so I have spent a few minutes sending requests out to companies... but 1 guy isnt going to change the world. so I ask that anyone who reads this post, member or not please take 2 minutes and fill out the forms provided in these links... if we get enough people to send in requests, they will have to atleast notice us...

http://www.superchips.com/future_vehicles_wanted.php Superchips website... great tuners.
http://www.hypertech-inc.com/contact.html Hypertechs website, just fill out the form and send it...


as a side note... anyone who frequents other forums... please copy this and post it. I think we can get enough dakota owners to submit these and make something happen. also if anyone has a link to add... please post it.

Done did it.

Done, let's hope they realize there is a market out here dying for their support;)

Did it Great idea now we need some lift kit companys to contact too.

done, I actually talked to the superchips plant in sanford and offered to let them use my truck as a tester but they never called me back like they where saposed to

I looked for a contact page on skyjacker... what are good lifts?

Done... hope something good becomes of this....

rancho, superlift, fabtech, procomp,

Ok, so Fabtechs website is kinda crazy... skyjacker doesnt do midsized trucks and neither does superlift...

Done...

good deal, keep em going guys.

For god sakes even mopar doesn't support us... at least not the 4.7. Anyone take a look at the new mopar performance catalog yet?

Well, I am not sure if this is it or not... Is this the one Alt?

http://www.mopar.com/m_perf_subCheck.jsp?SubGrpID=690&dummy1=1182434830 165

ORIGINAL: ericemery

Well, I am not sure if this is it or not... Is this the one Alt?

http://www.mopar.com/m_perf_subCheck.jsp?SubGrpID=690&dummy1=1182434830 165



That gives me a blank page, hang on I'll dig up a link

Here we go: http://www.leeparts.com/pdf/07MoparCatalog.pdf

I would love to get my hands on the 360. That'd be real nice to drop into our trucks, or even the Hemi.

Maybe, Dodge will allow us to up grade the engines with the same valves and heads as the new 4.7L. We'd probably have to upgrade the ECU too.

I would love to see a hemi dak... maybe if I win the publishers clearing house or something... lol

Here's an email address for rough country suspensions
ans@roughcountry.com
everyone email them for lift kit for our dakotas

got it. if you guys just want to copy this, just change the model of truck to suit yours. this is what I wrote:
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Hello,

I own a 2006 dodge dakota SLT quad cab. I have been searching for suspension components for over a year, and have yet to find anything that will work for my truck. I believe there is a decent sized market for newer dokata products. I am a member of dodgeforum.com and many of the members are looking for good suspension components. This email is sent as a request to consider this line of vehicles for future product development.

Thank you for taking the time to read this request.
-Eric Emery-
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Got a reply from rough country suspensions. No go on lift kit for our trucks. Said no demand for it. I sent a reply that they should read the posts on dodge forum.com I said there is a ton of people wanting lift kits.

I got the same reply. I replied with roughly the same answer. I stated that even though dakotas are midsised trucks, they are still a platform that needs addressed. they wouldnt skip on a Silverado or F150, why skip on midsize?

Here is another suspension company Tuff Country. E-mail customerservice@tuffcountry.com

ok, off to email them... keep the links and email addys coming guys!

Fabtech: info@fabtechmotorsports.com
Procomp: sales@explorerprocomp.com

Sent e-mail to them.

ORIGINAL: pro4x4

Sent e-mail to them.


Well of course I send email to them, that's why I posted them. Or are you sahyingg you shent them emails? I'm completely wasted beyohnd belief right now so it's hard to figure what you is sayining? :D

yes I sent an email.

good play down... I also have sent an email to them...

