Let me know if you hear anything!!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridges, Bruce [SMTP:bbridges@alarismed.com]
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 1998 1:17 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: R/T Info/questions
>
> James,
> I desperately want to know too! My theory is that the driveshaft balance
> is
> out. Driveline shop soon.
> BKB
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Densteadt, James [mailto:james.densteadt@eds.com]
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 1998 9:20 AM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: R/T Info/questions
>
>
> Where does the high speed vibration come from???
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bridges, Bruce [SMTP:bbridges@alarismed.com]
> > Sent: Friday, October 23, 1998 11:35 AM
> > To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> > Subject: DML: RE: R/T Info/questions
> >
> > sam,
> > sounds like and R/T to me! The bump over thresholds is a TSB and a
> recall
> > for cab mount bolts, at least on the 98s. Milesge will get better (a
> > little) as you rack the miles. The Ding is WAY too LOUD! makes me jump
> > out
> > of my shoes! Mopar seemed to be paranoid about you running out of gas.
> > Ding =17.5 gallons gone in my truck. The keebler elves are really
> > controlling your truck, hence the rubberband feeling. It gets better
> > with
> > time (and mods). The right pull is the damn tires as far as I can tell
> > and
> > get better with time too! Do you have a high speed vibration?
> > BKB
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Sam Parthemer [mailto:maverick_nr552@hotmail.com]
> > Sent: Friday, October 23, 1998 8:02 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: R/T Info/questions
> >
> >
> > I had a few RT questions, as my wife has let me drive the
> > truck a little bit (I've actually driven it more miles
> > than she has!), and have a few issues:
> >
> > 1) I feel a slight 'bump' when turning into driveways,
> > steep turns, etc.. in the rear (bed/frame flex?)
> >
> > 2) When braking on uneven pavement, even though it has
> > 4w-abs, the truck has a tendency to veer a little...
> >
> > 3) A slight pull to the right (Alignment/New Radial pull?)
> >
> > 4) Throttle response is a little vague-- lightly press the
> > pedal (nothing happens), go a little more (it accelerates
> > a tad), go a little further (and it leaps ahead)...then
> > the same thing happens all over again (like the linkage
> > is connected with a rubber band!)
> >
> > 5) Fuel economy--- HOLLY JESUS!! First tank of gas was
> > 12.5 mpg!!! (I got better mileage in MY truck with towing
> > a 4500# boat/trailer through the mountains!) The "Wife's"
> > truck now has 550 miles on it (had 250 when we bought it),
> > so I hope it is just a 'tight' engine...
> >
> > 6) Fuel light- "DING" made me jump when it came on yesterday--
> > put 17.25 gallons in (217 miles).. So I figure now when the
> > light 'dings' on, I've got about 5 gallons left...right?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Let me know,
> >
> > Sam '95 SLT
> >
> > Sonya- '99 RT (Gas pig!)
> >
> >
> >
> >
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