> Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 11:50:13 -0400
> From: Geraint Williams <gwlad@sprint.ca>
> Subject: DML: Dakota 2WD and Snow!!!
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> Ive only recently purchased my 1997 Dakota sport V6 2WD(all stock) no =
> box lids etc. and have heard they dont cope well in heavy rain and snow =
> with regard to traction.
> Im told they are prone to skid off the road on corners due to lack of =
> weight and traction at the back.
> Are there any suspension mods, tyre changes (Currently Michelin all =
> season) etc I can make to improve the traction? Told Weighing the back =
> would surfice but seems messy option to me!
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> Huw Williams
> Toronto, Canada
> Email : gwlad@sprint.ca
I had this problem for a while. I ordered Lakewood traction bars from
Summit for 35 dollars. Than I put 275's on my stock rims.(15x7) Now I
have much better traction in the rain! It was worth the money!
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Bert Loy
97' Black Dak./5spd/318
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