Wow, I really should stay away from the computer when I've been drinking... lol

we've all been there... or atleast I have. ;)

Got a reply from Procomp suspension company no go for dakota. They said chevy ford and toyota have better sales numbers than dodge so there is no market for a kit for dakotas. What a bummer

ORIGINAL: pro4x4

Got a reply from Procomp suspension company no go for dakota. They said chevy ford and toyota have better sales numbers than dodge so there is no market for a kit for dakotas. What a bummer


For midsize trucks? Toyota maybe but the Ranger is getting ancient by now and the colorado/canyon are the ugliest trucks I've ever seen come out of GM... wtf [:@]

The ranger is junk as far as I'm concerned and when I was shopping for a smaller truck the Dakota was the best one out there. I didn't like the colorado because of the crappy engine choices and I couldn't find a comfortable seating position in the toyota tacoma. My knees were wedged inbetween the seat and the steering wheel and I'm only 6 feet tall. I do admit though that when I was at the philly car show back in feburary I looked at the Nissan frontier and was very impressed with it. I thought all imports were the same as far as seating comfort but the nissan was much more roomier than the toyota.

i just want a nice cowl hood like the 04 has

Did it

I want the SRT 10 hood... but I would settle for a cowl. yeah, we need a few good hoods.

ya this does suck, i just submitted the forms....what you guys are saying is depressing.

depressing or motivational? lol. but really it does suck that the best midsize truck doesnt get any love. even though best in class towing and payload wont get companys to look at us, I still think we have the best midsize out there. I love my truck, and I cant say I have ever said that about any other vehicle I have ever owned.

Okay I did it too... well for you 4.7L guys this doesn't really apply...but for the 3.7L we need some headers... I agree we all need some good hoods... again this doesn't apply to most of you but I think we need some options in the looks area...as far as body kids/side skirts/air dams... I'd also like to see some more in the performance dept. for the 3.7s but IDK what... also I don't know any good companies for this stuff so I don't have any links... sorry guys...

Done. Contact made.

That superchips announcement at the top of the forum is taunting us... WE WANT PROGRAMMERS!!! [sm=icon_beat.gif]

I was thinking the same thing... SUPER CHIPS WANTS YOU!... WTF ever... bastards. ;)

Superchips can *(extremely vulgar acts removed for your children's safety)* 4.7L V8 NOW!!!!!!!!

HAhaAH!

NOWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BLARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!!!!!!!!!!

What kind of crap is that? If they're going to post something like that in this section, make it worth our while and say that for the GEN III Daks.

It's a generalized sticky for the whole forum....

I know, but they shouldn't put it in a section that's been asking for a programmer for our trucks.

ORIGINAL: DakotaStone

I know, but they shouldn't put it in a section that's been asking for a programmer for our trucks.


Agreed. Isn't the constitution supposed to protect us from "Cruel and unusual forms of punishment"?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

superchips wants you!

Superchips > Dakota owners....

prolly what they are thinking...

they should look at it like who is the next ram owner? the tundra guys? probably not... More likley us than any other mid-size...

I sent Corsa the following inquiry. Attached is their reply.

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-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 12:18 AM
To: corsa_sales@voyager.net (corsa_sales@voyager.net)
Subject: WWW Form Submission

Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by
() on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 00:17:46
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Comments Name: John A Bakos

Comments email: viper123@adelphia.net (viper123@adelphia.net)

Comments: Hi I checked your site for a system for my '06 Dakota 4.7 HO
but could not find one. Are you planning a '05-'07 Dakota system?
I live on the west side of Cleveland and could bring in my truck for
measurements.
Thanks for any info!
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Hello and thank you for the inquiry.You are correct in seeing that an exhaust is not currently available atthe moment. However a muffler system does exist.It just so happens that we had begun staging development for the 4.7Land do hope to have a pt# within the next 4-6 weeks.I have added your information to our files and will be sure topersonally notify you as soon as we are ready to take orders.Thank you once again!Sincerely,PAUL SANTIAGO ext.135AutomotiveTechnical Sales Direct Ph: 440-260-3135Toll Free: 800-486-0999 Fax: 440-891-1868www.corsaperf.com (http://www.corsaperf.com/)
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Does anyone know if there is a ground effect kit for the 3rd gen dakotas? Or even an airdam? They have some for the 2nd gen. but I haven't seen any for the 3rd gen.

