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Topless_68
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10/09/2002
21:04:40
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 Subject: lowering + towing ?
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Hi all,
I want to drop my truck 2/4 but still need to tow a car trailer + car (obviously). Any suggestions?
I have a 2K sport 2wd 4.7
Would I need some air bags, or spring helpers...?
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Topless_68
Dodge Dakota
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10/13/2002
16:55:50
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nobody wants to help me? :0(
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DakSport
Dodge Dakota
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10/13/2002
23:44:16
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I guess you'll probably have to get the frame c notched 2 inches that should solve your problem.
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tim hnizdo
Dodge Dakota
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10/16/2002
09:24:14
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the simple fix with that is the air helper springs take a few hours to install but the truck will keep its towing capacity and never sag. also has an awsome ride quality.
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yates-in-DE
GenIII
10/16/2002
11:43:39
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Towing Dropped is not a real problem. I towed a 16' trailer and a RX7 with my 1996 Nissan XE King Cab lowered 2". I plan on towing the same thing again with my 2"x3" Dropped Dakota. The key is the tonge weight, keep it down and towing should not be a problem.
Later,
MyVW Killer
Lynn
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Topless_68
Dodge Dakota
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10/16/2002
17:49:02
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So basically...with the car on the trailer, keep it farther back, so it doesn't press so much on the front and weigh the back of the truck down...?
I still have to get a hitch installed, but this is all in my plan..i was even thinking of one of those Hidden Hitches...keep it a nice clean appearance....don't know...all things to consider...
Thanks for the input guys.
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xplikt
GenIII
10/16/2002
23:23:02
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Check into the Roadmaster Active Suspension. If you do a search on this site you will find nothing but good things about their product. I just talked with a guy from Roadmaster today on the phone, I didn't get a name, but he was a hoot to talk to. If you have any questions, just call them up! They'll fix ya.
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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Marks DQC
GenIII
10/17/2002
21:54:04
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The Hotchkis setup is engineered to lower the truck 2/3 without compromising towing capacity.
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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n8 dawg
Dodge Dakota
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10/20/2002
20:53:33
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did you just use lowering and towing in the same sentence?
and towing a trailer with a 2" drop compared to a 4" drop is a big difference.....i have a 5/5 and have roughly 2in. of room from my trimed bump stop......so with a 4in drop and a trimed bump stop you'd have roughly 3in. you hook a trailer on there your riding the bump stops....i sit 150lbs in my bed and i ride the bump stops
if you want to tow i'd get the hotchkis 2/3 like mark said...but as i recall that kits expensive
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Topless 68
Dodge Dakota
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10/21/2002
08:18:47
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I did use them in the same sentence.. is that a mortal sin or what?... :0)
I want my truck to have a sweet look and handle awesome, but I want to still be able to tow my car to the track on weekends....not every weekend...only a few during the summer...
I'll have to figure also carrying a bunch of weight in the back for winter driving..not in addition to the car trailer but as a constant load through the winter....
Where can I find info on that hotchkis system?
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Lemmers
Dodge Dakota
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10/21/2002
08:52:30
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Try the "search" feature. (honestly)
Lemmers
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