Dodge Durango Forum II Archive

May 2000

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Wed May 31 11:15pm pic of my 2000 D all dressed up and ready to go to Prom :) EOM wstdspace

Thu Jun 1 11:46am A white bow tie would have been nice :-) EOM ColoradoDave
- Thu Jun 1 10:20pm Wish I woulda thought of that! Next year...beware :) EOM wstdspace
Thu Jun 1 1:41am Hehe! I took my D to prom last year... Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen
- Thu Jun 1 12:43pm And I thought most people took Human dates to the prom! EOM DavidD
  - Fri Jun 2 8:44am LOL! I must confess, MOPAR is my one true love... Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen
- Thu Jun 1 3:31am So did I last month, girls dig college guys with Durangos. EOM Toneaero

Wed May 31 11:00pm Extended Warranties? Ka-Shu Lee

Thu Jun 1 12:45pm Re: Extended Warranties? Dave
Thu Jun 1 10:48am Re: Extended Warranties? Steven
Wed May 31 11:43pm You can buy it from any DC dealer...shop around prices do very...1 yr old max care $0 ded 5/75 = $1200 EOM David Benvenuto

Wed May 31 10:18pm **ATTENTION** new version of the chat software has been installed. WebMaster

Wed May 31 10:52pm Thanks sooo much Big Guy! ;D EOM SDHeather

Wed May 31 8:04pm Leading Edge Oil link inside DrSweetner
- Thu Jun 1 8:25am Yeah Right - must be that "exclusive proprietary ingredient" -- Snake Oil --... PowerRam86
Wed May 31 6:42pm Anybody know of a good paintless dent repair shop in North Dallas? Halo8

Thu Jun 1 9:48am Re: Anybody know of a good paintless dent repair shop in North Dallas?? John Stone

Wed May 31 4:51pm I've been a member for over a year, but this is my first picture submission. BillyD

Wed May 31 6:08pm Great looking rig, Bill! EOM quickdtoo
- Fri Jun 2 1:22am I "second" that and your good natured about the teasing... hey it was teasing... wasn't it guys? EOM TrevorG
Wed May 31 5:13pm And the stern light on the back of the trailer? ;-) EOM Al Mark
- Wed May 31 7:25pm That's not a light, that's my heavy duty CB antenna for the deep woods of Oregon 8^) EOM BillyD
Wed May 31 4:56pm Nice pic but how is the B-Ball goal attached to the top of your D? EOM SMILEY
- Wed May 31 7:57pm Forget the B-Ball Hoop, How did you get that tree to grow on the hood also what does it do to your mpg's? EOM Thumpr1
  - Thu Jun 1 1:42am So are those accessories by Lund or AutoVentShade? Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen
- Wed May 31 7:27pm Absolutely! It pivots at the top for hoops from either side of the rig. (More) BillyD

Wed May 31 3:57pm I need good pictures of a D with dual exhaust, spare tire, and towing package. Matt Pittman

Wed May 31 7:59pm This is from Jay Dillons D, His photopoint site>> HeavyD
- Mon Jun 5 6:09pm I dont mind at all! EOM Jay Dillon
Wed May 31 7:38pm It can be done and has been, but... quickdtoo

Wed May 31 3:07pm DOC T-shirts Cal. Ray

Wed May 31 5:23pm Funny you should mention... Herman
- Fri Jun 2 2:18pm Re: Funny you should mention... Grond
- Wed May 31 8:31pm Maroon? Don't you mean CPR? :-)) EOM Pete Cartier
- Wed May 31 5:32pm Hey! What about AQUA? ColoradoDave
  - Wed May 31 10:56pm Duck Herman! Here we go again! SDHeather
    - Fri Jun 2 1:26am PINK anyone? EOM TrevorG
- Wed May 31 5:31pm Hey! What about AQUA? ColoradoDave

Wed May 31 1:55pm Just Mailed My Membership Application Ty Rogers

Wed May 31 2:29pm Re: Just Mailed My Membership Application Michael Sweetland
Wed May 31 2:01pm Best acessory for a new D -> credit cards for the major gas stations :-) ColoradoDave
- Wed May 31 3:55pm Ahhhh, Dave I forgot you got the 4.7. So not only did you get the wrong color you got the wrong motor:-) hehehehe j/k Thumpr1
  - Wed May 31 4:49pm At least my grill guard and running boards are still streight heh heh heh ColoradoDave
Wed May 31 2:01pm Howabout anything that keeps the D fun? EOM The LingSter

Wed May 31 10:08am Quality Variation in New Durangos Garp

Thu Jun 1 1:19am Re: Quality Variation in New Durangos ChuckC
Wed May 31 5:16pm Has anyone found a perfect vehicle - no defects or problems ever? EOM jsinger
- Fri Jun 2 11:31am Re: Has anyone found a perfect vehicle - no defects or problems ever? Mike Kelley
- Thu Jun 1 12:22pm I had one - a Pontiac 1988 Grand Prix Tigger
- Thu Jun 1 10:30am Yes, I Have. John Stone
  - Thu Jun 1 7:38pm Not perfect... quickdtoo
    - Fri Jun 2 1:43am Re: Not perfect... John Stone
Wed May 31 1:50pm Re: Quality Variation in New Durangos The LingSter
Wed May 31 12:52pm Re: Picked my ordered 2K D up in January...not a single known problem yet..(more) Rob[rapid robbi]
- Wed May 31 5:19pm Check TSB's you will probably find one for your new 'D' that is appropriate :) EOM jsinger
  - Thu Jun 1 8:24am Yes But a TSB for a Program Reflash is not a Defect (more) Michael Sweetland
  - Wed May 31 6:03pm Re: Check TSB's...How? Garp
- Wed May 31 4:01pm I've had my ordered 2K D since November and no problems here... EOM HeavyD
Wed May 31 11:35am This should start a major debate... Bob C.
- Wed May 31 4:46pm Case in point... Matt D
  - Thu Jun 1 1:05pm Like Matt, i also took delivery of a 2000 Suburban, with a new body style Arnold Nobles
- Wed May 31 11:52am Not from me - I agree with you, unions are killing quality and getting paid to do it EOM Tigger
Wed May 31 10:47am Go Buy A Mall Runner Then Michael Sweetland
Wed May 31 10:19am Sounds like you got to look at the rental section. Ask for the lot with the NEW Durangos instead :) EOM Tigger
- Wed May 31 10:22am Re: Sounds like you got to look at the rental section. Ask for the lot with the NEW Durangos instead :) EOM Garp

Wed May 31 8:33am About lower ball joints being replaced... Glenn Packard
Tue May 30 11:45pm Sniffle..Tomorrow my D' goes in for surgery... Jenn

Wed May 31 3:14pm You think that's bad... Ronnie
- Wed May 31 11:08pm Re: You think that's bad... Jenn

Tue May 30 9:15pm Pics of rear spoiler and front fascia close up EOM HeavyD
Tue May 30 9:14pm Pics with the Clear signals installed EOM HeavyD
Tue May 30 9:12pm Thanks everybody for your support, The D is back, Hood and Fascia Pics HeavyD

Wed May 31 10:15pm Re: Thanks everybody for your support, The D is back, Hood and Fascia Pics mehl
- Thu Jun 1 10:33am Hood >> HeavyD
  - Thu Jun 1 9:32pm I have the functional version...with the same plans (more) DMoose
Wed May 31 10:18am Nice. You need to get the Street Scenes Grill inserts to finish the look. Attached.. SMILEY
- Wed May 31 1:58pm Nice looking CPR D - hey that's my truck! :-) EOM Carnac
- Wed May 31 11:06am I have them but need to paint them black first. Your truck looks like chile pepper red to me. You sure its flame red? EOM HeavyD
  - Wed May 31 1:00pm Read his post again, a little closer next time. Smileys truck is Flame Red. EOM Arnold Nobles
    - Wed May 31 1:59pm Thanks, I get it EOM HeavyD
Wed May 31 0:09am How much was the front fascia including the lights and to paint it? And is this the star coach fascia? EOM UCLA Jay
- Wed May 31 8:58am Everything came from Star Coach, I wanted fiberglass parts. $544 for fascia and lights. EOM HeavyD
Tue May 30 10:16pm Very, VERY Nice! Speed Grille? Hood too? EOM TedM

Tue May 30 9:07pm Trip to Southern California - My Durango Nightmare! Bret Sanders

Wed May 31 1:58pm Re: Trip to Southern California - My Durango Nightmare! The LingSter
Wed May 31 1:34pm Re: Trip to Southern California - My Durango Nightmare! Paul
Wed May 31 9:37am Re: Trip to Southern California - My Durango Nightmare! Garp
- Wed May 31 11:46am 5.9L Engine EOM Bret Sanders
Wed May 31 3:24am Re: Ughh Sorry to read that your D is misbehaving... My First Dodge
Wed May 31 1:19am Sorry to hear about your Trip.. TrevorG
- Wed May 31 11:47am Bought it new, 6 months ago. 6500 miles on it. EOM Bret Sanders

