Dodge Durango Forum II Archive

Fri Apr 28 5:02pm Re: Clunk/Thunk Cliff
Fri Apr 28 3:12pm Re: Clunk/Thunk RetAF-D
- Mon May 1 8:57am Bingo! BigD
- Fri Apr 28 3:20pm Re^2: Clunk/Thunk BigD

Fri Apr 28 10:30am Aftermarket tow packages and warranties... Matt D

Fri Apr 28 9:36pm Sometimes, a person wants the best, something that is really good stuff, Arnold Nobles

Fri Apr 28 10:26am Somebody at Office Max likes Durangos, Check out this ad pic & link >> C Ron S.

Fri Apr 28 12:05pm Hey! We could use a set of these for the DRAGA event! Put it on the D carrying the placque, what do you guys think? EOM SDHeather
- Fri Apr 28 12:16pm Great Idea! Send along a batch of those disposable cameras too... ColoradoDave
  - Fri Apr 28 1:21pm Awesome ideas...who wants to do some research? :-P DMoose
Fri Apr 28 11:00am the cretons called it a minivan, the D ain't no stinking minivan, its a TRUCK! EOM ColoradoDave
- Fri Apr 28 12:08pm Doncha hate that... :o{ EOM Jesse

Fri Apr 28 9:19am How do you flash the PCM? Just unplug and replug or what? EOM steve

Fri Apr 28 9:37pm No funny stuff here, your dealer will use his DRBII to flash the PCM EOM Arnold Nobles
Fri Apr 28 2:56pm Disconnect your battery for a couple of minutes Marion
Fri Apr 28 12:54pm First, put your trenchcoat on. Then go outside, open the hood quietly. Next... :-) Aussie
- Fri Apr 28 9:36pm Gives a whole new meaning to having a Magnum under there :-) EOM TrevorG
- Fri Apr 28 12:12pm ROFLMAO EOM Tigger
- Fri Apr 28 11:39am Didn't get a responce from the PCM, but the neighbor is calling 911! EOM RC2RC2
- Fri Apr 28 11:33am Bad Aussie, bad. LOL. Please nobody ask about a streak in the paint! ;-) EOM ColoradoDave
- Fri Apr 28 11:32am I sure am slow today - didn't even get what you meant until the third reading :) EOM NJ Dave

Fri Apr 28 7:57am Any opinions on risks vs. benefits of scheduled tranny/diff fluid changes? [more] DaveR

Fri Apr 28 10:33am Re: I just had my transmission fluid changed on Wednesday... DrSweetner
- Sat Apr 29 8:55pm Planning to do the same. Did you have a LS axle, if so did you put in an additive with NH-D
  - Sun Apr 30 1:24pm Re: Planning to do the same. Did you have a LS axle, if so did you put in an additive with DrSweetner
Fri Apr 28 10:31am Re: I just had my transmission fluid changed on Wednesday... DrSweetner
Fri Apr 28 9:46am Front and Rear diffs at 12K miles and Tranny at 15K miles... John [SpeedD]
Fri Apr 28 9:19am Re: Any opinions on risks vs. benefits of scheduled tranny/diff fluid changes? [more] D-Doug

Thu Apr 27 11:43pm just wanted to post pic of my d Adam

Fri Apr 28 9:16am Nice looking motor..! :-) Just need to get a lift kit and some spots on that grill guard now.. :-) EOM Pete SuperD
Fri Apr 28 6:56am what Brand/type of Wheels are you sport'n there? Size? I like!EOM babyshoes
- Fri Apr 28 6:18pm Re: what Brand/type of Wheels are you sport'n there? Size? I like!EOM Adam

Thu Apr 27 11:10pm 4.7L Oil Capacity BigD

Fri Apr 28 7:05am Dipstick is wrong. Same with my 4.7V8. Dealer just shook his head. EOM babyshoes
Fri Apr 28 7:03am Re: 4.7L Oil Capacity 5.75qt HerDmyf150
Fri Apr 28 0:37am Re: 4.7L Oil Capacity Darrell

Thu Apr 27 9:20pm Anybody have a super persuit with a hitch on it? trying to fit one now! HeavyD
Thu Apr 27 8:34pm Thanks to those who responded to my IT career question! EOM John Ferrante
Thu Apr 27 8:30pm front brake pads how long should they last? john murdock

Fri Apr 28 10:09am Re: I just had my brakes checked on Wednesday... DrSweetner
Fri Apr 28 6:56am Re: front brake pads how long should they last? TedM
Thu Apr 27 9:02pm Warped rotors are often caused by air guns, or by wheels not being properly torqued. Arnold Nobles

Thu Apr 27 8:09pm If you have ICQ come join us in Active List Chat. #53106101 EOM DavidD
Thu Apr 27 5:48pm Went to the Body Shop to pickup my D today. Let's just say I'm still driving the Ford and I think I'm going to scream. EOM Thumpr1

Thu Apr 27 7:59pm Sorry to hear it Thumpy, whats up? Is it not done, or not done right?... ColoradoDave

Thu Apr 27 5:48pm I changed the plugs to Bosch Platinum +4's (long) DrSweetner
Thu Apr 27 5:11pm Okay folks, here's the skinny on the RTB Group Buy (Last post before cutoff Sun.) TedM

Fri Apr 28 8:59pm They have a group buy on the Powerdyne on the R/T list -- $2100 delivered! The Byrd
Fri Apr 28 10:19am Such a deal! $315 for the sway bars that's $44 off their regular price and$56 betterh than direct. Way cool! EOM John [SpeedD]

Thu Apr 27 3:02pm 99 and 2000 difference? derek

Thu Apr 27 8:19pm Re: There are some suspension changes for 2k and also there is rack and pinion steering which replaces the recirculating ball-type steering that came on 99 4x4's... DrSweetner