There are not any for the 3rd Generation currently but I know some people on here would like them... if you can find an email contact for a company that makes them we will surely email them and let them know we want them!

+1 hit us up with an email addy!

http://www.streetsceneeq.com/contactus.asp?mi=12

Here is a link to the Street Scene Contact page... Everyone get out there and tell them we want body kits and air damns regardless of whether or not you actually want them... that way they will get more of a barrage of email asking for them!

Ok, I sent mine. asked for a ground effects kit, or atleast an air dam... ;)

Just sent a request for 3rd gen dakota ground effects. Lets see what happens.?.?http://www.dodgeforum.com/upfiles/smiley/signs003.gif

Got some news about the ground effects for the 3rd gen. dakota from
tgrachen@streetsceneeq.com
WE HAVE NOTHING AS OF RIGHT NOW BUT I HAVE ALREADY PUT THE WORD IN FOR THOSE TRUCKS. I HAVE HAD 7 EMAIL IN THE PAST 2 DAYS ASKING FOR THEM. SO YOU WILL HOPEFULLY SEE SOMETHING SOON.

I wish you luck, I really do, butI wouldn't hold my breath. The attitude of most aftermarket mfg. is that we Dakota owners don't exist. Case in point, Superchips. What a joke! They advertise on our website but have nothing for Gen3 Dakotas.I've e-mailed both manufacturers and online merchants till my fingers were ready fall off, and in most cases it's the same old responses: no plans to make available at this time, possibly not at all. WE have to collectivelySWAMP them with e-mails, phone calls and demand, beg, anything it would take give us what we want. We have to let them know there is a big demand.

yup, and that was the hope of this thread... I also got a response from street scene... basicly the same thing. They have been recieving email requests, and have made a note of them. They thanked me for my input... whoo hoo.:eek:

....:-(... I'm the one who got the contact info...and prolly the first to send an email...and I didn't get JACK $hit ... :-(... no response at all....

i dont know how to do this really but i want to ask Auto Meter if they can fabricate a gauge pillar for the 3rd gen dakotas. so if some one could let me know how to do this that would be great.

Go to their website... look for a contact us page or any contact info prefereably an email... copy and paste the email address here and we'll all help ya!

Autometer will just tell us to use a universal... but its worth a shot.

ok...well how about making a High Flow Catalytic converter kit....coming down from the headers the y pipes will have high flow cats on them and with a place to hook up the o2 sensor? so that way when you want to put high flow cats on there is not cutting or welding back on you can just replace them so it still looks relatively stock!!!??? what do yall think?

Hi everyne. i recently found a company that carrys some side steps and some other products that i think are really nice. I sent them an email asking them to start making some products for us. Well im sure eveyone knows the drill for this so below is the website and an email. Thanks

www.gorhino.com
sales@gorhino.com

What are we asking for??

What are we asking for? In my opinion priority one are shocks, Bilstein preferably, with programmers a close second.

Asking aftermarket manufacturers/distributors/ merchants for stuff that we want for our Gen 3s in our experience is like asking Osama Bin Laden to surrender. We wish it would happen but not going to happen.

No I meant what did mikey111k what us to ask the manufacturer for... and yeah I hear ya ...

i found this company that seemed like they have some nice stuff and thought that some people on here might be intrested in it so i figured id post the info and see if some people would contact them to let them know that gen 3 dakota owners are intrested in their products. With hope that maybe they would start making some stuff for us.

ORIGINAL: mikey111k

i found this company that seemed like they have some nice stuff and thought that some people on here might be intrested in it so i figured id post the info and see if some people would contact them to let them know that gen 3 dakota owners are intrested in their products. With hope that maybe they would start making some stuff for us.


What they're asking is were there any products in particular we should be asking them to make for us? (i.e. Nerf Bars, etc...)

Well i personally really lik the dominator II side steps and want to try to get those. if we cant convince them to make some for us im going to see if theres any way to use another application on our trucks.

