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lowkotad
Dodge Dakota
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3/20/2002
11:52:44
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 Subject: Need Help, back tires out of wack!
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Im just wondering if this has happened to any one out their and how to fix the problem, i lowered my truck 4,5 using the chassy tech, lowering kit, after i got it all installed and everything, my rear tires are pulled over about an inch or 2, so with my big 285/50/18, i can see like alot of the tire on one side and totaly tucking it on the other, very anoying after i spent so much money on the kit and laber! any help would be great! Let me know
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1FLAMED92DAK
Dodge Dakota
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3/21/2002
00:27:54
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check to see if you have the rear end attached correctly sounds like you missed the spring perch by a few inches
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Diligent Dave
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3/21/2002
09:54:50
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Yeah, your rear end isn't exactly where it should be. You may need to slap a panhard bar on it.
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kota on 20s
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3/21/2002
12:21:08
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actually they came like that from the dealer (the 2000 and up it seems) do a search and you will find many topics on the problem.
a panhard bar will not do a bit of good, unless you have a 4-link, wich you dont
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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lowkotad
Dodge Dakota
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3/21/2002
12:38:50
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really, i dident notied it till i got the truck lowered and put the wheels on it, i tryed searching and i dident come up with anything! is their a easy fix, or is their a recall out on this to were i can get it fixed for free mabey that would be sweet! and im sure its installed corecly! i dident even take the rearend off of the spring just changed perches! thanks
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kota on 20s
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3/21/2002
14:57:57
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there were people talking about it on this site a while back. the trucks came from the factory like that.
most dealers say "its within specs" and some say the bed is not centered.
take it to the dealer and tell them to FIX IT! they might say you installed the drop kit wrong, but that is a bunch of crap, because there is only one way to put it in.
its dodges fault
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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Diligent Dave
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3/22/2002
12:18:57
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-=kotaon20s=-
Not just vehicles with 4 links have panhard bars. Camaros and others have them and I thought that it may work here. 
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Glenn
Dodge Dakota
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3/22/2002
13:38:58
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I have a 2000 R/T and when I dropped mine 4/6 with Western Chassis, I didn't have a problem at all. Make sure that your axle is on the pins in the leaf springs. Also, check the Chassis Teh parts, they are very low quality and could be off that far. A buddy of mine ordered a set of S-10 control arms from Chassis Tech and one of the control arms was assembled incorrectly and when he finally got a good set, one broke and left him stranded. If you want a good kit use items from DJM, Western Chassis or Bell Tech.
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kota on 20s
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3/22/2002
16:14:12
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Dave, camaro's have trailing arms, with coil springs (so do taho's and suburbans) . thats why they have panhard bars. its kinda the same setup as a 4-link
all a panhard bar does is keep the axle from swaying back and forth (which im sure you already know) the F-bodys dont have anything going from the axle back (like a leafspring does) so the axle will sway without a panhard bar
on any vehicle with leafsprings, you have the support of the leafsprings connecting from the front and the rear of the axle. its not going anywhere.
his bed is probably off alignment. he wouldnt be the first
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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lowkotad
Dodge Dakota
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3/22/2002
16:34:26
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thanks for all the help, i know for a fact that its not needing a pan hard bar! but the reason i went with chassie tech was my frind got a drop for his rt, from djm and had a hard time alining it so i thought well ill just get one from c.t. but it kit looks fine to me, thats what i dont get! i dident even take the leafs lose from the axel, and dident noticie it before! is their an easy way of fixing this! out their, with out having to re do the brackets to the axel or what? thanks, and sorry guys dont have a camaro! lol
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Jeff
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4/04/2002
14:42:54
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My 01 cc also looks this way stock. Forgive my ignorance I just found this site and am venturing into it for the first time, but..."kota on 20's" what exactly can I have my dealer do to fix this axle alignment issue? It seems as if the only way to correct it would be to cut and reweld the perches. Is that what you ment by "FIX IT"? Just curious as I want to walk in as informed and intellegent as possible.
I was probably lied to then when they originally told me it was part of the "traction controll" set-up on the vehicle. HMMMMM....what do I know...this is my first CHRYSLER product ever.
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lowkotad
Dodge Dakota
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4/04/2002
16:37:37
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Hey Jeff, thats excaly what im wondering about i havent been to the dealer yet with my problem cuz i hate looking dumb when i get their and i want to be able to back my self up when ever he says i installed the lowering kit wrong! but ya if any one can give us any info on what they did excaly to fix it or, the acuale info on the recalle it would be great thanks!
Duane
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kota on 20s
GenIII
4/04/2002
19:27:50
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Jeff, dakotas dont have traction controll. most likely the bed is off center. the bottom line is SOMETHING IS WRONG! go and find a truck on the lot that has the axle centered and tell the dealer that you want your truck to look like that no matter what it takes.
ask the guy if he thinks DC intentionally made the truck with one tire sticking out more on one side than the other?
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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KEVSTER
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2002
21:15:51
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My 2k dak shows the right side(passenger)wheel is out more than the left by approx 9/16" I noticed this since day one, and it isnt that noticable, if you use the factory RT flares..
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lowkotad
Dodge Dakota
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4/08/2002
22:44:37
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Good advice kota on 20's i just dont want to pay for it if its their falt, and i know their going to try to stick me with the bill, but yes kevster mines the same way i dident notice it, till i got my 18's with wider tires on the back now its so noticable! if any of you are like me you just want it right no matter if you can noticte it or not! does anyone know if this can eat up your tires any quicker? i would hate it to eat up my 18's, im not made of money lol, hey kota on 20's was yours not like this im trying to figure out why excaly only a few from each year are like this! kinda fishy! if ya ask me, ive got a 98 but ive herd more 00 with this problem, im just glad to find out im not the only one out their with this problem! as soon as i get the chance im going to the dealer! thanks guys!
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