Thu Apr 27 12:16pm Seizing bolts and broken studs Doug Stuart

Thu Apr 27 1:22pm Inside long... Pete Cartier
- Thu Apr 27 4:22pm Re: Inside long... Barrie
  - Thu Apr 27 5:29pm Napa has been mentioned many times as "the" source for the studs. EOM quickdtoo

Thu Apr 27 11:22am Stock exhaust sizes...split exit exhaust system? Chuck

Thu Apr 27 11:44am My Information David M. Carter

Thu Apr 27 6:50am I have a request to be considered...>> TedM
Thu Apr 27 0:17am Clay Bars? (more) Toneaero

Thu Apr 27 11:23am Most amazing results with clay>> Cliff
Thu Apr 27 10:34am Clay Bars Strip Paint... NJ Dave
Thu Apr 27 1:31am Re: I use Clay Magic on my D and on my older cars... My First Dodge

Wed Apr 26 11:03pm Draw-tite front receiver. Found for $156 (includes shipping). Anyone know of cheaper price/place? EOM RC2RC2

Thu Apr 27 1:54pm Check out my previous post on this... Rivethead
Wed Apr 26 11:09pm Purchased mine locally for $96... Herman
- Thu Apr 27 0:21am Thats a two tank difference (and 1/2 way to DRMR). I'll get back to you. Thanks EOM RC2RC2

Wed Apr 26 11:16pm Advice on audio head unit upgrade needed Luke
- Thu Apr 27 1:09pm This is one for the FAQs. Jason[Froggy]Lanstra
  - Thu Apr 27 8:00pm awesome, thanks Jason EOM Luke
  - Thu Apr 27 1:40pm It'll be in the next update, thanks Jason. EOM Aussie
- Wed Apr 26 10:19pm Re: Advice on audio head unit upgrade needed SanDiegoSkip
  - Thu Apr 27 0:13am were you able to keep the steering volume control w/ the CDA-D855? EOM Luke
    - Thu Apr 27 6:13am Re: Nope, but I have a '98, there may be interfaces available. EOM SanDiegoSkip
Wed Apr 26 9:31pm Hey Aussie! How's it coming with your beast-D? EOM Big Al

Wed Apr 26 10:11pm Coming along, slowly... Aussie
- Fri Apr 28 12:27pm Hey, Steve! Nice website! Your children are soooooo adorable! :o))) EOM Jesse
- Thu Apr 27 11:46am Re: That's one nice D. EOM BlackDPlus
- Thu Apr 27 10:13am Steve, just a thought... Bob C.
  - Thu Apr 27 5:13pm Guys...remember the "lift pump" in the tank..(factory unit is still there).. (nm) BuiltD Russ
  - Thu Apr 27 10:25am Good thought Bob, thanks! (more) Aussie
    - Thu Apr 27 12:16pm What is the smallest Diameter rim you can fit over your brake upgrade? DRaven
      - Thu Apr 27 1:51pm Oops, good catch. Minimum is 17". I need to get used to having them :-) EOM Aussie
- Thu Apr 27 8:09am Yeah, I've be putting off any more mods pending my move (which will be this weekend with luck!) Big Al
  - Thu Apr 27 9:06am Nope...my brakes are still the same...(more) DMoose
    - Thu Apr 27 10:26am Or, you all could get a larger diameter 15" tire for your current rim, and save the $ for something else :-) Aussie

Wed Apr 26 9:29pm Flowmaster install myself? Allen Yates
Wed Apr 26 8:50pm New Hood & Wheels Pics UCLA Jay

Thu Apr 27 1:28pm Is the D a 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive EOM HeavyD
- Thu Apr 27 1:49pm 4 Wheel Drive EOM UCLA Jay
Thu Apr 27 12:03pm Nice to see well taken pics for a change (sun behind you). Looks GREAT! EOM Carl in RI
Thu Apr 27 8:54am Looks absolutely awesome, Jay! (more) DRaven
- Thu Apr 27 9:32am No Lowering, I removed the racks which gave it a lower look, but nothing has been done. EOM UCLA Jay
Thu Apr 27 0:06am Are those rims Chrome or Polished? Can you tell a difference between them two? EOM Toneaero
- Thu Apr 27 1:16am Chrome. To me the chrome is shinier and a lot better looking than polished wheels. EOM UCLA Jay
Wed Apr 26 9:21pm very nice rims and tires :) EOM HeavyD
Wed Apr 26 9:12pm Looks real sharp; of course I "might" be just a bit bias about the hood. ;^> Big Al
- Wed Apr 26 11:07pm 1/4" gap between hood and fender (more) UCLA Jay
  - Thu Apr 27 8:45am Yeah, I had them apply flat black to mine so from a distance they "look" functional (pix) Big Al
  - Thu Apr 27 6:13am I've also seen the scoops with billet aluminum in them - to match the grill. Looked good... Aussie
  - Wed Apr 26 11:43pm Re: Sheesh looks to much like my D...im gonna have to do some major mods now! EOM Brad DiBiano [Big B]
Wed Apr 26 9:06pm Looking absolutely awesome Jay - I'll update Parts! Steve EOM Aussie
Wed Apr 26 9:03pm Really like your wheels! Hood looks great also - is it functional? EOM GregZ
Wed Apr 26 8:58pm Re: Looks great Jay. End of message EOM DrSweetner

