Tony, I saw at the bottom of your post you list the 5.5" lift. Do you have
this installed yet?? I thought it would be another month before this was
available. I don't have any prior experience with Tuff Country and was
wanting to get your impressions. I was going to get the Rancho 3", but I
don't think it'll clear 33's. From what I've read, it's a really strong kit
and the supports that come with the kit look real stout. Oh yeah, How much
was it?? and where did you get it?
John McKinney
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Angelo, Tony [SMTP:Tony_Angelo@afcc.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 8:11 AM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: Re: DML: First Mopar - same old questions
>
> I noticed the Certificate of Origin listed a totally chubby curb weight -
> I
> figured it must be a misprint. How can a "mid-size" truck tip the scales
> like a full size? I've got the 3.92 (?) gears - the optional ratio,
> anyway
> - with the posi and full time 'case (usually keep in it in 2WD). I
> swapped
> in 4.56s in the Blazer and swore I would never open a pumpkin again as
> long
> as I live, so stock is it for me.
>
> I'm hoping the K&N and the headers will compensate for the taller meats.
> Also, the Hypertech Programmer can raise shift points a bit, and firm them
> up. Maybe a well applied sledge hammer will coax a downshift out of the
> thing once in a while. Of course, the last downshift I did manage to get
> from it shot from OD to 2nd at 60mph when attempting to pass (hello Rev
> limiter!).
>
> Don't get me wrong, I don't hate my Dak. I like the looks, build quality
> (good solid "shwunk" when you close a door), kick ass sound system (CD and
> Cassette, how can you lose?), good seats, great dash layout, all the
> clever
> little gizmos, even the Mopar bolt ons are a notch above the usual Smitty
> Builts. I'm just disappointed that a mid size truck running a full size
> powertrain can get its butt whupped by a V6 ZR2.
>
> Tony Angelo
> '99 Solar Yellow Sport, CC, 4X4, Bed Rail/Light Bar, Grill/Brush Guard,
> 5.5"
> Tuff Country Lift, soon to be 33" Goodyear MTs on the stock wheels (love
> that powder coat!!)
>
>
> >Tony,
> >I think you expected too much from the 318. It's a great engine and it
> puts
> >out a good amount of power and torque. However, you picked a very heavy
> >truck and have since added more weight to it. You're right about needing
> >torque more than hp, and most of the bolt on mods don't really give much
> >torque. Supercharging would be great but $$$$.
> >What is your gear ratio? Going to steeper gears is probably the best
> >solution to your problem. It will definately improve acceleration,
> >transmission response and probably gas mileage too. Too bad you'll have
> to
> >change 2 sets of gears. Going to taller tires will make the problem
> worse.
> >Dr. Pat
>
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