The suspension is beefed up a bit. Heavy bushings, shocks etc.. I
asked around today and thats what I heard in addition to what has been
posted.
Eric
Walter Felix wrote:
>
> I tried to Order that new Off-Road Package on my new Ram but was unable to
> get it for a couple of reasons. First off Cost. That package costs $1800.
> Second, the 2000 Ram dealer specifications book doesn't say anything about
> it not being available with the Sport package and dispite the fact that the
> 2000 Dealer price guide showed the discounted price of $1300 when ordered
> with the Sport package, A call to DC confirmed, it can't be ordered with the
> Sport package.
>
> What the package consists of is:
> 17" Alloy Rims with 275-75-17 tires
> Heavy Duty Service Group
> Transfer Case and Fuel Tank Skid Plates
> LSD with 4:10 gears
> Tow Hooks
> Off-Road Badging
>
> The suspension is stock 1500 from what I gather (no mention of any
> modifications) and the only exclusion listed was "not available with 4 wheel
> anti-lock". I think it also required the travel convience group, but don't
> hold me to that one.
>
> My dealer tried to order the it on my truck but the computer kept kicking it
> back when they tried to add the Sport and Off-Road packages on the same
> order. So I went for a Solar Yellow Sport instead. The Sport package comes
> with the Transfer Case Skid Plate and we ordered the HD service group and
> LSD seperate. Couldn't get 4:10 on a 1500 so I went with 3:92. I'll buy
> the tow hooks and fuel tank skid plate at the parts counter if I decide I
> really need them. As far as the 17" rims, that really wasn't a selling point
> for me. I plan to lift my truck and the biggest tire I could find for a 17"
> is a 34x12.50x17". Since this is a second vehicle for me, I wan't to go a
> bit more extreme.
>
> >Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 19:30:46 -0700 (PDT)
> >From: Geoffrey Hackbart <digum98@yahoo.com>
> >Subject: DML: Attn Eric Kurtz New Ram 4X4 pkg & Dak CC 4dr
> >
> >Hey all,
> >Just thought I'd relay some information on new pkgs. I
> >was told by a salesman the other day about a new Ram
> >4x4 off road pkg. They are putting 17" wheels on the
> >Ram with 275-75-17 tires. It will also have better
> >suspension stuff and of course the badging. He said
> >that they have five on order with that pkg and that
> >they should be there at the end of Nov. If anyone is
> >interested in pics I will take some.
> >
> >Also, they are finally coming out with a Dakota CC
> >four door. I was told that this will be out in
> >December.
> >
> >Eric, is all this true?
> >
> >
> >
> >=====
> >Later,
> >Geoffrey
> >~~98 DAK CC SLT 3.9L V6 Metallic Red~~
>
> Walt Felix
> 88½ Dakota Sport 4x4 and 2000 Ram 1500 QuadCab Sport 4x4
> Walt@Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
> http://WWW.Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
>
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