-03-25 20:35:15 EST, you write:
> >
> ><<
> > I feel I am about due for some new plugs soon. Have not been on the list
> > for awhile and don't know what you folks are recommending as of late. Hey
> > *Will Tier* should I use *Autolite*? Last I had heard a couple of you had
> > been using *Champion* truck plugs. Any other preferences?
> > >>
> >Champion Platnums are what come in the new Daks
>
> My 97 Dak doesn't have platinums in it, they do have an oddball RC12LC4 (I
> think I got that right) that seems to be hard to locate. Anyone else
> having problems finding these plugs?
>
> Nicholas McKinney
> Applied Industrial Technology, Inc.
> www.usaait.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 19:31:29 -0600
> From: bert loy <Bert.W.Loy-1@ou.edu>
> Subject: DML: Re: Dakota tire size.
>
> >
> > Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 22:33:43 -0500
> > From: Chris lang <langcj@polaris.clarkson.edu>
> > Subject: Re: DML: Dakota Tire Size
> >
> > Do the 97-98s have more clearance for tires than the older models? Because
> > thats about the size I'd like to put on my 93 4X4 and i was told that they
> > wouldnt fit.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Chris Lang
> > 93 V8 4x4
> >
> The new body styles have bigger fenderwells then the old styles.
> I fit 31x10.50's (stock rims) on my old dakota (92'dakota 4x4) and they
> rubbed a little on the front when I went offroading. Nothing bad
> though. I also tweaked the torsion bars and put 2"inch blocks on the
> back. On the new body styles, up to 32" tires will fit.(stock rims)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:34:58 -0500
> From: "L. J. Morris" <ljohn@alltel.net>
> Subject: DML: Driveshafts '97
>
> Hey folks;
>
> For those of you that were curious;
>
> The parts manual lists eighteen (18) yes 18 different rear driveshafts for
> the '97-'98 Dak. Depending on single and two piece, AN1L 2wd, AN5L 4wd, 31
> CC, 61 RCSB, 62 RCLB and the various eng./trany set-ups.
>
> Any particulars needed, e-mail me, to many to list.
>
> L. John
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:44:58 EST
> From: DodgeBoyz3 <DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM>
> Subject: DML: Truckin Magazine// was build sheets
>
> I agree with Brad, don't forget about pre97 Dakota owners. We loved our Daks
> long before they"caught on".
>
> Gene in Houston
> 95 Dak
> SLT
> RC
> SB
> 5.2
> A-518
> 3.90:1w/SG
> MP SBEC
> Ram-Air Box
> and a few "stealth"mods.......
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 18:48:14 -0700
> From: "Kevin M. Bigler" <KBigler@CoWebLink.Net>
> Subject: DML: Lift Kit. . .
>
> Jason & Norah wrote:
>
> > >I have 4 Wheel ABS on my 98 Dak CC 4x4, and I want to look at possibly a 2"
> > >suspension lift and 33" tires w/ 16" wheels.
> >
> > Good luck, the only suspension lift I'm aware of is the 4" kit from Trail
> > Master. If you figure out another option, I would definitely be interested
> > to hear about it, as would others on the list, I'm sure.
> >
> > Jason
>
> Rancho will carry a 2" lift this spring. It is intended for the Dak/Dur. Do
> not know the price, but I was told it will be about the same as the 4" from
> Rancho. . . The 4" has been out for a few months. . . . I'll try an stop by my
> Fav 4X4 store and get teh lowdown and the part ##
>
> - --
> <<<------------------------------------------------->>>
> Kevin M. Bigler
> Winter Park Colorado
>
> mailto:KBigler@coweblink.net
> http://207.211.243.125/
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:51:16 EST
> From: DodgeBoyz3 <DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: DML: Dual exhaust
>
> One year ago I started running straight pipes, from a "Y" behind the
> cat........
> Gas milage dropped 1.7 gal per mile.........
> Now I get about 15.7, up 2 mi per gal from the previous...............
> So to make it easy.........my system gas given me about a 3/10th increase.
>
> Get real..........Get (V)opar !!!!!!!!!
>
> Gene
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:57:49 EST
> From: DodgeBoyz3 <DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: Codes
>
> Thanks for the info. I will guess that my "stealth" mods to the transmission
> have caused the 37 code...........
>
> Oh well, sure shifts goooood!
> Gene
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:59:58 EST
> From: DodgeBoyz3 <DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: DML: Spanked, not once but twice......by a Dak!!
