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txdak
Dodge Dakota
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10/01/2003
18:00:23
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hey im lookin for a set of 2in lower control arms for my 98 extended cab. currently i have installed 3in coilsprings, 3in steel blox and 3in toxic drop shox. anyone have any suggestions how to get another 3 in out of the rear w/out losing my current ride quality? let me know.
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Matt99Dak
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10/01/2003
23:44:27
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I have some DJM 2" control arms, but they're already lined up to be sold. Sorry.
And if you want 3 inches more in the rear, look into shackles or hangers. They don't change the ride quality that much.
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txdak
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10/02/2003
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honestly im not real sure how shackles and hangers work. do i have to use both? or one or the other?
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Matt99Dak
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10/02/2003
02:01:17
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I'm pretty sure that shackles extenders and spring hangers drop your truck 2 inches each. So using both, you would get 4 inches.
What they do is change the mounting point of the leaf spring. The shackle is the rear leaf holder, while the hanger is the front leaf holder. I'm not sure exactly how it lowers it, but i've heard that it's a good way to do it, and gives an excellent ride quality.
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txdak
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10/02/2003
10:08:00
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will i have to change my shocks?
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Matt99Dak
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10/02/2003
14:19:13
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Depends.
The toxic drop shocks might hold up with a 5" drop. You'd just have to see how the ride is. If the ride is terrible after you drop it more, I'd either get a different shock, or get some shock extenders. This lowers the mounting point of the shock, so it's not so compressed with an even lower stance.
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