Wed Apr 26 7:44pm Got my D back from the body shop ColoradoDave

Wed Apr 26 9:36pm What were you having done..? you didn't say! hehe EOM Steve Corby
- Thu Apr 27 10:53am fixing damage from the mirrors on a full size Ford that tried to get by me... ColoradoDave
  - Wed Apr 26 10:47pm Didn't Thrumpr1 say he was driving a ford? Hum! EOM RC2RC2
    - Thu Apr 27 5:44pm Shhhh, Ron you weren't suppose to tell him:-) hehehehehe EOM Thumpr1
Wed Apr 26 9:24pm Nope haven't got mine back yet. That's the one reason I like white, not hard to match. Hope it all works out Dave. EOM Thumpr1
Wed Apr 26 9:07pm Glad you got it back - but it does seem like nobody can do a job 100% no matter how much you pay! EOM GregZ
Wed Apr 26 8:52pm Hey, I resemble that remark! :-) EOM Aussie

Wed Apr 26 7:14pm I'm About to purchase a 2000 D SLT+; any complaints about the 4.7L >> Breck

Thu Apr 27 5:06pm No complaints here! BillyB
- Thu Apr 27 10:11pm Thanks to everyone for the input. I'm traveling to the dealer... Breck
Thu Apr 27 4:59pm Re: I'm About to purchase a 2000 D SLT+; any complaints about the 4.7L >> RetAF-D
Thu Apr 27 10:56am Re: I'm About to purchase a 2000 D SLT+; any complaints about the 4.7L >> Mike Kelley
Wed Apr 26 7:40pm Nope, I love the 4.7, I would go with the tow group though ColoradoDave
- Wed Apr 26 10:23pm You also get the hitch and then you can buy a Bumper Dumper:-) EOM Thumpr1
  - Wed Apr 26 11:09pm a Thumpr Bumper Dumper!?!?! EOM ColoradoDave
    - Wed Apr 26 11:25pm A Thumpr Bumper Dumper! D-one
      - Thu Apr 27 3:53pm How 'bout a Thumper on a Bumper Dumper! EOM sDmichel
        Fri Apr 28 9:42am !LOL!YOU GUYS ARE GREAT! :-D (mary) EOM Thumpr1
      - Thu Apr 27 4:39am Gary are you sure it's not a gophers basketball hoop? EOM TrevorG
  - Wed Apr 26 10:37pm Re: You also get the hitch and then you can buy a Bumper Dumper:-) EOM Breck
    - Wed Apr 26 11:21pm And what may be a Bumper Dumper? D-one
- Wed Apr 26 7:55pm Re: Nope, I love the 4.7, I would go with the tow group though >> Breck
  - Wed Apr 26 8:29pm Tow group comes prewired and w/tranny cooler. Electric brake harness takes a few small monkeys to get to however. EOM Eaglet

Wed Apr 26 6:48pm SpeedD,, John how much boost are you using on the ATI suppercharger.. HeavyD

Thu Apr 27 10:28am I should be running 8 PSI of boost. However I don't have a boost guage installed yet, so I can't verify that. John [SpeedD]
Wed Apr 26 7:26pm I hope your humor is on tonight! I tried to delete it...look at it NOW! BuiltD Russ
- Thu Apr 27 4:45am If you want SUPERCHARGERS, come work in Canada (tax).. he he. EOM TrevorG
- Wed Apr 26 7:47pm If not...I'll take action by removing my post and printing a retraction...the joke just kinda popped in there...SORRY :-/ EOM DMoose
  - Wed Apr 26 8:17pm Remember the one about the "Budcatcher" a few months ago! Aussie... BuiltD Russ
  - Wed Apr 26 8:07pm Yeah...then HeavyD pulls his...and I Look like a goof! hehehe BuiltD Russ
    - Wed Apr 26 8:31pm pull my what,, I ain't going to do it,,,you do it... :) EOM HeavyD
Wed Apr 26 7:07pm creatine/vitamins before supper here?... BuiltD Russ
- Wed Apr 26 7:17pm Suppercharger = waiter/waitress (come on follow the joke...):-P? EOM DMoose

Wed Apr 26 6:08pm Any input on the MSD ignition system (performance?) EOM joystix

Thu Apr 27 10:32am I don't think it is necessary on a stock to lightly modified D. John [SpeedD]
Wed Apr 26 9:11pm I installed the MSD 6AL ignition... GregZ
Wed Apr 26 9:04pm It'll give you better throttle response and a smoother idle EOM Luke

Wed Apr 26 5:51pm Hooking up driving lights and where? Darrell

Thu Apr 27 1:16pm Re: Hooking up driving lights and where? Bob Easterday
Wed Apr 26 7:22pm Another option... Pete Cartier
- Wed Apr 26 8:04pm I wanted the option to run high beams around town... quickdtoo
Wed Apr 26 6:05pm on MY '98... quickdtoo

Wed Apr 26 5:24pm Tire fitting question...! Steve Corby

Wed Apr 26 6:08pm Re: Tire fitting question...! John Ferrante

Wed Apr 26 5:12pm Off topic..but I need help from anyone in the Information Technolgy field! John Ferrante

Thu Apr 27 4:13pm Re: Off topic..but I need help from anyone in the Information Technolgy field! Jeremy Reese
Thu Apr 27 2:46pm Internship Jon Sacks
Thu Apr 27 9:28am Try WebVan and Interlan. They are in need of help in all positions. Good Luck! DRaven
Thu Apr 27 9:33pm Re: Off topic..but I need help from anyone in the Information Technolgy field! DavidD
Wed Apr 26 5:51pm Re: Off topic..but I need help from anyone in the Information Technolgy field! Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen [Mr. April]

Wed Apr 26 5:05pm Steering wheel click and loud purge silinoid ken1
Wed Apr 26 3:06pm Just curious (as I don't have the owners manual) - When's the timing belt due to be changed.. 60,000 miles? EOM Pete SuperD

Wed Apr 26 5:00pm Doh!.. So, no need to worry there then.. :-) EOM Pete SuperD
Wed Apr 26 4:39pm 5.2/5.9 don't use a timing belt, are gear/chain driven. Don't know about 4.7. EOM quickdtoo