Thanks for the clarification Altair... I was kinda tired when I made that last post... didn't really mean to come off snippy ...

if someone can sell me a A-pillar or tell me where to get one I can have them made.

Phil

BTW this is my first post and I have a 2007 Mitsubishi Raider.

Done deal

Dodge don't derserve aftermarket parts. Whats the point. They are piece's of ****. They are overpriced, low quailty piece's of ****. Where I live, anyone who has a dodge, they have nothing but problems with it. One guy I know here, bought a new Dakota, not even 2 weeks of having it, the engine went on it. Like mine along with the tranny. I finally got it back and now the 4x4 is all screwed right up. They can't do nothing right. This truck has been nothing but a nightmare. And then fuel, I don't really wanna go there cause this is worse then a pig on gas and I have the V6. I hate to see what the V8 is like. It's so bad, I can't even get 200 km's outta a tank with this thing. And then just today, my alt goes on it again. This is the 2nd time. And no I don't have my system in it either. It's not worth it. Why would I put something like that into this thing when all it does is break down. If it wasn't for this truck being SO overpriced, I would have gotten my Ranger. Even Ford said thats too much for something that has no options. And thats not the only place either. GM, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi. Thats 6 different places. Like come on, theres better out there for lower prices and better quailty. So to make my finally statement, Dodge should just closes their doors cause they are not worthy of selling Piece Of **** vehicles.

ORIGINAL: TheGreatMonkey

Dodge don't derserve aftermarket parts. Whats the point. They are piece's of ****. They are overpriced, low quailty piece's of ****. Where I live, anyone who has a dodge, they have nothing but problems with it. One guy I know here, bought a new Dakota, not even 2 weeks of having it, the engine went on it. Like mine along with the tranny. I finally got it back and now the 4x4 is all screwed right up. They can't do nothing right. This truck has been nothing but a nightmare. And then fuel, I don't really wanna go there cause this is worse then a pig on gas and I have the V6. I hate to see what the V8 is like. It's so bad, I can't even get 200 km's outta a tank with this thing. And then just today, my alt goes on it again. This is the 2nd time. And no I don't have my system in it either. It's not worth it. Why would I put something like that into this thing when all it does is break down. If it wasn't for this truck being SO overpriced, I would have gotten my Ranger. Even Ford said thats too much for something that has no options. And thats not the only place either. GM, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi. Thats 6 different places. Like come on, theres better out there for lower prices and better quailty. So to make my finally statement, Dodge should just closes their doors cause they are not worthy of selling Piece Of **** vehicles.


ORIGINAL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll

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I'm not going to bother telling you all the spots you went wrong there. People already pointed out most of them on your last post anyway. It seems you have nothing positive to say in any of your posts here, at least try to make up something more believable next time...

ORIGINAL: TheGreatMonkey

Soon To Be:
blah blah blah
just curious....if your Dodge is such a POS why are you going to drop a few thousand bucks in aftermarket stereo gear?



ORIGINAL: Raider07

if someone can sell me a A-pillar or tell me where to get one I can have them made.

just ask your local fire/rescue squad, they'll be happy to cut one out for you [8D]

super lift makes a lift kit now

hey guys... I was trolling around the Internet last night and got an idea... JL makes a stealth box for the 3rd gen club cabs, why not ask for a stealth box for the quads too... most who go with the MTX just swap out into a JL anyway...

I am going to call them to see if we can even send a request form in... I didn't see one on JL's website, so I am going to call reception and see who I can email (if anybody)

I was looking at that one for the club cab for a bit. It's crazy expensive though[&:]

ORIGINAL: Altair

I was looking at that one for the club cab for a bit. It's crazy expensive though[&:]


i didnt see a price on their site, what were you quoted? and what a coincidence, i posted about this, and didnt even see this thread till now[&:]

I believe I found the price online somewhere, was a good 6 months back at least so memory is a bit iffy but I want to say $600+

ORIGINAL: luvmydak

What are we asking for? In my opinion priority one are shocks, Bilstein preferably, with programmers a close second.


http://www.performancecenter.com/product.page/Chips+%26+Programmers/Chips+~+Modules+~+Programmers/0/0/0/JET90402S/DODGE/2005/Dakota/4.7L

There is also a guy on Ebay who has these who claims he will beat ANY price.

