Re: Misc Questions on '98 Daks

From: Daniel Colucci (djcolucci@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Wed Apr 15 1998 - 20:32:27 EDT


Russ,

Where are you from? I've been waiting for ever it seems for my dealer to
even find out if and when they are getting an R/T.

Dan

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> From: RAS*002@worldnet.att.net
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Misc Questions on '98 Daks
> Date: Wednesday, April 15, 1998 7:16 PM
>
> Donaldson Motors called today - my Amethyst reg cab R/T has arrived!
> I'll pick it up tomorrow. I still have a couple of questions for all of
> you "Mopar Heads" (I've been a GM freak for the last 25 years - this is
> my first Mopar and my first NEW vehicle in 20 years).
>
> 1. Got a bid from Currie Enterprises to re-drill the rear axles and
> drums to 5 lug (~$100), they won't touch the front hubs - will
> anything stock fit? Can anyone with a Hollanders Manual
> check it out? I'm still not sure I want to do this, but there
> are very few wheels out there for this bolt pattern. Can the
> stock front hubs be re-drilled if they have the anti-lock brake
> reluctors?
>
> 2. Does ANYONE make a 2" drop-spindle for the newer Dak's?
> I haven't had any luck finding one from name brand manufacturers,
> or anyone for that matter.
>
> 3. If the spindles ARE available, will using them affect my wheel
> choice? My thinking is that the spindle offset (raising the axle
> centerline drops the steering arm in relation to the wheel) could
> cause possible interference with the steering arm and wheel.
>
> 4. Does anyone have any good, knowledgeable sources for aftermarket
> upgrades, like headers, cams, OBDII compatablity problems, etc.
>
> There are probably (many) more questions, but this will get me started
> for now, as my first priority is dropping the truck and adding some nice
> wheels. Also, I'll soon have (4) stock 17" wheels for sale - make me an
> offer, I have no idea what their worth.
>
> Any good site links will be appreciated, too.
>
> Thanks to all,
>
> Russ Selkirk
>
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