Tue May 30 8:31pm Is there board chat tonight or not? ColoradoDave

Tue May 30 9:23pm I give up. ColoradoDave
- Tue May 30 11:06pm Dave and Tim email me with the exact problem. I just checked and you both have nicknames in the database. EOM Jimmy Stuart
  - Tue May 30 11:36pm Done, thanks. EOM quickdtoo
Tue May 30 8:42pm I can get into the chat room, but isnt this Tuesday? Chats on Monday? EOM DavidD
Tue May 30 8:35pm Me too!? EOM quickdtoo

Tue May 30 8:29pm Well, they replaced the torque converter...still have the trans problem...grrrrrr EOM Five-O
Tue May 30 8:21pm Mileage Question Doug S

Wed May 31 4:07pm Re: Mileage Question Matt Pittman

Tue May 30 8:15pm After MANY years I moved into the new millenium with a buffer! TedM
Tue May 30 7:54pm adding a 3rd seat? Bob and Liz Blackmore

Tue May 30 8:38pm No can do, and if you could, it would run very big bucks EOM Arnold Nobles
Tue May 30 8:37pm 3rd seat requires a different floor pan, an integral part of the body. EOM quickdtoo

Tue May 30 7:26pm I installed the PCM today. DrSweetner

Tue May 30 7:59pm One thing to be aware of, that "used" PCM is has the VIN# of the other D loaded into it. Big Al
- Tue May 30 8:04pm Nothing preventing the dlr. from clearing & entering Sweetners' VIN is there? EOM TedM
  - Tue May 30 8:30pm No there isn't, the dealer can, and should input the VIN and current miles. EOM Arnold Nobles
    - Tue May 30 8:35pm Re: Thanks for the information everyone. I called... EOM DrSweetner

Tue May 30 6:14pm Mirror shaking? Jason[Froggy]Lanstra

Thu Jun 1 9:38pm Got the same problem...without any stereo modifications...yet! EOM DMoose
Tue May 30 8:23pm Pate's having the same problem...but then again, he has that bass clarity :-) Ronnie

Tue May 30 5:16pm My 2 D's Rob Glasser

Tue May 30 7:03pm Re: Congratulations. Looks great. End of Message EOM DrSweetner
Tue May 30 5:17pm Re: My 2 D's Rob Glasser
- Tue May 30 6:59pm Pretty sharp! Must be great sight to see everytime you pass by! ;) Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen

Tue May 30 3:55pm has any one used carsdirect.com to buy from? Cinobyte

Tue May 30 11:14pm Re: has any one used carsdirect.com to buy from? Dave Powell
- Wed May 31 2:16pm About carOrder.com and Factory Rebates...? Frank

Tue May 30 3:41pm Problem with CD player in 98 D - more Tim Couch

Thu Jun 1 8:15am Same thing happened to me... AndyB
Wed May 31 8:31pm If your still in warranty, you get an exchange radio. Takes about 2 days to get to the dealer, after it's ordered. EOM Arnold Nobles
Tue May 30 4:22pm Re: Problem with CD player in 98 D - more RonM

Tue May 30 2:49pm CODOC Off-Road Events this summer Schaf

Wed May 31 0:26am Next event, this Sunday June 4th, Kingston Peak, if trail is clear of snow... MileHighD

Tue May 30 1:02pm Great Weekend With Hemi Owners at Mt Washington Michael Sweetland

Tue May 30 6:09pm Hemi install in a Dakota in Street Truckin' mag. >> TedM
Tue May 30 9:20pm Sounded like fun... Aussie
- Tue May 30 2:52pm Mopar Nats Michael Sweetland

Tue May 30 1:01pm Infinity Sound System BigD

Tue May 30 2:20pm Re: Infinity Sound System Robert Merrill
- Tue May 30 2:33pm Thanks BigD

Tue May 30 12:59pm Wax on...wax off BigRed

Tue May 30 1:19pm Grind 'em BigD

Tue May 30 12:39pm Funny you all should mention that event stuff... DMoose

Tue May 30 12:43pm So Chris, it was the tires? Strange that all 4 wouldn't balance :-( EOM Aussie
- Tue May 30 5:23pm Yup, all the shakes are gone through 90mph...after that I haven't experimented! DMoose

Tue May 30 10:10am My 2 cents on how National events should work SDHeather

Tue May 30 5:47pm I suggest Montauk, Long Island or Baltimore, Maryland. See my post further down for what they have to offer. EOM Drew
Tue May 30 3:42pm My definite vote for regional events (and some thoughts)... Rivethead
- Tue May 30 4:07pm $1.65 a gallon!?!?!?! Be happy that is all it is - in Chicago we are over $2.00 a gallon for Regular Tigger
Tue May 30 10:52am Perception, whats in a name... ColoradoDave
- Tue May 30 11:32am Well.. not intended to start an argument here just to clarify my point>> SDHeather
  - Tue May 30 3:31pm Intent of DRMR and other event thoughts MileHighD
  - Tue May 30 1:29pm Well said Heather. Some planning needs to be done. EOM Arnold Nobles
Tue May 30 10:30am Yep, I couldn't agree more with ALL of that! EOM Pete Cartier
Tue May 30 10:26am What, no DRMR2001? RC2RC2
- Wed May 31 7:29am I don't know about anyone else but I'll be at DRMR 2001, DOC or not. EOM Thumpr1
- Tue May 30 1:25pm The numbers of people at the DRMR, hardly makes it a national event! Arnold Nobles
- Tue May 30 10:39am Ok then, how about "Regional" events >> SDHeather
  - Tue May 30 1:38pm All I know is I can never make it to any of these events... Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen
    - Tue May 30 5:27pm Just out of curiosity, what would it take to get you to, let say, Newark, DE? DMoose
      - Tue May 30 8:28pm Chris...if you're offering people a ride...can you pick me up in PA :-) Ronnie
    - Tue May 30 2:39pm I suggest we have the National Event at Rich's place! DavidD
  - Tue May 30 11:01am Regional is good RC2RC2

Tue May 30 9:59am 98 Transfer Case LSohl

Tue May 30 2:16pm Re: 98 Transfer Case Bob and Liz Blackmore
- Tue May 30 11:44pm Re^2: 98 Transfer Case David H

Tue May 30 9:25am Creaking noise from rear jay-c

Wed May 31 0:38am Re: Creaking noise from rear ChuckC
Tue May 30 11:18am Re: Creaking noise from rear Robert Merrill
- Tue May 30 3:08pm Re^2: Creaking noise from rear jay-c

Tue May 30 9:23am Hey , Aussie.. Check your email - It's regarding that word.. W.O.R.K.. :-) EOM Pete SuperD

Tue May 30 11:10am Thanks Mate :-) EOM Aussie
- Tue May 30 12:22pm I didn't think that Aussie knew what that word meant! ;-) ColoradoDave

Tue May 30 2:07am Back from a cabin trip with the D... Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen

Tue May 30 5:16am I went to X-fest in somerset WI instead to go mudding! pic inside... Toneaero
- Tue May 30 10:17am I heard about it, as I do every year, but the one band I wanted to see wasn't playing this year... Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen

Mon May 29 10:17pm RT owners out there? Garp

Wed May 31 10:17pm 6 weeks with 2000 R/T, LOVE IT...corners flat, great exhaust sound, lots of jam, turns heads (teenagers to mid-life crisis). What a rush! EOM Barry Ho
Tue May 30 10:20pm Re: RT owners out there? John Wright
- Wed May 31 8:39am Re^2: RT owners out there? The Byrd
Tue May 30 4:38pm Worth It... PowerRam86
Tue May 30 0:35am See we told you the 5.9 was a top of the line engine! EOM Luke
- Tue May 30 3:16pm Re: See we told you the 5.9 was a top of the line engine! EOM Garp
  - Tue May 30 7:33pm Re^2: See we told you the 5.9 was a top of the line engine! EOM Luke
  - Tue May 30 6:11pm The R/T also requires premium gas (just something to consider) EOM Carnac
    - Tue May 30 7:30pm Re: The R/T also requires premium gas (just something to consider) EOM Garp
      - Tue May 30 9:26pm The MPP PCM instructions also state... quickdtoo

Mon May 29 9:53pm Reverse? RJ Miles

Tue May 30 10:42pm Re: Reverse? Robert Merrill
Tue May 30 12:24pm Re: Reverse? Rob[rapid robbi]
- Wed May 31 11:36am TUNK Happens Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen
- Wed May 31 0:13am Re: 5.9 2k FT4W, yes "tunk" sound here too EOM Luke
Tue May 30 1:31am The gearing is definately different for Reverse... Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen
Mon May 29 11:39pm Only when its been sitting for a couple days... (more) Jim C
Mon May 29 10:53pm Re: Reverse? Matt Pittman

Mon May 29 9:33pm Looking at buying a Durango but have a question... Tom Cook

Tue May 30 10:10am Re: Looking at buying a Durango but have a question... Mike Kelley
- Tue May 30 11:15am Agree on 4.7L vs. 5.9L BigD
  - Wed May 31 1:59pm Stats on your 4.7 Frank
    - Thu Jun 1 0:01am 4.7L BigD
      - Thu Jun 1 4:38am Acronym City - 2K 4.7L 3.92ASD SLT+ FT4WD CPR D Frank
        Thu Jun 1 10:27am More Acronyms... BigD
Tue May 30 1:51am Not much to tell, but the rundown on my D Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen

