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bbarnes
Dodge Dakota
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7/25/2002
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How much should I drop my '97 Dakota SLT CC if I got the stock tires and I just want to lower it a little and make it look good and fit better around the tires? I am thinking maybe 2/4...
Also, what is a good brand lowering kit to buy, and how much am I looking to pay if I go buy it in person?
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kevster
Dodge Dakota
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7/25/2002
21:43:37
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I am very pleased with the Hotchkis drop on my 2k dak, club cab. front drop 2 inche springs, rear springs 3 inch drop. approx 400.00 shipped to your door. I feel this is the best out there, too many bad things happen with the dropped front control arms, welds are crap. Springs no probs. www.hotchkis.net
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JoeyVargas
Dodge Dakota
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7/26/2002
14:41:06
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hey kevster where did you get yours at 400.. cause i went to hotchkis.net and its 2 dollars shy of 500.. just wondering where you got yours or if you got it while on sale or something.. thanks man
Joey
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bbarnes
Dodge Dakota
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7/30/2002
19:10:54
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Yes, where did you get the 2" coils to drop the front and 3" leaf springs to drop the rear, hotchkis.net rings up to 2 bucks shy of $500...
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bbarnes
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
17:14:06
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Also, do the Hotchkis parts come with good instructions? I plan on putting parts 1913F and 2406 (2" front and 3" rear drops) on myself, and will get the shocks at a later date (save up more money) then the sway bars...
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mnkybrs
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7/31/2002
18:50:57
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I am getting mine lowered next week...can't wait!! Just waiting for the parts to arrive. Am doing a 3/4 drop and having it done by a pro. i don't feel like hassling with it. Will be control arms, shackles and hangers, shocks, alignment, and the whole nine yards. All BellTech parts, cost...$1400.00. I can not wait to drive it. Have been wanting this for years now.
98 Dakota Sport C/C V6
Deep Amethist
Clear corners
Home Brew Intake Custom Made Grille
3923's DynoMax 17748
ASA TRS Wheels on 255/65R16 General Tires
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kotadude21
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2002
00:47:25
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JC Whitney has the Belltech 2-4" drop I'm going to buy.
It's $429 w/ shocks w/ free shipping.
brent
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Marks DQC
GenIII
8/01/2002
06:54:47
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Anyone looking for the best prices on Hotchkis stuff should call Randy Pile at World Wide Performance Parts at 727-367-7453. He significantly beat the Hotchkis on-line part prices.
I am very happy with my Hotchkis setup and I highly recommend it. It's quality for ride and handling, but not cheap.
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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xplikt
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2002
16:56:46
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I just ordered my Hotchkis Kit from Jonas Janek at Premeir Automotive. He is selling them for awesome deal too. His service is also hard to beat! I can't wait to put my suspension on. Now I might be able to keep up a little better at the SOLO II track.
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IROQLAH
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2002
16:07:11
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I just bought a Hotchkis Kit sways coils springs, and I have to by the shocks seperately I was wondering what is a reasonable price for instalation, if anyone who didn't do it them selves and payed for instalation please let me know how much ya payed thanks!
2001 Bright Silver SLT 4.7 R/T wheels and Wheel flares
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xplikt
GenIII
9/09/2002
19:13:37
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Depending on how much your time is worth and how many tools you own, the installation is not too terribly bad. The swaybars are a breeze. You can get home from work, have dinner, and finish them before dark. The Leafs I would do with a buddy on a Saturday only because they are not light and can be a lengthy process without air tools. However, the front springs I reccomend a shop because they were the cause of much grief for me.
The only part that might cause you troubble is the slight frame modifications you must do for the front sway bar. Without a grinder and drill (or air hammer with chisel tip) you're SOL and I wouldn't attempt it.
The rear sway has no modifications, no special tools, no cutting, grinding, extra parts. You gotta do this one! Although, this was last part for me and I had a hell of a time with the other parts, so it might just be subjective.
2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out, straight piped 3rd cat, turndown tip
Hotchkis swaybars and springs
Bilstein custom tuned shocks
Roadmaster Active Suspension
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