Wed Apr 26 8:15am Driver side door spring noise on 2k. David Cornelius
Wed Apr 26 7:29am Website Larry

Wed Apr 26 6:12pm Good looking Site, Good lookin D! :) EOM Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen [Mr. April]
- Wed Apr 26 7:19pm Re: Good looking Site, Good lookin D! :) EOM Larry

Wed Apr 26 9:27pm Dodge Durango Owners ICQ Active List has changed hands. Please sign in... DavidD
Wed Apr 26 0:53am Keystone Wing, Pictures? INFo? i just ordered one... Gavin

Wed Apr 26 3:17pm Re: Keystone Wing, Pictures? INFo? i just ordered one... BLK2kD
Wed Apr 26 8:17am Congrats Gavin! Here is some more info for you. (PICS) DRaven
- Wed Apr 26 7:38pm Second that, it looks good. Just finished painting mine and plan to install this weekend... Gibby
- Wed Apr 26 3:17pm Re: Looks great DRaven. Does it cut down on dust on the rear? End of message EOM DrSweetner
  - Thu Apr 27 9:33am Sorry Doc. I haven't noticed. I will pay more attention and get back to you. EOM DRaven

Tue Apr 25 11:12pm Recall question... 99 5.2 4x4 slt+ built April 99... in for 1 year service.. asked to have, Scott
Tue Apr 25 10:40pm Hey Little SpeedD (an Elvis song for a spring evening) ColoradoDave
- Wed Apr 26 5:21pm Hey Elvis, You really need to get a life! :-P EOM Drew
  - Wed Apr 26 7:46pm You can say that again ColoradoDave
- Tue Apr 25 11:56pm That's great! Thanks! EOM John [SpeedD]
Tue Apr 25 9:33pm $90 for cat back exhaust install? Can I do it myself? Above average handyman. EOM Marky

Wed Apr 26 1:20pm Re: Just had my Borla installed for $45. Took them a whole 15 minutes! EOM Ray Smith

Tue Apr 25 7:28pm Smooth Primer..? Steve Corby

Tue Apr 25 8:20pm Try 3M Glazing & Spot Putty - its really a thick red primer. EOM Gibby
Tue Apr 25 8:10pm I used a product called "Feather Fill" years ago on Corvettes. (more) BuiltD Russ
- Tue Apr 25 9:34pm Careful...I know this will not shrink/crack etc. Watch out with the spot glaze types... they do... BuiltD Russ
  - Thu Apr 27 7:27pm The nice thing about the Feather Fill is you can lay it down VERY VERY thick/heavy. It is fast to use. (nm) BuiltD Russ
  - Wed Apr 26 7:23pm You're correct. It work best in thin coats. EOM Gibby

Tue Apr 25 7:22pm Saw the nicest Super Pursuit II Today...more Brad DiBiano [Big B]

Wed Apr 26 3:20pm Re: You should have left a note. Instead of it being a guy, it may have been an woman :) End of message EOM DrSweetner

Tue Apr 25 6:34pm I cruised over to the DML and saw a really neat thing they are doing..>> TedM

Wed Apr 26 8:26am I'll put it together for the DOC if you like. DRaven
Tue Apr 25 11:01pm Vote yes! EOM Scott
Tue Apr 25 6:44pm Inside... Pete Cartier
- Tue Apr 25 9:47pm There's a DOC store? since when, never seen it just curious. (nm) TripleBD
  - Wed Apr 26 1:00pm We're working on it. Coming soon, online pictures, descriptions, shopping cart and order forms. If we could just decide on the wheel and tire combination for the shopping cart NH-D
- Tue Apr 25 7:39pm Dunno, tough choice, would I have to give up the Sports Illustrated calendar? EOM NH-D
  - Tue Apr 25 8:55pm Uh, did you send YOUR pic in to SI? :-) EOM Pete Cartier
  - Tue Apr 25 7:53pm That'd depend on what kind of photo you submit! ;-)) EOM TedM

Tue Apr 25 6:04pm Suspension Question: Can anyone tell me why the D's rear leaf springs mount "under" the axle instead of "on top" of the axle? >> C Ron S.

Tue Apr 25 8:47pm Re: Suspension Question: Can anyone tell me why the D's rear leaf springs mount "under" the axle instead of "on top" of the axle? >> Jim L
Tue Apr 25 8:42pm Re: Suspension Question: Can anyone tell me why the D's rear leaf springs mount "under" the axle instead of "on top" of the axle? >> Eaglet

Tue Apr 25 4:37pm Door locks unlocking themselves? tim kirkland

Tue Apr 25 5:15pm Mine's done it... BuiltD Russ

Tue Apr 25 3:49pm Is there any special maintenance required on a one-year old D with 15,000 miles? Drew

Wed Apr 26 12:13pm There is nothing wrong with my D guys, thanks for all the "Smart" replies :-P EOM Drew
- Wed Apr 26 1:32pm Glad you have a good sense of humour :-) EOM Aussie
Wed Apr 26 2:00am One Year and "ONLY 15,000 MILES", What seems to be the problem:-) hehehehe EOM Thumpr1
Tue Apr 25 6:28pm Well, On my 1 year, I had 13,000 miles."special maintenance":..I waxed it! BuiltD Russ
- Tue Apr 25 6:33pm Oh, and I thought the lack of response was because most people read the manual? :-Þ EOM Aussie
  - Tue Apr 25 8:55pm Bravo Aussie, Bravo! EOM ColoradoDave
  - Tue Apr 25 7:19pm And then there's people like us...We KEEP ours new! (with lots of NEW parts)! BuiltD Russ
  - Tue Apr 25 7:00pm Re: Oh, That's what this is for:^) EOM D-Doug