Mon May 29 8:40pm Temperature sensor in the battery tray? This may be useful for anyone that have an aftermarket battery cover. DrSweetner

Mon May 29 9:10pm Well... Maybe yes and maybe no. Big Al
- Tue May 30 10:45am ok,so mine has the sensor (more) RC2RC2
  - Tue May 30 7:41pm As long as the new battery still completely covers the sensor, I wouldn't worry about it. EOM Big Al

Mon May 29 8:22pm Looking for ideas for a 2001 National Rendezvous location. More... Pete Cartier

Tue May 30 12:44pm Re: Looking for ideas for a 2001 National Rendezvous location. More... Drew
Tue May 30 11:29am Compromise position? Inside... Pete Cartier
Tue May 30 7:01am ALL excellent suggestions so far! More... Pete Cartier
Mon May 29 11:33pm 4x4'n. Must include! Thought the midwest was flat? EOM RC2RC2
- Tue May 30 5:42pm Why must off-roading be included? Some DOC'er's don't 4x4! EOM Drew
  - Wed May 31 0:23am True, but think SoCal chapter and Arizona Chapter! RC2RC2
    - Thu Jun 1 1:17am NEDOC Chapter very active too! Many DO NOT 4x4! EOM Drew
- Mon May 29 11:58pm Yeah Columbus...but have you ever thought about... Herman
  - Tue May 30 10:07pm That would be something! Polished stainless steel, 630 feet up, yep, on a foggy day, you could drive outa sight! EOM Arnold Nobles
Mon May 29 10:08pm Southern California for 2001. (More) UCLA Jay
- Mon May 29 10:22pm You guys do throw a great party, but... Herman
  - Tue May 30 8:32am Pretty much the same could be said for any site on the east coast. even Michigan is too far east, and where is the largest group of members? EOM Arnold Nobles
    - Tue May 30 9:04am To Clarify... Herman
  - Mon May 29 11:01pm Re: You guys do throw a great party, but... Matt Pittman
    - Mon May 29 11:10pm Where were you in April? The "soon to be" newest DOC chapter had it's first meeting and you were invited Tigger
Tue May 30 5:57pm Galena, IL would be a great site. Check out http://www.galena.com/ Tigger
Mon May 29 9:09pm St Louis, central location, plenty to see and do, The Arch, Nations highest Arnold Nobles
- Tue May 30 9:20am D owners could meet the west coast owners, Same for north and South. It's where the east meets the west EOM HeavyD
  - Tue May 30 9:23am East coast D owners could meet the west coast D owners, Same for north and South. It's where the east meets the west EOM HeavyD
- Mon May 29 9:23pm Hmmmmmmm...50-100 D's in front of the arch...now THERE's a picture! EOM Herman
Mon May 29 8:40pm Pete's House In 2001! WOOO HOOOOO! Herman
- Tue May 30 6:50am Been there, done that 2X! :-) EOM Pete Cartier

Mon May 29 8:10pm Waxy Buildup RetAF-D

Tue May 30 7:55am Odd thing is, I just used Zaino, and did not bother stopping for the door handles... The LingSter
- Tue May 30 4:40pm Re: Question and Zaino heads up BlackDPlus
Mon May 29 10:46pm I hear ya... TripleBD
- Mon May 29 11:03pm Re: I hear ya... Matt Pittman
  - Mon May 29 11:07pm I just ordered from Zaino during our group buy. www.zainobros.com TripleBD
    - Tue May 30 11:53am Re: I just ordered from Zaino during our group buy. www.zainobros.com Rick Collari

Mon May 29 8:02pm Chat tonight, link inside ColoradoDave
Mon May 29 7:33pm Shift point adjustment Ken Haastrup

Tue May 30 1:00am Re: Interesting, anyone knows if this can have negative results in a long run? Luke
- Tue May 30 1:16pm PCM won't take care of it. Ken Haastrup
  - Tue May 30 10:28pm Re: Tranny has a electronic governor and the PCM controls WOT shifts. TV Cable has no control over that... Robert Merrill
  - Tue May 30 7:40pm I thought I read that the MPP would take care of it? If so, how does it without TV adjustment? David Benvenuto
    - Tue May 30 7:52pm The MPP PCM moved my 5.2L's WOT shift point from around 4400 rpm out to about 5600 RPM. Big Al
      - Tue May 30 8:10pm Re: Yes i also like to know, it seems like there's 2 ways to change shift point - manually and electronicaly Luke
        Wed May 31 12:05pm Does not shift electronicaly Ken Haastrup
        Wed May 31 4:38pm Re: Actually, it does at WOT. The mechanical governor has been replace with an electronic unit monitor by the PCM. EOM Robert Merrill
- Tue May 30 11:26am Re^2: Yes, it can Robert Merrill
Mon May 29 8:04pm Re: Shift point adjustment RetAF-D
- Mon May 29 9:11pm The pics aren't mine. Just thought I'd share the info I found. Ken Haastrup

Mon May 29 11:28am NASCAR MBNA 400 in Dover Ed from Long Island

Tue May 30 8:51am Re: NASCAR MBNA 400 in Dover Ed from Long Island

Mon May 29 4:57am 2001 Durango? Corny
Mon May 29 1:25am Westin nerf bars and the foot pads pulling up...(more) JohnV
- Mon May 29 9:41pm Same thing happening to mine... EOM Steve Corby
Mon May 29 1:15am Tony/QuickD, Those injectors were 24lb Mustang? Where's a good place to get them, Ford dealer or do they have a special palace to get SVO parts? EOM Thumpr1

Tue May 30 10:38am Just a note: 24lb injectors are useless unless... Bob C.
- Tue May 30 1:28pm Re: Just a note: 24lb injectors are useless unless... Neil
  - Tue May 30 4:29pm OK, let me try to explain... Bob C.
    - Tue May 30 7:06pm Thanks Bob. Always wondered but was afraid to ask. EOM Neil
Tue May 30 6:17am I'll get back to you. Neil
- Tue May 30 7:39pm If you do need them Neil

Mon May 29 0:17am I'm one of you now (more) EOM Shabazz

Tue May 30 10:12am Re: I'm one of you now Mike Kelley
Mon May 29 6:53pm Re: Congratulations on the D. Welcome to the family. End of message EOM DrSweetner
Mon May 29 1:03pm Re: Welcome aboard...CONGRATS. on your new truck...! EOM Rob[rapid robbi]

Sun May 28 11:50pm Those with PIAA 520 driving lights...howdo you like them? Five-O

Mon May 29 7:49am Love them! Mark Abdo
Mon May 29 1:19am They are a great light...(more) JohnV
- Mon May 29 1:02pm I'm putting them on the Westin Safari Bar. Any special mods? Did you hook them up to the high beams? EOM Five-O
  - Wed May 31 1:34am No mods are needed... JohnV

Sun May 28 8:32pm Made it back from San Diego. Took 5 Hours 15 Mintues (includes 2 gas stops) from Hotel to our Garage 384 Miles. Thumpr1

Mon May 29 0:51am Re: Glad you guys had a safe trip! EOM My First Dodge
- Mon May 29 1:25am Thanks, We had a real good time Saturday. You did miss the victory party at that fine resturant Jay, Ed and I went to after the party. Thumpr1

Sun May 28 7:44pm Active Suspension by Roadmaster link inside DrSweetner

Tue May 30 4:15pm Same sad story... John [SpeedD]

Sun May 28 7:10pm Noise after shutoff/cooldown? Rob Waner

Mon May 29 11:21pm Get the hissing yet? BigD
- Tue May 30 10:53pm Re: Get the hissing yet? Rob Waner
  - Tue May 30 11:48pm My wife just came in tonight worrying that something was amiss with the new D - She hadn't heard it before EOM BigD

Sun May 28 6:14pm Interested in white water rafting...probably in WV... Ronnie

Sun May 28 7:06pm I didn't think the D floated THAT well... ;) EOM Rob Waner
- Sun May 28 10:42pm See this site for D's that float! RC2RC2
  - Mon May 29 11:08am Not exactly what I meant...but that looks fun too:-) EOM Ronnie
  - Sun May 28 11:15pm I stand corrected... Rob Waner

Sun May 28 3:05pm Headlight wiring question Bill Ball

Mon May 29 11:02am A picture was shown a while back... UpNorth
- Mon May 29 2:16pm Re: I hope somebody does come up with the pciture... Bill Ball
Sun May 28 10:00pm Re: Headlight wiring question Bill Ball

Sun May 28 1:19pm SoCal anniversary weekend was... ( you have to look inide) ;D SDHeather

Sun May 28 5:50pm told ya the men would win! ;-P EOM ColoradoDave
- Sun May 28 10:47pm Sounds to me like the boys won, and the men chickened (opps, I mean stayed) out of it. EOM RC2RC2
  - Mon May 29 0:28am I don't remember you volunteering to come out to San Diego play either. EOM Thumpr1
    - Mon May 29 1:49am And you now know why! If I'd been on the team they would surely have lost! RC2RC2

Sun May 28 12:28pm Any Storm Chasers in here? DrSweetner

Mon May 29 6:33pm I do StormWatch in Northern Illinois - West (50+ miles) of Chicago in my DA D EOM Tigger
- Tue May 30 10:24am Any advice or info to tell someone interested in possibly trying that out in the future? EOM Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen
Mon May 29 6:11pm Not yet, but I was gonna look into it in my PB D this summer! EOM Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen

Sun May 28 10:43am A Pic For QuickDToo... Herman
- Sun May 28 1:21pm HEY! You forgot something>> SDHeather
- Sun May 28 11:18am SWEET! The lift sure shows it off - should be standard! :-) EOM Aussie
- Sun May 28 12:24pm heheheh, nice looking rear end, Herman! quickdtoo
  - Sun May 28 11:37am Hmmm, Herman chromed his rear end... nah, too easy! EOM Grond
    - Mon May 29 5:11pm Sounds like a song opportunity for ColoradoElvis! EOM Bill Thomson
  - Sun May 28 11:03am Careful...let's not give Grond any MORE ideas! :) EOM Herman
Sun May 28 5:58am Brush Guards for the D Corny

Mon May 29 1:12pm Inside... Pete Cartier
Sun May 28 10:07am Become a member and see lots of photos (15 D's with grill gaurds) in the Parts area. EOM Aussie
Sun May 28 7:12am BLK 2KD with WAGG Brush Guard and PIAA 520s Mark Abdo
- Sun May 28 9:48am Re: BLK 2KD with WAGG Brush Guard and PIAA 520s Corny

Sun May 28 0:18am Is the PCM available for the 2000 5.9L yet? Bradley

Sun May 28 9:03am Re: Try one of the Corporate sponsors if you are a member of the DOC also... DrSweetner
Sun May 28 1:30am Re: you might have to wait a little Luke

Sat May 27 10:23pm RADIO CLOCK LIGHT STAYS ON BRUCE12861

Sun May 28 0:02am Re: Miss wired or damaged radio is what comes to my mind... EOM My First Dodge
- Sun May 28 2:21am I agree, sounds like its wired in hot & not to the accessory power. EOM TrevorG

Sat May 27 10:20pm Herman did shave his head before DRMR 1999 Grond

Sun May 28 0:03am Re: Herman was wearing a wig? Fooled me LOL! EOM My First Dodge
- Sun May 28 11:39am I can see why he wanted to shave it off before DRMR! EOM Grond
  - Sun May 28 10:24pm Ohhhhhhh...it's gonna be a looooooooooong week in Colorado... Herman
  - Sun May 28 5:06pm LMAO - very good! EOM Aussie

Sat May 27 6:22pm EVS II Robert Merrill
Sat May 27 6:20pm Who diaged the halo light? Robert Merrill

Sun May 28 10:21am Here's Digital D's answer... quickdtoo
Sun May 28 10:15am Here's the Digital D's answer... quickdtoo
Sat May 27 7:45pm Re: Who diaged the halo light? D-Doug
Sat May 27 7:42pm It is by design. Tom Kopec

Sat May 27 5:18pm Question on Edelbrock IAS shocks... Bill Ball

Sat May 27 5:23pm You're gonna need this! Herman
- Sat May 27 7:42pm Re: You're gonna need this! Bill Ball
- Sat May 27 6:36pm Not a problem! Remember you said that when your CV joint fails! Big Al
  - Sat May 27 9:13pm Not the CV boot Al, the SHOCK boot :) EOM Herman
    - Mon May 29 2:22pm Re: The shock boot rubs on the CV boot, so he has a good point.[eom] EOM Bill Ball

Sat May 27 3:59pm Need roof rack help quick! Doug Stuart

Sat May 27 4:11pm Easy when you know how... Tigger
- Sat May 27 5:49pm Re: Easy when you know how... Doug Stuart
  - Sun May 28 5:49pm No problem - just be sure to drive safely and take lots of pics of the D doing what it does best EOM Tigger
    - Sun May 28 6:46pm Re: No problem - just be sure to drive safely and take lots of pics of the D doing what it does best EOM Doug Stuart

Sat May 27 3:53pm ***WARNING*** New Melissa virus variant on the loose! WebMaster

Mon May 29 1:17pm Thanks for the heads up! EOM Pete Cartier

Sat May 27 12:53pm Would it be worth it to generate a letter to inform Dodge of our recommendations for the next gen D... David Benvenuto

Mon May 29 9:29pm Re: Would it be worth it to generate a letter to inform Dodge of our recommendations for the next gen D... Durango
Sat May 27 1:54pm Re: Would it be worth it to generate a letter to inform Dodge of our recommendations for the next gen D... lynch

Sat May 27 12:01pm Could someone post or email if there is a dakota (forum or classified) web page. Thanks EOM David Benvenuto

Sun May 28 12:21pm www.dakotart.com EOM Bob C.
Sat May 27 11:43pm Try this link to the Dakota Mailing List >> C Ron S.
Sat May 27 6:27pm There was a Dakota page up 'till a few days ago... Al Mark

Sat May 27 11:31am Drawtite ARGGGHHHHHH! Herman

Sat May 27 5:31pm Okay, I feel better now... Herman
- Sat May 27 5:47pm shave head, discard hair, wait for new growth, caution, it may be purple ColoradoDave
  - Sat May 27 11:30pm Excuse me, but I didn't get any piercings...not fast and not for $98. RC2RC2
  - Sat May 27 9:21pm Check with RC2...he got one really fast last month... Herman
    - Sat May 27 11:02pm The problem in that the 2000 model is different ColoradoDave
      - Sat May 27 11:25pm Oops! Yeah, I remember now...funny you should mention Bond! Herman

Sat May 27 8:24am pros/cons of Mopar valve covers black or chrome? akid

Sat May 27 9:22am Magnum choices are Black wrinkle finish or Polished.>> TedM
- Sat May 27 10:23am thanks..how much were the black and the polished? EOM akid
  - Sat May 27 11:53am The black were 86.90 & the polished were 10 more...local dlr. selling me 10 over cost..Yippee! EOM TedM

Sat May 27 7:37am Analysis of Hotchkis susp. & rear wing/spoiler combo..>> TedM
Fri May 26 10:56pm PT 4wd vs. FT 4wd; Anys reason not to get FT4wd? Garp

Sat May 27 1:26am Re: PT 4wd vs. FT 4wd; Anys reason not to get FT4wd? ChuckC
- Sat May 27 1:24pm Re^2: PT 4wd vs. FT 4wd; Anys reason not to get FT4wd? Rob[rapid robbi]
- Sat May 27 8:36am Re^2: PT 4wd vs. FT 4wd; Anys reason not to get FT4wd? Garp
  - Mon May 29 11:50pm Too bad for the change... BigD
    - Wed May 31 2:57pm No difference Michael Sweetland
      - Thu Jun 1 12:20pm Interesting on the mileage... BigD

Fri May 26 10:35pm The D Parts section has been updated. Thanks again Aussie! (need to buy that man a beer or three) EOM WebMaster

Sat May 27 11:02pm What you'll see as a member of the DOC... Aussie

Fri May 26 9:01pm For those who offroad and are considering a chrome diff cover... quickdtoo
- Sat May 27 3:43am The MOPAR chrome diff cover is steel and just as heavy as the stock one (and only $17) EOM Carnac
Fri May 26 8:30pm AHHhhgg Lug Nuts. Matt Steendahl

Mon May 29 6:14pm Tires Plus did this to us... Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen
Sat May 27 11:58pm Re: I also know that feeling... My First Dodge
Sat May 27 6:24am replacements for the crappy 2-piece nuts? Tom Kopec
Fri May 26 10:12pm Yup, as long as they are tight and not broken/or fractured like the one in the pic... quickdtoo
Fri May 26 8:33pm Yep, just don't go offroading or hot footing! EOM Pete Cartier

Fri May 26 6:22pm Went in for my D's first oil change Robert Merrill

Sat May 27 5:25pm Did you test on... philip
- Sat May 27 6:39pm Re: Did you test on... Robert Merrill
  - Sun May 28 11:27am Robert R12/R134 philip
Sat May 27 1:45am Re: Went in for my D's first oil change ChuckC
- Sat May 27 11:58am Re^2: Went in for my D's first oil change Robert Merrill

Fri May 26 4:19pm For those considering Mesa products (long) Robert Merrill

Sat May 27 1:51pm Maybe a few hundered emails from the forum might help! mehl
- Sun May 28 3:00am what is their e-mail address? EOM LloydTC
  - Sun May 28 3:29pm admin%40mesaheaders.com Attention Mike Jones EOM D-one
  - Sun May 28 2:48pm Re: ADMIN%40MESAHEADERS.COM or SALES%40MESAHEADERS.COM EOM Robert Merrill
Fri May 26 5:08pm Might be worth letting them know you posted this info. More... Pete Cartier

Fri May 26 3:13pm Question?: Is the 44RE Trans a torqueflite A-727 or A-518?...More.. David Buchanan
- Fri May 26 6:31pm The gasket is the same as the 518... quickdtoo
- Fri May 26 4:40pm Your oil pan takes the same gasket as a 727, 518 and a 500 EOM Arnold Nobles
Fri May 26 2:37pm 1998 durango skid plates? Bob and Liz Blackmore

