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Jay
Dodge Dakota
5/30/2001
18:16:16
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I was down at my Local 4 Wheel parts Wholesaler yesterday and in the parking lot was a 2001 quad cab with 35" muders under it. The owner of the dakota was the store manager. He fabricated his own 4" suspension lift and added a 3" body lift. It took him about a month to do it and it was a real pain in the ass! Had alot of problems with the steering. But after all his work, it runs great, steers great and takes an alignment well. So there is hope for the 2001 yet if you got the time and know how..... anything is possible. Good luck :)
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aggie97
Dodge Dakota
5/30/2001
18:49:05
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Where?!!!!! The guy is sitting on a goldmine if it works. I have also spoken with a shop here in Dallas about a solid axle Dana 44 or 60 swap that sounds awesome... Very custom and many driveshaft changes but the trucks look great with 35's. Have you got any pictures or links?
I have got to see this.
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Jay
Dodge Dakota
5/31/2001
02:42:49
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Sorry but I don't have any pictures or links. Its
just the guys truck. If you want to contact him
just ask for the guy with the lifted quadcab, I
talked to him for about 30 min and he is very nice:
Salt Lake City
Address: 1789 South Redwood Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Phone: 801-954-8826
Fax: 801-954-0263
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Hawkeye
Dakota Enthusiast
5/31/2001
08:56:25
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I have recieved a confimation email a month or so ago from Rancho that they will be releasing their 3 inch lift for 2000 & up Daks by the end of summer or first of fall. Will only let you put on 33's but that is exactly what I want. I'm sure that once they get their lift out then others will probably follow as well.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
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Jay
Dodge Dakota
5/31/2001
16:31:59
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Did they give you a ball park price quote on the lift?
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Hawkeye
Dakota Enthusiast
5/31/2001
19:06:53
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No they sure didnt. I didnt ask. I am lucky enough to have a friend at the local 4 Wheel Parts wholsalers store here also. I used to work they for a little while. He told me preliminary reports are that it will be about the same as the current 97 to 99 lift, $1,300. There again that is not a definite.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
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roger
Dodge Dakota
6/10/2001
03:28:15
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Jay,
What part of SLC are you in ? I'm in West Jordan.
Also, what is the name of the shop you were at ? I'd like to stop in and check out that DAK.
Roger
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Jay
Dodge Dakota
6/11/2001
03:35:59
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I'm near the U
the shop ot 4 wheel parts wholesalers
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hubba bubba
Dodge Dakota
6/13/2001
18:22:29
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I was just in my 4x4 shop asking about suspension lifts for newer Dakota's. It was an off road shop in Huntington Beach Ca. I have dealt with this shop for years. The owner said there are no plans for any suspension lifts for the Dodge Dakota! He said that Dodge keeps changing their suspension every 2 years and it is not cost justified for a company to keep putting out different lift kits. I dunno if this is true? Anybody hear this?
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Blizzard
Gen III
6/13/2001
18:45:20
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For what it's worth, I spoke with Superlift earlier this year and they expect to have a lift out late-summer/early-fall for the new Daks. Hawkeye also spoke with Trailmaster (maybe it was Rancho?) and they, too, are looking at about the same timeframe.
So says the tech support guys anyway. If it's really gonna happen or not is anybody's guess!
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
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Hawkeye
Dakota Enthusiast
6/13/2001
19:52:17
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It was Rancho that I spoke with. Here is their email to me.
From: RanchoExtremeTeam@TA.NA on 04/08/2001 06:01 PM EDT
To: Ammons@heart.org
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Subject: Dakota
Dear John,
Thank you for your interest in Rancho products. Although we are planning on coming out with a Suspension System for the 2000 and up Dakota/Durango later this year, it is still in engineering and the details are not final. I do
not yet have an accurate release date for a kit but would be happy to send you any updates as they become available.