Haven't found any Bilsteins yet. [&o]You should be able to go to their website with travel and rebound (etc) info and order up a set of universals.

I also found a Flex-a-lite Black Magic 15" fan with controls for $200 bucks. http://www.performancecenter.com/products/single_product?sf5=Flex-A-Lite+Electric+Fans&category_name=Cooling+%26+Fans& sf6=Black+Magic+Series&color_index=0&brandname=0&t pcpartnumber=FLX15XXX&category_name_sub=Electric+F ans&sf4=Universal+Electric+Fans&universal=1


It is ok to post links here, right? [&:]

I dont know about you guys but I have put a bunch of mods on my truck. I'll see if I cant dig up my old list from when I was doing research to find out all the company names I bought stuff from. Here are some I remember.... and all for the 4.7L HO

Jet Chips 90403S (I believe)
72mm TB
4in TB spacer
Custom 3 1/2in catback with single in/dual out Flowmaster Super 40
JBL headers
Pulley Kit (ASP if I remember)
Shorty Ram air intake

If you guys have the same type of stuff then ok. If not then hopefully I can help a little. I'm just as pissed as you guys that these companies are not making upgrade parts like we are wanting, such a lift kits and superchargers etc.

Correction - the TB is 72mm in the front and tappers down to a 70mm in the back. Forgot that part.

I just went to US Body to email them about a Cowl hood, and found even better, Ive been looking at hoods for a month now and this must have just recently been put up because it wasnt there before:

http://www.usbody.com/__Photo-Gallery/T-Hd-Do-Small/05-DT-001-e.htm

OMG!!!!!

I want that!!!!!!!

who thinks the nightrunner could use that?

Did you look at the other two styles avail. for the Dakotas?

Holy shiznit! I friggin want that cowl hood.... looks like a broader version of the SRT-10 hood.

Daddy very likey! Well, looks like no Christmas presents for the kids this year! HAhahahaa... j/k =)

Gibson is not in the process of making headers for the 3.7L :(. Im still waiting to hear back from Pacesetter

So its been awhile since i came here. Has the aftermarket for these trucks increased at all?? Last time i looked there was nothing more then little meaningless bolt ons. No tuner, no blower, no nothing.

same here. I left for like 3months because they have nothing going on for the dakota or the raider as far as I can see. Any updates from vendors would be great.

Dodge don't derserve aftermarket parts. Whats the point. They are piece's of ****. They are overpriced, low quailty piece's of ****. Where I live, anyone who has a dodge, they have nothing but problems with it. One guy I know here, bought a new Dakota, not even 2 weeks of having it, the engine went on it. Like mine along with the tranny. I finally got it back and now the 4x4 is all screwed right up. They can't do nothing right. This truck has been nothing but a nightmare. And then fuel, I don't really wanna go there cause this is worse then a pig on gas and I have the V6. I hate to see what the V8 is like. It's so bad, I can't even get 200 km's outta a tank with this thing. And then just today, my alt goes on it again. This is the 2nd time. And no I don't have my system in it either. It's not worth it. Why would I put something like that into this thing when all it does is break down. If it wasn't for this truck being SO overpriced, I would have gotten my Ranger (http://dodgeforum.com/m_855445/mpage_6/key_/tm.htm#). Even Ford said thats too much for something that has no options. And thats not the only place either. GM, Honda, Toyota (http://dodgeforum.com/m_855445/mpage_6/key_/tm.htm#), Volkswagen, Mitsubishi. Thats 6 different places. Like come on, theres better out there for lower prices and better quailty. So to make my finally statement, Dodge should just closes their doors cause they are not worthy of selling Piece Of **** vehicles.