Tue May 30 11:37am Plate on the 2000 is about 4 feet long - from the front all the way back to the transfer case. Has a separate one for the transfer case. EOM BigD
Fri May 26 3:33pm My 98 D front skid plates do not cover the oil drain pan... LloydTC
- Fri May 26 7:06pm Re: My 98 D front skid plates do not cover the oil drain pan... Bob and Liz Blackmore
  - Fri May 26 9:46pm Heres all eight grease fittings on a 98 D LloydTC
    - Fri May 26 9:44pm Since there are quite a few folks that have had problems with their LOWER BALL (LEFT AND RIGHT)... (more) LloydTC
      - Fri May 26 10:10pm I've done all my own service, change oil/filter & lube every 3-3.5k and still... quickdtoo
      - Fri May 26 9:48pm Which is probably why 2k D owners have more problems with their lower ball joints... they don't have the grease fittings. EOM LloydTC
        Sat May 27 3:45am I had mine replaced at around 11k. EOM Mike DaSilva
    - Fri May 26 9:19pm Be SURE to use an antibiotic on those scrapes... quickdtoo
      - Fri May 26 9:35pm But then you won't develop the manly scars, which later develop into thicker callouses so that it doesn't hurt as much the next go around :-) EOM LloydTC
Fri May 26 2:57pm Re: Yes! At least on my 99 it is that way. EOM D-Doug

Fri May 26 1:59pm looking for an old post regarding dual exhaust...details inside Matt Pittman

Fri May 26 3:02pm Re: Here is a link of Jay Dillon's D with dual exhaust pictures DrSweetner
- Sun May 28 10:34pm Re^2: Here is a link of Jay Dillon's D with dual exhaust pictures Matt Pittman

Fri May 26 12:33pm What A Drag!>> Cliff

Fri May 26 7:50pm A good coat of high quality wax! Big Al
Fri May 26 6:36pm Go slower! ;-)EOM quickdtoo

Fri May 26 10:44am Best Front end mask (bra) Scott Quaranta

Sat May 27 12:28pm Hi Scott. I bought the MOPAR one, although I haven't put it on yet. I like that it has grill screens to protect the coolers. Barry Ho

Fri May 26 10:20am Platinum vs. Black: Difficulty deciding! Advice? Garp

Wed Jun 7 11:02pm Black, Platinum, Chili, Patriot, Red, White, Green, AAAaarrrgghh! Rob Bryla
Sat May 27 7:34pm Re: Platinum vs. Black: Difficulty deciding! Advice? Bill Ball
Fri May 26 11:02pm Re: Platinum vs. Black: Difficulty deciding! Advice? Garp
- Sat May 27 12:25pm Make sure that you use Purple when you write Tigger! :) Good luck with your D EOM Tigger
Fri May 26 3:44pm Love both those colors...but I'm a SLAVE to black. My 98 SLT+ is the 3rd black vehicle I've had in a row! C Ron S.
Fri May 26 2:51pm Re: Check out what you plan on customizing your D with. DrSweetner
- Fri May 26 7:05pm Musta been one a them thar Mennonites. :-) EOM Pete Cartier
Fri May 26 2:50pm Re: It depends on how much you like D-tailing your D>> D-Doug
Fri May 26 12:59pm Oh, you know I had to reply to this post...LOL Ronnie
Fri May 26 12:26pm Re: Platinum vs. Black: Difficulty deciding! Advice? Mike Kelley
Fri May 26 11:24am Re: Platinum vs. Black: Difficulty deciding! Advice? Brad DiBiano [Big B]
Fri May 26 11:01am Opinion inside ColoradoDave
Fri May 26 11:00am Re: Platinum vs. Black: Difficulty deciding! Advice? Al Mark
Fri May 26 1:37pm Well, since you didn't give us any other options this won't start a very big color war, yeah right :) Tigger
- Fri May 26 1:59pm Good Tigger...be afraid...be very afraid:-) Luv ya! EOM Ronnie
  - Fri May 26 2:02pm Luv ya back! Just remember, DA is the best! EOM Tigger
    - Fri May 26 3:48pm Re: Luv ya back! Just remember, DA is the best! EOM RichK
      - Fri May 26 3:54pm Not sure why they discontinued the DA. Probably so more people would buy Black since they didn't have any other good choices :) EOM Tigger
        Fri May 26 3:56pm Good answer:-) EOM Ronnie
      - Fri May 26 3:52pm Purple, it's DISCONTINUED...need I say more. EOM Ronnie

Fri May 26 1:01am D's first cabin trip of the year Friday Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen
Fri May 26 0:11am Socal Chapter is having a party at Mission Bay this Saturday here in San Diego... EOM My First Dodge
Thu May 25 9:32pm what is the benifit to 3.92 axle ratio what is the diffrence? thanx Cinobyte

Sun May 28 4:28pm Re: what is the benifit to 3.92 axle ratio what is the diffrence? thanx George H. Metelski
Fri May 26 0:22am The 3.92 vs. 3.55 John [SpeedD]
- Fri May 26 8:44am Re: The 3.92 vs. 3.55 Steven
- Fri May 26 8:43am Re: The 3.92 vs. 3.55 Steven
  - Fri May 26 12:57pm Re^2: The 3.92 vs. 3.55 Matt D
Thu May 25 11:29pm Re: 3.92 can haul more wieght for towing, faster acceration... EOM My First Dodge

Thu May 25 4:38pm Picture of the BlackDPlus. BlackDPlus
- Fri May 26 2:03pm BEAUTIFUL! Ronnie
Thu May 25 2:03pm Hey! All TX and OK "D" Owners! Herman

Thu May 25 6:26pm I'm checkin my schedule tomorrow! Hope to C U there Aussie! (nm) TripleBD
Thu May 25 2:08pm I'm thinking I might even mosey on down from Boston for this great event! :-) EOM Aussie
- Thu May 25 9:46pm You just want to see me make a fool out of myself on the Arcade Kayak! Herman
  - Fri May 26 1:10pm I might drive down there myself for that! EOM Arnold Nobles
    - Fri May 26 5:08pm Okay folks...new rule... Herman
  - Fri May 26 0:08am Please, please, someone take video and bring it to DRMR... ColoradoDave

Thu May 25 10:19am 2 Hours and counting before we leave to the SoCal Durango Owners Club 2nd Anniversary Bash Thumpr1

Thu May 25 6:47pm Geez-Temp gets above 110 and you want to leave town! Wish we could go...Cool DRMR not too far off though. EOM RC2RC2
Thu May 25 1:01pm Have fun Thumpers. And don't forget ColoradoDave

Thu May 25 10:14am Anybody running 285-60-18's, These are31.4" tall, 185-55-18 is correct height at 30.5" more>> HeavyD
- Sat May 27 12:46pm Re: Anybody running 285-60-18's, These are31.4" tall, 185-55-18 is correct height at 30.5" more>> Neil
Thu May 25 9:23am Future D Owner John Stone

Thu May 25 11:20pm Re: Future D Owner Durango
Thu May 25 7:35pm Yupper... quickdtoo

Thu May 25 9:21am 2000 Durango 5.9 highway hesitation Dan Antill

Thu May 25 11:25pm Re: HAve you read The 'Durango Faq' page? MAny like myself have fine tuned... My First Dodge
- Fri May 26 7:20am Re^2: HAve you read The 'Durango Faq' page? MAny like myself have fine tuned... Dan Antill
  - Sat May 27 12:33pm Just my 0.02 from what I have found... David Benvenuto
Thu May 25 11:22pm Re: 2000 Durango 5.9 highway hesitation Durango

Fri May 26 8:29am Sick to my Stomache Durango keeps pinging John S
- Fri May 26 1:15am Re: Sick to my Stomache Durango keeps pinging ChuckC
- Thu May 25 11:34pm Re: Huh? My D has never ever 'pinged' the mods I have on may help some also... My First Dodge
- Thu May 25 12:14pm Re: Take off the throttle body hat and open the throttle. Look inside and see if there is any oil in the intake, if so...(more) Robert Merrill
  - Fri May 26 8:36am Re^2: Take off the throttle body hat and open the throttle. Look inside and see if there is any oil in the intake, if so...(more) John S
Thu May 25 1:52am Mesa Headers Group Buy, has anyone looked into it or contacted them about a group buy? EOM UCLA Jay
Thu May 25 0:30am And finally, the Sony Xplode Dakota... TripleBD
Thu May 25 0:27am Alpine D...where the noise comes from... TripleBD
Thu May 25 0:23am Here's another of nav sys/head unit/kick panels etc... TripleBD

Thu May 25 2:30am Re: Here's another of nav sys/head unit/kick panels etc... ChuckC

Thu May 25 0:20am Here's a pic of the Alpine D... TripleBD
Wed May 24 11:33pm I need some of that Expert Advice from the forum >> Jesse

Thu May 25 5:24pm Can it wait till the TX meet - people can pour all over it, and I'm sure Pete can find something else :-) EOM Aussie
Wed May 24 11:40pm Take the TB hat off, and open up the TB, check to see if backside of blades are oily. QuickD
- Thu May 25 1:17pm Huh...? EOM Jesse
  - Thu May 25 2:40pm TB=Throttle Body, Oily= uh, feels like oil. Yeah, have your D checked out by a good mechanic. LloydTC
    - Fri May 26 0:09am I was confused cause I don't have the Throttle Body (yet! it's on my 'wish list'... EOM Jesse
      - Fri May 26 5:19am When you bought your D, the throttle body was thrown in for free... so i'm pretty sure you have one :-) LloydTC

