Truck or passenger car tires on Dakota?
From : edward ohare
Q: the free check tells you nothing. the report costs at least $20 bill i found this article at http//autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/collectorcarcentral/ and i thought it might be helpful with all the jerks trying to sell flood damaged cars. thanks earl in this edition of tech revving we are going to look at a very timely topic. flooded cars. with the 2 major hurricanes that hit the gulf coast region there has been wide spread flooding. though the official numbers arent in yet you can bet that there will be many ten thousands to one hundred thousands of cars that were caught in the flood waters. while most of these cars will be towed and scrapped by the insurance companies many of them will be sold and some will be sold by unscrupulous dealers who dont let the customer know the car was involved in a flood. in this article we will look at how to identify a flooded car what to do with one and what happens when a car is caught in a flood. one of the first steps is to run a vin code report on the car. if and only if the car went through an insurance claim then there is a possibility that it will show up on this report. you can run a free vin check on our website at http//www.westcoastsportscars.com/brittonliquidation.html however a vin check is only the first step. physical inspection of the car is the most crucial point. only use the vin as a first step to weed out unnecessary physical inspection trips. .
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From : gary k
hi i have 2002 quad 1500 ram and i think the trasmission start to tell me something well everytime i start the engine and go .. the first gear sound and feall like skip before goes foward is this reallyu bad. would this cost a lot to fix it i dont get is not really old the truck and allready problem with trasmission i start to think to not get any dodge anymore. .
From : edward ohare
on thu 06 oct 2005 152940 gmt thesnoman admin@snoman.com wrote mac davis wrote on thu 06 oct 2005 004328 gmt dennis lawrenceda@hotmail.com wrote i have a 26-5c arctic fox 2006 5th wheel on order due end of october. i visited the dealer today and found he has a 2005 model sitting in his inventory. he told me that the previous owner had a 360 dodge gas truck and had problems pulling this unit. frankly this scared the blazes out of me. my truck is a 97 - 3/4 ton ctd 12 valve. i know the truck has 180 hp and 420 ft lbs of torque. its an auto. transmission and i dont intend ever using the od feature with this new trailer. i know nothing about the power of a 360 dodge vs my truck. do i need to be worried imho if you cant pull it with your ctd it shouldnt be pulled... i have the 360 gas engine and would guess that youd need about 2 1/2 of them to equal the td and we pull a 28 foot 6000 pound trailer with it... ymmv 03 tahoe widelite 26gt travel trailer 99 dodge ram qq 2wd - 5.9l auto 355 gears no you just need better gearing. tall gears that some pickups come with really can cripple performance. while a 3.55 or 3.73 might worlk well with a oil burner you need a 4.10 or 4.56 to get the best out of a gas motor in a heavy pull because it has a differnet power curve. not for us sno.. it pulls ok when we need it to and its also a daily driver... the 14 - 15 mpg on trips and maybe 11 in town are bad enough with the 3.55.. *g* .
From : jph
rm wrote does anyone know if the trouble codes detected and stored in the pcm can only be cleared by using the obd-ii scan tool or we can do it by simply disconnecting the system from the battery thanks. - p holds envelope to forehead to divine information as to year and vehicle sorry my pshycic powers are non functional today. if it helps my 99 1500 clears when you pull the battery. thanks for the reply. my ford taurus recently has a trouble code detected. i thought the odb-ii codes and the related processes are quite standardized. pulling the battery will shut off the light. but unless you have repaired the problem that set the code it will come back anyway. if your getting the vehicle inspected soon in an area that checks for codes tell them you had the battery out. ----== posted via feeds.com - unlimited-uncensored-secure usenet ==---- http//www.feeds.com the #1 group service in the world! 120000+ groups ----= east and west-coast server farms - total privacy via encryption =---- this wont work for nys inspection. some codes are set after certain tests are run. these tests run during certain driving cycles. disconnecting the battery makes these tests start over again. if you go in for inspection right after battery disconnect any test that hasnt had the required amount of drive cycles will show up as incomplete. you are only allowed 2 3 not sure of the number incomplete tests before your inspection fails. if you inform them before they hook up they will usually scan for the drive cycles and either tell you to leave or if your ok they will run the test. -- steve williams near cooperstown new york ----== posted via feeds.com - unlimited-uncensored-secure usenet ==---- http//www.feeds.com the #1 group service in the world! 120000+ groups ----= east and west-coast server farms - total privacy via encryption =---- .
