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4/19/2002
18:06:31
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I've got a 2000 Dakota Sport Extended Cab V6 and I wanted to lower it but don't have any idea where to start. I have the regular 15" rims that come with the Sport model and I'm probably not going to get 18" rims for another 6-8 months. Should I wait to lower my car after I get the rims? How much is lowering the car a couple of inches going to cost? I don't want it too low to the poing where I bottom out on speed bumps going 2 mph, but I want it a lot lower than stock. Thanks!
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CASDAK
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2002
19:04:19
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I have a 3/5 DJM drop kit for sale. It will definately give your truck a nice stance, but you won't bottom out on the least little thing. I'll sell the whole kit with shocks for $250. I used it for a year then went to air bags. Let me know if your interested.
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JoeyVargas
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4/20/2002
16:35:19
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will your kit work with a 98 v-8??.. where are you from??
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CASDAK
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4/22/2002
15:48:35
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Joey,
Yes it will work with the V-8, mine is a V-8, so no problems there.
I'm from Kentucky.
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n8 dawg
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4/22/2002
20:10:10
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casdak did you install yours? and if you did how did you go about taking the coils off? i just ordered the kit and want to know the easiest way of getting the coils off.
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low99dakota
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4/22/2002
20:31:26
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I used a floor jack. Put it under the control arm with SLIGHT pressure. Unbolt, let jack down REALLY slow, comes out easy.
99 Sport, Solar Yellow, DJM 5/7 drop, 18" Coddingtons on the way, 180* tstat, IAT adjuster, autolite plugs, JBA 8mm wires, cap and rotor, MP Intake, JBA headers, 5.9 V8 TB, FUTURE MODS: too many to list
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CASDAK
Dodge Dakota
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4/22/2002
20:42:23
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n8dawg
Like low99 said, unbolt and let the arm drop, but be very careful!!!!!!! When you release the pressure on the A-arm, do it very slowly and make sure you get the front of the truck high enough to let the A-arm swing down to its fullest. There is a lot of stored energy in those coil springs, and it could shoot out of the pocket, if you're not careful. I've never had any trouble like that, but I would hate to tell you to do it, and something happen to you or your truck. I'd recommend a good spring compressor if you can get your hands on one, but if you can't, the other method will work.
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n8 dawg
Dodge Dakota
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4/22/2002
21:19:16
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sounds like a good idea. now i just have the wait fr the kit........that'll be awhile! =)
thanks alot!
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steve
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4/25/2002
10:19:48
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casdak do you still have the lowing kit for sale.. If so is it spings or lower control arms and is the rear hangers or block. I would be interested in buying it if you still have it for sale. Let me know
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CASDAK
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4/25/2002
15:43:00
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Steve,
I still have the kit...it's the front coil springs and the rear shackles and hangers. I also have the 4 shocks to go with it. My springs are for a v-8, so I'm not sure what that will pertain to a v-6 (if you have a v-6), but I'll still take $250 for the whole kit.
If you are interested e-mail me at casdak@hotmail.com
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Brandon
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11/28/2002
18:10:30
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i already have the 2" coils in the front of my 99 reg cab. Im getting the 3" lower control arms for the truck, the magazines say dont do it but i will anyway. Anyone try that setup yet on a simalar truck?
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