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steveo
Dodge Dakota
9/23/2001
22:48:22
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i was wondering the easiest and most comfortable ride would be achieved by using what components?
i want a 3/5 drop. would i use coils up front, then shackles and hangers in the rear? or coils up front, then shackles and blocks in the rear? are the hangers hard to install? whats involved in the installation of these? would the blocks give me a bumpy ride? which is easiest, best ride?
thanks
steve
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Josh
Dodge Dakota
9/24/2001
09:15:48
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Contact Hotchkis performance on the web and check out what they have. They are probably the most expensive, but probably the easiest and best ride.
They use coils up front and new leaf springs in the back.
If you have to install new hangers/shackle mounts, they are a PITA!
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Viper
GenIII
9/24/2001
11:41:47
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Blizzard would tell ya to drive a 4x4 on top of it.that would lower it for sure.Sorry Blizz had to do it!!!Just kidding guys I like a nice lowered high performance 2wd Dakota.Have fun.
2000 Quad,4x4,32x11.50s,3.92,4.7 Intense Blue
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kota on 20s
Dodge Dakota
9/24/2001
12:25:50
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I have heard from people that the hotchkis suspencion has a harsh ride to it, because of the dearched leafsprings. the front coils and the leafsprings are built for cornering not for ride comfort.
steveo, do you want a good ride or save money?
Eric
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Dakota
Dodge Dakota
9/24/2001
13:15:18
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Viper... you beat me to it. That was going to be my idea. Hmm.. oh well.
Like you, when done nice, they look sweet!
If I had teh cash flow..id do one SKY HIGH and one GROUND LOW...If only...if only...if only....
-Dakota
Http://dakota2.4mg.com
3" body
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
9/24/2001
13:22:23
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Easiest way to lower a Dak is letting the air out of the tires. Ride isn't worth a $hit ... but sure goes good off road!!
hehehe....sorry.
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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steveo
Dodge Dakota
9/24/2001
15:58:44
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well thanks for getting off topic and not helping me whatsoever, this is a board for lowered dakotas, am i right? i dont go to the raised dakotas forum and give you nonsense answers do i? well anyway thanks josh and eric. i would like to compromise, and get the best ride, without spending the most money. in other words i would like to spend around 250-280 and was wondering what the easiest way to drop it myself doing the install and would like the most comfortable ride.
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Dakota
Dodge Dakota
9/24/2001
16:00:26
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Awww.. we are just having a little fun with the new boards. Not to worry....our little fun has ended...right everyone?!
-Dakota
Http://dakota2.4mg.com
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Robert
Dodge Dakota
9/24/2001
16:30:35
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steveo,
The violins are playing for you..... WAH!
Your post title did ask for the EASIEST way... Blizz was right...
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CyberWolf
Dodge Dakota
9/24/2001
16:47:24
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The easiest way would be to heat the coils and use blocks in the rear.
The best way would be to use Hotchkis. They only have a 2/3 kit though and you should be able to pick it up for around $1000.
Your best bet is probably someone like Belltech. They sell a 2/4 drop for $240 in Summit including shocks. It is right in the middle of the above two choices.
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low99dakota
Gen III
9/24/2001
17:55:41
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I will reccomend from personal experience, go with the control arms up front. When I bought my kit, I got just the springs for the 3" drop, problem is they never settled and my front was higher than my back end. Yes, I did make sure that the coils were for the V6 and not the 8. Just my 3.9cents
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Marks DQC
GenIII
9/24/2001
20:00:50
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I just put the Hotchkis springs and Bilstein shocks on my truck last week. Got a 2/3 drop. NOT the cheapest or the easiest. But for handling it's a good ride. Yes the ride is firmer, but the Bilsteins modulate quite well. Ride is comparable to my Camaro SS. (Also with Bilsteins) The Bilsteins are quite expensive, but they are worth it. Some people get the Hotchkis without the Bilsteins. I think most of the harsh ride complaints come from that side.
Swapping springs is easier than replacing control arms up front. Blocks are easier than replacing springs out back. (I personnally don't care for the look of springs hanging close to the ground.)
More Comfortable (read that as softer ride) will come from Control Arms and Blocks.
In the end it depends on your preference. Good Luck!
2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT , 4.7L, Auto, Garnet Red over Slate, Zaino, Tint, Vent Guard, Gaylords Lid, Hotchkis Springs, Bilstein Shocks, Wet Okole Covers
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lowdak
Dodge Dakota
9/24/2001
20:20:24
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Call Sport Truck Direct they have all different drop kits for dakotas.Or go to www.sporttruckdirect.com.