Tue Apr 25 2:50pm since my last post was censored..and removed...I guess you all missed the info about the So Cal moster trucks. QuickD

Wed Apr 26 8:35pm Hey Tigger - where d' yur post go? Did you get the e-mail? D-one
Tue Apr 25 6:35pm What, if anything, was wrong with your other post? Did it violate the AUP? More... Aussie
Tue Apr 25 4:35pm Hey QuickD, send me the info in an email - they can't censor my personal email EOM Tigger
- Tue Apr 25 10:14pm I have been told that my above post was inappropriate and that I should delete it! What do you, the members of the DOC, think? Tigger

Tue Apr 25 1:57pm Just looking at the timestamps on the posts... Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen [Mr. April]

Tue Apr 25 7:32pm How about having ZULU time. EOM NH-D
- Tue Apr 25 8:22pm Do the Zulus have watches? I thought they were very traditional...:-P EOM DMoose
  - Tue Apr 25 8:58pm The Kia Zulu? I thought it had a digital clock? :-Þ EOM Aussie
- Tue Apr 25 8:15pm Hey, go for broke and use Coordinated Universal Time synced to the master GPS satellite feed. Big Al
Tue Apr 25 2:04pm Hey, quit looking at timestamps and get back to work on those 3BL you promised me! EOM Tigger
- Tue Apr 25 3:49pm Sorry, I wish I could work on them when I'm in class(earlier) or at work(currently)! EOM Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen [Mr. April]
  - Wed Apr 26 12:34pm I once worked for a company whose motto was "if 24 hours a day isn't enough, there's always nights" EOM durango214
    - Wed Apr 26 7:19pm Sounds like a car dealership. I once worked for one that loved holidays that fell on Sunday, cause we didn't have to close for the holiday. EOM Arnold Nobles

Tue Apr 25 12:58pm Got a green lite for a group buy from RTB Motorsports (info inside) TedM
Tue Apr 25 12:33pm Arizona DOC Great Western Trail Off Road Run-May 6th. All Welcome! RC2RC2

Tue Apr 25 12:42pm Hey, careful...that barely leaves y'all enough time... Herman
- Tue Apr 25 7:28pm OK Just for that you get to lead the Imogene Pass run. EOM GregZ
- Tue Apr 25 5:47pm Hehehehe Good one Herman :) EOM Jim C

Tue Apr 25 12:08pm So Cal show will probably be the official debut of the 2 So Cal Monster Ds..info inside. QuickD
Tue Apr 25 11:18am Adjusting torsion bars Chuck

Tue Apr 25 1:52pm Depending on which way you adjust it... Pete Cartier

Tue Apr 25 11:06am Has anyone installed the Flowmaster 50 Series SUV? BmtTxLar

Tue Apr 25 2:02pm Yes, I have the SUV version Marion
Tue Apr 25 12:12pm Re: I can't speak to the FM50 series mufflers...but >>(more) Rob[rapid robbi]
- Wed Apr 26 0:43am After some careful consideration, I'm going to go with the 70 series EOM BmtTxLar
Tue Apr 25 12:03pm Re: Has anyone installed the Flowmaster 50 Series SUV? UCLA Jay

Tue Apr 25 8:42am Off Road Poll Please Vote (more) Michael Sweetland

Tue Apr 25 11:23am Done! EOM GregZ
Tue Apr 25 9:51am 76% No / 24% Yes as of this morning EOM Tigger
- Tue Apr 25 1:46pm Uh oh, losing ground...voted no and the numbers are 70.8% No / 29.2% Yes Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen [Mr. April]

Tue Apr 25 1:06am DRMR2000-Been awhile since I added someone to the attendees list. I'm getting bored here! RC2RC2

Tue Apr 25 10:53am Talk about being bored! I only have 7 families only for Pismo and... SDHeather
- Tue Apr 25 6:52pm It does my heart good to see this kind of "competition! More... Pete Cartier
Tue Apr 25 1:50am Yeah, maybe we need a $80 registration fee again to make people WANT to come... Herman
- Tue Apr 25 6:40am I would love to join ya'll, but from Calgary?... weeeelll I'ts a wonderfull thought. EOM TrevorG
  - Tue Apr 25 12:29pm What a great Drive and I think its closer then New York? EOM RC2RC2
- Tue Apr 25 3:50am I agree 100% (not the registration fee, everything else though). Thumpr1
  - Tue Apr 25 5:25pm A small difference of opinion...(more inside) DMoose
    - Wed Apr 26 7:17pm Opinion's Expressed Proceed With Caution. Thumpr1
    - Tue Apr 25 9:15pm This is my OPINION... ColoradoDave
    - Tue Apr 25 6:37pm Great point dude! EOM Aussie
    - Tue Apr 25 5:48pm I am 100% with DMoose on this one (more) SDHeather
      - Tue Apr 25 9:16pm Would love to be able to make this, but the timing is wrong for us with kids in school. Sorry! EOM RC2RC2
  - Tue Apr 25 9:28am Strange family members? You shouldn't talk about Herman that way! (more) ColoradoDave
    - Tue Apr 25 10:22am NO...he means Grond! :) EOM Herman
  - Tue Apr 25 12:23pm I take exception to the strange/psychotic family member comment. I'm still going no matter what you call me! EOM RC2RC2

Tue Apr 25 0:48am Weight distributing hitch kirk
Tue Apr 25 0:12am QuickD Intake Install Review... BillyB

Tue Apr 25 6:05pm Why is there coolant showing up on top there? (I edited this!) BuiltD Russ
- Wed Apr 26 0:46am I think the 'coolant' is just washer fluid. BillyB
- Tue Apr 25 5:48pm Re: I've got washer fluid seeping out of mine as well...looks like the cap gasket isn't doin' it's job! EOM Rob[rapid robbi]
  - Tue Apr 25 6:00pm Now mine's a 5.9, and it's different...but... BuiltD Russ
Tue Apr 25 2:01pm Re: Looks great, nice website too. End of message EOM DrSweetner
Tue Apr 25 0:28am Awesome! Now you can blow away those pesky 'Stock' 5.2! My First Dodge

