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KovzR6
Dodge Dakota
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11/05/2002
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im going to be getting a 2003 CC R/T in a few months and the first thing i want to do is lower it.i am looking for a 3"F and 4"R drop (or something close to that) i do NOT want my tires to wear un-evenly
i have read about a few kits (Hotchkis, DJM, Belltech) what is the best kit for the $$$$ ?? i read the Hotchkis is great, but i think its a bit expensive.
but what about the other kits? anyone have any experience with them?
any problems?
do your tires wear evenly???
how much did the kit cost you?? (with new shocks)
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KovzR6
Dodge Dakota
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11/05/2002
12:47:56
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and did you install it yourself?
easy? hard? how long?
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Nitro Junkie
R/T
11/05/2002
16:04:54
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Belltech 2"-3" drop w/ Nitro Drop Shocks
Parts and labor came to $550 professionaly installed. I didnt want to go to low, i wanted to keep a somewhat agressive look
2000 R/T
Belltech 2"-3" Drop w/ Nitro Drop Shocks
40 Series Flowmaster Dumped Exhaust
8mm Taylor Spiro Pro wires w/ Autolite 3923's
Mopar Performance Distributor, 180 T-Stat
Turbo City Dual Tube Air Intake w/ Twin 5" Round K&N Filters
Speed Scene Grill (Upper&Lower)
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kota on 20s
GenIII
11/05/2002
20:08:31
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you garage floor looks cool!
-Eric
Injection is nice, but i'd rather be blown.
5.2L, 5speed. Powerdyne SC, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, MSD 6BTM, ciramic JBA headers, 3" carsound cat, dumped gibson
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Ted
Dodge Dakota
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11/05/2002
22:55:26
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Nitro Junkie,
Whats the ride like? My Dak. is a little bumpy at stock height. With the belltech is it any better, or the same?
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DeepDak
Dodge Dakota
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11/11/2002
18:50:17
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KovzR6,
I am not sure if you want a total 3/4 drop or an additional 3/4 drop on top of the 1 inch drop(4/5)the R/T come with? Your R/T's front stock tires will rub and hit the top of your fender flares with a 4/5.
For a total 3/4 drop all you need is 2" a-arms and 3" hangers or blocks. I don't know if they make a 3" hanger kit but you could go with a 2" hanger kit and one inch STEEL block. There are a few different ways to achieve your goal but that depends on money and preference. For performance go Hotchkis, but for comfort go with DJM.
Eli
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Fenris
Dodge Dakota
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11/11/2002
19:35:56
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If you do get rear blocks DO NOT get the cheap $30 blocks from Autozone/Pep-Boys. Those SOB's will crack! I learned this the hard way.:(
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Nitro Junkie
R/T
11/12/2002
15:11:18
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TED the ass can ride a little rough if you hit a pothole or large bump, but what lowered vehicle doesnt do that ? The truck handles great ! No body roll, turns and handles awesome. And it also helped traction to, i can still light up the tires but not quite as easy as before.
2000 R/T
Belltech 2"-3" Drop w/ Nitro Drop Shocks
40 Series Flowmaster Dumped Exhaust
8mm Taylor Spiro Pro wires w/ Autolite 3923's
Mopar Performance Distributor, 180 T-Stat
Turbo City Dual Tube Air Intake w/ Twin 5" Round K&N Filters
Speed Scene Grill (Upper&Lower)
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CrashYYZ
Dodge Dakota
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11/18/2002
09:29:26
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Guys, the 3" blocks.. are they a universal fit?
I have a set of BellTech's from nearly new from a 90 Mazda I had, will they work if I get the longer U-bolts? Do they need to be shaved to an angle or something?
Crash
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CrashYYZ
Dodge Dakota
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11/18/2002
09:33:02
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oh.. and they are aluminum... I have never ever seen these steel ones that I have seen referred to.
Crash
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carl
Dodge Dakota
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12/03/2002
05:33:49
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I'm gonna lower my 2001 R/T but i was wondering if this will void my factory warrantee.I spoke with a couple of dodge dealerships and they said the driveline has to be at a certain angle and possibly shortened or it could damage the transmission.Also is there a computer for the 2001 R/T?I've seen computers for the 2000 whats the difference
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carl
Dodge Dakota
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12/03/2002
06:56:32
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Does anybody have a pic of a Dakota R/T on 40 series tires dumped?Thanks
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Suicidebree
Dodge Dakota
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12/03/2002
15:25:03
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Nitro junkie I have a akota sport in order to get the same look you got from your drop, would i have two get 3"-4" drop w/Nitro Shocks. Is that correct due to the R/T stock 1" drop?
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waterpolo
Dodge Dakota
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12/03/2002
15:43:22
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I just ordered the hotckis 2 inch lowering coils and the 3 inch lowering leafs for my 99 SLT. I have the R/T 17 inch rims with Kumho 255/55R17s. I have seen many with this set up and got the chance to ride in one and it felt great. Just as everyone said the ride is stiffer but in my opinion it really handles. You won't regret the Hotckis set up if you don't mind spending the cash on it.
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Ross
Dodge Dakota
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12/23/2003
16:44:04
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I have a gen2 and am debating... 2/3 or 2/4???? i want a nice clean leveled out look and a little lower than stock. I am looking at the belltech kits for under 350$.... do they ride the same as stock? i like how my truck rides now.
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Chris
Dodge Dakota
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1/29/2004
03:13:36
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Yea, I'm lookin at lowering my 2000 R/T, I'm looking towards a 2/3 - 2/4, can anyone point me possibly to a website with some good drop kits for r/t's
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blk dak
Dodge Dakota
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1/30/2004
22:18:53
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try www.streetbeatcustoms.com thats where I got my lowering kits. I got DJM 3" to the front and 5" to rear. you will need an offset wheels for that though. if not, your tire will rub your front front fender. I didnt get the offset wheels on mine but I got 18" wheels with 45 series tires.
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Demon
Dodge Dakota
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1/31/2004
08:11:40
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Spring Tech 3/4 drop on ebay for $275. Me and my brother put it on in 5-1/2 hours, but he is ASE certified and knows his stuff. Also had use of shop where he works with lift and all the tools. Would take longer and be a headache to do it yourself, but it is one of the cheaper kits and the truck rides great.
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CHARLIERR
Dodge Dakota
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11/11/2005
15:30:06
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I HAVE A KIT
THAT WOULD EXPAND YOUR ANIS
TO FIT MY COCK
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DakSoSlo
Dodge Dakota
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11/13/2005
20:52:51
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Demon - how's the handling with the spring tech kit?
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