>
> Did they have "TEXAS" tags?
>
> They would fit right in here in Houston........
>
> Gene
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 21:02:43 EST
> From: DodgeBoyz3 <DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: DML: Waxing the Dakota
>
> Yes sir that Gold Class is "THE" system.....
>
> Try thier version of the "Clay Magic" for best results on older trucks.
> Gene
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 21:05:48 EST
> From: DodgeBoyz3 <DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: DML: Spank story
>
> Whip on 'em...............
>
> Those Ragners are a joke!
> Gene
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 21:14:21 -0500 (EST)
> From: Jason & Norah <janor@ican.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Lift Kit and airbags vs. body lift
>
> At 06:48 PM 3/31/98 -0700, Kevin M. Bigler wrote:
> > Rancho will carry a 2" lift this spring. It is intended for the Dak/Dur. Do
> >not know the price, but I was told it will be about the same as the 4" from
> >Rancho. . . The 4" has been out for a few months. . . . I'll try an stop by my
> >Fav 4X4 store and get teh lowdown and the part ##
>
> News to me, and good news at that. Is this only for the 97 and later, or
> are they going to be nice to those of us with the older body style? 2
> inches would be about right for what I'd like. The only thing close I've
> seen is a body lift, and I'm personally not crazy about those.
>
> Which reminds me, I noticed in the latest Summit catalog that all of the
> body lifts had "not for use on vehicles with airbags" printed in the
> description. Does anyone know if this is for real, or are they just trying
> to protect themselves legally?
>
> Thanks,
> Jason
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 21:15:53 EST
> From: DodgeBoyz3 <DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: DML: Tune-up question
>
> A good friend of mine in San Antonio has to be the expert on spark plug
> brands. He's a Dakota owner(real fast Sport-95)and works at a Dodge Dealer.
>
> The plus that came in your truck are available at the dealer under the number
> you specified. They are basiclly a Cooper Champion in a box that sez (V)opar !
>
> Jim recommends the NGK plug cross matched to the plug currntly in use now.
>
> I have tried the"Truck Plugs"and can tell you that after checking the gap 8K
> after installation, they had gone from the specified .035 down to .026-.028.
> Not good.
>
> I use the factory plug in mine and I have no complaints
>
> My first plug change came at 33K, the priginals gapped to within .002
> variance.
>
> Get real/Get (V)opar !!!!
>
> Gene
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 21:28:35 -0500
> From: Chris lang <langcj@polaris.clarkson.edu>
> Subject: DML: Re: Re: Dakota tire size.
>
> Do you have any pictures of it like that? Sounds like somthing I'd like to
> try, after the torsion bar tweak and blocks would bigger tires fit or was
> there still no clearence for them?
>
> Chris Lang
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: bert loy <Bert.W.Loy-1@ou.edu>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: Tuesday, March 31, 1998 8:51 PM
> Subject: DML: Re: Dakota tire size.
>
> >>
> >> Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 22:33:43 -0500
> >> From: Chris lang <langcj@polaris.clarkson.edu>
> >> Subject: Re: DML: Dakota Tire Size
> >>
> >> Do the 97-98s have more clearance for tires than the older models?
> Because
> >> thats about the size I'd like to put on my 93 4X4 and i was told that
> they
> >> wouldnt fit.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Chris Lang
> >> 93 V8 4x4
> >>
> > The new body styles have bigger fenderwells then the old styles.
> >I fit 31x10.50's (stock rims) on my old dakota (92'dakota 4x4) and they
> >rubbed a little on the front when I went offroading. Nothing bad
> >though. I also tweaked the torsion bars and put 2"inch blocks on the
> >back. On the new body styles, up to 32" tires will fit.(stock rims)
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 19:33:55 GMT
> From: Steve <Slow@Primenet.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Driveshafts '97
>
> On Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:34:58 -0500, you wrote:
>
> >Hey folks;
> >
> >For those of you that were curious;
> >
> >The parts manual lists eighteen (18) yes 18 different rear driveshafts =
> for
> >the '97-'98 Dak. Depending on single and two piece, AN1L 2wd, AN5L 4wd,=
> 31
> >CC, 61 RCSB, 62 RCLB and the various eng./trany set-ups.
> >
> >Any particulars needed, e-mail me, to many to list.
