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UKDAKOTAR/T
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3/23/2005
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HI guys,what drop kit has people found to be the best value for money with the best results? i know Hotchkis makes a damn fine kit but i cannot afford the kit let alone the shipping to over here in the U.K!!So its going to be either DJM drop arms with Hangers or Belltech springs and hangers.I'm looking for a 2"/3" on a 2000 R/T reg cab on 20" with 275/40/20 tires.How much rubbing can i expect!! if any..cheers b.t.w thanks Sam (SOCALDAKOTA) for the kit it arrived this morning
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rtdkota
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3/23/2005
13:33:14
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Do it on the cheap-- run Hotchkis front coils, and 2" block in the rear.
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Sam
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P Y E
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3/24/2005
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Get the control arms man. I see too many with springs just drifting up and down up and down up and down ect. all day.
I doubt you will experience any rubbing at all, maybe only in extream situations.
I have a 3/5 drop on my Dak Sport QC w/ 275/45/20's and well, I obviously experience plenty of rubbing. I wouldnt with a 2/3 drop though.
YOU WILL BE FINE
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UKDAKOTAR/T
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2005
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Thanks for the input guys, i've ordered a set of front Hotchkis springs and rear leafs(leaves?).Could i order the rest of the TVS kit seperately later..front sway bar ,rear bar? in know i'm supposed to get the uprated shocks for the springs but i can't afford yet ,so can i run them on stock shocks for now? or has anyone got a set of shocks for sale at a reasonable price(have to reasonable cos i'm in the U.K hence the name) so shipping will have to be taken into account.B.T.W are the Hotchkis springs linear or progressive rate??
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2Clean
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3/26/2005
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I have a 2000 Dakota on TIS 04 20s, and I was looking for a place that does a good job in the Houston area that could install a 2/4 drop. If anyone knows of a place, please reply. Thanks.
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brandon
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3/29/2005
03:23:57
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baton rouge here install anything you want
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3/30/2005
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2Clean - bring it down to Ganado/Edna area, 30 miles North of Victoria...We'll hook you up. When i say "We'll", I mean I'll watch and clean and attatch stuff, while the pros do the actual work, lol.
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stephen 99slt
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4/04/2005
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if u drop it 2/3 on an rt then u have nothing to worry about unless ur running stock shocks and some 'non' tucking rims. but for everyday driving with no extreme conditions then u should be alright.
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UKDAKOTAR/T
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5/20/2005
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Just finished my truck this morning went with Hotchkis springs front and rear...and i'm glad i did looks really sweet and the stance is perfect on 275/40/20's ..only thing is i've got to get a set of shocks and some new ball joints ...whats the best place for Moogs...that will ship Internationally ..that is..Carl
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2Clean
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5/23/2005
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P Y E- I'm looking at the Hotchkis TVS system for the club cab, about how much would I be looking at for the install?
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angel
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5/30/2005
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you have any pics uk..?also stephen99slt..i didnt know
they made rims for tucking and nontucking..will it be a
problem if i get a 4'' 6'' drop with non tucking rims?
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jecht09
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6/05/2005
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i have a 3\4 drop on my dakota, and was wondering if 275\40\20 would rub??? by reading the other posts it looks like i should be ok but just double checking. any posts will be helpful.
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6/05/2005
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The front will rub. On my 275/45/20's I only have 1 1/2" of clearence from fender to tire. You WILL rub.
Not sure off hand what they will charge for installation, but I think Hotchkis is realitivley easy.
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SpecialED
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6/22/2005
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I have an 02 cc dropped 3/4 with 275/45/20's and very very seldom rub. I have to drive like an idiot to get them to rub. So with the 40 series tires you should be just fine. I'm planning on going to a 35 series tire so I can get the front to tuck when I bag it.
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6/23/2005
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Special - You must be using some very stiff shocks if you arent rubbing. Also, I may not be on the same page as you but, are you thinking that a smaller tire will allow them to tuck?
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Special ED
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6/24/2005
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Shocks are still stock and ride really stiff. I haven't had time to change them. Now with the lower profile tire like a 35 series I will be able to tuck in the front cause the wheels and tires will camber inwards at the top. I will still have to roll the fender lips and cut the real axle but it will tuck.
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bash
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7/12/2005
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yeah roll the fender lips and chop the axle no big deal
hahahahhaha
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Daksport
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7/14/2005
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Im running 275/40/20s on mine with a 3/6 drop and i never rub.
www.sounddomain.com/id/daksport2000
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7/26/2005
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Special - I'm sorry to inform you of this, but butting a smaller tire does not change anything but, well, the size of your tire. You have to get a custom made off-set for tucking.
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bash
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7/26/2005
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hey pye im looking into getting a set of wheels with our right offset
haha, once i find them the guy is gonna give me a good deal cuz of
my show truck so if you want i can look into a pair for you too ?
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Dodge Dakota
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7/27/2005
07:51:01
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That would be great Bash, I would owe you one. Just keep in mind, I am very picky about rims. I almost refuse to settle for anything but Lexani Firestars which will run me over $5,000 for some custom 20's.
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