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K-Dak
Dodge Dakota
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9/16/2002
20:33:21
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I am having the problem of the right drop kit on my '02 Dakota Sport SC. I heard the 2" lower Control arms and the 5" shackle & Hanger sits level. Then I hear the 3" lower Control arms and the 5" shackle & Hanger is level. I need to know what is right before I do this job. =)
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s
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9/21/2002
22:57:18
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i did 2 inch arms and the coils from djm with the hang/shak plus some blocks and it is level
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Marks DQC
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9/22/2002
17:50:42
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Not all the truck sit exactly the same from the factory. Measure yours, then you will know. With the truck sitting on a level surface measure the distance from the ground to the fenderwell with a straight line passing vertically through the axle line at all four wheels.
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n8 dawg
Dodge Dakota
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9/22/2002
19:25:54
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i had a 2/5 drop on my dakota, it sat alot lower in the back.....but i have saw 3/5 sit level, and a guy with a 4/5 sit level, i wanted my truck raked so i put the 5/5 on.....but i know my truck sits about 2 inches lower in the front then the back
D has a 3/6 on his truck and said it sits level..if u want your to sit level measure like mark said
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K-Dak
Dodge Dakota
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9/24/2002
17:43:23
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Well I measured it and my rear is 1" higher in the back....If I get the 3" control arms and 5" shackle/hanger kit, can I adjust the shackles/hangers to 4" to make them sit level?
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D
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9/24/2002
19:13:45
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I beleive the shackle hangers can be
adjusted, you should contact DJM to be sure.
the 3/5 is pretty safe to make your truck sit
level. if anything it might be a little higher in
the rear. from my experience anyway.
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K-Dak
Dodge Dakota
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9/24/2002
19:35:40
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Thanks D.
I got a friend that had a 3"/5" kit and it is a 2001 SC just like mine and it sits alittle high in the rear like about 1/2". So i am not sure what to do.
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n8 dawg
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9/25/2002
00:12:50
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i dont think u can adjust the shackle and hangers, if u want a 3/4 just buy the 3" front drop and then buy 4" blocks
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justin
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9/28/2002
16:28:58
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what is the best way to drop the front? and the cheapest way? i was thinkin of jus gettin new springs and some gas shocks then blockin the rear...good idea? or no?
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xplikt
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9/28/2002
18:43:11
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Best way would be to get new springs made for the drop. Others might argue bags. The cheapest would be taking a hack saw to the stock ones.
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n8 dawg
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9/29/2002
01:11:34
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justin it depends on how low u want to go.....cheapest will be coils and blocks
hacking stock coils is a cheap way to lower, but remember you get what u pay for.......and free stuff is always the worst
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justin
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9/29/2002
17:10:05
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i dont think i wanna hack at the stock ones...lol...but i was thinking about getting the 3" drop springs...but i still wanna have a good ride...then i thought about getting a-arms and springs...but that starts getting pricey...im almost pos. ill jus put the 4" blocks on the rear...but i heard rumors of getting a lot of bounce in the rear of the truck then....heh....im lost....
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