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stepdogg
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3/19/2002
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I want to drop my 98'3.9, but i don't know how low. I would also like to bag it. I have 20s' so that plays a little role in deciding what to get. Any suggestions would be great. Also where can i look for kits like this? any and all help would be great. Thanx.
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kota on 20s
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3/19/2002
19:35:20
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20's dont really play a big role in a drop. you just have to get the right tire. i have a 4/6 drop on mine with 20's
if you are going to bagg it, and want it to lay frame, you will have to do some cutting.
where does body dropping come into play?
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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stepdogg
Dodge Dakota
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3/19/2002
23:05:44
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would there be cutting involved if i dropped it 4/6 and bagged it? How much $$$$ are we talkin'?
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kota on 20s
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3/20/2002
01:22:20
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on a 4/6 you will have to notch the frame for axle clearence.
if you want to lay frame on 20's there is major cutting involved. you will have to step notch the frame, cut the cinter of the bed out, notch the cab for driveshaft clearence, tub the rear fenders, and cut out the front fenders.
you will have to relocate the battery to the bed, relocate the PCM, break components (abs sensor's lines, ect...) and relocate the fuse box. and thats about it
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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Dr0p0ff
GenIII
3/23/2002
09:39:07
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damn eric.. is that ALL? LOL.. still sounds like fun to me!
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kota on 20s
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3/23/2002
21:27:19
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thats it! i think i got everything ;-)
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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Thomas
Dodge Dakota
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4/30/2002
23:07:38
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I dont have a dodge but i have an S-10 but either way i have heard and seen the term (body drop) many time and im goign to go a 4/5 drop with 17's on mine but i am pretty new to actually owning and doing this stuff to mine so could someone please tell me what is a (body drop)?
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xplikt
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2002
01:30:26
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Well look what I found, this might help you Thomas:
http://www.minitruckinweb.com/archives/tech/1201_tech01a.shtml
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D
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2002
02:11:14
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I had a 98 s-10 dropped 4/5, and it was
sweet! too bad it was gutless and small. No
cutting involved, I ran a 235/45/17 wheel and
tire. The tires rubbed in the front, every once
in a while, you just have to take out the extra
screws that are exposed in the fender well, if
not, the tire catches on them and jerks the
steering wheel (not fun while driving on the
freeway)
S-10's are the most common and popular
sport truck to customize, plenty of parts, much
cheaper to mod than a dak, just too common
for my liking, and like I said, too small and
gutless! I like my dak soooo much more than
the s-10, comfort and power * yumm! *
D
01/4.7/CC/mods/DJMdrop3-6
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/p0intless/lst?.dir=/
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candle
Dodge Dakota
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5/09/2002
22:43:36
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hey he is right for some things but i for what it sounds like that you wamt you dont want a body drop and money wise for bagged and bodydropped with everything your looking at some big dollars.
Do you have rims and tires already if not i have some for sale 18" and 20"
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Thomas
Dodge Dakota
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5/10/2002
22:50:57
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yea sorry to bother you again but i guess that is what this site is all about this is a question for D i know i said i was gona go with a 4/5 drop and by the way thanks for that link that gave me huge insight im not ogin newhere near cutting frame you said u had a 98 s-10 im guessing its the same frame as a 97 was wondering if you have a pic of it you can send to me i originally wanted a3/4 but then wanted a 4/5 but i dont know really what either would look like i mean i dont want to buy a 3/4 and it not be low enough but also dont want a 4/5 and be too low so if u have some pics of it id appreciate it very much send them to jacarandao2@yahoo.com thanxs alot
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Tim Hnizdo
Dodge Dakota
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5/26/2002
17:56:43
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well.....if you want or need pics for an idea of what it take to body drop your dakota with the V6 i can send you some.....i own a 99 dakota body dropped 3.5 inches with 18x7 inch wheels.. i also have pics of the rear bag setup and step notch if you are interest.....just email me......l8r
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Alex
Dodge Dakota
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7/09/2002
21:17:09
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Hey guys my name is Alex,I need some help! for the past year now i have been looking for Euro Taillights for my 1992 Dodge Dakota, i know its kinda old but i love it. i was just wondering if any of you guys can tell me where i can find some.
Please, [Alex]
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kota on 20s
GenIII
7/10/2002
01:07:43
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they dont make them
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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ozz
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2002
11:01:38
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Yes they do make euro tailights for kotas, Every time im flipping through any Truckin magazine i see at least a dozen advertisments which show these lights. Visit WWW.PROCARPARTS.COM then click on the picture of the tail lights where it says ALTEZZA. Then click on Dodge Tailights where it has a pic of euro tails for a neon. Then scroll down and there you have it! Dakota Tail lights for $169.95
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ozz
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2002
11:07:08
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Hey Stepdogg, If you are too scared to cut on your kota or if you are too worried it will be to low then mabe you should just leave it stock and quit complaining.Some people are just too weak.
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ozz
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2002
11:14:00
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No they don't make them i was thinking it was a newer model my bad. if you still want to cutsomise the rear end though the only way to go is to iether shave them or mist them with paint so they will blend in with the paint job.
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pappie1
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2002
16:34:57
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I'm currently rolling on 5/5 on 17 245/45/17 and I got to admite thats too low....4/5 or 4/6 would work just fine just as long as you get the right tire
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Jacaranda Ole
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2002
23:48:13
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hey another idea is if the frame is the same and the beds are the same you could get a newer model bed to replace with your old one then you could use newer lights but you may have to replumb the gas hose and change tailight connectors but hey its an idea!
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pappie1
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2002
01:51:47
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sorry ....... relooked at my tires and its 255/45/17
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slayer22
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3/24/2004
13:18:38
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for the guys asking about lowering options
http://www.sportruck.com/howto/suspension.htm
i have a 99 dakota extended cab with the 5.2 and i lowered my truck 3/5 $25. i think its about as low as you can get without notching the frame and still riding good. i cut 1 rap off my springs in front and got 1 inch blocks, cut holes 2 inches lower on my stock hangers(there is already a hole in the frame for access to the leaf spring bolt, it was asking for it), and took out the leaf spring 2nd from the bottom. you have to cut your bump stops but thats about it, it rode fine when i had the stock 235/75/15's on there so i'm sure there is room for bigger od and width.
and about the s10, my friend dropped his 2002 extended cab step side s10 4/5 and its perfect. its really low but not too low. but like pretty much anything thats been dropped, it scrapes sometimes if he is going faster than he should be over a nasty bump or something. but nothing bad. he put 2 inch coil springs and 2 inch spindals up front, and 3 inch leaf springs and 2 inch blocks in back.
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