From : jph
i have 15000 on my wranglers 2004 dakota quad cab 4x2 and they hardly look like theyve been used. i expect at least 40000 at this rate. i cant say how they handle in snow or ice because i havent seen any in this part of oklahoma since i got the truck. jph gary k. wrote i hope youre wrong as i just bought two new goodyears. the other two i think will make it through the winter. could there be different versions of goodyears put on new dodges mine is a club cab 4x4 dakota used mostly on the highway. gary k. conn. on 6 oct 2005 014610 gmt gary k. grkohler@attglobal.net wrote im just now replacing the original equipment tires on my 2001 dakota at 49000. if winter werent coming on id wait another 6 months. gary k. conn. the only advantage to goodyear tires is you will have to buy another set in about 15-20k. absolute shit. my last 3 new dodges all had goodyear tires and all had to be replaced at around 15k. if you want a good tire go with a bfg. just my personal thought on this. mjp. posted via uncensored-.com - accounts starting at $6.95 - http//www.uncensored-.com the worlds uncensored source .
From : ad absurdum per aspera
can you post the web page from summit racing is that agr superpump the same one that my 99 3.9l dakota has o is something to be modificated i mean is just to take the bad one out and put the agr or some piping or anythig else must be repalced clt. tom lawrence wrote yes a dealer here in my country chile! can you mail-order from the states summit racing sells an agr superpump for $150. .
From : daniel j stern
thanks to all that recommended tirerack.com for ordering tires. it took less than a month to deliver my 4 michelin ltx m/s tires. ive visually checked the tires over sidewalls are smooth - no bulges or pits or anything nothing obvious on the tread... is there anything else in particular i should look for in the way of defects or shipping damage they just slap some tape and a couple of ties around each pair of tires arent shipped in a box or anything. before you install them id check the date of manufacture...you should be able to find instructions on how to decipher the date code online. i wouldnt want to install tires that were already a couple of years old. .
From : john s
hello to all!... i hope all u guys were all doin fine!... im a college student taking up engineering!.... i hope i can get along with the members sometime and share knowledge ideas tips and stuffs like that!... well i just post to make myself known here as a new member!... let me also share this link to the group!... http//www.tpub.com/automotive.htm i think it can be useful since they provide auto infos there! .
From : edward ohare
seeing as it has been slow around here i figured this might wake it up a bit. seems that the 06 viper is 7 10ths. slower and 9 mph slower than the corvette z06 in the quarter mile. one place the viper did beat the corvette was price. viper cost approx 35k more. if ya want to talk out your ass how about a hi-point 9mm carbine will out shoot your bushmaster......and do it at about 1/5th the price....... denny yup it is a short money. guess it all comes down to personal preference. oh read motor trend and get back to me. g roy .
From : edward ohare
is there any other years or models that would have compatible fuel sending units .
From : m j p
on wed 5 oct 2005 075715 -0400 daniel j. stern dastern@127.0.0.1 wrote on tue 4 oct 2005 edward ohare wrote i need to replace the tires on my 2000 dakota. the original owner threw away the oem tires fairly early on and installed passenger car tires 20mm larger i know im going back to the standard p215/75r15 but dont know whether to buy a passenger car tire or what is stated to be a truck and suv tire. i run passenger tires on my 1989 full-size dodge ram d100 pickup as specified on the tire placard. you would have to be doing a great deal of *heavy* hauling with your dakota before lt tires would begin to become necessary. the goodyear tracker is marketed as a truck tire but the smaller sizes including the one for my truck has a p designation not an lt one. looking at goodyears poor choice imo. that is a main reason why many mopar owners change for new tires early in the vehicles life is because goodyears generally tend to have a high suck factor. mostly appearance and theyre charging more for the idea its a truck tire. surely not!!!! yes heh. .
From : gary k
does anyone know if the trouble codes detected and stored in the pcm can only be cleared by using the obd-ii scan tool or we can do it by simply disconnecting the system from the battery thanks. - p holds envelope to forehead to divine information as to year and vehicle sorry my pshycic powers are non functional today. if it helps my 99 1500 clears when you pull the battery. .
From : daniel j stern
is there an axle vent for a 1995 dodge ram van b1500 rear axle believe to be the chrysler rear not the dana. want to make sure that if there is one that it is not clogged. .
From : mac davis
you know along those lines the duramax for 06 is getting a substantial horsepower and torque increase. supposed to be the most powerful diesel in productions for a light duty truck. seeing as it has been slow around here i figured this might wake it up a bit. seems that the 06 viper is 7 10ths. slower and 9 mph slower than the corvette z06 in the quarter mile. one place the viper did beat the corvette was price. viper cost approx 35k more. these tests were not done at the same location or same time or by the same drive but are a pretty good indication of what is to come. bud drop in and say hello. roy .
