New Owner. New Here. Questions :)
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08-17-2010, 08:55 PM
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New Owner. New Here. Questions :)
Hey guys, I'm officially a 2002 Dodge Dakota Sport Quad Cab 4.7l V8 owner and am looking for some answers and a new place to call home. I just sold my 2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Short Bed 4.0l V6 6-Speed, needed to downgrade my payment since I just had a son born, so I went from a $23,830 truck to a $6000 one 
Anyway, I always called TacomaWorld.com my home but now i need a new one.
Onto the questions:
Tires-
I don't have a lift, but it might be leveled (block under the rear leaf springs) currently running 265/70R16 tires (31x10.43x16) Any idea what the largest tire i can run without rubbing would be? 32s even possible?
RPMs-
My gauges don't seem to have a redline, my tacoma was about 5500, are 5000rpm shifts safe for the 4.7 V8?
Badges-
It's debadged, is there a place I could buy the badges?
Fogs anytime-
I modded my Tacoma to enable my fogs with my high beams, is this possible in the Dakota?
DC Receps constant hot-
Is there a way to make the DC outlet in the cab ALWAYS ON as to enable charging cell phones etc while not driving/no key in ignition?
Thats all i can think of for now, sorry its messy hehe
I look forward to talking to you all!
Anyway, I always called TacomaWorld.com my home but now i need a new one. Onto the questions:
Tires-
I don't have a lift, but it might be leveled (block under the rear leaf springs) currently running 265/70R16 tires (31x10.43x16) Any idea what the largest tire i can run without rubbing would be? 32s even possible?
RPMs-
My gauges don't seem to have a redline, my tacoma was about 5500, are 5000rpm shifts safe for the 4.7 V8?
Badges-
It's debadged, is there a place I could buy the badges?
Fogs anytime-
I modded my Tacoma to enable my fogs with my high beams, is this possible in the Dakota?
DC Receps constant hot-
Is there a way to make the DC outlet in the cab ALWAYS ON as to enable charging cell phones etc while not driving/no key in ignition?
Thats all i can think of for now, sorry its messy hehe
I look forward to talking to you all!
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08-17-2010, 09:58 PM
My auto tranny makes me shift at 5,500 at wide open throttle. Take that into consideration. Therefore, it seems reasonable that 5,000 is okay. Obviously revving that high puts more stress and wear on parts, but it isn't going to instantly ruin your motor.
I have seen people talking about doing that with the fogs. Take a browse of our forum and see what you can stir up with the search function. You might even consider searching the entire forum and not just the 2nd gen dakota forum.
I like the way you think with the lighter outlet. I'm going to look into it and I'll let you know. I think a good place to start would be to take a look at a wiring schematic.
I am useless with tires.
Is being debadged really that bad? Pictures? Mine has all of the badges, but I'm sort've indifferent. I like the hood badge though.
I'm no expert, but this is what I know for now. Good luck. Keep us updated, even if you figure it out on your own, just to bring a conclusion to this thread. That way if a new guy comes browsing and finds this thread, he'll also find his answer in this thread
I have seen people talking about doing that with the fogs. Take a browse of our forum and see what you can stir up with the search function. You might even consider searching the entire forum and not just the 2nd gen dakota forum.
I like the way you think with the lighter outlet. I'm going to look into it and I'll let you know. I think a good place to start would be to take a look at a wiring schematic.
I am useless with tires.
Is being debadged really that bad? Pictures? Mine has all of the badges, but I'm sort've indifferent. I like the hood badge though.
I'm no expert, but this is what I know for now. Good luck. Keep us updated, even if you figure it out on your own, just to bring a conclusion to this thread. That way if a new guy comes browsing and finds this thread, he'll also find his answer in this thread
Last edited by Rantz; 08-17-2010 at 10:00 PM. Reason: typo
#3
08-17-2010, 10:01 PM
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Hey guys, I'm officially a 2002 Dodge Dakota Sport Quad Cab 4.7l V8 owner and am looking for some answers and a new place to call home. I just sold my 2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Short Bed 4.0l V6 6-Speed, needed to downgrade my payment since I just had a son born, so I went from a $23,830 truck to a $6000 one Anyway, I always called TacomaWorld.com my home but now i need a new one.
Onto the questions:
Tires-
I don't have a lift, but it might be leveled (block under the rear leaf springs) currently running 265/70R16 tires (31x10.43x16) Any idea what the largest tire i can run without rubbing would be? 32s even possible?
Anyway, I always called TacomaWorld.com my home but now i need a new one. Onto the questions:
Tires-
I don't have a lift, but it might be leveled (block under the rear leaf springs) currently running 265/70R16 tires (31x10.43x16) Any idea what the largest tire i can run without rubbing would be? 32s even possible?
RPMs-
My gauges don't seem to have a redline, my tacoma was about 5500, are 5000rpm shifts safe for the 4.7 V8?
My gauges don't seem to have a redline, my tacoma was about 5500, are 5000rpm shifts safe for the 4.7 V8?
Badges-
It's debadged, is there a place I could buy the badges?
It's debadged, is there a place I could buy the badges?
Fogs anytime-
I modded my Tacoma to enable my fogs with my high beams, is this possible in the Dakota?