I confirmed this with a Phone call to them. Last I was told was end of summer, first of fall. I also used to work for a short time at the 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers store here in town and a freind there has also confirmed the same from Rancho. Now that Dodge has gone tot he rack and pinion steering for the Dakotas, you probably wont see any changes in it any time soon. Body maybe, but I expect that the suspension will remain the same.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
Jet Power
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hubba bubba
Dodge Dakota
6/14/2001
13:30:33
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I sure hope so. I would like to lift mine 2"-3". Cross our fingers!
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Scott
Dodge Dakota
6/24/2001
23:21:25
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Very funny! I'm the owner of the Dakota being talked about at 4 Wheel Parts. Some pictures should be getting posted shortly - Roger came in and was kind enough to snap some pics. Lots of time and work involved - but I needed 35's! Let me know if you guys have any questions.
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Hawkeye
Dakota Enthusiast
6/25/2001
09:32:55
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Scott,
Words cannot describe the feeling that rushes through me when looking at the pictures of your truck. AWESOME would be a severe understatement. How much are you charging for the lift???? :-)Dont need but 3 inches of lift myself as I only want 33's. Also where did you get your front bumper. I really like it and would like one on mine!!
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
32x11.50 BFG AT's
Jet Power
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Lobo
Dodge Dakota
6/25/2001
10:40:51
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Where are the pictures?
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Blizzard
Gen III
6/25/2001
12:31:41
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The pics are at http://members.networld.com/rogerd/dak.htm
(borrowed that from the post on the general board)
Scott -
How much of your lift is actually suspension lift? Looks to be at least a 3" body lift eh? What all was involved in the lift?
Thanks
p.s. And where's your back bumper????? hehehe
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
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Blizzard
Gen III
6/25/2001
12:41:35
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Never mind, Scott. I just read further up the post and got the lift specifics.
But I'd still like to know what parts you had to fabricate to make the 4" susp lift happen.
Thanks
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
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Jay
Dodge Dakota
6/25/2001
23:28:34
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Small world isn't it Scott. I was the guy about a
month ago who bought he ProComp driving lights
then talked you ear off about your lift!
Jason O.
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Scott
Dodge Dakota
6/27/2001
00:23:15
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Cool deal. Nice pictures Roger, thanks. And thanks for the nice comments - much appreciated after all the work. The kit is basically custom brackets based off the design of earlier Dakota kits. The steering is a Heim jointed, over-the-knuckle setup which keeps the angles decent. The exhaust needed to be modified, the transmission x-member as well. That with the body lift clears 35's with minor rub at full lock and hitting a good bump. It came right into alignment (whew!) and tracks dead straight down the road. The bumper was made by Factory Tubular Accessories of Salt Lake City. They do great work. I'll post a number later - I believe he has a pattern set now. Also has a K/N Filtercharger and throttle body spacer for the 5.9 and a Gibson stainless cat-back - very nice power combo. Currently doing a roll pan and rear bumper (obviously!). Can't leave well enough alone!
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Hawkeye
Dakota Enthusiast
6/27/2001
07:04:10
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I got another email from Rancho saying that they are still moving ahead with their lift for the new Daks and will email me with a release date when they have it set. I am going to give them a little while to get the new kit out but if for some reason they either dont or start taking to long I was thinking of taking the rancho kit for the 97 to 99 Daks and untilizing as many of those parts as possible, and then having s local fab shop make the brakets I need for the stupid steering. I may have to give you a call Scott for some info on how you did the steering. I only want the 3 inches like the 97 to 99 kit does. Just want to put on 33's. 4 Wheel Parts Off Raod adventures magazine had a really nice article where they put the Rancho kit on a 99 cc and put 33's on it with no rubbing. My truck will be lifted!! I will not be denied!!!!
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
32x11.50 BFG AT's
Jet Power
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Jason O.
Dodge Dakota
6/27/2001
14:04:14
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Hey Scott, how much did the new bumper cost? Does it weigh a ton and sag the front end? The new bumper seems the only way to get something to tow from on the dakota since they don't come with tow hooks.
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Scott
Dodge Dakota
6/29/2001
00:27:39
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The bumper is definitely beefy and very stout. Factory Tubular could modify the design to work with whatever you have in mind (towhooks, winch, etc.) - that's what these guys do. You'll have to speak to them regarding pricing and options. I liked the fact it gave me the additional clearance for the 35's - and it looks kick ass!
