03 ?'s can u help?

[fritzimax]

I have a few Questions for you lucky ones who already have their 03's.



1. I have an order date of 8/22, stopped by my dealer and I was told my truck has a production code "F" (PAINT). The truck is being built in Mexico. How long does it take from this point to the ship date?



2. What are the largest tires I can put on an 03 2500 4x4 without suspension modifications?



3. DC offers a Jacobs exhaust brake, has anyone had it installed?How is it? How much did they charge?



4. If the new truck comes in in time I will soon be going on a 6 hour each way highway road trip. Is there anything special I should do? Drive slow, put the hammer down or something in between.



I thank all those who reply in advance, I hope to see the new truck soon

 

[Casey Balvert]

Originally posted by fritzimax

I have a few Questions for you lucky ones who already have their 03's.



1. I have an order date of 8/22, stopped by my dealer and I was told my truck has a production code "F" (PAINT). The truck is being built in Mexico. How long does it take from this point to the ship date?



2. What are the largest tires I can put on an 03 2500 4x4 without suspension modifications?



3. DC offers a Jacobs exhaust brake, has anyone had it installed?How is it? How much did they charge?



4. If the new truck comes in in time I will soon be going on a 6 hour each way highway road trip. Is there anything special I should do? Drive slow, put the hammer down or something in between.



I thank all those who reply in advance, I hope to see the new truck soon

3. No one has one installed yet. They won't be ready until sometime in November. Email them and ask to be put on the notification list. The web site is at http://www.jakebrake.com/main.htm



4. Take it easy, meaning normal speeds that vary somewhat for the first 500miles or so. You can pull after that, in fact it will help to break it in. I would stick to speed limits for the first 1000 miles. There is really no special break in procedure. This is only my opinion. And a humble one at that.



Casey