DC Receps constant hot-
Is there a way to make the DC outlet in the cab ALWAYS ON as to enable charging cell phones etc while not driving/no key in ignition?
I modded my Tacoma to enable my fogs with my high beams, is this possible in the Dakota?
DC Receps constant hot-
Is there a way to make the DC outlet in the cab ALWAYS ON as to enable charging cell phones etc while not driving/no key in ignition?
Last edited by magnethead; 08-17-2010 at 10:07 PM.
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08-17-2010, 10:15 PM
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#6
08-17-2010, 10:23 PM
Definitely need some pictures of this truck. I have always thought of 5 grand being as high as I would go. I don't know what redline is but I know it's over 5.
Look in the FAQ section. It has a lot on tire sizes but I think 32's will fit with no lift, but I can't make any promises.
A quick and easy way to find more rubber is to simply crank the TB's a little. You can go up an inch and it will then be level with the rear. I know 32's will fit then. And if you go all the way (~2inches) 33's will fit.
You're going to miss that 6 speed, especially if this truck is an auto. But overall I think you will like the Dakota. It's tough to compare an almost brand new truck to a 9 year old truck.
Look in the FAQ section. It has a lot on tire sizes but I think 32's will fit with no lift, but I can't make any promises.
A quick and easy way to find more rubber is to simply crank the TB's a little. You can go up an inch and it will then be level with the rear. I know 32's will fit then. And if you go all the way (~2inches) 33's will fit.
You're going to miss that 6 speed, especially if this truck is an auto. But overall I think you will like the Dakota. It's tough to compare an almost brand new truck to a 9 year old truck.
#7
08-18-2010, 12:35 AM
Grand Champion
Hey guys, I'm officially a 2002 Dodge Dakota Sport Quad Cab 4.7l V8 owner and am looking for some answers and a new place to call home. I just sold my 2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Short Bed 4.0l V6 6-Speed, needed to downgrade my payment since I just had a son born, so I went from a $23,830 truck to a $6000 one Anyway, I always called TacomaWorld.com my home but now i need a new one.
Onto the questions:
Tires-
I don't have a lift, but it might be leveled (block under the rear leaf springs) currently running 265/70R16 tires (31x10.43x16) Any idea what the largest tire i can run without rubbing would be? 32s even possible?
You can fit 32's with a torsion bar crank
RPMs-
My gauges don't seem to have a redline, my tacoma was about 5500, are 5000rpm shifts safe for the 4.7 V8?
id say 4,500 to 5,000 my 5.2 auto shifts at 5k when full throttle.
Badges-
It's debadged, is there a place I could buy the badges?
Ebay is best bet but I like a debadged truck.
Fogs anytime-
I modded my Tacoma to enable my fogs with my high beams, is this possible in the Dakota?
I think the newer daks can do the same. I know my 98 wont and i've looked everywhere.
DC Receps constant hot-
Is there a way to make the DC outlet in the cab ALWAYS ON as to enable charging cell phones etc while not driving/no key in ignition?
My truck has a power outlet and a cig lighter but best bet it just run a hot wire to it that has a fuse on it that way not melting any wiring.
Thats all i can think of for now, sorry its messy hehe
I look forward to talking to you all!
Anyway, I always called TacomaWorld.com my home but now i need a new one. Onto the questions:
Tires-
I don't have a lift, but it might be leveled (block under the rear leaf springs) currently running 265/70R16 tires (31x10.43x16) Any idea what the largest tire i can run without rubbing would be? 32s even possible?
You can fit 32's with a torsion bar crank
RPMs-
My gauges don't seem to have a redline, my tacoma was about 5500, are 5000rpm shifts safe for the 4.7 V8?
id say 4,500 to 5,000 my 5.2 auto shifts at 5k when full throttle.
Badges-
It's debadged, is there a place I could buy the badges?
Ebay is best bet but I like a debadged truck.
Fogs anytime-
I modded my Tacoma to enable my fogs with my high beams, is this possible in the Dakota?
I think the newer daks can do the same. I know my 98 wont and i've looked everywhere.
DC Receps constant hot-
Is there a way to make the DC outlet in the cab ALWAYS ON as to enable charging cell phones etc while not driving/no key in ignition?
My truck has a power outlet and a cig lighter but best bet it just run a hot wire to it that has a fuse on it that way not melting any wiring.
Thats all i can think of for now, sorry its messy hehe
I look forward to talking to you all!
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08-18-2010, 12:41 AM
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Thanks for the replies gentlemen, it's late so I'll have to get some pics up of my Dakota tomorrow. Doesn't have anything special done to it except for an exhaust tip and new grille. Oh but I might as well post a pic of my old Taco
oh and for what it's worth, the Dakota is a manual as well.
oh and for what it's worth, the Dakota is a manual as well.
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08-18-2010, 01:44 AM
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haha dont hate on me already i just got here!
Forgot to mention I have a key fob but it doesn't function, any way to program that myself or do i have to hit up a dealer?
Oh and my truck has the Infinity sound system, but i dunno if its working cuz it sounds like crap...
Forgot to mention I have a key fob but it doesn't function, any way to program that myself or do i have to hit up a dealer?
Oh and my truck has the Infinity sound system, but i dunno if its working cuz it sounds like crap...