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Eddi
Dodge Dakota
10/24/2001
06:11:33
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whats the difference between the blocks and the hanger kits. I dont understand ,which is better can someone please explain why, I'm planning on lowering my truck soon
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Ernie
Dodge Dakota
10/24/2001
21:38:51
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Hangers attach the leaf springs to the frame and move the up.
Block go between the axle and the leaf springs and move the axle up.
I think that hangers are better than blocks because blocks make the leaf springs hang low, but hangers are more difficult to install because you must cut off the rivets. Blocks are just bolt on.
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Eddi
Dodge Dakota
10/25/2001
20:29:59
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thank I'll get the blocks cause I'm doing it myself and it sounds like less work. so what you saying in order to get 5in drop for the rear I need 2in + 3in blocks ??????????
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kevin
Dodge Dakota
10/25/2001
21:43:23
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DO NOT USE TWO BLOCKS ONE ON TOP OF EACH OTHER.(DANGEROUS) THE MOST YOU CAN USE IS A 4 INCH BLOCK, BUT EVEN THAT WILL BE TOO MUCH. IF YOU HAVE 15 INCH WHEELS GO NO MORE THAN 3 INCH BLOCKS. BUY THE PINION CORRECT BLOCKS FROM www.truckn.com THEY SELL THESE FOR 25.00 AND HAVE PINION CORRECTION BUILT INTO BLOCK,VERY IMPORTANT. AND BLOCKS ARE EXTRUDED ALUMINUM VERY STRONG, DONT USE CAST ALUMINUM BLOCKS. ALSO KEEP IN MIND WHEN USING BLOCKS THE LEAF SPRING PLATE WILL MOVE CLOSER TO THE GROUND, SO IF YOU GET A FLAT TIRE, THE 3 INCH BLOCKS WONT PUSH THIS SO CLOSE TO GROUND AS WOULD THE 4 INCHERS. HOPE THIS EXPLAINS..
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eddi
Dodge Dakota
10/25/2001
23:42:51
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will the PEPBOYS blocks do the job???????
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mike
Dodge Dakota
10/26/2001
13:18:11
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holy sh@t are hangers and shackles a lot of work. hope your patient. the rivets take for ever especially near gas tank.
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kevin
Dodge Dakota
10/26/2001
17:53:49
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yes they will work fine, i am sure these are the cast aluminum blocks. I would not recommend cast installed on a 4x4 though. You may need to get new u-bolts also, the stock ones wont be long enough,and the ones that come with the blocks might not be the correct width, you will have to see. Also any place that does tires, lift kits will have new u-bolts if you need some.
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eddi
Dodge Dakota
10/27/2001
03:34:11
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thanxxxx guyz
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Ben
Dodge Dakota
10/27/2001
12:01:32
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Hey Kevin, do u think i would need to get pinion shams if I use hangers?
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KEVSTER
Dodge Dakota
11/05/2001
21:43:46
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I DONT KNOW. IF YOU USE HANGERS THEN INSTALL THEM AND LOOK AT THE DRIVELINE WHEN THE TRUCK RESTS ON THE GROUND, IT SHOULD LOOK ALOT LIKE IT DID BEFOR YOU BEGAN THE PROJECT. DRIVELINE IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO TRANS THIS INCLUDES THE U-JOINTS.
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mannyz
Dodge Dakota
12/01/2001
02:36:41
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hay ben, if you are going to lower it, yes you should use shims to correct the pinion angle. using the hangers is a smart choise. but remember you are bringing the rear assembly up in the rear and angle is going to change with it, remember your tranny is not moving up. when you or who ever is going to measer your angle 2 things the rear end should be nose down about 2-4 degrees and that angle should be no more than 2 deg diff than your tranny.
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Dan Fritz
Dodge Dakota
12/02/2001
15:11:43
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Hey Guys, I have a '99 Dakotta Sport and am getting ready to lower it, but i dont want it to be too low because PA has some sh!tty roades. I am thinking about putting on an RT suspension and am not sure what all i will need to change to get that look. I would appreciate any help. Thank you!
