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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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There is 1 RCSB sport within 50 miles of me and it is actually at my dealer. But it is black and I will not drive a black DD again, so I am safe
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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StupidRope, that's a good lookin truck! I love that dark mineral gray. That was my 2nd color choice. I've always had trucks with the darker colors on them. My son's favorite color is that gray and I've been wanting something different for awhile so decided on the red this time. Figured that way when my boy ends up buying his he can get the gray. Congrats on finally getting one. Made my first payment on Friday so some of the new has worn off but I do love driving this truck. Jeff
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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I have had mine f or about 9 days now and I love it! I am looking for a few mods to add to it but trying to decide is killing me. tires and wheels, lift kit, spray in bed liner......I can't decide!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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It is my undersatnding the Tow Haul switch turns off MDS, that is what I meant when I said I could switch it off. I am not aware of any way to disable the MDS without being in the Tow Haul mode however. I did not know the Traction control can be partially or fully on, what is the difference between the 2 states? I have a lot to learn yet, but I do know what flooring the gas pedal does
fully disabling the traction control can only be done from 0-40 then it goes to partial, partial turns off the automatic braking but sill has leaves the the engine brakeing on.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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I have had mine f or about 9 days now and I love it! I am looking for a few mods to add to it but trying to decide is killing me. tires and wheels, lift kit, spray in bed liner......I can't decide!
K&N - Mich. tires- superchips - a rhino bedliner can absorb the blast from a brick of c4 without penetrating it ( showed it on modern marvels). now find a lift kit and wheels I did the rest for you.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Nice Trucks!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MinatorHemi8
fully disabling the traction control can only be done from 0-40 then it goes to partial, partial turns off the automatic braking but sill has leaves the the engine brakeing on.
Thank you for the info Minator, I guess I should read the manual a little more When I turn off the traction control I get the occasional 2nd gear chirp, esp if the road is a little rough.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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fully disabling the traction control can only be done from 0-40 then it goes to partial, partial turns off the automatic braking but sill has leaves the the engine brakeing on.
I don't think the automatic braking ever turns off. Even with the Electronic Stability Program off i can spin (in 2wd) on snow and you can hear the ABS clicking... anyone else know what I'm talkin about?? And I swear, the headlights flicker just once when I start to spin and the ABS kicks in... like it's a safety thing for oncoming traffic. Like its warning them that I'm a crazy driver goin sideways! haha this truck is too dang smart!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 02:17 AM
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I don't think the automatic braking ever turns off. Even with the Electronic Stability Program off i can spin (in 2wd) on snow and you can hear the ABS clicking... anyone else know what I'm talkin about?? And I swear, the headlights flicker just once when I start to spin and the ABS kicks in... like it's a safety thing for oncoming traffic. Like its warning them that I'm a crazy driver goin sideways! haha this truck is too dang smart!
Weird I ve sat at a green light smoking out with tpms partially off, I havent had or noticed the lights dim nor the abs do anything about it but I do get the gay posy track kick when Im still burning in a straight line.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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This is my 09 that I wound up with after 6 months of fighting with chrysler to buy back my 08. I basically had to pay $4K out of pocket to upgrade from the nicely optioned 08 Laramie Quad to this Loaded 09 Crew.

Just like the 08 it likes a little hitch weight to keep the trailer straight but it still needs me to move the rig back a little but my chains for the ramps were not long enough to get the 3 more inches back it wanted to be at.

The new tow/haul mode is just freaking awesome though.
 
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