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Dale
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6/09/2005
21:40:53
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I have an 02 quad cab with the 5.9.I'm looking to upgrade the
rear suspension and was looking for someone who might have
replacement heavier springs that i can install.Or would it be
better to just take it to a spring shop?
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DSW
Dodge Dakota
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6/09/2005
22:05:15
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Look into the RoadMaster Active Suspension.
http://www.roadmasterok.com/
Seems to be the best way to beef up the rear suspension on the Dak's and it's adjustable. I installed the RAS on my 03 QC and the suspension does not sag as much when I drop a load into the bed. I adjusted the RAS so the truck is level with my 3500# boat on the hitch and 3-400# in the bed, it only raised the rear bumper about an inch. Before I installed the RAS the rear bumper would have been 3-4 inches lower.
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2000DAK
Dodge Dakota
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6/12/2005
08:04:28
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dont know how much heavier you wanna get ,but on my 2000 i just poped in the leafs out of a 2000 4+4, just plug and play
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Well...
Dodge Dakota
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6/12/2005
20:21:33
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Maybe his is already a 4x4.
He didn't say, so we just have to guess, or keep asking him questions until we get enough info to answer him.
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doh?
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6/14/2005
17:12:35
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4X4 and 2wd spring rate is the same!
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6/15/2005
01:50:03
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Could be.
The book says:
"The 4x2 rear suspension system uses a 4-leaf two stage or 5-leaf single stage springs and a solid drive axle. The 4x4 rear suspension system uses only a 4-leaf two stage spring and solid drive axle." Couldn't find the spring rates.
But the reason if its a 4X4 or not may make a difference in his available options. 4X4 axle is below the spring pack. 2X4 spring pack is below the axle.
Because of this, putting 2X4 leaf springs in place of the 4X4 leaf springs may result in a bit of lift because of the 2X4 spring's inherently higher spring arch.
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jayb
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6/15/2005
02:23:25
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as true as that is, a 2X4 is a piece of wood. a 4x2 is a 2WD pickup truck(or car). its not 2 wheels driven by 4, its 4 wheels driven by 2.
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John K
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6/15/2005
07:33:36
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The first place I would look:
http://www.eatonsprings.com/
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Drake
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6/15/2005
14:08:18
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2x4, 4x2.
Yeah. Let's argue that one for a while.
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