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kota on 20s
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3/30/2001
12:35:07
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does any one know the best way to remove the spring hangers on a 98 dakota? im thinking of using a air chizle to knock off the head of the rivit and drilling it out. does this sound like too much work? or should i take it someware and have them cut it off with a plazma cutter? also to you think i will need to remove the gas tank (its a close fit between the tank and the frame) thanks
Eric
98 sport, on 20s
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durtydog
GenIII
3/30/2001
17:06:16
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eric,why are you cutting off the spring hangers?
98 4x4 club cab sport 5.2
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kota on 20s
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3/30/2001
17:23:49
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the rear of my truck is lowered 6", with a 2" shackel and a 4" lowering block. i want to keep the shackle and install a 3" hanger and a 1" block. eventually i want to do away with the leafspring pack altogether and install a 4-link setup. any ideas on the hangers?
Eric
98 5.2 5speed clubcab on 20s
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durtydog
GenIII
3/31/2001
09:57:00
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sorry cant help you.my interests are going higher not lower.i would like to see your truck when your done though.steve
98 4x4 club cab sport 5.2
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durtydog
GenIII
3/31/2001
21:19:31
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kota,just took off my rear bumper to take out some dents and paint (also noticed wires for trailor need to be replaced)but i was looking at the rear spring hanger you can cut the heads off with a die grinder and punch them threw with a punch.also noticed that the rubber brake line that hooks up to the line from up front was really rusty.going to clean and paint that also.good luck!steve
98 4x4 club cab sport 5.2
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kota on 20s
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3/31/2001
23:01:56
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thanks for your advice steve. I was thinking of using a grinder or are chizle to cut the heds off of the rivets. Ill have to find time next week to give it a try. Ill let you know how it turns out,Eric
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Mike 2
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4/16/2001
21:13:48
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what did you do to your bump stop? need help soon
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Mike 2
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4/16/2001
21:14:20
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what did you do to your bump stop? need help soon
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Mike 2
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4/16/2001
21:15:29
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what did you do to your bump stop? need help soon what did you do with the gas tank also
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kota on dubs@aol.com
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4/16/2001
21:33:24
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on a 6" drop I had to c-notch the frame. the c-notch came with a polyurithane bump stop (about 1/2" tall). If your going with a 4" drop you can just cut the bumpstop. havent changed the hanger yet, but im going to take out the gas tank (Im going to use a plazme cutter on the rivets and i dont want to see what happens when a plazma cutter cuts through a gas tank!) hope i answered your questions
Eric 98 dropped on 20s
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kota on 20s
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4/16/2001
21:39:58
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oh I almost for got, if you do a c-notch you will have to relocate the e-brake cable. The c-notch kit from western chassis comes with the relocator.
Eric 98 on 20s
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Brad
GenIII
4/17/2001
09:56:50
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The 4" drop from belltech supplies a new bumpstop. Have to drill a new hole for it though.
97 5.2L
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MIKE 2
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4/17/2001
21:19:52
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GOOD LUCK WITH THAT AIR CHIZEL DIDNT EVEN PHASE THAT RIVETS SAT THERE FOR AN HOUR TYRING TO PUNCH IT OUT. I DECIDED TO GRIND THE REST AND IT PUNCHED IT OUT A 1/2 HOUR LATER THIS IS A B****. I FILLEN MY TANKS AND USES MY TOURCHES ON THE OTHER HANGER TRYING TO0 DRILL THE OTHER RIVETS OUT T/M
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