2nd Gen Durango 2004 - 2009

Upcoming Changes...need answers.

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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 02:51 AM
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I bought the D for a daily driver when I bought a Jeep to offroad.
The Jeep is now out of the picture but I still need to be able to have a slightly offroadable truck for camping and kayaking. I sold the Wagoneer and I am planning to "beef up" the D.

So here we go:

1. Can anyone recommend a good roof basket?
Used would be fine, I have the ability to powdercoat....I like Thule's rack but I'd like to some alternatives (http://www.thuleracks.com/product.asp?dept_id=3)

2. Anyone tried a hidden winch mount?

3. I want exhaust that is deep/good sounding but not Flowmaster 44 loud. Anyone done Flowmaster 50, or Magnaflow? (Sound Clip)

4.I know the question always comes up about Lift Kits, so I know the only one I have seen is the the Truxxxs lift. I want to go up to 33's BFG ATs
Has anyone done this and can upload pictures?
(How does it ride...is it noticeable)

5. Lastly, anyone seen a Durango with a rear Tire carrier?

Thanks,
Ben
 
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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I put a magnaflow on my 2007 5.7L durango...I believe it is syle 50 (not sure - brain fart) and it sounds great but probaly does little to alter horsepower and was about $600.00 to install the cat-back.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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http://www.readylift.com/c-51-durang...d-4wd-225.aspx

Anyone done the readylift?

I have heard the truxxs lift is garbage,
so how does turning the torsion bars alone affect ride quality?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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I just recently had a 40series FM put on. Cut out the stocker mufller + resonator/muffler at the end of the tail pipe. Got it re-routed to exit the pass. side, with a chrome dual tip. Sounds pretty good imo. But, it is loud, which is what we were going for. And if you don't like any drone, might not be good for you. I'll post a pic and vid of the "setup" if you would like. BTW, I got everything welded with 2 1/2in piping, instead of clamps, for $185 (price of muffler and tip included ). Not much of a hp gain, maybe 5-10 at most.
 
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