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Jim
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5/23/2002
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hey guys what is the easiest & cheapest way to drop my dakota dont have alot of money to drop it but i have got to get it lowered had it about 6 months and it is still factory height please help me out thank guys (& gals)
Jim
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Glenn
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5/23/2002
10:24:33
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I am assumning that you don't have an R/T. If you want a cheap lowering kit, order some 2" coil springs and 3" lowering blocks from Sport Truck Specialites...they sell Western Chassis stuff. If you have a V8, I would recommend shackles/hangers for the rear. Good luck.
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adam
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5/23/2002
19:17:18
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what are shackels hangers. to install them do you have to grind the old hanger brackes off?
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Jim
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5/24/2002
00:27:55
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hey glenn how much differance is there in the ride with shackles/hangers vs. blocks. and yes my truck is a 1994 ext cab 318 v-8.
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D
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5/24/2002
02:27:18
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blocks will make for a stiffer ride, shackles/
hangers will just "hang" the leaf springs
higher, lowering the truck, but keeping the
stock ride.
Yes you do have to drill out the stock rivets,
and yes it is hard work, but it's definately worth
it.
D
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JIm
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5/24/2002
03:25:45
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thanks for the explanation D. but now that the back is figured out i need to do something with the front but don't have very much cash to use on it anyone have any suggestions on the most cost effective way to drop my front i'm wanting to go about 3" thanks for the help
Jim
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D
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5/24/2002
11:53:49
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3" spring is the most "cost effective", and
allow for better handling. a 3" control arm
would be slightly more expensive ($240.00+)
but keep the stock ride, I opted for the arms
and shackle hangers, cause I value comfort
over neck breaking speed through s-curves
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