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Scott H
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1/24/2001
17:25:25
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Ok i know that 4x4's are not that much slower than a normal dakota. I also know that the 4x4 have to run though a lot more tranfer cases than a normal truck. I love my 88'dakota, i got it this fall. i dunno if it needs a tune up or what, it also has about 31 inch allterrane tires too. but it seem like it needs some thing. i think that it is to slow even for a 4x4 what could be wrong?? sorry if my post sound dumb.
Thanx
Scott H
1988 Dodge Dakota 4x4
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95DakotaV8
GenII
1/24/2001
18:30:02
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Scott, do you have a V6 of V8? What is the gear ratio in the rear differential? There should be a tag on the hood with the differential info, if not there is a metal flange on one of the diff bolts.
Most likely, the 31" tires are sapping power from the motor since they are larger than stock. If you have a V6 with lower gear ratio, it will not accelerate fast. How many miles on the motor?
Don't expect pre-92 Magnum engines to perform the same way post 92 Magnums do, they were greatly improved for the Generation II Dakotas.
KJR
1995 Dakota Club Cab SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd, 3.90 rear end
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Scott H
Gen I
1/24/2001
21:28:56
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hey
yea it has the 3.9 v6 about 122,223 miles. the rear end i have know idea on? it a high gear ratio than my dads 87'dakota. well i think it the tires too. a lot of people think its the tires.
Scott H
1988 Dodge Dakota 4x4
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95DakotaV8
GenII
1/25/2001
06:55:00
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Next set of tires, try 30x9.50s. If you have heavy steel rims, and can afford it, swap to lighter aluminum rims, then again if you can afford that, you are better off changing the ring an pinion gears in the rear and retaining the 31s.
KJR
1995 Dakota Club Cab SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd, 3.90 rear end
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Scott H
Gen I
1/26/2001
19:53:53
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hey good news i found some stock aluminum rims!! I only paid $60.00!! there like what some gen 1 dakotas came with the chrome looking ones. i need to get them cleaned up and get some tires. What kind of tires do you think i should get put on??
i was thinking some cooper tires!? these tires would be for in the summer. my 31's i will use in the winter.
Scott H
1988 Dodge Dakota 4x4
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95DakotaV8
GenII
1/27/2001
07:50:29
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Get some All Terrain tires if you aren't going off-road much. If you want a good tire that will perform well, go with BF Goodrich AT KOs, they are one of the best.
Then again, if you are not using them in the winter, get some MTs and have fun. Cooper makes some Discoverer mud tires.
KJR
1995 Dakota Club Cab SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd, 3.90 rear end
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Jim
Dodge Dakota
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10/20/2002
11:24:23
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Hey did you ever figure out what your gear ratio is? My truck is an 88 short box with a v-6 and 5 speed, it seems like I don't even need 5 th gear. I can run at 120 kph (75 mph) in 4 th no problem. I would like to change to a lower gear ratio to get more out of my transmission. Any suggestions?
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pietrucha
Dodge Dakota
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2/28/2004
17:13:01
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i have a 88 4x4. Did you have any problems with the 31 tires? any rubbing?
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Father Time
Dodge Dakota
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2/28/2004
17:18:30
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Young man, please do a search on the subject. Failing that, please look at the date on the posts you reply to with your non-related question.
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GraphiteDak
GenIII
2/29/2004
01:47:26
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I bet he DID do a search. A search that came up with a thread THIS old and didn't think about it before posting a reply.
Most of the searches I do yeild very old posts!
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Kev
Dodge Dakota
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2/29/2004
04:38:05
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Mmmmmmm...stinky old fermented posts...
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RadioMan
Dodge Dakota
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2/29/2004
08:36:56
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Get the 31's off the Dak and put the factory
rim and tire size back on and 99% of your
problems will go away.
The 3.9 V6 is a great little package but never
designed for that kind of abuse.
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HELLO
Dodge Dakota
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3/01/2004
17:01:24
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Thanks, radioman, he's been waiting on the edge of his seat for the last three years for that advice ! Watcha got, AM radio ?
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not so fast
Dodge Dakota
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3/01/2004
22:25:11
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Well, he DID originally post to say his truck was s-l-o-w, right? It takes a long time to diagnose the problem and type all those letters (not to mention run the spellcheck).
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