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Craig
Dodge Dakota
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9/26/2002
14:19:19
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 Subject: weak susp. in QC 4x4
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If I put any weight at all in the back of the box it looks like it a 2 wheel drive truck. Has anybody done anything to stiffen up the rear end so it doesn't drop so much. I never had this much drop with my nissan.
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Rrrockhound
GenIII
9/26/2002
19:37:03
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I had air shocks on my '95 Dakota. With 100+ psi in them, they kept the bed at a normal level with a full load of dirt, and raised it nice and high when empty.
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Brian
GenIII
9/26/2002
23:45:03
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i just put in the Air Lift Ride Control airbag setup. ran me about $225, and took me about 3.5 hours to install. it gives you a 1000 lb load carrying capability. you keep between 10-100 psi in them and i stay around 30 just to lift the back end for a better look and stance. then when you want to carry a heavy load just pump more in with a compressor or the optional onboard compressor setup. i do alot of camping and when loaded with firewood and gear my QC was sittin pretty low in the rear. this fixed the problem, it will sit level if not higher in the back now with adjustment of the air bags. i recommend them. good luck
Brian
2001 4.7 QC Sport 4x4
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born2steel21
GenIII
9/27/2002
00:41:50
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where'd you buy the air bags?
-- Death Before Dismount --
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
9/27/2002
11:18:50
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That sounds like a good idea.. Can anyone post pictures of the install or pictures after.. and also where did you get the kit?
'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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BlackDak02
*GenIII*
9/27/2002
15:44:51
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Found this on the Air-Lift site.
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
4.7L 45RFE 3.55 LSRD
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Brian
GenIII
9/27/2002
16:34:25
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the link BlackDak02 posted is exactly the kit i got. picked it up at a local 4x4 shop, and i will take a few photos of them installed and email to anyone interested. in Knobby's situation though, i don't think they will fit on a suspension lifted truck because the bags are designed to fit between the leaf springs and the frame. the size it comes in may not be long enough to fit due to the lift. i would call airlift and speak to a tech to find out more. i am very happy with them and recommend them to anyone who wants there truck to ride level when the bed is loaded, and also because it takes alot of the hop out of bumps in the road due to our lite rear ends
Brian
2001 4.7 QC Sport 4x4
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Craig
Dodge Dakota
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10/01/2002
09:09:55
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Thanks guys, sounds like exactly what I'm looking for.
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craig
Dodge Dakota
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10/04/2002
14:00:00
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Brian, how did that air ride lift affect your ride? I was told that it stiffens the ride a lot. Was it very noticable from stock or uncomfortably stiff after installation?
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Brian
GenIII
10/04/2002
18:02:51
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it feels a bit firmer, but i think it handles better. i totally takes the hop out of bumps that would normally make the back end dance a bit
Brian
2001 4.7 QC Sport 4x4
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bowhunter
Dodge Dakota
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12/19/2002
23:57:17
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i hav e a 98 dak 4X4, that i bought new at 30000 km, i
had already put 3 sets of shocks up front! finally, after
asking the dealer if they were willing to replace the
shocks every 10000km or would they put something
decent in. they finally installed rancho 5000 all around.
problem solved. i wheel a bit, but not dukes of hazard
style. my mountain bike has better shocks than the
factory ones, and they were susposed to be heavy duty
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