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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
 
7/16/2002
08:48:35
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Just wanted to give you guys a update.
Everythings working great all I have to figure out is how to keep the mud off my radiator. FYI all around town I don't have any rubbing on the wheel wells but when I was off-roading last weekend I did get a LITTLE bit of rubbing so I trimed about 1/4" off the bottom of the plastic wheel well cover just so I didn't end up tearing it off with my tires. The problem was I rolled backwards and that bent the plastic forward enough for my tire to grab ahold of it. Anyway Even with my ~5" suspension lift I still had to trim alittle :-\ on a technacality but still GRR!
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
4.5" Customized Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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forexfour
GenI
7/16/2002
12:24:28
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Glad to hear you are gettin muddy and using your truck for what you want it for.
Trimming the wheel wells seems to be required no matter what kind of lift you get. Unless you stay with the smaller tires.
Have fun with it!
FXF
Never late for a Tee time or wheelin with my buddies! Always ready for both!!! FourXFour's Web site
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4wDakota
GenIII
7/16/2002
14:26:06
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Are you getting decent flex out of the suspension?
Is your front shaft problem resolved?
How are the MT/R's, on and offroad?
Corey
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
7/17/2002
08:50:00
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Front Suspension.. You guys have the same flex that I do.
Front drive shaft. No problems it's working like a champ I found out they built it to handle 600 lbs of toruque.. I'd better not have any problems with this thing.
MT/R's .. OMG!!! I haven't slipped off-road yet. On road heh.. well lets just say wet bricks are slick.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
4.5" Customized Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
7/17/2002
19:51:55
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Happy that you finally are at peace with your Dak:)
Got any updated pics on your website yet? suspension close-ups, truck, yada, yada, yada? That long ago driveway pic is just not enough, lol.
Flowmaster cat back, Air Raid w/homemade TB connect, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs
3 inch body and 1.5 Block Lift, 305 70-16 X-Terrains on AR Terons
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
7/18/2002
09:09:31
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Hehe.. I'll update that for you.. I'm going to end up detailing my truck tomorrow.. But my g/f & I had a falling apart last night so today I'm going out to my sailboat to drink some beer and relax.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
4.5" Customized Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
7/19/2002
00:23:33
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Gosh, hope it wasn't due to the long hours you spent slaving over your Dak... j/k. Have an extra beer for me Captain Eric, and I'll patiently await new pics:)
Flowmaster cat back, Air Raid w/homemade TB connect, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs
3 inch body and 1.5 Block Lift, 305 70-16 X-Terrains on AR Terons
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
7/20/2002
14:17:38
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i am quite suprised that i havent seen any pictures of my @$$ working on your friends 5.2 dakota. hehehehe
i need to get some pics of my last mudding adventure up... this time i did get stuck :-(
intensedak3.9
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
7/23/2002
14:06:41
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Greg - Pictures are still on my digital camera.. only a few of them came out.. and unfortunatelly you shifted in the middle of one.. so I think...... the only thing I can figure out is that it's a close up of your .. well anyway we won't go there. Pictures will be posted but I'm in the process of redoing all the background html work on my page. Not to mention I haven't been @ my apartment in the last 2 weeks.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
4.5" Customized Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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BlackDak02
*GenIII*
7/24/2002
10:58:23
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Hey K-man, good to hear you finally got the lift completed, good luck on your new sailing endeavor project ;-)
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
4.7L 45RFE 3.55 LSRD
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
8/06/2002
09:21:33
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I'm trying to figure out how much of a lift I have now.. I'm have no clue what the actual height is.. I measured from the ground to the top part of my wheel well (the highest point on my fender flair) in front it measured 42 1/2" and the rear measured 42". I was wondering what the stock 4x4's measure and what they measure with the body lift.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
4.5" Customized Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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4wDakota
GenIII
8/06/2002
11:17:05
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Mine has 4" of lift, 3" of body lift and exactly 1" of suspension and 1.5" from my 33's and I'm at 40.5". If we assume your 33's and my 33's are the same then that puts you at 6" of lift!
Stock mine was at 35" to the flair in front and 36.5 in the rear.
I posted some pics on the offroad board.
Corey
PS- You can add a link to my webpage (under my profile) to your cool new site!
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
8/06/2002
11:59:23
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Hehehe.. you can add the link to my page also.. It will ask me if I want to add the link or not..
I'll grab your info.. I've been really busy @ work so I'm getting people to help me as much as possible ;-)
BTW thanks for measuring that for me.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
4.5" Customized Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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4wDakota
GenIII
8/06/2002
14:15:35
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Knobby. You should swap tires with Sean (FortWorth4x4) one day and see how they clear. They'll probably rub the frame because they are on the stock rims but it will prove whether or not 6" can clear 35's. I bet with 3.75"-4" backspacing on some 16x8's you could clear them. 35" All-Terrains for the street. 33" MT/R's for offroad.
Man I love spending other peoples money :P. Come on its just $1200. You got that!
Later
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's
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FortWorth4x4
GenIII
8/06/2002
19:11:15
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I could fit tires larger than 35 inches, but they would rub when I went offroading. And if I had other peoples money to spend, you better believe that I would.
My tires will rub a little bit on the frame in the front at full turn.
Knobby- if you want we can try it out. not sure how well you will be able to turn though.