Wed May 24 9:14pm Update on brake problem - resolved? GregZ
Wed May 24 6:35pm Lower ball joints just replaced at 31K... quickdtoo
Wed May 24 6:24pm Did the performance forum disappear? EOM jsinger

Wed May 24 11:12pm Since access is restricted to DOC Members, I removed the link shown on the "open access" DOC Home page. WebMaster
- Thu May 25 3:33pm oh ok - u should let everyone use it - might find useful info :) EOM jsinger
  - Thu May 25 4:29pm As I recall, a vote was taken, members voted to have it like it is, open to members only. EOM Arnold Nobles
Wed May 24 6:31pm Nope, still there 30 seconds ago! EOM quickdtoo

Wed May 24 5:55pm What Size Trailers have "D" Owners Towed? NealN

Mon May 29 3:43pm ... and how much ball drop are you using? UpNorth
- Tue May 30 7:53am Re:... and how much ball drop are you using? Steven
Thu May 25 8:02am Re: What Size Trailers have "D" Owners Towed? Steven
Wed May 24 10:45pm No RV but 6500lbs - 29' trailor w/ boat, 2 axles. 5.9L/3.92, towed just fine but I try to keep 70mph or under on interstate.(expect semi's to give crosswinds) EOM Brent
Wed May 24 10:27pm A word of caution... Pete Cartier
- Thu May 25 9:13am Re: A word of caution...VERY True.. TrevorG
Wed May 24 10:09pm Re: What Size Trailers have "D" Owners Towed? Eaglet
Wed May 24 9:41pm I tow a 26' trailer with the same combo in the D. Tows great. EOM PowerRam86

Wed May 24 3:37pm changing plugs on the D 5.9 Bob and Liz Blackmore

Thu May 25 2:27am Re: changing plugs on the D 5.9 ChuckC
Wed May 24 11:27pm Re: changing plugs on the D 5.9 (Not a difficult task)Long The Byrd
Wed May 24 6:05pm Helpful hints... quickdtoo
Wed May 24 5:05pm Gravy David M. Carter
Wed May 24 4:30pm Fairly easy... Rivethead

Wed May 24 9:45am Need HELP with Power source for radar dectector Mikes-D

Thu May 25 7:15pm Re: Need HELP with Power source for radar dectector RichK
- Fri May 26 3:00pm Thanks a million, Rich...I will try to install my V1 tonight! EOM Mikes-D
- Fri May 26 1:34pm Great info Rich, thanks - I'll put it in the next FAQ update. EOM Aussie
  - Fri May 26 3:39pm Re: Great info Rich, thanks - I'll put it in the next FAQ update. EOM RichK
Wed May 24 9:48am I'm working on the FAQ as I speak, so I'll add the answer :-) Aussie
- Wed May 24 11:47am Thanks. I do have the overhead console. I will look forward to the FAQ EOM Mikes-D

Wed May 24 9:22am 2k D Seat movement jay-c

Thu May 25 3:01pm My seat completely separated off the rails WHILE I was driving... LloydTC
Wed May 24 4:35pm My Seat Moves and Squeaks (at 7 days old) Rob Bryla
Wed May 24 12:30pm Many have reported the same problem, although I don't have the problem in my 2K D...suposedly there is a fix from DC for it. EOM Rob[rapid robbi]

Wed May 24 8:48am VIN and vehicle information sheet... Aussie

Wed May 24 12:19pm Vehicle sheet showing all options on a given vehicle, more inside Arnold Nobles
Wed May 24 11:43am Option codes... Al Mark

Wed May 24 8:20am Going to Colorado! Texas-D

Wed May 24 2:11pm Texas-D, I live in Aspen. An Drew
Wed May 24 10:56am Order this trail book... MileHighD
- Fri May 26 5:17pm Re: Order this trail book... Texas-D
Wed May 24 10:36am You should drop on down to Durango for DRMR! I think there is a link... ColoradoDave

Wed May 24 8:15am You officially own your "D" when... (add your story) Rob Bryla

Thu May 25 3:18pm Your 3-4 yr old niece & nephew just learned how to write their name and showed off their prowess by scratching their names w/ rocks on the D. LloydTC
- Fri May 26 12:29pm My condolences over the deaths of your niece and nephew... (I hope you made it painless). EOM Mike Kelley
Thu May 25 1:10am your PCM burns out on the second day you own it and you get stranded with a brand new truck EOM Kevin
Wed May 24 9:50pm When you scalp your lifted D of its luggage racks >> Jesse
Wed May 24 9:14pm Kids throw rocks at your D, and mess up the body all the way around EOM HeavyD
Wed May 24 2:12pm ..the seat starts rocking, the steering wheel starts clunking the.. SMILEY
Wed May 24 11:33am when you discover hundreds of brush scratches on the side of your D after running a narrow desert trail! EOM sDmichel
Wed May 24 9:11am You went out to buy special type of booze for your... The LingSter

Wed May 24 1:24am Right rear brake squeeking at very slow speeds, any ideas? MileHighD

Wed May 24 9:01pm Automatic adjuster mechanism not working or... quickdtoo
Wed May 24 10:55am Now its not a rodent or a kids toy is it? hehehe ColoradoDave
Wed May 24 7:35am Re: Right rear brake squeeking at very slow speeds, any ideas? David H

Wed May 24 0:54am Cobra 75 WX ST connector box Steve Schaffer

Thu May 25 7:09pm re: box inside console (more) Tony Puig
Thu May 25 3:12am I mounted mine under the passenger seat... Carnac

Tue May 23 11:59pm What has been Zaino Bros turn around time for an order?...thanks EOM David Benvenuto

Wed May 24 9:02am Re: What has been Zaino Bros turn around time for an order?...thanks EOM The LingSter
Wed May 24 8:28am Ordered on Monday, received it Thursday via UPS EOM PowerRam86

Tue May 23 11:57pm Dealer replaced rusting window moldings (bottom) on two back doors, might be a common problem...worth a look EOM David Benvenuto
Tue May 23 11:42pm Buldge in door Jenn

Wed May 24 11:22am Maybe your Ds caught the mumps! ;^P (Wonder if that'd be contagious?) Big Al
- Tue May 30 11:51pm Re: Maybe your Ds caught the mumps! ;^P (Wonder if that'd be contagious?) Jenn
- Wed May 24 11:11pm Re: Maybe your Ds caught the mumps! ;^P (Wonder if that'd be contagious?) Jenn
Wed May 24 5:29am Dave's right...I have the same problem. Ronnie
- Wed May 24 11:08pm Re: Dave's right...I have the same problem. Jenn
Tue May 23 11:46pm Ronnie had the same thing, not sure what the cause was or if it has been fixed yet. EOM ColoradoDave

Tue May 23 10:38pm Overhead Console Display dimms when lights are on right? Mark Abdo

Wed May 24 10:06am Yes---and---No... Rivethead
Wed May 24 8:41am Dims on my 99 EOM Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen
Wed May 24 1:06am My 98 D Does EOM LloydTC

Tue May 23 10:04pm $500 above invoice PLUS $1000 rebate / GOOD DEAL? Garp
- Fri May 26 9:23am Re: $500 above invoice PLUS $1000 rebate / GOOD DEAL? Michael Simpson
- Wed May 24 9:08pm Sticker is $34,000.00, but whet are you paying after all the rebates and stuff. EOM HeavyD
  - Wed May 24 9:17pm My sticker was 36,200 loaded, but paid 32,500 before taxes EOM HeavyD
- Wed May 24 1:23am The 3rd seatback locks when the seat bottom is set correctly. Dealer Invoice is not their true cost... LloydTC
- Wed May 24 0:48am $34K what? (more) JohnV
  - Wed May 24 10:51pm Invoice on my 2000 R/T w/ Tow, Skids, 3rd Seat, Rear Air was $32,300 - Dealer here was selling all R/T's for invoice. EOM Brent
  - Wed May 24 1:59pm Watch out for "Regional Advertising Fees" on what they call their "dealer invoice" BigD
  - Wed May 24 7:34am Re: $34K what? (more) Michael Sweetland
    - Wed May 24 11:36am Re^2: $34K what? (more) Rob Glasser
      - Thu May 25 8:29am I meant sticker price, I'll look tonight at the sticker (NM) EOM Michael Sweetland
- Tue May 23 11:42pm The seat back if properly locked in place will not "flip forward" ColoradoDave
- Tue May 23 11:29pm I think the seat back locks when the seat bottom is put in place. EOM BigD
- Tue May 23 11:20pm Re: $500 above invoice PLUS $1000 rebate / GOOD DEAL? sandiegoD
- Tue May 23 11:03pm What Rebate? Frank
  - Wed May 24 7:24am Called "Swing Into Summer" rebate. Now through 4th of July weekend. EOM QuickSilver
- Tue May 23 10:22pm Yup...Sounds like a pretty fair deal to me...don't know about 3rd seat because I don't have one..went with max cargo room instead. EOM Rob[rapid robbi]
Tue May 23 6:50pm For those going to the Plant Tour...please read...or if you are interested in the plant tour! :-) DMoose

