HI .FOLKS I AM GETTING MY 1 WEEK FROM TODAY!!!!
I BEEN WAITING FOR MY 2 MONTHS AND I GOT A CALL TO DAY FROM DEALER.
I GUESS THEY FIX IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
99 RT YELLOW CC IT'S COMING !!!!
RCPL-VAN CNIWR wrote:
>
>
> Hi, folks. There has been a lot of talk lately about the 99 R/T CC
> production being held up, possibly because of a driveline retrofit.
> This causes concern for me because I placed an order for one on Nov. 7
> with the hopes that it would come in mid-January. I think the theory
> of the driveline/driveshaft problems causing the holdup has some
> merit. I have an article from either Car and Driver or Motor Trend
> from this summer where they wrap-up their long-term test of a 98
> Dakota Sport Club Cab 2wd with 318 auto. The biggest problem they had
> was with the driveshaft and u-joints. It first surfaced when they did
> a top speed run and the u-joint broke or something. I think it was
> because of severe vibration they said. Anyways, this problem happened
> a few times, and finally Dodge gave them a new 1 piece driveshaft that
> was supposed to be a late-year retrofit (possibly a new for 99 thing?)
> replacement for the 2 piece. Apparently they were impressed at the
> beefy "NASCAR" style shaft and didn't have any problems with it.
>
> Maybe this is where they are at now. Maybe the one piece can't stand
> up to the 360? I believe that this is close to the explanation of the
> problem. I called my dealer yesterday and of course they didn't know a
> thing. I guess I'll be calling the customer service line!
>
> Chad Niwranski
> future (I hope) 99 R/T CC
> Abbotsford, BC
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