RE: New Member (Rodger)

From: Roger Heim (rheim@ultracom.net)
Date: Mon Dec 28 1998 - 20:52:31 EST


Hi Bob,

I commute each day from Wayne to Clifton. I don't get up to West Milford too
often but I'll keep my eyes open.
Roger
98 Dakota SLT CC 4X4 Light Driftwood 5.2V8 Auto

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> bnich@bellatlantic.net
> Sent: Sunday, December 27, 1998 6:26 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: New Member (Rodger)
>
>
> Roger Heim wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> > I've been lurking on this list for a few weeks and though now would be a
> > good time to introduce myself (and ask a question!)
> >
> > My name is Roger Heim and I bought a 98 Dakota SLT in August.
> It is Light
> > Driftwood and has the 5.2 V8, Auto Tranny, and power
> everything. I live in
> > Wayne, New Jersey about 20 miles from New York City.
> >
> > Now my question. My first mod is a set of Steel Horse stainless steel
> > steps. The driver's side steps went on with no problem but the bolt
> > mounting the step to the bracket broke while I was torqueing it down. (I
> > know the torque wrench was set correctly.)
> >
> > To make a long story short I had to drill out the bolt. Now I
> don't know
> > whether to drill and tap the hole for a 5/8" bolt instead of
> half-inch, use
> > some sort of coil insert and use the half-inch bolt, or something else
> > entirely.
> >
> > Any advice?
> >
> > Roger Heim
> > 98 Dakota SLT CC 4X4 Light Driftwood 5.2V8 Auto
>
> Hey Rodger, Welcome to the list. I live in West Milford and travel Rt23
> thru your neck of the woods often. I'll keep an eye out for you. I drive
> a lowered 98 Med Metalic Red CC with a burgandy tonnue cover. Maybe
> you've seen me on the road. Regards, Bob Nichols
>



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