Tue May 23 9:02pm Plant Tour? When? I don't see this listed under events. EOM richpf
- Wed May 24 10:53am August 29th, 2000...we cordially invited all DOC members (inside) DMoose
Tue May 23 6:54pm Hey, good idea about getting together after. EOM Pete Cartier

Tue May 23 5:05pm Weathertech Floor Mats Part Number (MORE) Jordan Zamir

Thu May 25 3:25am Some info on Weathertech Floor Mats... Carnac
Tue May 23 6:16pm Try... quickdtoo
- Tue May 23 6:09pm Thanks, but they... Jordan Zamir
  - Tue May 23 6:21pm Sorry, wrong link, try again, I edited it. quickdtoo

Tue May 23 9:59am Are these the same SuperWhite bulbs that we are all talking about? Tigger

Tue May 23 6:34pm THEY ARE HORRIBLE! BEWARE! Steve Corby
Tue May 23 6:18pm I'm confused slightly on all these different bulbs...(more) Drewango
- Tue May 23 6:23pm Info link inside... quickdtoo
Tue May 23 3:23pm Re: Are these the same SuperWhite bulbs that we are all talking about? JohnC
- Tue May 23 4:42pm Where did you get your PIAAs and how much were they? Tigger
Tue May 23 12:26pm Re: If it helps, these are very similar (if not the same) bulbs I had in my Durango at the WGL meeting. DavidD

Tue May 23 9:49am 4 More days till the big socal 2nd anniversary party. (D-tails inside) SDHeather
Tue May 23 9:02am Stereo Upgrade - How to add more power. Any suggestions? Glenn Packard

Fri May 26 6:42pm Re: Stereo Upgrade - How to add more power. Any suggestions? DPere
Tue May 23 10:27am Suggestions...a good FAQ too. Jason[Froggy]Lanstra
- Wed May 24 8:32pm Actually, the infinity system has a separate amp.. Tom Kopec
  - Thu May 25 8:09am Re: Actually, the infinity system has a separate amp.. Glenn Packard
- Wed May 24 8:08am Thanks, Jason. More... Glenn Packard
  - Wed May 24 10:46am A couple more links Jason[Froggy]Lanstra

Mon May 22 11:46pm Anybody seen/heard from Mike Baca & his new "Super-custom" off-road D suspension lift? The last thing...>> C Ron S.
Mon May 22 11:14pm TNN will have a Truck show on next Sun. They will drop a D 3 inchs... SMILEY

Tue May 23 2:18pm Trucks! Jason[Froggy]Lanstra

Mon May 22 10:43pm Fitting a 4 x 8 foot of paneling in the D... JohnV

Tue May 23 6:51am build a roof "rack" using a couple of 2x4s... Bob Finlay
Mon May 22 10:54pm A lot of home stores... Herman
- Tue May 23 7:48pm Yea ,,I've rented them, about 20 dollars an hour,, well worth it EOM HeavyD

Mon May 22 10:08pm In an accident today, a lesson to be learned... Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen

Wed May 24 10:24am Re: Even the D has distracted me... Mike Kelley
- Thu May 25 2:42am Re^2: Even the D has distracted me... ChuckC
Tue May 23 10:30am Glad you are okay... Tigger
Mon May 22 10:33pm Sorry to hear. They are passing laws now not to be on cell phones when driving, not a bad idea. EOM JohnV

Mon May 22 8:01pm Chat tonight, link inside. C'mon now, I'm getting bored! ColoradoDave
- Mon May 22 8:38pm Sorry all, wouldn't let me post AGAIN! EOM quickdtoo
Mon May 22 7:21pm Help! About to buy! 2wd or 4wd and transfer case options Garp

Tue May 23 4:17am Depends where you live, I live in AZ and have PT4WD on my 99D and my Wife's 2000D and for us PT works fine Thumpr1
Mon May 22 10:49pm Agree on 4WD BigD
Mon May 22 9:48pm 4WD is an important part of the D equation (in my opinion) Barry Ho

Mon May 22 7:02pm For those interested in a rear disc brake upgrade... quickdtoo
Tue May 23 9:16am Need HELP with Power source for radar dectector Mikes-D
Mon May 22 6:31pm Custom winch bumper available... quickdtoo
Mon May 22 5:45pm Updated Web Page for '98 SLT+ , Updated Web Page 98 SLT+ "Limited" Jon Sacks
Mon May 22 3:10pm Vacuum Line routing question... Tom Lorek

Mon May 22 6:40pm Re: Vacuum Line routing question... mine is under #4 and #6 fuel injector wires and didn't feel under tension. 2000 D w/5.9. EOM Eaglet

Mon May 22 1:52pm What are the biggest tires you can fit with 3" Body Lift? EOM Allen Yates

Mon May 22 5:24pm That Depends... quickdtoo
- Mon May 22 11:35pm Part true & part not. A body lift WILL help tire clearance MORE than a suspension lift of equal size (LONG!)...>> C Ron S.
  - Tue May 23 1:29am Disagree-Several of us have frame rub with stock tires. RC2RC2
    - Tue May 23 10:11am OK. Perhaps there are some slight stock frame clearance variations. A wheel with a little less backspacing...>> C Ron S.
      - Tue May 23 5:56pm Like I said... quickdtoo

Mon May 22 5:29pm My heart has been broken,, I was to get my truck back tomorow but it was vadalized HeavyD
- Wed May 24 10:25pm So sorry to hear about your misfortune, and I too can emphathize >> Jesse
- Wed May 24 11:43am Feel real bad for you... Fastman
- Tue May 23 2:11pm Re: My heart has been broken,, I was to get my truck back tomorow but it was vadalized The LingSter
- Mon May 22 6:33pm I feel sory for those dudes if you ever catch them! Eaglet
- Mon May 22 5:59pm Boy, am I empathic and sympathetic towards you...Both Steven Whittler
- Mon May 22 5:49pm Hey HeavyD, Sorry to hear of your misfortune...inside TedM
- Mon May 22 2:40pm Re: Sorry to hear Heavy D. I hope they catch those kids. EOM DrSweetner
- Mon May 22 2:11pm whoa, sorry to hear about it... ColoradoDave
- Mon May 22 2:07pm Sorry to hear about the "D"... hope all is resolved soon... ouch, ouch, ouch! EOM Rich [Banditt]
- Mon May 22 2:01pm Dear Broken Hearted... Ronnie
Mon May 22 10:13am Hey Tony (QuickD), where's the pics of your D now, with the lift..? EOM Pete SuperD
Mon May 22 9:36am Question on Grill/Brush guard ToddB

Tue May 23 8:09am Inside... Pete Cartier
Mon May 22 9:34pm It should fit, what do you have to loose? Go for it! EOM quickdtoo

Mon May 22 8:37am I seem to remember a VIN number program someone had, is it still around? if so could you please email it to me., Thanks,, o EOM Olaf Poter Jr.

Mon May 22 2:45pm Here you go... Rivethead
Mon May 22 10:04am FAQ's under "New Buyer" has all the VIN codes- Enjoy! EOM Herman

Mon May 22 0:14am Woo Hooo Just flew over the San Juan mountains, site of the DRMR, today at 38,000 feet! MileHighD
Mon May 22 0:12am Q about wet-vac the inside of the D... JohnV

Mon May 22 0:52am I use my "little green machine" all the time! Herman
- Mon May 22 1:06pm Tx! Just what I'm going to do. EOM JohnV

Sun May 21 10:22pm What it means to be a So Cal D club member, a long story by me... QuickD

Mon May 22 5:05am You've truly captured the spirit of what it means to be a DOC member... Glad everything worked out OK... EOM Rich [Banditt]
Mon May 22 3:13am Sorry to hear about your troubles... GregZ
Mon May 22 1:39am I wish I could have made for the Camping Trip. Oh well, I'll see you next weekend in San Diego:-) EOM Thumpr1
Sun May 21 11:29pm Bravo Tony, well said... ColoradoDave
Sun May 21 10:42pm Great Story Tony! You hit the nail right on the head... Herman

Sun May 21 9:10pm Quick D has a new baby brother... QuickD

Sun May 21 11:34pm hey Tony, drive the Dak out for DRMR! EOM ColoradoDave
- Mon May 22 1:54am Yeah Tony, Come on SoCal all we have so far is Steve and Beth's and my D going to DRMR. Okay who else is going to come. Thumpr1
  - Mon May 22 12:48pm Herman, Just a word or two... sDmichel
    - Wed May 24 0:30am Geez! is this s--king up or what! EOM RC2RC2
    - Mon May 22 1:06pm Not to worry! Herman
      - Mon May 22 3:40pm Poorly Decorated! I thought we, uhhhhhh oops, no they did a great job:-) Thumpr1
        Tue May 23 1:44am Just glad no one told him who suggested the courthouse as the place to... RC2RC2
        Tue May 23 3:58am Yeah GregZ, What were you doing that night? EOM Thumpr1
  - Mon May 22 10:12am "MAY want"? You people kill me! Herman
    - Mon May 22 10:52am Uhmmmmm, Maybe I won't go to DRMR. I think I'll head out to San Diego instead, Probably much safer for my D. EOM Thumpr1
      - Mon May 22 12:18pm Not to worry Keith, I already have an agreement with the bears... ColoradoDave

