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DaveT
Dodge Dakota
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10/30/2008
09:41:02
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I have a 99 Dakota Club Cab with the 3.9 and I was wondering what i could do to get a quicker truck by just reducing weight. I guess what my question is is what can I get rid of and get a quicker truck.
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Gears
Dodge Dakota
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10/30/2008
15:17:40
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Start by going the the local truck stop, or public scale ( often found at the dump)and getting a beginning weight. go back when your done and re-weigh it.
Fiberglass or carbonfiber hood, fenders, and
bumper, & rollpan to replace the rear bumper.
scrap the back seat & center console.
lite weight seats, remove the carpets
& leave the spare tire at home.Keep no junk in your truck, ditch the toolbox in the bed if you have one.
*Oh and fuel is heavy keep it under a 1/2 tank.
You could really go crazy pull the radio & speakers, fog lights, interior panels etc. It's all the little things that add up.
**Every 100 lbs lost, feels like a 5 hp gain.**
And of course if you are like me,you could lose a few pounds for around the waist.
** AND NO FAT CHICKS** (LOL)
Then try to redistribute the weight you have, like moving the battery to the bed of the truck, or even under the bed.
Lite-n-up 400 lbs and it'll feel like a 20 hp gain.
Have fun and let us know your beginning and ending weights......
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yep
Dodge Dakota
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10/30/2008
22:44:59
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i took so much stuff out of my truck it doesnt make any sense!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have nothing under or in the dash! except for a column and instrument cluster. losing weight does make a difference. first get rid of that spare tire and jack. then go buy a roll pan. and all of the assembly tht pulls the spare up into place...
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2008
09:03:58
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then pray you don't get a flat tire :)
- Dan M
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yep
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2008
22:58:29
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no i have an AAA gold card they will tow my truck for free up to one hundred miles twice a year!
plus i have boze 18 inch rims on pirelli p-zero tires, no spare one of those!
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