BFG's ROCK! =-)
And cheap... I just put 4 275/60s on mine... Corners EXCELENT! Off the
line... better than the 235s i had
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Tim Berry -- Chesapeake, VA
`97 SLT 318 auto CC 2x4 LSD: dual exaust w/Flowmaster
K&N Drop In, 180 T-stat, Free Ram Air, Accel 8.5's
Lakewood "Universal Traction Bars" ASP Pullies, Trans Go Shift Kit
BFG 275/60's... BEST 1/4 15.836 @ 84.93 MPH (w/o bars, 275's, ASP, Shift
Kit)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Myers" <dougmyers@radix.net>
To: "Dakota Mailing List" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 25, 1999 10:32 PM
Subject: DML: Merry Christmas!/MP valve covers/traction
> Hey everyone,
>
> First off, I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! I've been in lurk
mode
> for quite awhile now, but I'll be participating again for a little while
now
> that I'm tinkering with the 'Dak again :-)
>
> Anyways, I got a set of the MP valve covers for Christmas that I
> installed today. When I installed them, I used some of the original bolts,
> so that I could use my factory wire-looms, etc. The old bolts didn't stick
> out as far with the new covers as with the old covers, but they stuck out
at
> least 3/8" or so. I only needed 4 or 5 on each side, and the rest were the
> new longer bolts. I took it for a drive tonite and they aren't leaking,
and
> the engine seems quieter... maybe thats just me... should I be worried
about
> the old bolts not being long enough
>
> Now I also have a traction problem. I've got the tire and handling
> package with 15x8 wheels and 255/65-15 tires, and unless I totally baby my
> truck off the line, my tires will break loose fairly easy, even on dry
> pavement. Stomping it in first or second, and sometimes third, will do the
> same thing. And I know that this will get worse as soon as I get my
> Hypertech PTM. What can I do? I'd like some raised white letter tires, so
> maybe I can get some stickier tires.... any suggestions?
>
> Doug Myers
> '99 Dakota RC/SB 318/5-speed/3.92 SG
> K&N Gen II FIPK
> Gibson Split-Rear Catback
> Mopar/Mike Leach Headers
> Continental Hard Tonneau Cover
> Hypertech PTM (coming soon!)
>
>
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