Tue Apr 25 0:11am Rear Spring Creaking Noises Russell

Tue Apr 25 9:06pm Sounds Similar, Fix?>> Wxman
Tue Apr 25 6:24pm Wow on the new 5.9. Congratulations!..(more)... BuiltD Russ

Mon Apr 24 8:53pm Any LT Driftwood owner have a problem with the D/C touch up paint? Mine seems much lighter than stock. EOM David Benvenuto

Tue Apr 25 10:00pm Dodge does not put Durango LD in touch up containers...more>> Zathros
- Tue Apr 25 10:21pm My bottle reads: code MFA, RFK 82201450. Door code says PFK. Dealer said the last two letters should match. How does the 1451 look? EOM David Benvenuto
Tue Apr 25 8:13pm Using Mopar PN 82201451 code MFA to paint my Keystone Wing - seems pretty close... Gibby
- Tue Apr 25 8:29pm Hum i have P/N 82201450 code MFA, so which is which then... btw do you have P/N for clearcoat? EOM Luke
Mon Apr 24 9:03pm Yes, i think there's (2) color code that needs to be used, maybe someone can confirm... EOM Luke

Mon Apr 24 8:39pm What are the benefits of gapping your plugs at 0.050" instead of 0.040" (stock)? more Luke

Mon Apr 24 9:17pm Re: Opening the gap to.050 will give a larger spark. The MSD w/blaster coil can handle the larger gap. I run.050 on mine. Robert Merrill

Mon Apr 24 7:41pm HEY folks chat tonite EOM LarryDB

Mon Apr 24 8:08pm Link inside ColoradoDave

Mon Apr 24 7:08pm Where to buy a Hitch & advice for installing Kelly

Tue Apr 25 8:37am Just bought a class III hitch from JC Whitney (currently on sale for about $99 (more) QuickSilver
Tue Apr 25 0:05am I just ordered a Mopar class 3, 2" receiver from Arnold. BillyB
Mon Apr 24 10:20pm Check out my earlier post with this information... Rivethead

Mon Apr 24 6:19pm Punctured a Goodyear tonight..."only" 44,000 miles should I...>> TripleBD

Mon Apr 24 10:02pm I had 22,000 on mine, never had a flat and sold them anyway. My opinion is one of the best things you can do for your D. EOM Thumpr1
Mon Apr 24 6:54pm I replaced my GYs %40 23K after the 3rd flat in less than a year! Never... quickdtoo

Mon Apr 24 4:23pm **>SoCal 2000 Summer Show BuiltD Russ
Mon Apr 24 2:55pm body lift bob p

Mon Apr 24 4:00pm I have a 3" body lift in my garage.. If you want it email me (It's brand new never installed).. :-) EOM Pete SuperD
Mon Apr 24 3:39pm See the Parts section of the Members area of the website...complete details and pics are there EOM Herman

Mon Apr 24 2:36pm front tow hooks. has anyone installed these? How hard? Does it change approach or ground clearance? EOM RC2RC2
Mon Apr 24 1:56pm D's in the Body Shop and they gave me a house to drive as a rental. 2000 F250 4x4 Crew Cab with a V10. Thumpr1
- Mon Apr 24 3:20pm No D but take that f250 v10 and lay some rubber! EOM Gavin
- Mon Apr 24 2:52pm lol... you may have to contact a local support group... :-)... EOM Rich [Banditt]
- Mon Apr 24 2:30pm Mines in the body shop too, they gave me a Ford Taurus... ColoradoDave
Mon Apr 24 12:31pm Explorer related Cliff

Mon Apr 24 9:53pm Not a whole lot you can do (more) Jim C
Mon Apr 24 3:49pm Re: Explorer related NJ Dave
Mon Apr 24 2:53pm Check out the Stillen site...they'll make it ride right! EOM John Ferrante
Mon Apr 24 1:00pm Re: I would have the bushings replaced with an Energy Suspension kit and maybe upgraded swaybars. Links inside DrSweetner
Mon Apr 24 12:58pm The ride is supposed to be soft and cushy because it's not an off-road vehicle. (hehehe) EOM Bob C.
Mon Apr 24 12:50pm Are they the new Monroe Reflex? (more) Aussie
- Mon Apr 24 12:57pm Yes they are the new Monroe Reflex>>more Cliff
Mon Apr 24 12:43pm Or Yeah, you could sell it. EOM TedM
Mon Apr 24 12:41pm Check into sway bars for it. EOM TedM
Mon Apr 24 12:41pm SELL IT! (you left yourself open for this) EOM gene
- Mon Apr 24 12:43pm I would if I could but the best thing about it is IT'S PAID FOR! EOM Cliff

Mon Apr 24 11:28am speedo problem "help" Dan The Man

Mon Apr 24 12:45pm ABS Sensor? Herman

Mon Apr 24 10:22am More info on the Dakota/Durango restyle! DRaven

Mon Apr 24 11:55am Don't know about THAT, but has everyone seen the new 2-tone front and rear bumper? Herman
- Tue Apr 25 1:57pm Re: Don't know about THAT, but has everyone seen the new 2-tone front and rear bumper? cliffB
  - Tue Apr 25 9:59pm Durango or Dakota? It's the stock front bumper. EOM The Byrd
    - Wed Apr 26 5:29pm What hood is that? EOM Steve Corby
    - Wed Apr 26 8:46am Hey Byrd, who makes that hood? DRaven
- Tue Apr 25 10:31am Re: Don't know about THAT, but has everyone seen the new 2-tone front and rear bumper? SanDiegoSkip
  - Tue Apr 25 1:49pm Anyone know: Could someone buy a sport and load it with options? Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen [Mr. April]
  - Tue Apr 25 12:05pm Ahhhh...thanks Skip! Glad they're not all going to look like that :) I know, I know... Herman
- Tue Apr 25 0:36am Re: Don't know about THAT, but has everyone seen the new 2-tone front and rear bumper? Bob Perry
- Mon Apr 24 9:36pm CPR? FR? [EOM] EOM Jack Brown
  - Mon Apr 24 10:30pm Colors! CPR= chili pepper red, FR= flame red EOM quickdtoo

