I like the dark ones too until I failed inspection.....then got pulled over....guess they were a tad too dark...

 

A lot of people do non-functional cosmetic things to vehicles that have a negative effect on safety or performance. I wish there could be tickets from the mod-police. But, I guess you can't fix stupid.

 

To each his/her own.
I could just leave it all stock, Which is ok. Want to persoalize it a bit to my taste.

 

I'm all for that, just not in ways that dork with safety (lighting, etc). I do a lot to make mine mine, but think any wheel/tire/lighting changes should be 'form follows function', never 'pretty' first.

Probably not a worry though, as you'll likely never see the other two cars in Montana. Do they have traffic lights there?

 

Don. Not to take away from the other 2 cars here in Montana; At least I know where they are going.

Yes; We do have 2 stop lights. Nobody pays any attention to them though as we only have 3 cars in town.

I really like my Durango so far. Gas mileage bites, but I knew that going into it. Only paid $600 for it. So will have around $1,000 in the top end. Body is nice and clean (no rust, etc...), interior is clean. I think it was worth the purchase price and the needed repair.Should serve me well.

Not about pretty. It is pretty "Plain Jane". It was a railroad vehicle. They never went for fancy. But they did do all the maintenace and kept it pretty clean.

I have to replace both bumper covers, as they were cut to fit the rail wheels. lol! (true story) I also have to put the hitch back on as it did not come with the car when I bought it. I do have the towing package, 3:92 gears and trans cooler. Not much I am going to have to do in that respect.

 

So this is turning in to my build thread. Grill and tail light covers painted and ready to install tomorrow. I'll post some pics. New tires today. Heads should be here next week. Time to start tearing her down.

 

 

Build sheet:

Vehicle Description DODGE DURANGO SPORT 4X4 SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Model Year 2003
Body Model DN 5 M 74
Color PW7 Bright White Clear Coat
In-Service Date: January 22, 2003

Sales Code Description
C5 Cloth High-Back Bucket Seats
DV Dark Slate Gray
ADAS Light Group
ADJP Heavy Duty Service Group
ADL Skid Plate Group
AHC Trailer Tow Group
APAS Monotone Paint
A82P Mutually Exclusive Package
BABP 160 Amp Alternator
BCQP 750 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BCSS Battery Run Down Protection
BRT Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
CADP High Back Bucket Seats
CBGS Vinyl Door Trim Panel
CFMS 2nd Row 40/20/40 Fold & Tumble Seat
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSWS Driver Assist Handle
CUCP Floor Console
CURS Rear Compartment Storage Tray
DGES All 5-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGQ 5-Spd Automatic 545RFE Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DH6S AWD Single Speed Transfer Case
DJDS 205MM Front Axle
DMH 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio
DRBS Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle
EVA 4.7L V8 MPI Engine
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEGS Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
GFAS Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNES Passenger Side Sun Visor w/Mirror
GTSP Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away
GXRS Keyless Entry
HADS Air Cond'ing w/Dual Zone Temp Cntrl
I77S Route 77 - UP, Mesquite, TX
JAAS Instrument Panel
JA2S Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBEP Instr. Panel Color Keyed Bezel
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHDS Rear Var Intermittent Wiper/Washer
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Power Outlet Mounted in IP
JJMS Auxiliary 12-Volt Rear Power Outlet
JPBS Power Locks
JPDS Power Windows, Driver One-Touch
KAXS BLACK - Badge - Durango
KTXS BLACK - BADGE - DODGE, LIFTGATE
LACS Illuminated Entry
LAFS Key in Ign/Seat Belt Warning Buzzer
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LALS Low Washer Fluid Warning Signal
LAMS Door Ajar Warning Lamp
LANS Decklid/Liftgate Ajar Warning Lamp
LBCP Glove Box Lamp
LCAS Front Courtesy/Map Lamps
LCDP Map/Dome Reading Lamps
LDGS Liftgate Flood Lamps
LMBS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MBQS Body Color Rear Fascia
MDAS Front License Plate Bracket
MFNS Body Color Grille
MGAS Ram's Head Badge
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MLHS Body Color Front Fascia
MWHS Rear Wheelhouse Liners
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NF4S 25 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHCS Oil Level Sensor
NHFP Power Steering Cooler
NHK Engine Block Heater
NHMS Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
NZDP Next Generation Engine Controller
PW7 Bright White Clear Coat
QW7S Bright White Clear Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RBBS AM/FM Cass Radio w/Changer Control
RCDS 4 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Variable Assist Power Steering
SCDS Luxury Steering Wheel
SDBS Heavy Duty Suspension
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Rear Stabilizer Bar
SUAS Tilt Steering Column
TBBS Full Size Spare Tire
TBMS Tire Carrier Winch
TS8S P245/70R16 BSW On/Off Road Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WKEP 16X7.0 Spare Wheel
WLBS Steel Spare Wheel
WNDS 16X7.0 Cast Aluminum Wheels
XDXS Scissor Type Jack
XEEP Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield
XEFP Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
XEUP Front Suspension Skid Plate
XFHP Class IV Receiver Hitch
XFKP 7 Pin Wiring Harness
XFLP 7 to 4 Pin Wiring Adaptor
XSLS Brake/Park Interlock
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

 

I had the painted tail covers for a while too. I never thought they'd block much light, but my brother told me once, after driving behind me, that it was hard to see the turn signals. I bought some led tail lights (multiple light sources instead of one that can get blocked more easily) but never got around to putting the covers back on since they need repainted (clear coat keeps getting killed by the sun on them).

 

Noted. I took a good look at them tonight after it got dark. Was thinking perhaps some LEDs. I don't do a lot of night driving. I can always peel them off. I like the look though. A second thought is to paint the design on to the tail light. Just the outline of the Ram logo. ???