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D
Dodge Dakota
12/03/2001
03:03:42
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hotchkis makes a great performance
suspension package, In the old R/Ts,
Hotchkis provided the lowering kits for Dodge,
If you want to go lower than hotchkis offers
(2/3) then go with DJM or western chassis,
both offer complete line of control arms,
shackle hanger kits, coils etc...I personally
went with DJM 3/5 control arms and
shackle/hangers. I love how the truck rides,
nice and smooth, not to stiff like most lowered
trucks. All you need to add to these kits are
some larger than stock sway bars and you're
set.
www.djmsuspension.com
www.hotchkisperformance.com
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mannyz
Dodge Dakota
12/03/2001
13:54:36
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for all you guys + gals out there getting redy to lower your dak good chioce. Just remember dont lower it to the piont it will be useless like all those fools in mini poser magazine.
Trust me,if you want to improve the handling of your dak, lowering it with the proper equipment will pay-off BIG TIME. when I was getting ready to do my road-racer, I did some homework, and it payed off. Just to give you guys a few details 94 spt std cab, v-6, fac 16x8 whls,255-50-16 and 235-50-16 tires and the right suspention componets, this pulls .91 Gs turning lft and .90Gs right. Know I will admit I did make a couple of the suspention parts, but mostly all is bolt-on. when any body reads this messege if you have any particular questions feel free to e-mail.
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mannyz
Dodge Dakota
12/03/2001
13:55:03
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for all you guys + gals out there getting redy to lower your dak good chioce. Just remember dont lower it to the piont it will be useless like all those fools in mini poser magazine.
Trust me,if you want to improve the handling of your dak, lowering it with the proper equipment will pay-off BIG TIME. when I was getting ready to do my road-racer, I did some homework, and it payed off. Just to give you guys a few details 94 spt std cab, v-6, fac 16x8 whls,255-50-16 and 235-50-16 tires and the right suspention componets, this pulls .91 Gs turning lft and .90Gs right. Know I will admit I did make a couple of the suspention parts, but mostly all is bolt-on. when any body reads this messege if you have any particular questions feel free to e-mail.
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Kyle Bloom
Dodge Dakota
12/16/2001
22:26:30
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Dan the roads in PA deffinately suck. Drop your truck and get some air bags that is what I plan on doing when I drop mine
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Roz Underwood
Dodge Dakota
12/17/2001
16:32:20
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i got my black dakota back in may and i love it, its a regular cab with a V6 and 5 Speed tranny i just passed 8,000 miles and have done lots of changes to it, but the next thing i would like to do is lower it. my good friend has a lift and has lowered a few S10s, i was wondering if anyne out there knows of some good kits to lower the truck, about 3 in the front and 4 in the back, and without spending over $400. Also i am interested in putting some 18 inch rims on the truck, i am waiting until $1500 comes around..i doubt christmas will come close.
i would gretly appreciate anyone with some drop kits or rims, if you have pictures of a dakota that has been lowered i would like to see them
Also if you would like to know what i have done to my truck i would be happy to tell you. thank you very much RozCU1014@aol.com
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Dale
Dodge Dakota
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2/13/2003
21:45:31
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hey, whats up guys? I like the site. Anyway,i have 2002 dakota 2wd and i would like some advice on dropping it. I want to go 3-5 and i would like to know if they make drop spindles or if you have to replace the control arms to achive a 3inch drop in the front? Shocks,coils? In the rear can i just use blocks to get 5inchs or do i need new leaf spring? I'm kinda new to this, so any help would be apretiteed. Thanx....Dale.
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Low4c
Dodge Dakota
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2/15/2003
17:49:06
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whats up dale, i am doing the same thing for mine. i have a 98 club cab with the same drop intentions. i've been looking around for a best deal. but i have noticed that in truckin mags and maybe even on their website, they have kits for that drop type goin' for like $479 to $679. let me check it out and ill write back.
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Low4c
Dodge Dakota
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2/15/2003
18:11:17
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here is a great site to get the kits. and economy drop for $479 and a deluxe for $619. here is the site. just go to the menu and click on western chassis-lowerin kits. and click on the dakota pic on the menu list to get the full info for whatever you want. hope it helps and sounds like you need new arms.
here: www.sporttruckdirect.com
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melvin
Dodge Dakota
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5/22/2004
11:06:55
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so if wanted to drop my 01 dak 2wd i can use a 3 in. drop block and have no worries if i wanted to put on 18 in wheels? and all i need is 2in. drop springs in the front?
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