I know this an old post but i still want this idiot to hear what I have to say if he is still around. Obviously not too overpriced because you bought it you idiot. I'm sure some salesmen came to your house with guns and coerced you into buying it. You and you alone are responsible for what you bought. Funny you are basing your opinion on what a few other people say and your own personal experience which is little. Not every car that rolls out of the factory is going to be perfect some will have flaws and I would say you just happened to have bad luck considering I have an 06 ST 3.7L with 30k on it and I have had zero problems with it. You deserve the crappy truck you got, they must have realized how much of an idiot you were and purposefully gave you lemon and I don't think that could have happened to a better candidate. "My truck sucks so I think I will pour a good thousand into it on a stereo." You sir are an idiot plain and simple. Until now I had yet to see anyone on hear that is an ass toward anyone else, the group of owners on here is a good bunch of people that would have gone out of their way to help you had you just informed us what was wrong with your truck. Go sell your Dak for some pos tonka toy ricer 4 cylinder manual found on roadside dead toy truck ranger have fun driving around in something that can't haul anything but two people and some groceries. You might as well buy a car.

Anyways thats my rant, I suspect this simpleton is long gone but I read this and it pissed me off so I tossed in my .02 cents regardless. [&:]

ORIGINAL: ZQ8Dude

So its been awhile since i came here. Has the aftermarket for these trucks increased at all?? Last time i looked there was nothing more then little meaningless bolt ons. No tuner, no blower, no nothing.


You can get a Paxton supercharger from KRC performance.

WOW, that cowl hood is AWSOME!!!
Hmm, that government check would be a good start toward it!

LB

I've been on a campaign to get someone to build a lift kit for the newer Dakotas as well, even before I found this forum. Here is what I received in reply from two of the companies I've contacted:

There is really two reasons why no one is offering this kit,one is the
demand. Two, 5-6 years ago when firestone tire had a recall on all
Dakotas for reason the truck would roll over if they got a blow out. So
you can see why all the manufactures in the industry where not racing
to
the dealer to start lifting Dakotas,who would want to deal with such a
liability. Hope this helps all Dakotas owner's understand why you do
not
see much if anything out there.
Thanks

Armen Mosikian
Tech Manager
Fabtech Motorsports

-

Thank you for your interest in Rancho products. Unfortunately we do
not
manufacture a suspension system for your vehicle because it would fit
too
few years and not enough people would buy it for us to make money on
it.

I don't know of any kit that you can modify and make it work on your
Dakota
and we do not manufacture any custom suspension lifts.

Rancho team member
Vladi

The first reply accusing Dodge of what was primarily a Ford Explorer issue was incorrect. I did research on the gsa.gov and nhsta websites and found only a recall for ball joints and an electrical issue with the A/C.

The second argument may have more validity because of the sharp drop in sales for the 2008 models, but in the prior year they sold more than Honda did with it's Ridgeline and yet I've seen after market stuff for those and only 10,000 trucks less than the Titan in 2007 which I've seen loads of stuff for. This says nothing of the overall decline in truck sales, which is no doubt going to curb demand for all models.

I also wrote to Chrysler customer service. They recommended I go to ChryslerListens.com (http://www.ChryslerListens.com) and submit my suggestion to them. What I suggested was manufactured parts should be offered by Dodge or the specs for them given to one of the lift companies, that matched the custom parts used in the concept MX Warrior Dakota. It's my firm belief that the Dakota doesn't get as much attention because of the lack of customization. The older models were customizable more than the 3rd gens and we can see the result in sales and owner retention of the older models. Kits don't drive sales, but they certainly influence many people when the buy their trucks because some would like to mod them, but would avoid them if they can't customize them like other brands or models.

thats a valid point, but dodge (OE in general) dont want parts competition. if someone makes shocls, then we dont have to buy mopar...


I doubt they would give the blueprints away...

