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Jeff
Dodge Dakota
6/08/2001
16:25:21
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 Subject: Shackle extensions for 2K?
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Anyone know if and where I can find a set of extended shackles for my 2K QC 4x4 Dakota? I'm
pretty sure they're leafs in the rear, of course
I'm not sure how they're currently attached.
Let me know if you've got some info...
Rhyme:unintentional :)
Thanks
Jeff
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Wes
Dodge Dakota
6/08/2001
18:18:39
|  RE: Shackle extensions for 2K?
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California Super Trucks sells them for a 2wd.
www.californiasupertrucks.com
I have a set that I never put on. It will lift from an 1" to 1.5". I don't know if they'll work for a 4wd and can't remember the cost.
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Jeff
Dodge Dakota
6/11/2001
14:36:36
| RE: Shackle extensions for 2K?
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Thanks Wes. I'll take a look.
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Chris
Dodge Dakota
6/16/2001
13:28:12
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www.californiasupertrucks.com doesn't work? Do you have a phone number for this company?
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et4
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12/27/2006
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assa
Dodge Dakota
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12/27/2006
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"Hi, nice site!
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Markus
Dodge Dakota
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12/27/2006
17:32:04
| RE: Shackle extensions for 2K?
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Shackle extensions on a 4x4 will lower the rear.
If you want to raise the rear, use blocks.
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OBIO3
Dodge Dakota
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1/03/2007
23:02:37
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I'm trying to figure out how longer shackles will lower a 4x4 ? Leaf springs are leaf springs on top or under the axles. Longer shackles will raise it plus give a better ride. Tell me why I'm wrong.
So many problems .... So little time
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Markus
Dodge Dakota
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1/04/2007
14:45:19
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On my 2004 4x4, the rear end of the leaf spring is above the frame anchor point, and the frame is effectively hanging from the shackle, rather than being held up by it.
On many vehicles, where the shackle goes up from the spring to the frame, longer shackles will raise the vehicle.
On the Dakota 4x4 (mine anyway), the shackle goes down from the spring to the frame, and there isn't much room between the frame anchor point and the underside of the bed for more than a 2" longer shackle, which would lower the truck about an inch.
2WD Dakota rear spring setup may be different, I haven't checked.
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OBIO3
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1/04/2007
20:44:14
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MARKUS. Thank you for the explaination. For what ever reason I just couldn't visualize it
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Markus
Dodge Dakota
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1/05/2007
01:13:18
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You're welcome.
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other bill
Dodge Dakota
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1/05/2007
10:44:14
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...as I have said on this site before, "You can learn a lot by simply laying under your rig and looking at it."
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