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01RTQC
Dodge Dakota
6/21/2001
18:55:04
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 Subject: Lowering the Rear of my RT 1 inch? HELP!
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I want to lower my rear of my 01 Dakota RT std cab 1 inch. That would make the wheel well heights about the same (front, and back). I searched and I could only find a 2 inch lowering kit for the rear.
Does anyone know of a kit that lowers the REAR only 1 inch?
Thanks allot:
Mark N
01 Dak Quad Cab 4x4
http://members.nbci.com/marknjul/dodge/dodge.html
01 Dak RT Std Cab
http://members.nbci.com/marknjul/rtdakota/rtdakota.html
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kota on 20s
Dodge Dakota
6/21/2001
21:15:45
|  RE: Lowering the Rear of my RT 1 inch? HELP!
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I think the only way to lower it 1" is to get a 1" block. its also the cheapest and easiest.
Eric 98 dropped on 20s
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Erniemo
Dodge Dakota
6/21/2001
21:25:31
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A 1 inch block is the only way that I know to get a 1 inch drop on the back. They are fairly easy to install and are only about $20.
2001 Dakota RC Sport Plus V6 5 Speed RED Custom Grille
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01RTQC
Dodge Dakota
6/21/2001
21:44:02
| RE: Lowering the Rear of my RT 1 inch? HELP!
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Does anyone know which company sells these 1 inch kits? Is this something I can do in my driveway? or should I get it done at a shop. I have limited tools.
Thanks again !
Mark N
01 Dak Quad Cab 4x4
http://members.nbci.com/marknjul/dodge/dodge.html
01 Dak RT Std Cab
http://members.nbci.com/marknjul/rtdakota/rtdakota.html
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kota on 20s
Dodge Dakota
6/22/2001
02:39:13
| RE: Lowering the Rear of my RT 1 inch? HELP!
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kragen sells them, and all you need is a socket and ratchet (if you dont have air tools). just unbolt the u-bolts and jack up the axle, then install the block between the axle and leafspring. tighten down the bolts and you are 1" lower. should take like 30 min.
Eric
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Jeffster
Dodge Dakota
6/22/2001
04:31:04
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Try to never use blocks. They hurt off the line traction and do nothing good whatsoever for actuall handling performance. It destbalizies the rear end by allowing more leverage in all directions where the axle meets leafs. Yes they are easy and cheap but that is also reflected in the end product.
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kota on 20s
Dodge Dakota
6/22/2001
12:07:05
| RE: Lowering the Rear of my RT 1 inch? HELP!
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you wont notice any difference with a 1" block, as far as cornering, or wheel hop.
Eric
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01RTQC
Dodge Dakota
6/22/2001
22:40:02
| RE: Lowering the Rear of my RT 1 inch? HELP!
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I called Kragen, and tried to order. They later e-mailed and said part was either discontinued, or not available. It was made by a company called "SUPERIOR". I can't find this company on the net.
Any one know another company who sells 1 inch drop kits for my 01 Dakota RT Std Cab ?
Thanks allot:
Mark N
01 Dak RT Std Cab
http://members.nbci.com/marknjul/rtdakota/rtdakota.html
01 Dak Quad Cab 4x4
http://members.nbci.com/marknjul/dodge/dodge.html
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kota on 20s
Dodge Dakota
6/23/2001
00:00:22
| RE: Lowering the Rear of my RT 1 inch? HELP!
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try traders 2000, or dealers sport truck. just pick up a issue of truck'n mag. they have a dozen company's that will sell a block.
Eric
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lil red dak
Dodge Dakota
6/23/2001
00:30:44
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find a local tool and die shop to make them they could do it out of scrap metal for next to no cost, but a tool and die shop usually charges $50 to $60 an hour for labor so if you are really in need of the blocks you can check there. Industrial machine shops can also do the work.
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Hersbird
Dodge Dakota
6/24/2001
12:32:31
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How come here you all are saying a 1" block can be used to lower the Dakota, and somewhere else it is being discussed that a 1" block will raise the rear of a Dakota? Are the springs mounted above or below axle?
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kota on 20s
Dodge Dakota
6/24/2001
21:59:27
| RE: Lowering the Rear of my RT 1 inch? HELP!
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in stock form, the springs go under the axle. by putting a block between the axle and spring that will lower the truck. to use a block to raise the truck, you will have to install a flip kit.( which will raise the truck about 6" by its self)
Eric
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01RTQC
Dodge Dakota
6/25/2001
19:19:00
| RE: Lowering the Rear of my RT 1 inch? HELP!
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I have ordered a 1 inch lowering kit from DJM Suspensions. They say its specially designed for the Dakota R/T. This should "level" out the look of my truck.
Here is the link:
http://www.djmsuspension.com/Products/ProductsByMake/Dodge/DakotaRT-Parts.htm
It cost me about $75. plus 6-7 bucks shipping.
I will let you all know how it turns out.
Yes the RT Dakota has the leaf springs below the axle.
Thanks allot:
Mark N
01 Dak RT Std Cab
http://members.nbci.com/marknjul/rtdakota/rtdakota.html
01 Dak Quad Cab 4x4
http://members.nbci.com/marknjul/dodge/dodge.html
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chris king
Dodge Dakota
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10/11/2002
22:40:50
| RE: Lowering the Rear of my RT 1 inch? HELP!
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to lower your RT try www.summitracing.com
or you can call them at 1-800-230-3030. they will get you the stuff you need in about 2-3 days. it should only cost you about $30 total with shipping.
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dakdar darryl
GenII
10/11/2002
23:37:06
| RE: Lowering the Rear of my RT 1 inch? HELP!
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what are these blocks made of(aluminum, steel, tuff plastic) I would like to lower the rear of my truck to make it level. I am a mechanical engineering student so I have access to aluminum blocks and cnc machines to make my own. I have a 95 CC I don't know if anyone makes 1 inchers for it. Also do I need to replace the u bolts or will the stock ones work?
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R.SILVA
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2002
20:23:36
|  RE: Lowering the Rear of my RT 1 inch? HELP!
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Ok,on my QUAD. i removed one of the springs,they have three remove the one that is in the midle,and u got ur inch.
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Zip-E
Gen II
10/14/2002
21:47:14
|  RE: Lowering the Rear of my RT 1 inch? HELP!
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Darryl-
The blocks are made of cast aluminum alloy, with a hardened steel pin in the center that fits into the spring seat on the axle. The pin is there to prevent dislocation of the seat during spring windup from the axle housing twisting backwards. The pin reinforces the connection between the seat and the block and relieves the stress at this point. If you were to make them, I would highly suggest you design this in somehow...
to save you from potential high dollar shellout for repairs. Good luck, later..
...Zip...
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