> >
> >L. John
> >
>
> Hey there ol buddy, good to see yo back on the list. What does the
> book show for my Sport plus, CC 4x4, 5.2 and five speed. I don't think
> I was able to get the payload package, and I do have the HD service
> group.=20
>
> Steve, 29
> Apache Junction, Arizona
>
> 97' Dakota, CC, 4X4, 5 Speed, all the goodies 'cept anti-lock brakes,
> Mud Flaps, spare-tire lock, Step-Shields, EVSII Alarm, Gibson Single
> 3" Cat-Back,Tow Hooks....
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 21:58:45 EST
> From: WillTier <WillTier@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: DML: New to the Mailing List Mag truck
>
> In a message dated 98-03-31 14:05:52 EST, you write:
>
> << Bahahahah !!!!
>
> Lemme have it! Until you've worked here, you have no idea what hellish
> torment is!! LOL >>
>
> OK you asked for it, Ferd Ranger truck of the year you been watchin to much
> NASCAR.... Everybody feelin sorry for the Ferds, Ta hell with them, make em
> earn it like everybody else. Shoot I was just gettin ready to subscribe to the
> Mag when I read that and thought "them guys have gone Wacko" and put it back
> on the shelve.
> Ahhhh just pickin, great Mag for the most part (except fer da Ferd stuff).
> More Mopar, More Mopar, More Mopar (consider this a demonstration in front of
> the office) More Mopar.......
>
> Bill
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 21:58:42 EST
> From: WillTier <WillTier@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: DML: upgrades...UpGrades...UPGRADES!!!
>
> In a message dated 98-03-30 22:50:15 EST, you write:
>
> << Nitrous, nitrous, nitrous! >>
>
> Yepper he he he he he ha ha ha ha ha ho ho ho ho ho ho
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:00:49 -0500
> From: abbjr@banet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: bed protection
>
> bud wrote:
> >
> > > I have a new Century fiberglass tonneau on my 98 dak. It is mounted with 6 large
> > > clamps, no drilling into the bed rails involved. When I ordered the tonneau,
> > > they took my paint code and it is a perfect match. My dak is a dark amethyst and
> > > the tonneau looks great.
> >
> > mark
>
> What was the cost of the Century glass tonneau?
>
> Bob Brobak
> 97 Dakota CC
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 19:17:15 -0800 (PST)
> From: Edgar Perez <edgarperez@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Spanked, not once but twice......by a Dak!!
>
> They got by so quick, I cannot be sure.
>
> - ---DodgeBoyz3 <DodgeBoyz3@AOL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > Did they have "TEXAS" tags?
> >
> > They would fit right in here in Houston........
> >
> > Gene
> >
>
> _________________________________________________________
> DO YOU YAHOO!?
> Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:29:15 -0500
> From: "L. J. Morris" <ljohn@alltel.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Driveshafts '97
>
> Yea I'm back for a while;
>
> Yours is the same as my SLT+ (the BIG one), PN52105478, w/5.2L Eng. w/Man.
> NVG3500 (DDC) Trans (under N5=4x4, 31=Club Cab)
>
> The above are the ONLY items that apply, no towing package, no HD Service
> group, no payload package, etc.
>
> L. John, no auto, everything else and then some.
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve <Slow@Primenet.com>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: Tuesday, March 31, 1998 9:58 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: Driveshafts '97
>
> Hey there ol buddy, good to see yo back on the list. What does the
> book show for my Sport plus, CC 4x4, 5.2 and five speed. I don't think
> I was able to get the payload package, and I do have the HD service
> group.
>
> Steve, 29
> Apache Junction, Arizona
>
> 97' Dakota, CC, 4X4, 5 Speed, all the goodies 'cept anti-lock brakes,
> Mud Flaps, spare-tire lock, Step-Shields, EVSII Alarm, Gibson Single
> 3" Cat-Back,Tow Hooks....
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 98 23:03:10 EST
> From: Keeman1@AOL.COM
> Subject: DML: 97 Dak Sport Decals
>
> My 97 Dak Sport CC is black with red graphics (pics in profile).
> Where can I find replacement decals in different colors???
> I want to replace all existing red decals with grey. Help.
> I believe I can get them thru Mopar, right? Anywhere else?
>
> Jim Keith
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 31 Mar 98 23:07:12 EST
> From: Keeman1@AOL.COM
> Subject: DML: 97 and up spare wheel locks
>
> My Mopar accessories has shown a spare wheel lock for over a year
> for my 97 Dak. However, three dealers have told me they are not
> yet available. Does anyone have one? Where can I get one?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jim (I'm new, so I have many questions) Keith
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of DML Digest V3 #661
> *************************
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