Hello everyone new to the site. But definatly agree with the lack of aftermarket parts for are great trucks. I am curious to know the differences in engine capartment set up between the 07 3.7's and the 06 because alot of aftermarket parts out for the 4.7 06 and 07 are the same. Not only is there very little for the 4.7's but performance parts for 3.7's are almost no existent. I also have gone to links posted by the members here and have been doing alot of complaining myself as well.

Sent this to K&N,
To whom it may concern,

I own a 2007 Dodge Dakota 3.7L TRX4 "Off Road" Quad Cab. I am a bit disappointed by the lack of performance parts that your company make available for this vehicle. K&N in my book is the leading company in air intakes,filters,and other various products and I am unable to even choose your company for my performance needs. I just wanted you and your company made aware and that I am not the only one who feels this way dodgeforum.com has many dakota owners who all share the same disappointment of not being able to buy your products for our vehicles. I thank you for your time and hope to strike the senses of the company to produce an outstanding product as always for our vehicles.

Sincerely,
Joshua S. Reece

After market is great, BUT stay away from AIM INDUSTRIES. They also do business under several other names so be sure to check them out throughly. I purchused a lowering kit from them($800.00) and it has been a nightmare, AIM will do nothing about it. I now have over $3,000.00 invested installing and reinstalling defective parts they keep sending me. Anyone else have a problem with this compant?? If so please let me know. (jimbu@comcast.net)
Thanks. Jim

We now carry a full line of 4.7L performance parts. We will be releasing the first and only Aluminum 4.7L single plane intake manifold. Its perfect for those who are serious about building HP and will work great with a supercharger or turbo... or 11:1cr with a 200 shot of nitrous should make things intresting.



http://www.fototime.com/A1169D01737D079/standard.jpg

- 4.7L "ALUMINUM" SINGLE PLANE INTAKE MANIFOLD!
- 4.7L SCAT H-BEAM RODS (FITS 4.7L CRANK without modification)
- 4.7L ARP MAIN STUD KITS & 4.7L ARP HEAD STUD KITS
- 4.7L CNC PORTED HEADS
- 4.7L F&B 70MM THROTTLE BODY'S
- 4.7L ROSS FORGED PISTONS (.010 - .040 available)
- 4.7L CAM SHAFTS - H/O, 206, 212, 218 and more.
- 4.7L EATON & WHIPPLE PROJECT - BLURRED PICTURE IS INTENTIONAL
(http://www.airram.com/custompage.php?page=18)


Check them out and please let me know what you think... we are more specifically into 4.7L ENGINE PERFORMANCE.

SPEED SAFE, AIR RAM (Your 4.7L PERFORMANCE SUPPLIER)

I've been a big fan of Air Ram ever since I saw their '02 Ram on youtube. Their prices are fantastic. Compare their performance parts and prices to KRC for example. KRC charges $849 for the 212 cams and Air Ram charges $390 with free shipping. I'm sticking with Air Ram...even for my CAI.

Hi guys, just joined up today. Looks like a cool forum, best I've seen for 3rd gen. Dakotas I think. I know we all wish Superchips or Hypertech or someone would come out with a tuner for the 3rd gen daks. but that could be awhile. I called Superchips the other day and here's what one of the tech guys said. They are starting to work on a tuner for the '08 Daks and when that one's done they will develop one for the 05-07's. He said look for one in about a year. Guess we'll see.

I am seriously thinking about sending in my PCM to B & G Chrysler for a flash. I talked to Dave at B&G today and he said no problem (350.00) 20-40 h.p at the wheels, better throttle response, etc. I have seen several comments from peops on other forums with 4.7's about B & G flashes, mostly good, some not so good but none with 3rd gen. 4.7's. Wondering if anyone here with a 3rd gen 4.7 has done a B&G flash or talked to someone who has. Thanks.