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Hawkeye
Dakota Enthusiast
6/29/2001
06:54:49
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Scott,
Can you post the phone number for them. Would like to give them a call.
'00 QC 4x4
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32x11.50 BFG AT's
Jet Power
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Scott
Dodge Dakota
8/22/2001
23:35:35
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The number for Factory Tubular Accessories is 801-799-0586. These guys are the best and can build whatever you want. Good luck!
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Hawkeye
Gen III
8/23/2001
22:16:40
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Scott, if your still reading, I am installing a Perf Acc body lift this weekend. Also got some 33x12.50 Pro Comp X-Terrians on black American Racing rims. Did you run into anything unexpected with your body lift? The instructions seem to be pretty straight forward.
Since Rancho finally has their kit coming out, I will give it a little time on the market, maybe a year, to work out all the bugs and then add it with some 35's. Also, I never asked before, what gears do you have?
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
32x11.50 BFG AT's
Urban Warrior
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Knobbyman
GenIII
11/08/2001
12:20:13
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I just asked Rancho AGAIN about the Suspension lift.. Christmas is comming up and I'd really like to get this on close to x-mas..
Everyone Still waiting for a suspension lift please post here.. I'm looking for a head count. Hopefully someone important will realize there is demand for this lift.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
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koz
Dodge Dakota
11/08/2001
12:50:34
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Yes, I am interested in a suspension lift
and am willing to "pay the piper" for this.
I've got a '00 QC 4x4 SLT+ 5.9L.
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JJ
Dodge Dakota
11/08/2001
13:06:35
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Put me on the list for the lift.
'00 CC 4x4 4.7
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Doc
Dodge Dakota
11/08/2001
14:18:54
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Put me on the list too.
Phil Smith
smith@netutah.com
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koz
Dodge Dakota
11/09/2001
11:42:24
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Here's a response from Rancho that I just got this morning:
Thank you for your interest in Rancho products.
The 2000 Dodge Dakota system will probably be
released sometime in 2002.
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I am always suspect when someone uses "probably"
and "sometime" in the same sentence. We may
have to get a large group from this forum to
write a bunch of letters to Rancho so this kit
really gets released next year. A written letter
goes a lot farther than a bunch of anonymous
emails...just an idea to flame over.
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aggie97
Dodge Dakota
11/09/2001
13:12:57
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You know, we have been hearing about this lift possibly coming out since march of this year. I think the major lift suppliers are taking money from Chevy and Ford and maybe dodge needs to step up to the plate here. Within 3 weeks of the ugly chevy avalance hitting the streets here in Dallas, they started showing up with lifts of 6". Granted some of the running gear is from the Truck series but this is rediculous. The kits cannot be that much different than the original 97-99 kits. I say to hell with all of the lift companies and I am going to look at fabricating my own. It will probably end up costing the same since they will probably want $2k for the kit anyway. At least this way, I get to keep the welder and any associated tools along the way which I can then build bumpers, lightbars and anything else I want too.
Good luck to all.
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JR
Dodge Dakota
11/09/2001
17:27:12
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Count me in on the list of people interested in the lift if it helps get things rolling. I've been waiting since Feb '00 to see a lift for the Quad and have had the same response from Rancho as all of those posted here.
By the way, Scott, great looking truck!
'00 QC SPORT 4x4 4.7
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TJ
Dodge Dakota
11/13/2001
21:11:32
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im in for scotts lift but i think the 4.7 might need an HP boost to puash all that extar
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Skeletor
Dodge Dakota
11/25/2001
02:47:26
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Has anyone tried the 10" Whiplash on their QC?
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Joe
Dodge Dakota
12/09/2001
21:33:18
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Who would want 10" of lift!
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bjlindsey
Gen III
12/12/2001
02:04:02
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Me too!!!!
'01 QC 4x4 5.9L 3.92 LSD K&N FIPK Clone Truck Tec bed cover
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