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04sport
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8/12/2004
21:10:10
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I have an '04 CC 4.7 5spd. with 17 inch R/T wheels and am looking to lower it, to about R/T height, 2 inch drop or so. I have never lowered any of my vehicles what kind of effect will it have on my ride/tires/handling/suspension components? Any recommended brands or setups? Any help is appreciated.
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Andy
Dodge Dakota
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8/12/2004
21:45:15
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yeah, HI Im Andy umm as long as u did it right it should ride just like factory just lower, I mean it might be alil stiffer but thats your call u know so i hope this help if u have any other question email me at Andy5053@aol.com
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ScojoDak
Dodge Dakota
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8/12/2004
22:54:06
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I have a 99 cc with a 2 inch ground force drop. It uses shorter coil springs up front and drop hangers in the rear. Yes, the ride is a bit stiffer and I lost some shock travel. However, the stance and cornering ability more than makes up for it. If I had to do it over again, I would get DJM a-arms up front. A-arms will retain MOST of the stock ride, not all of it. But better than the shortened springs. Tire wear with either a-arms, springs or both should not be an issue if you keep the alignment in spec. Hope this helps you make a decision. Good luck and enjoy the stareing.
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mike4409vx
Dodge Dakota
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9/11/2004
18:38:53
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well my 98 ride sucks so bad but i ride on the ground lol i sit 3in off the ground right now its a very hard right but i can take a sharp turn at around 80mph so that part is very fun but it is a shtty ride e-mail me if u need some help with lowing it mikey4409vx@aol.com
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Lowed
Dodge Dakota
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9/20/2004
10:26:53
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Don't bother with A-arms for only a 2" drop, not worth the price. My 2000 R/T Club Cab is 2"/2-1/2" front/back with springs and blocks and rides just as good as stock. Lowering any vehicle will improve handling as you lower the centre of gravity, there is no single better way to improve handling.
You may need to lose the stock front snubbers and replace with shorter ones (the stock 'cup' on the ft. ones will smack the frame) will most likely have to cut down the rears (or lose them, too)
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TERRY
Dodge Dakota
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9/24/2004
20:37:03
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Get the front end re-aligned after changing the ride hieght
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TERRY
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9/24/2004
20:42:08
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2" drop coils for the front about $100
2" lowering blocks $50 (ground force steel)
you might even be able to keep your stock shocks.
I would go any more than 2" drop with lowering blocks, you may have problems with wheel hop if you do.
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