From : mac davis
seeing as it has been slow around here i figured this might wake it up a bit. seems that the 06 viper is 7 10ths. slower and 9 mph slower than the corvette z06 in the quarter mile. one place the viper did beat the corvette was price. viper cost approx 35k more. these tests were not done at the same location or same time or by the same drive but are a pretty good indication of what is to come. bud drop in and say hello. roy .
From : m j p
what does the owner manual say about the power outlet assuming you even have the owners manual. edward l. dowdy wrote yeah its separate from the lighter. on tue 04 oct 2005 143203 gmt edward l. dowdy elihatespamdowdy@ctscomp.com wrote this is my third ram. on my 96 and 02 the power outlet was hot whether the truck was running or not. i now have a 95. its only hot when the key is on or in the accessory position. has this thing been rewired or is this normal for a 95. ed dowdy fithian il did they actually call it a power outlet in 95 most trucks back then had a cigarette lighter and later models had a lighter along with one or more power outlets... in most cases thats the difference a lighter is switched and a power outlet is always hot.. i bought a fused power outlet for about $10 at an auto parts place that has 2 sockets... wired it directly into the truck.. it hangs anywhere you can put 2 small screws.. mac please remove splinters before emailing --- avast! antivirus inbound message clean. virus database vps 0540-1 04/10/2005 tested on 05/10/2005 103534 am avast! - copyright c 1988-2005 alwil software. http//www.avast.com --- avast! antivirus outbound message clean. virus database vps 0540-1 04/10/2005 tested on 05/10/2005 103656 am avast! - copyright c 1988-2005 alwil software. http//www.avast.com .
From : pooh bear
on or in the accessory position. has this thing been rewired or is this normal for a 95. normal. my 95 is the same. .
From : alex rodriguez
i need to replace the tires on my 2000 dakota. the original owner threw away the oem tires fairly early on and installed passenger car tires 20mm larger i know im going back to the standard p215/75r15 but dont know whether to buy a passenger car tire or what is stated to be a truck and suv tire. looking at goodyears in both cases. i just wonder if there is really any advantage to the blockier tread on a goodyear tracker or if its mostly appearance and theyre charging more for the idea its a truck tire. the only advantage to goodyear tires is you will have to buy another set in about 15-20k. absolute shit. my last 3 new dodges all had goodyear tires and all had to be replaced at around 15k. if you want a good tire go with a bfg. just my personal thought on this. mjp. .
From : ol duffer
seem to recall that there were two abs systems available on the 99s can anyone refresh my memory on the systems that were available...was one a two wheel system and the other a full four wheel system yes - standard was the rear-wheel anti-lock or rwal. this uses a single rear-wheel speed sensor and upon impending lockup it restricts the pressure to the rear brakes. if that doesnt correct the problem the rwal dump valve kicks in which dumps pressure from the rear system. this has the net effect of feeling like the brakes let go and isnt very pleasant. the optional 4-wheel abs system adds a sensor at each front wheel and a pump. whenver wheel slippage is detected the abs pump kicks in which quickly applies/releases hydraulic pressure on both front and rear systems. the net effect is slightly reduced braking effectiveness but is much more controllable than the rwal system. .
From : ad absurdum per aspera
yeah its separate from the lighter. on tue 04 oct 2005 143203 gmt edward l. dowdy elihatespamdowdy@ctscomp.com wrote this is my third ram. on my 96 and 02 the power outlet was hot whether the truck was running or not. i now have a 95. its only hot when the key is on or in the accessory position. has this thing been rewired or is this normal for a 95. ed dowdy fithian il did they actually call it a power outlet in 95 most trucks back then had a cigarette lighter and later models had a lighter along with one or more power outlets... in most cases thats the difference a lighter is switched and a power outlet is always hot.. i bought a fused power outlet for about $10 at an auto parts place that has 2 sockets... wired it directly into the truck.. it hangs anywhere you can put 2 small screws.. mac please remove splinters before emailing .
From : thesnoman
edward ohare wrote i need to replace the tires on my 2000 dakota. the original owner threw away the oem tires fairly early on and installed passenger car tires 20mm larger i know im going back to the standard p215/75r15 but dont know whether to buy a passenger car tire or what is stated to be a truck and suv tire. looking at goodyears in both cases. i just wonder if there is really any advantage to the blockier tread on a goodyear tracker or if its mostly appearance and theyre charging more for the idea its a truck tire. are you going to use it off-road if not buy road tyres. graham .