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RobertsJut
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12/09/2002
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CHECK THIS OUT>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Thank you for your interest in Rancho products. Unfortunately, at this
time, Rancho does not have a suspension lift available for your vehicle.
However, we are in the process of the research and development of this
lift. We have determined a release date of January 2003. More information
will be available in the coming month. For further comments or concerns,
feel free to contact Rancho Technical Service (734)384-7805.
Rancho Team Member
Jason
IT IS ABOUT TIME...
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opie
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2002
18:19:50
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They have been saying that for the past two years. It was supposed to come out in November, but they keep pushing it off.
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RESQready
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12/09/2002
19:46:54
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At least now it's ACTUALLY posted on their website under "What's New" with a release date of 1/31/03.
A step in the right direction!
What's really goin' on?
RESQready Dakota
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2THEXTRM
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12/09/2002
20:00:17
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You know, that was not a very nice thing to do! lol. I read the subject and was jumping with excitement as I was clicking on this thread only to see what I have been seeing for months now:( I guess a date on their website is better than before, but I am not to confident we will be able to lift our Daks come springtime still, but if we do.......... yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! yipeeee!!!!!!!!!!!! awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! cool!!!!!!!!!!! bitchin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and so on.... lol
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 & $$$$$$$$$$
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RESQready
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12/09/2002
20:51:08
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A quick link:
00-03 Rancho Lift
Of course the "big change" in '04 puts it all back to square one.
What's really goin' on?
RESQready Dakota
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
12/09/2002
21:22:17
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Looks good to me, I'll have to check if I have the Cali emissions or not(thinkin I don't so would have to do some modifying it appears), what's the easiest way to check? it's only like 1.5 months away till release date? Seems too good to be true, but maybe I am just jaded. I really hope they come through this time, maybe we can do a GB when it comes out! I know I'm in, hopefully it will be less than $2K though.
Flowmaster cat back w/15 inch chrome tip, Volant Intake, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs, full synthetic fluids
3 inch body/1.5 inch Block Lift, 305 70-16 X-Terrains on AR Terons, Pro Comp ES9000's
Grizzly double/single rollbar with (6) Hella's, Manik Nerfs, Line-X, Hard Work & $$$$$$$$$$
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RobertsJut
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2002
23:46:00
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I'm in a Group buy..........
2THEXTRM---You should look into if you have a chance....
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dakotakid
Dodge Dakota
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12/10/2002
00:10:19
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Man i hope it comes out. What size tires should we beable to run with that lift?
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Snowman
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12/10/2002
00:22:08
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whew!! I hope is does come out too otherwise I'm gonna be forced to give truckin suspension another chance. And pray they fixed their problems in the last year and a half
Formerly Cadetdak
"This war will end at a time and place of our choosing"
president Bush
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BCDAKOTA
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12/10/2002
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Ok, let's speculate or for you experienced Dakota owners what exhaust mods will be needed? I've only had my Dakota 2mos so I am still a little green around the edges.I'm guessing the header maybe or.....I don't know.
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2THEXTRM
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12/10/2002
09:13:06
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Based upon the prior Rancho Dak lifts, I am guessing the 3" will allow 32x11.50's on 10" wheels and a wider stance with more positive offset, all without rubbin during full articulation. Doesn't seem like much as far as tire size but you will be able to run wider/more offset rims for a wider stance and no cutting of fenders/bumpers, that's my guess. Now add the 3" body lift that many here have like me and I am thinking 35's will finally fit under my truck or possibly 33x13.50's with positive offset rims to boot! I would probably stick with 33's just so I don't have to do a gear change on top of lift cost.
As far as the exhaust mod, It is probably the y-pipe after headers like u said BCDAKOTA. I Had to cut-off and re-route y-pipe due to lowered crossmember for transfer case on my S10 Blazer too when I installed the Trailmaster 5" lift. After being underneath my Dak quite a few times tinkering, that's probably what will need to be altered.
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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4wDakota
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12/10/2002
10:31:16
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I'd run 35's with that lift cranked to about 4" and a body lift.
One problem for you 2000+ guys is that their are no gears available except the 3.92's from Dodge. 35's and 3.92's aren't real bad but 4.56's would be better.
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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Kent
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12/10/2002
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Looks real easy, if I could get my hands on the steering knuckles I could fab the other stuff easy.
Kent
When you drop the front axle 3" it will hit the exhaust y-pipe (only an inch of clearance)
one-piece crossmembers drop down the factory lower control arms. The front differential assembly is lowered the same amount to keep the Constant Velocity (CV) axles at their proper operating angle. New cast ductile iron steering knuckles connect the relocated lower control arms to the factory upper control arms. The upper arms remain in their factory location on top of the frame rails. The new knuckles address steering linkage geometry as well; the outer tie-rod attachment points are repositioned so factory linkage angle and arc of travel remains unaffected.
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McCracken
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12/10/2002
13:21:07
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Anyone know why it says 5.5" minimum backspacing??? That pretty much means stock wheels only. Dak bolt patterns are pretty hard to find in the first place, let alone wheels with at least 5.5" of backspace.
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4wDakota
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12/10/2002
14:04:17
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It doesn't say 5.5 is required, it just says that is what they had on there test vehicle. Basically they are saying you can use stock rims!
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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flinty73
Dodge Dakota
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12/10/2002
17:30:29
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does anyone know if you will be able to install this lift yourself or if you have to get it installed at a shop. me and my dad have installed a body lift on my toyota tacoma so we have a little experience. i guess i can start savin my money for 33's
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QUADMAN
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12/10/2002
21:19:51
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If these lifts are anything like what Rancho has previously put out then it will be top notch and easy to install. Their directions are usually straight forward and very accurate. I talked with a bud of mine who has an off-road shop and it is in fact true! The lifts are ready now, just don't have enough supply to start shipping. He said they were aware of the demand and didn't want to fall behind right from the start. It appears the problem hasn't been the rack and pinion at all. They have been trying to make the lift so that there would be as little modification to our trucks as possible. They originally were going to build it around the 360 engine but after a year of R&D figured that was the wrong choice and had to start from scratch with the 4.7 since there were more of them on the road. As someon mention above the modification to non 4.7 vehicles will be to the y pipe due to the differential drop. My guy said to expect the lift to be around $12-$14.
OPINIONS ARE LIKE....WELL, YOU KNOW THE REST!!
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BCDAKOTA
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12/10/2002
22:15:19
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That is a reasonable price. Probably American though. What is the cost on the exhaust mod? 35's will fit with body and susp. lifts but how much difference am I going to notice between 33's and 35's with my 3.92's?
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McCracken
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12/11/2002
00:07:24
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Hmmm... So the only people who won't need to move their y pipe are people with CA emission 4.7's. Any idea how much $$$ that might run?
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QUADMAN
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12/11/2002
08:15:27
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Can someone find out and post what the difference is between the cali and non-cali models are.
OPINIONS ARE LIKE....WELL, YOU KNOW THE REST!!
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Todd
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12/11/2002
17:43:56
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WOW.... This is what i've been waiting for!! Does
anyone know if having the full time 4wd will cause
any complications? How about with taller gears or tires?
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Yowza
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12/11/2002
18:48:52
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Ain't the calis the ones with the 3 catz?
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Jon H.
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12/11/2002
22:58:16
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I actually saw a rancho add with a dakota lifted in it. You could see the bar in the front that said rancho on it.
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THRASH1
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12/11/2002
23:32:32
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If the dakota in ranchos add was green, that is the truck that they have been using for the 97-99 kits for a couple years. if not, it is the lift for your trucks.
kevin
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