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MightyDakSXT
GenIII
9/11/2002
23:48:47
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 Subject: Hotchkis need shocks?
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I'll be the first to admit that I know very little about suspension and lowering kits. I decided not to do a lift and go with the Hotchkis 2/3 drop. What I need to know is, do I have to get special shocks for this or are the stock ones fine? Eventually I'd like to put new shocks on it. Any recommendations for good shocks for a 2/3 drop?
2002 RC SXT, 3.9 Liter V6, 5-spd, 3.55 rear, Extang Tonneau, Autolite 3923 Plugs, Borg Warner Cap & Rotor, Quick D Intake, Modified V8 TB, Gibson Exhaust, Robert Shaw 180° T-stat, Custom Grille, Custom JBA 9mm Power Cables
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xplikt
GenIII
9/12/2002
01:07:01
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The stock ones are ok for temporary use, but you might bottom out some -- 'specially in the front. When I was running around with my stock shocks it had an odd effect when hitting bumps and general driving. It was like it wasn't reacting fast enough. Hotchkis sells some custom valved Bilstein shocks for their kit. The shocks are a bit pricey, but are well worth the money and you will not be dissappointed in them. I really like the sway bars myself.
All this Hotchkis talk lately has got ya hooked eh?
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
Shaved emblems and antennae
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MightyDakSXT
GenIII
9/12/2002
10:32:18
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Well, I'm not really familiar with other companies and I've heard good things about Hotchkis. I was going to put a lift on the truck, but that didn't make much sense considering I rarely go off the road. I really got the bug to lower the truck when I was mad that I couldn't take a few corners faster. Hotchkis isn't a done deal. I'm only going with them because I don't know much about other companies and the quality of their products. I want to put sway bars on as well. I want my truck to stick to the ground like it's on rails!
2002 RC SXT, 3.9 Liter V6, 5-spd, 3.55 rear, Extang Tonneau, Autolite 3923 Plugs, Borg Warner Cap & Rotor, Quick D Intake, Modified V8 TB, Gibson Exhaust, Robert Shaw 180° T-stat, Custom Grille, Custom JBA 9mm Power Cables
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xplikt
GenIII
9/12/2002
11:36:25
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Hotchkis + roadmaster will do that for ya.
I'm thinking next year I want to get one of those Kenny Brown x-braces I've been hearing a lot about.
Body mounts also need to be changed. Those things are so squishy. Everytime I am under my truck I am sitting there poking at the mounts. Damn things are made of old Gak.
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
Shaved emblems and antennae
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MightyDakSXT
GenIII
9/12/2002
12:44:14
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Do you have the 2/3 drop on your truck? Any pics that I can look at?
2002 RC SXT, 3.9 Liter V6, 5-spd, 3.55 rear, Extang Tonneau, Autolite 3923 Plugs, Borg Warner Cap & Rotor, Quick D Intake, Modified V8 TB, Gibson Exhaust, Robert Shaw 180° T-stat, Custom Grille, Custom JBA 9mm Power Cables
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xplikt
GenIII
9/12/2002
13:30:21
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Yes I do have the 2/3 drop, but I am getting pictures taken Sunday! I'll have them up probably Monday.
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
Shaved emblems and antennae
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Marks DQC
GenIII
9/12/2002
18:41:15
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I also have the Hotchkis/Bilstein setup and I 2nd everything xplikit said. You can see my truck at:
Marks DQC
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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