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Jake RT
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10/09/2005
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Hey everyone. I would like to lower my 2000 RT Club Cab. But i am not for sure how much i want to lower it, and what company to go with. I like the Hotchkis kits. Any luck with them? I dont want to have to worry about hitting anything so i dont want anything crazy. Any sugestions will help. Thanx.
Jake
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Josh
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10/09/2005
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Try this
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Jake RT
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10/09/2005
23:55:09
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Sorry, im not stupid. Thanx though. Is there anyone who would give me some real help???
Thanx
Jake
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hater
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10/10/2005
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meow mix meow mix please deliver. I LIKE TOFU AND RIIIICCCCCEEEEE! i also drive a 99 honda civic that almost goes as fast as my erection. i get good grades and im a really bad driver. I LUV RICERS! it has a hairdryer rigged into the intake i get almost a million psi from that baby. i like rice. i have a coffee can with the bottom cutout for a muffler.i like rice. ill konfu ur ass. tip toe while u take a piss. i put it in ur shoe. everybody wanna see me throw a fireball. hiya!
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Jake RT
Dodge Dakota
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10/11/2005
22:46:50
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Is there anyone who is reading this that has ever lowered and dakota that could give me advise, tips or something?
Jake
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Zen
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10/12/2005
01:48:08
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Kinda the impatient sort, aren't you.
Relax. No need to be in a hurry.
Take a deep breath. Now isn't that better.
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P Y E
Dodge Dakota
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10/12/2005
03:27:58
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Dont mind those gaymos.
Since when has lowering a truck made it a "ricer"?
Correct me if i'm wrong, but lowriders have been around alot longer than ricers. Need i say the handling of the truck improves?
Try DJM or BELLTECH.
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Jake RT
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10/12/2005
19:49:54
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Thanks, I will look at them.
Jake
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SinCity R/T
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10/18/2005
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The Hotchkis kit is by far the best and most popular drop kit for the Dodge Dakota because it was designed to increase the handling of the truck, not just drop it.
As long as you're running tires underneath 29" in diameter in back and 28.5" in front (the stock R/T rim/tire is 28.04") you will be just fine without rubbing.
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Jake RT
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10/20/2005
23:27:51
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I have heard that if i change the leaf springs in the back that i wont be able to haul anything at all. I have a friend that changed those and they didnt hold his truck up at all, it was competly slammed.
That is one of the reasons i am looking at lowering my truck is for more handling. Not that Rt's dont handle well already. Im sure you know all that though.
I love your truck could you also tell me what bed cover you have, sincityrt.
Thanx
Jake
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SinCity R/T
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10/20/2005
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The tonneau is made by Innovation Fiberglass - www.innovationfiberglass.com. The tonneau comes prepped, painted, shipped, mounted, etc. for about $1100. (so about $700 for the tonneau itself).
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Jake RT
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10/21/2005
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Thanx alot, i will look into that. Does it have any leaks or problems with it? Will i have to drill holes in the truck?
Thanx alot for you help.
Jake
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SinCity R/T
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10/21/2005
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No leaks or problems at all, it is a very high quality tonneau. Another bonus is the underside is carpeted so it matches my Bedrug.
I have the quick release hinges, so there is no drilling at all - some guide plates are bolted onto your rails and then the tonneau just pops on and off through a couple of tabs.
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Jake RT
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10/22/2005
20:59:05
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You have been a big help. But i have a few more questions. What lowering kit, if any, how much of a drop did you go with, and do you have any pro with hitting or scraping on anything?
Thanx alot.
Jake
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SinCity R/T
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10/22/2005
21:02:51
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My truck has the Hotchkis TVS Suspension system which lowers a Dakota 2/4. Since R/T's are already 1" lower from the factory it's more of a 1/3 drop but it still looks nice. What's nice about this kit is it is a handling package that happens to drop the truck down a bit, other drop kits just lower the vehicle.
I have never rubbed with this combo, but I am using 255/35-20 tires which are smaller than OEM R/T tires. You can use up to 29" tires in the back and 28.5" tires in the front before they begin to cause issues (the OEM R/T tire is 28.04").
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Jake RT
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10/22/2005
21:06:45
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I am looking at either lowering my truck, getting a bed cover or buying a shaker hood. I want to do one of these things before i go to prom, but i am haveing the problem deciding what to do first. Any suggestions.
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Jake
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SinCity R/T
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10/22/2005
21:15:18
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It's a hard call to make...
The Hotchkis TVS Suspension makes your truck corner like it's on rails, you will enjoy it every time you make a turn as long as you don't mind the bumper ride (all lowered vehicles are bumpy because you reduce the space for shocks to absorb the bumps).
Tonneaus are nice but unless you are going to haul a lot of things around you may want to hold off on this.
The Shaker hood is very nice, definitely a visual improvement over the stock hood that you (and everyone else) will notice every day. If you don't have an air intake you'll also get a bit of a hp gain.
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Jake RT
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10/22/2005
21:25:41
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Yes i have thought about this forever. I dont know. I kept seeing your truck and i wanted to ask you some questions about it, thanx i think you about answered them all. I will pro. think about this until Christmas and then choose.
Have you ever heard of the Somer Night Cruse held here in Somerset KY? And when do you think there will be an RT car show in central america?
Thanx again. And you will pro hear from me again.
Jake
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SinCity R/T
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10/25/2005
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I live in Nevada so I'm not too familiar with east coast shows except for Mopars at the Rock, Mopars at Carlisle, etc...
The location of the Dakota R/T Club national meet rotates between each division every year, 2006's will be in the southeast region. Check www.dakotart.com around Jan/Feb for further details.
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oneloudskunk
Dodge Dakota
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10/26/2005
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I looked into the Hotchkis kit for my '04, but Drew Oliver in their sales & tech support told me that it wouldn't fit this year. When I asked him why he never responded. Does anyone here know?
Thanks,
Rob
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SinCity R/T
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10/27/2005
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I wonder if they were confused and thought the '04 Dakota was the new body style?
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