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spitz
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2003
15:31:05
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i have the hotchkis kit just sitting in my garage and was wondering is there any problems getting it on? i'm 19 and have no suspension expierence but do have access to a impact wrench. can i do this myself? i know some about mechanical things and just want to save some money on the install. any pointers on little things that may mess me up would be appreciated. what kinda time frame am i looking at here? a whole weekend or a few hours? thanks for any input and sorry for the long post!
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wraithdakrt
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2003
17:48:37
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Well just follow the directions for the install of the rear leafs and the sway bars. They are pretty straight forward. The front coils do not have instructions since they prefer a professional to do the job. Here is a write up that might help.
http://www.gaugemagazine.com/September2002/kmw-techtalk.htm
Make sure you have a Balljoint Fork!
You might wanna consider getting new upper balljoints as well. You might tear one with the fork or find out that one has already gone bad. this is a great place to get the Balljoints.
www.rockauto.com
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2001rt
Dodge Dakota
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4/25/2003
08:50:39
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You don't need a pickle fork to get the ball joint off. I put a jack under the lower arm and removed the cotter pin and bolt from the top ball joint, then I lowered the jack about 1/2" to 3/4" and took a 5lb hammer and struck the top of the spindle next to the bal joint and it popped right off. Then lower the jack slowly.
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waterpolo
GenIII
4/25/2003
11:12:04
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spitz -- I installed the Hotchkis kit on my truck. I had my brother help me to hold stuff in place from time to time. It took us about 4 hours to get it all done. Use air tools if you have them it'll make it go a lot quicker. Anyways for the front coils just do what 2001rt said. Take a floor jack under the lower A-arm and raise it, loosen the bolt and then hit to top of it wiht a rubber mallet and you'll be good to go. This way you won't risk messing up the joints. It's a real easy install.
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xplikt
GenIII
4/25/2003
14:47:44
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I always have to be sure to tell people. CHAIN UP THOSE FRONT SPRINGS.
If one hits you in the face, you will not be a happy person.
-Mike
http://www.dodgetruckworld.com/xplikt/
2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out | straight piped 3rd cat | turndown tip
Full Hotchkis (bars, springs, shocks) and RAS
Shaved emblems and antennae
150BM fan | removed clutch | HD Radiator
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Drew
Dodge Dakota
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4/28/2003
23:20:32
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rofl...i'm guessing you are warning us from experience? hehe..
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IntenseDak39
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4/29/2003
15:47:10
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man, i saw this guy walk into autozone one day... had a coil spring in one hand a red towel in the other... and a huge bloody knot on his forehead.
DOH!
1998 Regular Cab V6 Auto
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