Mon Apr 24 8:15am The NGK FR5-1 Spark Plug? More Questions. David M. Carter

Mon Apr 24 10:52am Been using them for the last 23K in my '98 5.9, work well... quickdtoo

Mon Apr 24 8:01am Third Brake Light Brad DiBiano [Big B]

Mon Apr 24 10:07am Inside... Pete Cartier
Mon Apr 24 9:27am Re: Third Brake Light Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen [Mr. April]
- Mon Apr 24 9:03pm Re: Rich, still waiting... Me Too! D-one
  - Tue Apr 25 1:41pm Re^2: I wanted one also, got tired of waiting, having my own made! EOM Brad DiBiano [Big B]
    - Tue Apr 25 1:53pm Sorry about the wait everyone...! Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen [Mr. April]
- Mon Apr 24 8:13pm Rich, is the 3BL available yet? still waiting... EOM Luke

Sun Apr 23 11:57pm shocks for level towing? kirk

Mon Apr 24 8:54am Don't be using shocks for this... Rivethead
- Mon Apr 24 10:04am Yep, all good advice! EOM Pete Cartier
Mon Apr 24 7:10am Check any of the major shock manufacturers for a set of air adjustable shocks or helper bags. More... Pete Cartier

Sun Apr 23 8:54pm New Power Rams bob D
Sun Apr 23 7:53pm Running boards Brian Rowe

Sun Apr 23 9:36pm Click on the corp. member banner at the top of the forum. 3 of them sell the factory, the others sell various types. EOM NH-D

Sun Apr 23 7:17pm Attempting to remove existing intake, what gives? BillyB

Sun Apr 23 10:39pm Re: Attempting to remove existing intake, what gives? Mark Abdo
Sun Apr 23 7:21pm Just pull straight up, it is a little tight but will come right off! EOM D-Doug
- Sun Apr 23 7:50pm That got 'er. BillyB

Sun Apr 23 7:14pm If you lift the body of a D, does this create a gap between the rear bumper and body? EOM Steve Corby

Mon Apr 24 8:26am See enclosed pic with 3" body lift and 2" Shakle adjustment EOM Olaf Poter Jr.
Mon Apr 24 3:23am I believe the body lift comes with bumper relocating brackets... EOM QuickD

Sun Apr 23 6:24pm I got my MSD 8.5 Super Conductors Friday. I measured them up and they are slightly>> D-Doug

Mon Apr 24 2:39am Re: I got my MSD 8.5 Super Conductors Friday. I measured them up and they are slightly>> Boston-durango
Sun Apr 23 9:32pm i also would like to know, how do the stock looms come off? to install MFY vertical looms... Luke
- Mon Apr 24 10:02am Use an open-end wrench to turn the nut under the plastic wire clips... Bob C.
  - Mon Apr 24 7:47pm Thanks Bob! EOM Luke
- Sun Apr 23 10:55pm Just pull them streight up with a twisting motion. No nut. >> n/m Auggie

Sun Apr 23 5:44pm Lift Question. Is the suspension lift that much better than the body lift on the D? Thumpr1

Sun Apr 23 6:01pm Re: Lift Question. Is the suspension lift that much better than the body lift on the D? D-Doug

Sun Apr 23 4:57pm Anyone ever thought of this... Steve Corby

Mon Apr 24 6:37am Re: Anyone ever thought of this... SanDiegoSkip
Sun Apr 23 9:19pm Hey Aussie...whadda think...RED NEON right? Or was it YELLOW, in my hood openings...(more) DMoose
- Mon Apr 24 9:40am I thought we decided Orange - to match the parking lights? :-) EOM Aussie
- Sun Apr 23 11:44pm What hood is that? EOM Thumpr1
  - Mon Apr 24 12:23pm That hood is from Suncoast Creations (link inside)! TedM
  - Mon Apr 24 9:01am Keystone Restyling/Proglass Ram Air Hood... DMoose
- Sun Apr 23 9:39pm nice lights Chris! but what does that F*** doing in the background? :) EOM Luke
Sun Apr 23 6:20pm Re: Anyone ever thought of this... Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen [Mr. April]
- Sun Apr 23 7:06pm Re^2: Anyone ever thought of this... Steve Corby

Sun Apr 23 3:07pm Found an interesting site on brakes today...>> TedM
Sun Apr 23 2:26pm How Many D's in the group with Dual Exhaust? Any Pics? Frank H.

