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JeepXJ1990
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2002
18:18:21
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Anyone out there run the 2" front lower and 3" rear lower hotchkis springs/ leafs? How's the camber in the front after lowering and the ride? I know they can make anything handle so Im thinking theyll help a 4.7 2wd really move. Thanks
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JeepXJ1990
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2002
19:03:26
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Also, does anyone know anything about belltech stuff? Like spindles and springs and the air jack system? Also, who sells the hotchkis stuff other than off their website? Thanks
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Marks DQC
GenIII
5/01/2002
21:19:00
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I have the Hotchkis kit on my 2001 QC and I love it! After installing the parts it was aligned to the Hotchkis recommended specs. It tracks real well, corners great, and tire wear seems to be normal.
2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT , 4.7L, Auto, 3.55 LSD, Garnet Red over Slate
Zaino, Tint, Vent Guard, Gaylords Lid, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Wet Okole Covers, Painted Grill Shell w/ Ram inserts, S/S Bumper/Valence Cover, Billet Antenna, Precision Roll Pan, APC Clear Corners, Airaid, Gibson
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JeepXJ1990
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2002
21:42:09
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How much did it lower your dak? By the way, it looks great.
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cudashoe
Dodge Dakota
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5/02/2002
01:15:07
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I just completed the Hotchkis install. Nice!!! Whole new truck. I have a 2000 RC 4.7 5-speed.
Be sure to get the Bilstiens.
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Marks DQC
GenIII
5/02/2002
06:58:15
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My truck was lowered 2"/3-1/2". I used 2 of the adjustment plates in the back to get the 3-1/2". The kit worked as advertised. I also went with the Bilsteins, expensive, but they work great! I also got the best prices from Randy Pile at http://www.worldwideperformanceparts.com/
2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT , 4.7L, Auto, 3.55 LSD, Garnet Red over Slate
Zaino, Tint, Vent Guard, Gaylords Lid, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Wet Okole Covers, Painted Grill Shell w/ Ram inserts, S/S Bumper/Valence Cover, Billet Antenna, Precision Roll Pan, APC Clear Corners, Airaid, Gibson
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JeepXJ1990
Dodge Dakota
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5/02/2002
09:41:13
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Are your guys' dak's daily drivers? If so, how do they handle and ride now that you guys havelowered it. Also, have you guys ever towed anything with it lowered? Thanks.
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cudashoe
Dodge Dakota
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5/02/2002
17:15:40
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Rides and drives great! I have the sway bars too so it really handles good. Sorry I dont tow.
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Marks DQC
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5/02/2002
19:46:32
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I have a hidden hitch behind the roll pan. I've pulled a small 4x8 utility trailer twice since putting on the Hotchkis. No problem, of course it wasn't much weight either. According to them the rear springs are engineered to maintain the factory towing capacity.
2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT , 4.7L, Auto, 3.55 LSD, Garnet Red over Slate
Zaino, Tint, Vent Guard, Gaylords Lid, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Wet Okole Covers, Painted Grill Shell w/ Ram inserts, S/S Bumper/Valence Cover, Billet Antenna, Precision Roll Pan, APC Clear Corners, Airaid, Gibson
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Jeff W
Dodge Dakota
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5/04/2002
08:10:23
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May I ask what the Hotchkis kit w/Bilstein's set you back? I'd love to do this mod on my '02 reg cab.
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Jeff W
Dodge Dakota
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5/04/2002
08:10:43
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May I ask what the Hotchkis kit w/Bilstein's set you back? I'd love to do this mod on my '02 reg cab.
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Marks DQC
GenIII
5/04/2002
14:58:53
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List price from Hotchkis is $1300 + shipping for the entire package. I got mine from Randy Pile at worldwideperformanceparts.com. He beat the Hotchkis list prices by a considerable amount.
