Hey all. Yep, another noob in need of some advice
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Just wanted to say hey. I am the recent owner of a 03 dakota club cab w/ 3.9L V6 (wish I would have got an '04 with the 3.7). My last vehicle was a Vw GTi Vr6 that had $6k of performance work done two weeks before it was totaled.
So, I decided I was done with the tuners and that something bigger with 4x4 was more practical in the Rocky mountains. I do have a question to begin with (go figure huh), the dakota came with 245/70R16's originally but it now has 265/75r16's. Tire pressure on the door says 35 psi and the tires say 88 psi. So, what is the best tire pressure to keep them at for a good blend of traction and longevity?
Also, just wondering if anyone has had a problem with your key not being able to unlock the passenger side door (manual locks)? Thanks for any help.
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the 3.9 is a better engine than the 3.7, its got the rugged durability you need and its powerband is in a better spot than the 3.7's. as far as tires go, use whats on the door jam. as far as the locks go, I have keyless entry and honestly... i dont think ive ever unlocked the door by using the key hole.
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10,419 with at least 200k on the allpar 200,000 mile club. my 88 dak is in there somewhere with over 250k.
http://www.allpar.com/old/club/searc....9&type=engine
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well than I guess me and everyone I know with a 3.9 got screwed because mine lasted 116k and I know 2 other people that only made it to 130 and change. And one other with a 5.2 which is basically the same motor than went at 130. Im sorry but 130k is nothing to be called realiable. Maybe thats just my experience, but I would never buy a 3.9,5.2,5.9 motor ever again with the amount of problems I had with mine... Im so happy to have the 4.7.