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SuperDak
Dodge Dakota
9/24/2001
20:22:51
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is it just me or have the rims changed on 2001 daks?
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steveo
Dodge Dakota
9/24/2001
21:34:44
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thanks all
steve
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steveo
Dodge Dakota
9/24/2001
23:37:07
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o yeh i have the 2.5l, yeh i know, but im going more for show, than go. so looks like id have to go with the control arms, but a stupid question...if i got the control arms would i have to get the drop coil springs or use the stocks, and the same with the shocks? and for the rear looks like ill be going with the 2"shackle, and 3"block. any pros or cons to this set-up?
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steveo
Dodge Dakota
9/24/2001
23:46:02
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well i just read what eric posted on another thread about using 2"a-arm 1"spring, 2"shackle and 3"block and 4 new lowered shocks, so disregard the above post. but i still wanna know if there are any pros/cons with this set-up. also low99dakota are you trying to sell you dak on e-bay motors? i could of sworn i saw it on there when i was poking around looking for parts for the dak.why? your dakota is pretty sweet right now?
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THEUFO1
Dodge Dakota
9/25/2001
00:57:19
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easiest way to lower is take of your tires and drive on your rotors! it will be slammed!
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Gunt
Dodge Dakota
9/25/2001
10:31:59
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I have a black 98 Dakota sport 3.9 regular cab 2wd. It has big 10 1/2 X 31inch Goodyears with 15 inch rims. It looks like a 4x4. Its seems to set
alot higher then most 2x2 dags in the back. Did my dag come with some sort of lift from D/C?
I want to use some smaller street tires like
the goodyear eagle 225x55x15 and would like to
lowwer the dag 2 inches in the back. So what would
be the best way to do this?
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chuy
Dodge Dakota
9/27/2001
01:56:19
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The easiest way I found to give my 96 dakota a
2/(2-6)drop was heat the front coils and flip the rear hangers, put some wedges to align rear axle. Top that of with air shocks. Drops between 2 to 6 inches (at your will) with air shocks . Total expense I got it for was:
$150 for heating, shocks, alignment, and wedges
and about 6 hours of labor.
Rides bumpy but handles great.
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low99dakota
Gen III
9/27/2001
18:38:48
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I am hopeing nobody hits the reserve price actually. I was going to be moving cross-country, and I have two other cars already. That plus a UHAUL would be impossible with my truck. But the plans just changed and I am staying. Can't pull the auction because someone already bid. Hopefully in the 2 days left it doesn't meet reserve!! I'd hate to lose my baby now!!
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THEUFO1
Dodge Dakota
9/28/2001
01:31:22
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cant you back out of it? or raise the price?
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Chris Maher
Dodge Dakota
11/18/2001
17:05:21
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I have a 2001 Dakota, i want to either lower it 3/5 or slam it 4/6, what should i do? I dont want to replace the stock tires, i want to keep them, but then again i dont want to rub, what would be your best opinion or suggestion, and i dont want to spend alot fo money no more than 300 its a 5.7 V8 i dont want blocks in teh rear, let me know what you think i should do
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Chris
Dodge Dakota
11/18/2001
17:11:00
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I have a 2001 Dakota, i want to either slam it 4/6 or lower it 3/5 what would look best. I also dont want to get rid of my stock tires. I have a V8 4.7 engine. Everyone tells me that the torque eould eventually break teh blocks in teh rear, i dotn want to spend a crap load of money on lowering it but i was thinking about going for 3/5 for 270 lowering kit, What do u think would look best and if u have any suggestions please tell me thanks
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teamfast
Dodge Dakota
11/18/2001
17:54:56
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What about Belltech kits boys? Are these inferior
or something? I thought they were top of the line
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DAKNEEDER
Dodge Dakota
11/20/2001
20:28:58
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Try DJM suspension-3/5 ft/rear, throw on some 17's or 18's and voila BAD ASS RIGHT!
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Rocko
Dodge Dakota
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5/17/2003
14:31:14
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I have a 2001 4X4 Dakota. Looking for (2) Air Shocks to help caring loads. Can any one help???
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wanttogolo
Dodge Dakota
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5/19/2003
15:25:16
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Chuy I also have a 96'3.9 dak and would like to drop it. With that setup is it possible to go lower like 3"front 4" back. Also if I bought new shocks for the back would it help the ride. The blocks on the back they make a kit that comes from Autozone. could I just use those or would I have to order them online. Where do I go to get my springs heated, does that make the ride a lot harder.Thank you!
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Justice
Dodge Dakota
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5/20/2003
01:43:56
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03 dakota qc
Hotchkis 2"coil/3"leafs
doetsch tech shocks
Love the ride and looks aggressive as hell.
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