2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT , 4.7L, Auto, 3.55 LSD, Garnet Red over Slate
Zaino, Tint, Vent Guard, Gaylords Lid, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Wet Okole Covers, Painted Grill Shell w/ Ram inserts, S/S Bumper/Valence Cover, Billet Antenna, Precision Roll Pan, APC Clear Corners, Airaid, Gibson
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2Low4FatChiks
Dodge Dakota
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5/06/2002
22:45:47
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I just dropped my truck tonight. I got a 02CC SLT w/4.7 Auto. I got 20" wheels with 275/45/20's wrappin them. I got some friends with a shop so we put it on the lift and we did it all in about 2 1/2 hours, Coils, Leafs, and new Bilstein Shocks all around. We didn't put the new bump stops on the front cause they looked like way too much trouble. We cut about 1/2" off the originals and works perfect, plus I don't have to worry about rubbin my 20's. I love the way it handles . . rides stiff but thats what I expected. All in all . . about $1300.00 later I am very pleased and I feel good cause I know it is all the best stuff . . no worries!!
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Jeepxj1990
Dodge Dakota
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5/09/2002
09:36:29
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Your dak sounds like what I want mine to look like. Any pics you can post with it on 20's? Thanks, love to see it.
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Lesley
GenIII
5/09/2002
11:54:53
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Yeah, pics would be great!
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55, Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL, V8 TB, FMS 19 lb fuel injectors, 17" Boyd Coddington Smoothies. Have, but not installed: JBA 9mm cables, Borla tip, IAT adjuster
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Lesley
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5/10/2002
12:50:58
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I usually buy parts as I can afford them. What do I need for a 2/3 drop besides coils, leaf springs (Hotchkis) shocks (Bilsteins hopefully), is that all?
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55, Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL, V8 TB, FMS 19 lb fuel injectors, 17" Boyd Coddington Smoothies. Have, but not installed: JBA 9mm cables, Borla tip, IAT adjuster
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2Low4FatChiks
Dodge Dakota
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5/11/2002
16:49:17
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Coils . . Leafs . . and BILSTIEN shocks. Trust me . . you'll be happy you did. I did my research for about 3 months before finally buying. I rubbed for my first time last night but I was driving too fast anyways so my fault. Anyways . . as a matter of fact I am going to go take pics right now . . I'll post them probably tomorrow . . be on the lookout.
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Marks DQC
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5/11/2002
23:52:19
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Lesley,
Don't forget sway bars. I ran my truck without them for a few months and the kit was good then. It got much better when I added the sway bars.
2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT , 4.7L, Auto, 3.55, Garnet Red over Slate
Zaino, Tint, Vent Guard, Gaylords Lid, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Wet Okole Covers, Painted Grill Shell w/ Ram inserts, S/S Bumper/Valence Cover, Billet Antenna, Precision Roll Pan, APC Clear Corners, Airaid, Gibson
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Lesley
GenIII
5/12/2002
00:10:09
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Thanks! I have heard that. Also, I have a friend
who just installed an x-brace, thinks it is the
greatest thing. It's on my list too.
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55, Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL, V8 TB, FMS 19 lb fuel injectors, 17" Boyd Coddington Smoothies. Have, but not installed: JBA 9mm cables, Borla tip, IAT adjuster
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wayne
Dodge Dakota
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6/05/2002
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i lowered my 01 dakota 3 and 5 first then i cut a coil off the front and slammed the front end to the ground. then i added 2 inch leafs to the existing 5 inch in the rear then got spindles and now slammed to 5 and 8 . rides great for as low as it is because i got toxic shocks all the way around . i got all this from djm suspension and wouldnt buy any thing else! just waiting for air bags any one have tips?
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BlueCC00RT
R/T
6/08/2002
00:12:27
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Lesley you can get Bilsteins for $54.00 a peice at www.shox.com its the cheapest place ive found
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cudashoe
Dodge Dakota
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6/13/2002
13:05:21
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Those Bilsteins are for un-lowered trucks. You can only get the lowered ones from Hotchkis. They custom valve them.
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