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blakdak
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12/30/2002
00:59:28
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thought about flipping their stock hanger, or modifying them so they hold the spring higher?
i was looking at being down on a ranger, and i see no reason as to why it shouldnt work on our trucks. i think im gonna try it, the good part is that its totally reversable...
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xplikt
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12/30/2002
02:43:22
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The stock hangers are installed with rivets, you'll have to drill or air-tool those things out. That's a PITA. I think reversing it would make for a very severe drop. I am not for certain, but I don't think your pinion angle would be the best either. I'd have to take a look at my own truck, but I don't think this is the best idea.
However, if you have already done it or have your heart set on it, let us all know how it turns out.
-Mike
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pappie1
Dodge Dakota
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12/30/2002
04:45:40
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also the rivets are angle differently so they only line up one way (I tried as well) Its enough that you need to ream out a bit to make it work. Unfortunatly it wont leave enough material for a strong product (at least for my taste)
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n8 dawg
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12/31/2002
15:24:04
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those rivets are a BIG PITA.....i used a torch to cut through them when i installed my shackle/hanger kit..... a drill would do the job but it would take awhile...took me about 3+ hours to do the the drop in the rear...and u would be looking at a big drop in the rear if u do that...i dont think it would be a very good idea either...and are u sure that the rivet holes line up? i dont recall seein the holes lining up b/c mine only fit one way...
what year is your dak?
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blakdak
Dodge Dakota
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12/31/2002
17:23:17
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i have a 99 r/t...
to do the rivets on two sets of trucks ive been involved dropping, we used a angle grinder, it was a pain, but wasnt the hardest part...
the hardest part was actually putting those god damn bushings in the shocks, who woulda thought...
well im buying a pair of used aftermarket hangers (djm), and i have to greind the rivets anyways, so i might as well look and try it out, right? my point is i have nothing to loose, and if it works out as easily as i think it will, it might give some dakotas an alternative...
thanks for the imput guys, this is exactly what i was looking for!
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pappie1
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1/03/2003
03:01:36
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let use know how it turns out
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