The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - Finally got one......

Finally got one...... (reply)

Art — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 22:21:06 +0000

I think the the demand for older Ford Trucks will increase since they are replacing some steel in the bodies for lighter weight alumanim (sp) starting in 2015 models.

Art

Awesome! (reply)

Gunner — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 05:19:06 +0000

Close....white GMC Safari.

Gunner

I think most of the transmission issues... (reply)

rob — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 19:13:19 +0000

are pretty much ironed out now. I have a custome with a Dakota with 300,000+ on it. None of the power locks or windows work any more and it needs a lot of work but it just keeps on going. This one has a 318 in it. I have a 2008 Wrangler JK and I intend to drive it for the rest of my life.

Awesome! (reply)

rob — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 19:06:05 +0000

Congrats...if I remember correctly, at that first CSA you had a white Astro Van? That 5.0 is a nice power plant too:)

Those front door windows need tint. (reply)

Andrew — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:32:31 +0000

You know who to call.

We do fill the truck up. I think we bring more stuff (reply)

TomC — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 12:06:13 +0000

for the weekend than I did on 3 African safaris combined.

O baloney (reply)

Gunner — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 03:14:48 +0000

Yeah but I massively over pack, the two of us fill his Dodge 2500. Remember I also bring the Weber and supplies.

Gunner

That aint happening. (reply)

Gunner — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 03:13:27 +0000

Yeah Mark! (reply)

Hoot — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 02:53:18 +0000

Mebee he could leave it at the ranch for a while for the boys to use as a "shake down" tour!

O baloney (reply)

mcassill — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 02:26:56 +0000

If three of us can get everything in an Explorer, surely you two can get your stuff in an F150...

Load of crap..... (reply)

Gunner — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 01:26:54 +0000

With all the crap Tom and I bring, well, mostly me : )
We need his long bed with camper top to haul it all, so no, the F150 will stay home.

Gunner

Nice lookin' ride Gunner. (reply)

Hoot — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:35:34 +0000

Hope you enjoy it for years to come.

Sweet!!! (reply)

mcassill — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 01:34:53 +0000

Can we use it to haul pigs next spring?

it does help. have had some of these same issues already... (reply)

cable — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 19:32:12 +0000

trasnmission has been okay so far, but just wondering at what point i need to start planning to get something else. i do like the vehicle overall.....guess i still can squeeze a few more years out of it.

thanks, that was helpful !

That's nice. My 2004 still runs great. I can't bring (reply)

Hobie — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 17:45:42 +0000

myself to buy a new one with the same features much less a 4-door (which is what I want) due to current prices.

Dodge is known for crappy transmissions. My (reply)

TomC — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 14:57:26 +0000

2005 2500 4x4 diesel had to have it rebuilt at 149000. Good thing the body is still perfect and the Cummins engine is strong. Your truck looks very nice-can't wait to see it in person. :>)

Dakota miles....... (reply)

Gunner — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 05:26:11 +0000

Had 142,283 on it this morning when I traded it in, here are some of the repairs I have made on it at mileage points.....

83,658 power steering pump, rack & pinion assembly, lower steering shaft assembly, 2 outer tie rods

91,325 right front brake caliper assembly

107,274 exhaust manifold

113,057 A/C pressure switch

113,281 transfer case electric motor

137,954 front struts, left front brake caliper assembly, 2 front sway bar linkage rods

141,706 #4 ignition coil

She has been throwing check engine codes saying #4 cylinder miss firing, repair shop thinks the injector is sticky, ran injector cleaner thru the system, solved the problem for two days, then light came back on, then code showed multiple cylinders miss firing. She has been weird lately with electrical quirks and the transmission has been acting up, seems slow to engage and feed power to the rear end, which was my main reason to get rid of her, didn't want to invest money in a trainy repair, been told by lots of Dodge and mainly Dakota owners transmission are crappy. Hope this info helps.

Gunner

Looking good !! (reply)

Cherokee — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 03:45:32 +0000

how many miles did you put on the 2005 dakota ? i have a (reply)

cable — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 03:24:03 +0000

2006 that just turned over 100,000; has been fairly reliable , no breakdowns. wonder how long it will last.

that is a beauty. have been thinking of one of those when this dakota is no longer viable.

Finally got one...... (reply)

Murphy — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 03:08:06 +0000

Sweet looking ride Gunner.

Murphy