Sun May 21 7:58pm Spy Shots of SoCal Volleyball Grudge match Grond

Mon May 22 6:09pm OK, which one is Heather? EOM Pete Cartier
Sun May 21 9:18pm Hey! Wait a minute... Herman
- Sun May 21 11:01pm Play with Fire, Get Burned. EOM Grond
- Sun May 21 10:57pm Careful when you play with Fire, Might get Burned! EOM Grond

Sun May 21 7:48pm Spy shots of SoCal Vollyball grudge match Grond
Sun May 21 6:07pm NOTICE-----No trees were harmed in the making of this club... Herman

Sun May 21 7:03pm Why buy so many at one time? Are you expecting an unusally large influx of new members? EOM Tigger
- Sun May 21 7:18pm Numerous factors... Herman
  - Mon May 22 3:45am After Tony's great story (above)you'll need more boxes. EOM TrevorG

Sun May 21 4:16pm cut the stupid tab off bob p

Mon May 22 11:35am You shouldn't have to cut the tab off... Aussie
Sun May 21 9:19pm OMIGOD! That tab is a major heat sink...just kidding :-) EOM Pete Cartier
- Mon May 22 3:48am removing the Tab voids the warranty... if it was a sofa..he he. EOM TrevorG

Sun May 21 4:08pm BF Goodrich has the All Terrain T/A KO's in 33x10.5-15 now. Anyone has this size on their D yet? EOM DrSweetner

Sun May 21 4:44pm Re: I noticed that also! I bet with the 3" Rancho lift they would fit as they are ot that wide. EOM D-Doug

Sun May 21 3:28pm Bad news for me, gonna be harder to get my Mopar clothes and collectibles... Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen

Mon May 22 2:22am I was SHOCKED too! Toneaero
- Mon May 22 12:42pm Re: I was SHOCKED too! Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen

Sun May 21 1:57pm What's the paint code for a Black D? Also question on cleanign interior! Steve Corby

Mon May 22 2:35am Sounded like a riot... Toneaero
Sun May 21 3:11pm PX8 EOM Pete Cartier

Sun May 21 12:56pm For those planning dastardly deeds at DRMR2000... RC2RC2

Mon May 22 7:58am SoCalers, watch your D's at all times lest you become the victim of a certain Texan with a score to settle!:) EOM Pete Cartier
- Wed May 24 5:10pm Re: SoCalers, watch your D's at all times lest you become the victim of a certain Texan with a score to settle!:) EOM Halo8
Sun May 21 4:16pm What makes you think that they're not in on it? heh heh hehehe ColoradoDave
- Sun May 21 6:06pm Cuz...They still have to go home with me! EOM RC2RC2
Sun May 21 1:21pm Hmmmmm, If I remember right...There were 3 teens with Herman last year and it didn't seem to help:-) EOM Thumpr1
- Sun May 21 6:04pm Ya, but that was a boy friend/girl friend thing. They probably never noticed. EOM RC2RC2
- Sun May 21 3:29pm Too bad I can't make it, otherwise this mischievous teen would have the keys to a D! ;) EOM Rich 'Rah' Halvorsen

Sun May 21 11:08am Part # for Mopar chrome diff cover for "D"? TIA! EOM Herman

Sun May 21 11:37am P3690754 - Chrome Differential Cover - around $12 :-) EOM Aussie
- Sun May 21 11:43am Sankyavellymuch! Gonna change the rear diff fluid B4 DRMR and figured I'd go ahead and make her shine! EOM Herman
  - Sun May 21 11:49am A word of caution... quickdtoo
    - Sun May 21 4:39pm Re: Just keep your original cover and fluid in the D just in case Murphy arises:^) EOM D-Doug
    - Sun May 21 11:58am Thanks Tim! Never thought about that one... Herman
      - Sun May 21 5:54pm According to your daughter, you might need a differential brush guard! EOM Arnold Nobles
        Sun May 21 7:21pm Hey, that was just ONE time...I got off that rock Juuuuuuuust fine! :) EOM Herman
      - Sun May 21 12:19pm Actually, yes... quickdtoo
        Sun May 21 12:33pm Solution inside... Herman
        Sun May 21 12:45pm Easier solution... quickdtoo
        Sun May 21 3:07pm OR... Herman
        Sun May 21 4:39pm Bite your tongue! EOM quickdtoo

Sun May 21 7:40am Are there going to be any changes for the 2001 D. EOM mike
Sun May 21 1:08am West coast will be represented at DRMR2000. Welcome California RC2RC2

Mon May 22 1:35am Steve and Beth, You coming to San Diego next weekend? EOM Thumpr1
- Mon May 22 1:23pm Would like to, but we're heading for the Kern river. Will try to make Pismo though. EOM sDmichel
Sun May 21 7:25pm Thanks RC2RC2! maybe more Golden State Ds will join in now sDmichel
- Mon May 22 0:27am Welcome aboard Steve, anyone else interested in camping-out at the DRMR? MileHighD
  - Mon May 22 1:19pm FYI, we'll be at the KOA 12 miles south of Cascade Village sDmichel
Sun May 21 7:20pm Re: West coast will be represented at DRMR2000. Welcome California sDmichel
Sun May 21 2:46am Great to have you with us! Looking forward to meeting you next month. EOM GregZ
- Sun May 21 11:28am Ditto! Looking forward to meeting all you'all! ColoradoDave
  - Sun May 21 11:33am Don't worry RC2... Herman
    - Sun May 21 1:09pm "Heather's SoCal Cronies" Hey,Hey I resent that remark. hehehehe EOM Thumpr1

Sat May 20 10:10pm Saw the Alpine Durango and Sony Xplode Dakota today... TripleBD
Sat May 20 8:54pm , Question: Should I be concerned? Mark Abdo
Sat May 20 8:24pm Latest victim of the Fog Light switch. I am not sure they didn't do something to it>> D-Doug

Sun May 21 3:18pm Re: my switch turned out ok. Grond

Sat May 20 5:00pm Where can I find NGK FR5-1 plugs and how much? EOM Dave Lewis

Sat May 20 5:03pm Re: Where can I find NGK FR5-1 plugs and how much? EOM 1niced

Sat May 20 4:26pm NGK Spark plug 1niced

Sun May 21 11:43am .040 is the correct gap... quickdtoo
- Sat May 20 9:58pm Re:.040 is the correct gap... 1niced
  - Sat May 20 10:06pm Summit Racing carries them... quickdtoo

Sat May 20 4:21pm Someone asked about front Splashguards and running boards here you go! EOM D-Doug

Sun May 21 12:56pm Thanks for info Rob Bryla
Sat May 20 11:08pm Splash guards - I didn't ask - but I wanna know Rob Bryla
- Sun May 21 10:30am Re: They are the Flat ones! I had the rear molded but wanted the front also>> D-Doug

Sat May 20 2:45pm Mopar performance valve covers for magnum v-8 360? BlackBull

Sun May 21 2:58am Black Finish Mopar Valve Covers - installed on 5.2L (same for 5.9L) EOM Carnac
- Sun May 21 5:37am Any mods needed to fit properly? BlackBull
  - Mon May 22 2:22am Well, actually I had two minor problems... Carnac
    - Wed May 24 7:26am great looking valve covers! How much do they cost? Can Arnold order them? tks.. EOM akid
      - Fri May 26 1:48am I paid about $98 for the set from the local Dodge dealer ($132 list) EOM Carnac
  - Sun May 21 6:03pm No Mods needed, breather holes? What are they? PCV system wouldn't work right. Arnold Nobles
Sat May 20 3:34pm Re: Mopar performance valve covers polished finish #P4876041. Black wrinkle finish #P5249343 EOM DrSweetner

Sat May 20 2:49pm What is the correct idle RPM for a 98 5.9L? Clrdo4fun
- Sat May 20 4:30pm Re: What is the correct idle RPM for a 98 5.9L? bob p
  - Sun May 21 7:24am Thanks EOM Clrdo4fun
Sat May 20 2:11pm FYI...'99 D being lowered 3" on Trucks! next weekend. Should be a good show! (nm) TripleBD

Sat May 20 2:27pm Re: FYI...'99 D being lowered 3" on Trucks! next weekend. Should be a good show! (nm) The LingSter
- Sat May 20 3:31pm Re^2: It was on TNN I think it was 1:30PM Eastern. Double check the time though. End of message EOM DrSweetner

Sat May 20 1:40pm Just saw the post on the new webmaster. I can't believe they gave Dave this much power (more) RC2RC2

Sat May 20 1:45pm Hehehe...RE-read the post :) Herman
- Sat May 20 1:59pm Opps! My faith hath been restored! (Thanks to both!) EOM RC2RC2
  - Sat May 20 2:49pm Big Al, call me, I think we have a project to take care of heh heh heh EOM ColoradoDave

Sat May 20 1:29pm Has anyone noticed? Only 34 days till DRMR2000! Time to start setting up the new ColorMap! RC2RC2

Sat May 20 1:38pm Hey TX DOC'ers! Anyone attending DRMR or even just interested in meeting other "D" Owners... Herman
- Sat May 20 10:13pm