Sun Apr 23 6:20pm Re: Check out the Parts section there is a pic of Duals there! EOM D-Doug
- Sun Apr 23 7:03pm And the pics there are in focus :-) Aussie
Sun Apr 23 3:30pm Re: How Many D's in the group with Dual Exhaust? Any Pics? Auggie
- Sun Apr 23 4:29pm Re^2: How Many D's in the group with Dual Exhaust? Any Pics? Frank H.
  - Sun Apr 23 10:41pm Frank >> w/in Auggie

Sun Apr 23 11:36am FYI Trip >> w/in Auggie
Sun Apr 23 11:34am Completely off topic - What a car company's name really means Tigger

Mon Apr 24 12:45pm Ford= Found On Road Dead EOM gene
Mon Apr 24 12:06pm FIAT = Feeble Italian Attempt at Transportation, or Fix It Again, Tony. EOM Bill Thomson
Sun Apr 23 10:47pm BMW = Bring money with! >> n/m Auggie
Sun Apr 23 11:49am Ever heard the MOPAR one? Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen [Mr. April]
- Sun Apr 23 8:47pm Move Over Pick-up Approaching Rapidly! Dak R/T's logo. EOM The Byrd
  - Mon Apr 24 2:06am GMC.. Good Many Conned EOM TrevorG
    - Mon Apr 24 5:59am Or could be...God's Mechanical Curse EOM HiRider

Sun Apr 23 9:05am An Easter greeting (inside) SDHeather

Sun Apr 23 10:06am So Heather, would that be a Bunmatian or a Dalunny? ;^P Happy Easter! EOM Big Al
- Sun Apr 23 10:31am Neither...it's a Wesbbit! EOM Herman
Sun Apr 23 9:41am Thank you very much, and I hope the Easter dog/bunny was good to you! EOM DMoose

Sun Apr 23 6:55am How hard is it to cut a hole into skid plate? (if that's possible) EOM Luke
Sun Apr 23 3:19am Have any of you supercharged Ds been to the dyno yet. I couldnt get any HP #s today. QuickD

Tue Apr 25 10:20am Haven't dyno'd it yet as I'm still working on some minor tweaking. However... John [SpeedD]
Mon Apr 24 10:29am Dyno numbers with 32" BFGs... Bob C.
Sun Apr 23 6:46am Hey Tony, Scrap the Kodiaks and get the Auburn gears...>> TedM

Sun Apr 23 1:44am Durango exhaust ChuckC
Sat Apr 22 11:23pm My encounter with the (cue the Twilight Zone music here) No Horn Zone! Big Al
- Sun Apr 23 10:52am Great one Big Al! But, just goes to show...(in jest) Mark O
  - Mon Apr 24 8:47pm nuns you say... LOL :) EOM Luke
- Sun Apr 23 2:47am Ha Ha...its a government conspiracy! hehe EOM Toneaero
Sat Apr 22 9:33pm Photopoint link for D-zine article on Asian Off Road Discovery Tour BangkokD

Sun Apr 23 9:24am Awesome pictures Dave - looks like you had a fantastic trip! Aussie
- Mon Apr 24 5:17am D shipping costs? Don't know. Gov't took care of it for me. Our tax $ at work! EOM BangkokD
Sat Apr 22 10:52pm Looks like fun. What is a Papa Sierra? EOM RC2RC2
- Mon Apr 24 5:14am keeping in mind this is a family friendly forum, it is a pit stop. EOM BangkokD
Sat Apr 22 10:38pm Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Looks like fun. Certainly different scenery from Arizona! EOM GregZ
Sat Apr 22 10:08pm Great pics, looked like you had a great time. :) EOM HeavyD

Sat Apr 22 9:24pm Anyone have a Flowmaster Delta Flow 50 series muffler? BangkokD

Mon Apr 24 5:22am Thanks to all for the advice. Looks like an order for a DF50 is called for. BangkokD
Sun Apr 23 10:41pm Re: Anyone have a Flowmaster Delta Flow 50 series muffler? Bob Easterday
Sun Apr 23 5:38pm I have one of those. (more) DRaven
Sun Apr 23 10:34am Here's a little chart I worked up before for the Flowmaster mufflers. Big Al
Sun Apr 23 6:38am Well to give you a idea consider that most guys w/ Mustang use the flowmaster 40 or 50, pretty loud Luke

Sat Apr 22 7:47pm Best treatment for tires...>> TedM
Sat Apr 22 4:06pm Under radiator cover Bernie Courtney

Sat Apr 22 8:29pm Those things are a real pain... Bob C.
Sat Apr 22 6:40pm Re: I believe Pep Boys may have the plastic fasteners but not exactly sure. EOM DrSweetner

Sat Apr 22 2:13pm Forum newbie...not Durango newbie (questions and story within) Brian Rowe

Sat Apr 22 2:19pm Just goes to show why you always get everything in writing. Tigger

Sat Apr 22 12:22pm Opinions wanted: With chrome wheels should white lettering on tire face out or not? EOM SDHeather

Sun Apr 23 11:49pm That's up to your personal tastes. For me I ALWAYS put blackwalls out and any white letters to the inside! C Ron S.
Sun Apr 23 0:52am Did you go with the Pirelli's? and did you get 31's or 32's? EOM Thumpr1
- Sun Apr 23 8:48am We got the Pirelli's, 32's. And put them on chromed original equipment, 15x8's that we bought from UCLA Jay. EOM SDHeather
  - Sun Apr 23 9:27am Re: I bet that little scorpion look awesome on the outside!:^) EOM D-Doug
Sat Apr 22 7:00pm So Heather, what did you and Skip decide? In or out? EOM ColoradoDave
- Sat Apr 22 8:48pm Weeeellllll... SDHeather
  - Sun Apr 23 0:20am Congrats on the tires and wheels, howabout some pics? EOM ColoradoDave
Sat Apr 22 1:01pm Re: White lettering should be out I think it looks best, really it is personal pref though:^) EOM D-Doug
Sat Apr 22 12:44pm Not! I'd face 'em in. EOM TedM
Sat Apr 22 12:27pm For you Heather, Out, then paint it IB! ;-) EOM ColoradoDave

Sat Apr 22 11:45am Fog light failure question Grond

Sat Apr 22 9:18pm Re: Fog light failure question Barrie
Sat Apr 22 12:31pm Inside... Pete Cartier
- Sun Apr 23 4:10pm Re: Inside... Grond
  - Mon Apr 24 0:39am On my 99 D MileHighD