Minivans

From : jumpinjackflash

Q: oregon wrote anyone ever install some kind of aftermarket backup light the bu lights on my 01 1500 are pretty much useless. thoughts thx. o. i bought a pair of these from summit racing. they are kc hilights. they are a bit expensive but they are good quality. i mounted them on the bottom of the rear bumper 2001 dakota and angled about 30* out. extremly effective. i ran a heavy wire from the main power box to a circuit breaker the to the rear of the truck. i mounted a relay behind the tail light housing and connected the switch wire to the factory back up lamp behind the lamp housing. now they come on whenever the factory back up lamps come on. ive had them for nearly 3 years now and they work great. http//store.summitracing.com/default.asptarget=partdetail.asp&part=kcc%2d517&n=110&ntk=keywordsearch&ntt=back+up+light -- ..bob 1997 hd fxdwg - turbocharged! 2001 dodge dakota qc 5.9/4x4/3.92 1983 gmc jimmy - mountain beater 1966 mustang coupe - daily driver 1966 ffr cobra - ongoing project .

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From : johnmnmorrison

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From : maxpower

if you got a substantial increase in mileage like that the front end failing while towing and the handling problems you have seem to indicate a possible problem in your full time transfer case. i would have that checked. -- if at first you dont succeed youre not cut out for skydiving thanks.t-bone....although you did miss the point somewhat. the 6 for sale at $140 were complete rear ends not front ends. as for waste or no waste gas mileage had nothing to do with the problem. the problem is that i have a four wheel drive vehicle that currently operates only on two drive wheels. that wont help me in the snows of montana. however i do get about 3 mpg more now than i did in four wheel drive. nice to know. the problem is if i must rebuild the differential it should be complete for the sake of alignment of the gears and meshing worn vs new parts. this would mean pulling both axles as well and reassembly and costs for complete new gearing-not just ring and pinion. as i believe i stated earlier about $800. however if i were to find a complete front end from a private party or wrecking yard i could possibly cut costs considerably and i personally think installation would be easier assuming the new one aligns like the old one...i.e. pitman arm etc. also assuming the diff is good when i acquire it. there is also good reason for wanting two wheel drive at times. remember the gearing is different 4.09 on the front and 4.10 in the rear. that means that in four wheel drive the front ever so slightly pulls the rear. it also greatly affects and effects steering. this is probably why i lost it in the first place. the heavy trailer load was minutely too much for that slight variation in gearing and the ring gear gave out. otoh better than the transfer case-yes personally i would like to have unlocking hubs for those times that i would like the rear drive wheels to drive but give me as the driver a little better steering control. i mean i really like the way it steers now. yet i also know that there will be times i want the front wheels to do the pulling. therefore if i am always in four wheel drive and in lock even if the front drive stays continuously engaged if the front wheels are unlocked i have two wheel drive and better steering control-do i not just as if i ran in high but not lock the front wheel hubs would have to be locked for the vehicle to go anywhere. so....i guess its just a question of different strokes for different folks yes my question remains the same. does anyone know what years would be compatible with the 1977 w-200 gvw on the front axle of 3500lbs and gearing of 4.09 though 4.10 would probably work thank you for responding... .