Hey guys I gotta tell ya I love my 06 Dakota but I am pissed that there are no aftermarket parts for these things. I want so bad to personalize my ride but there is not much out there to do that with. I like to go offroad with my truck and I would love to put a nice lift kit and some bigger tires on my truck I can't because they don't offer anything. Man you can't even buy aftermarket shocks for these things. If things don't change soon I will buy a Toyota for my next truck and I have been a Dodge man all my life I am 46 years old and have owned Chrysler products for 30 Years now. I feel really left out when all these Chevy,Ford, Nissan and Toyota guys are out having a ball with their trucks we are sitting on the sidelines as what cheerleaders? Give me a freakin break!!! Let us do what we want to our trucks or we will go somewhere else. Wake up Chrysler.

Chrysler realllly doesn't have anything to do with the aftermarket...

DO NOT buy from any company that has any connection to either Aim Industries or Airbagit. Here is a summery with my problems with the way they do business.

Problem: (Product Name: Lowering kit for a 2007 Dodge Dakota) The lowering kit is defective. When I make a hard left or right turn something comes in contact with the wheel rim and is chewing up the metal. My first contact to resolve the problem I was told that they knew what to do to correct the defect and would send the part shortly. The part came, was installed and did not correct the problem. The company now says it is not there problem and refuses to accept any responsibility. I am concerned as the structure of the wheels are being compromised due to the metal being chewed away every time I make a sharp turn. I have been over a year trying to get this resolved. Then other problems arose which I was sent 3 defective parts to correct.(They refused to send the parts unless I paid for them) I told them it was costing me big bucks to install there defective parts and to make sure the next one was not defective. It was still defective! Every time I would apply the brakes the front end would shutter terrible, when I would hit the smallest bump the front end would bottom out. I finally took off all there parts and had the suspension put back to stock and now have no problems. They refuse to pay my out of pocket expenses and told me to not call them again.
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My only way to get them to pay is small claims court. My expenses exceed $3,000.00 and I live in calif. They are in Mesa Arizona! The small claims in that state is $2,500.00 Max. $2,500.00 + plane fair,eats,hotel room and time away from work does not make that feasiable. The struts they kept sending me I could pull out and push in with very little efort so I know they are defective! The pro's at the front end shop that did the installation told me the same thing. This company is BAD,BAD news.
Jim

DO NOT buy from any company that has any connection to either Aim Industries or Airbagit. Here is a summery with my problems with the way they do business.

Problem: (Product Name: Lowering kit for a 2007 Dodge Dakota) The lowering kit is defective. When I make a hard left or right turn something comes in contact with the wheel rim and is chewing up the metal. My first contact to resolve the problem I was told that they knew what to do to correct the defect and would send the part shortly. The part came, was installed and did not correct the problem. The company now says it is not there problem and refuses to accept any responsibility. I am concerned as the structure of the wheels are being compromised due to the metal being chewed away every time I make a sharp turn. I have been over a year trying to get this resolved. Then other problems arose which I was sent 3 defective parts to correct.(They refused to send the parts unless I paid for them) I told them it was costing me big bucks to install there defective parts and to make sure the next one was not defective. It was still defective! Every time I would apply the brakes the front end would shutter terrible, when I would hit the smallest bump the front end would bottom out. I finally took off all there parts and had the suspension put back to stock and now have no problems. They refuse to pay my out of pocket expenses and told me to not call them again.
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My only way to get them to pay is small claims court. My expenses exceed $3,000.00 and I live in calif. They are in Mesa Arizona! The small claims in that state is $2,500.00 Max. $2,500.00 + plane fair,eats,hotel room and time away from work does not make that feasiable. The struts they kept sending me I could pull out and push in with very little efort so I know they are defective! The pro's at the front end shop that did the installation told me the same thing. This company is BAD,BAD news.
Jim



Dude that sucks, I feel your pain. That's why I will never buy a mod without first doing a lot of research. If I research a mod that has maybe a 50-50 good/bad opinion from others that have bought it and it doesn't live up to my expectations, at least I can accept the fact that I kind of stuck my neck out by getting it. I'm sure there are plenty of companies out there that only care about getting the order, after that it's not their problem. These forums are a great place to research that stuff. Sounds like the bastards kind of have you by the short hairs.