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GCadby
Dodge Dakota
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6/05/2003
19:29:58
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I want to drop my 4.7L dakota, I guess 2/3. I have 18 in wheels and want to lessen the wheel gap some. I want a good drop kit that want mess my ride up too bad. Also, dont want to pay a fortune. Can anyone recommend a high quality drop kit. I dont know much about this stuff, so help me out.
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pete
Dodge Dakota
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6/05/2003
20:34:46
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i got arms and hangars, when its all said and done, its the same price to buy the hotchkis kit minus the sway bars, get those later.
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Jeremy
Dodge Dakota
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6/06/2003
13:30:25
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People amuze me. You want a cheap kit that will handle and ride like a dream. Keep dreaming, Great handling and smooth riding lowered suspensions costs lots of money so either save up or go the cheap route. Cheap route= new lowering springs and drop blocks, cost=$ ......Great ride and still look low= lowered arms or spindles + shorter spring but not as short as in first applicaton, and in the rear,,,shackles and hangers.....shocks all the way around, cost=$$$ and now for the best handling and traction replace the whole leaf system in the back and put a link setup on it or coilover, cost=$$$$$$
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Stampede
Dodge Dakota
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6/07/2003
00:49:15
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As I stated on another thread, save up and get the Hotchkis Kit. I had one installed on my Stampede today, and it looks AWESOME!!!!!!! It gives it a 2/3 drop along with great handling. It is more costly but well worth the investment.
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GCadby
Dodge Dakota
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6/07/2003
01:28:24
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I did not say I wanted a cheap drop kit! I just was not sure if I wanted to pay 700+ for the hotchkis. Is that so much better then a 400+ beltech drop, or whatever western chassis gives. I don't wont the truck to ride like a cadillac, I just dont want it to jar my brains out. Well, thanks for replying. I guess you would recommend the hotchis? Is the hotchkis that much better?
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pete
Dodge Dakota
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6/07/2003
02:04:08
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the hotchkis rules
buy it in parts if you have to, the sway bars alone cost $500... buy that later
pete
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Gabriel
Dodge Dakota
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6/07/2003
14:11:57
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I got the belltech on mine and it rides smooth. just need better shocks for the rebound. It all came in a kit from JC whitney catalog. All belltech. And just for 5 bills. Installation was a pain cuz instructions was not detail. It took 3 days.
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Stampede
Dodge Dakota
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6/07/2003
16:07:01
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If you can handle the price, get the Hotchkis TVS. You won't regret it.
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pete
Dodge Dakota
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6/08/2003
00:40:34
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when i put on arms and hangars, it took about 3 hours, and the parts themselves cost me $300 used. + 100 for new ball joints.
pete
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RaZoR1
Dodge Dakota
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6/13/2003
19:18:33
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I got the 2/4 belltech coils, shackles, nitro drop shocks all round. I also have 18's and was pleased with the results. I will say that it is not a real slammed look. More sporty. The good news is that it still rides nice and it won't killl your pocket.
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Zach Yeager
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6/15/2003
21:47:04
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i put on a DJM 2/3 with control arms in the front and blocks in the back. the truck handles much much better than before and i had no problems with installation or afterwards. i payed about 400 from stylinconcepts.com
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