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Old 02-03-2010, 03:56 AM
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I hate the fact that I have a 5.2L v8 with a small *** 22 gallon gas tank.
 
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I hate that its not a 5.9
 
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The cup holders that are only big enough for a can.
 
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I hate that my dakota didnt come with a lift, lockers, and 33"s stock..
 
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Originally Posted by Az93DKota
I hate the fact that I have a 5.2L v8 with a small *** 22 gallon gas tank.
I dont know what you Americans are talking about. Ya buy gas in Liters!

I do not hate it has such a small tank... I just hate that it does such a short distance on that tank
 
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Originally Posted by festerw
The cup holders that are only big enough for a can.
+1 to that!!! I hate those cupholders. At least I have the bucket seats with the center console so I can put larger cups in the center console (and drive carefully so they don't turn over!)

Lets see, I also hate the crappy peeling paint chrysler used back then... but I took care of that.

I hate the lack of tie downs that came in the bed... but I took care of that.

I hate the IFS... but I'm taking care of that.

I hate all the little electrical bugs that pop up randomly... haven't ever bothered looking for the cause of those.

I hate the limited aftermarket for our trucks (but I love the huge aftermarket for our engines... something the later 4.7 guys are missing out on!)... but that just leaves room for custom fabrication!
 

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Originally Posted by 95_318SLT
+1 to that!!! I hate those cupholders. At least I have the bucket seats with the center console so I can put larger cups in the center console (and drive carefully so they don't turn over!)

Lets see, I also hate the crappy peeling paint chrysler used back then... but I took care of that.

I hate the lack of tie downs that came in the bed.

I hate all the little electrical bugs that pop up randomly... haven't ever bothered looking for the cause of those.

I hate the limited aftermarket for our trucks (but I love the huge aftermarket for our engines... something the later 4.7 guys are missing out on!)... but that just leaves room for custom fabrication!
I agree with all that, plus i hate that my damn a/c just went out and that my heater core is FUBARed.

And the 6-lug wheel pattern. Why couldn't it be a five lug like the pre '91s.
 
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All I have to say I hate not having enough money/ time to modify the truck the way I want.

All the little things can be perfected with time and money.

Originally Posted by festerw
The cup holders that are only big enough for a can.
All you have to do is gut the inside. That is what I did now I can fit big cups.

The true thing I hate is the small front diff. It scares me, I know one day I will blow it offroading. SAS will come in 5-10yrs with good behavior.
 
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I agree with all that, plus i hate that my damn a/c just went out and that my heater core is FUBARed.

And the 6-lug wheel pattern. Why couldn't it be a five lug like the pre '91s.
Yes!!!!
 
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The lack of aftermarket parts and rarity of other parts.

The way the door panels and clips are designed.

The factory paint that I've seen and the colors.
 


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