'99 CC 5.2 4x4 8.5" Lift
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
8/06/2002
20:04:07
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5 x Eagle 589's and Knockoff MT/R's for $300 :-)
And then I wake up from my dreams.
Sean - I'm going to take you up on that offer when I get my front suspension taken care of.. I have to cut my suspension alittle bit.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
4.5" Customized Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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FortWorth4x4
GenIII
8/06/2002
22:10:22
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Sounds fine with me. You just have to give them back when you are done test fitting, haha. Just let me know when a good time to meet up and try it out.
Stop talking about the wheels I want. Its just not fair that I have to pay these stupid bills, why cant I just have what I want and not worry about paying for it. Oh well, I guess Ill come back to the real world now.
'99 CC 5.2 4x4 8.5" Lift
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
8/07/2002
14:51:15
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Sean - If you want those wheels.. Let me know. I'm probably going to get them. I would be willing to trade you..... maybe ;-)
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
4.5" Customized Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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FortWorth4x4
GenIII
8/07/2002
18:49:11
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Eric: What are you wanting to trade of yours, and what of mine do you want?
'99 CC 5.2 4x4 8.5" Lift
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
8/08/2002
08:01:17
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Hehehe.. I was just going to switch out the wheels.. Have the GoodYear shop re-mount & ballance them at one of our meetings. But I'm tapped for $$ right now so we'll have to wait and see.
I'm really starting to want to try those 35's on for size but I still need to get my truck finished :-\ GRR!!
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
4.5" Customized Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
8/26/2002
08:21:15
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Just FYI really quick.. I had another problem with my truck.. Luckly my dad was borrowing my truck and it happened when he had it at work (a fab shop). Anyway one of the 4 parts I didn't have to replace or strengthen cracked and broke off. So they had to be fixed and strengthened. Somehow I got lucky on this one and it happened as they were about to lift up the front end to make another repair. So as the forklift (yes but it's stronger & alot faster then a regular jack) was just about to pick up the front end the shock mounts broke off. That's also what was screwing with my alignment. I'll get some pictures of the repairs later. I don't have any of the break because I was out of town.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks it faster----
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FortWorth4x4
GenIII
8/26/2002
18:23:21
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Knobby: That sucks, but at least you or your dad werent driving down the road when it happened. What were they raising the truck to fix in the first place?
And I have a few question for you. Can you give me the name of the place that made your rear bumper for you? I have an idea that I want to do with mine. Do they draw it up for you or did you do that and bring it to them? And finally, did you purchase the materials seperatly or did they have them?
Thanks.
'99 White CC SLT 5.2L V8 4x4 Auto 9" Lift 35x12.5x15 ProComp Xterrains....plus more.
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born2steel21
GenIII
8/26/2002
18:39:30
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Man, the problems never cease for you Knobby. Hope you get everything straightened out.
-- Death Before Dismount --
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
8/27/2002
07:59:51
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FortWorth - I drew everything up and took it to them. They didn't do as well of a job as I was hopeing, but I can fix it.
Honistly I don't have the name of the place that did mine but I know a few welders I'll check with them to see if they are up for a job.
Oh my dad was lifting it up to fix my rubbing problem. It's not fixed but it's much better. We didn't want to weaken the already weak lift I have.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks it faster----
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FortWorth4x4
GenIII
8/27/2002
10:26:42
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Thanks Knobby.
I need someone that can draw something up for me, I suck when it comes to that kind of stuff. Its pretty simple but I wouldnt know where to begin.
I appreciate you looking into that for me. Just call me or reply here with what you find out.
Sean
'99 White CC SLT 5.2L V8 4x4 Auto 9" Lift 35x12.5x15 ProComp Xterrains....plus more.
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
8/27/2002
12:52:07
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hehe.. what are you looking for? .. I can probaly draw something up.. If a drawing is all your looking for :-p
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks it faster----
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FortWorth4x4
GenIII
8/27/2002
17:25:44
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I do need someone to draw it up, but I dont know the dimensions, Ill explain it to you in person next time we meet up.
'99 White CC SLT 5.2L V8 4x4 Auto 9" Lift 35x12.5x15 ProComp Xterrains....plus more.
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forexfour
GenI
8/28/2002
23:26:16
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Yeah! " I can Fix It!!!" My dad has the Ultimate set of tools!!! I can fix it!!!
You kill me Knobby!
Glad this did not happen while you were moving!!!
FXF
Never late for a Tee time or wheelin with my buddies! Always ready for both!!! FourXFour's Web site
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
11/04/2002
14:46:38
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ForeXFour - U have a extra Dana44 laying around? I might have to take some vacation days.. And have you "help" (lol read help as install) a solid axle.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks it faster----
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
11/20/2002
16:27:51
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http://www.dakotausa.com/forums/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=169
Just incase someone was curious what the newest happenings was with my truck.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks it faster----
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
11/20/2002
18:24:56
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Holy Sh1t! Sorry to hear your 9 months of problems hasn't let up yet, your obviously on your last nerve with that suspension being that you are going for a Honda. That just plain sux man.
Flowmaster cat back w/15 inch chrome tip, Volant Intake, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs, full synthetic fluids
3 inch body/1.5 inch Block Lift, 305 70-16 X-Terrains on AR Terons, Pro Comp ES9000's
Grizzly double/single rollbar with (6) Hella's, Manik Nerfs, Line-X, Hard Work & $$$$$$$$$$
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