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88dak
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2/18/2003
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I have a 88 dak 4x4 std 3.9L its got edlebrock headers, k&N filter, Bosch platnium 4 plugs, no pollution stuff. I was wondering if I could loosen the bolts holding the back axle on take the block out and then weld on like 2" of steel to raise it because right know I have about 2 and a half inches of bolt left if you get what I am trying to say. then I'll just tighten up the torsion bars on the front? thanx
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SuperBee
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2/18/2003
18:21:28
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should work, i did the addaleaf route, stiffer ride (i like it cuz i can take bumps and corners a he!l of a lot better) and i got about 1.75 inches or so
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88dak
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2/18/2003
18:37:39
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Thanx for replying so fast, hey were would I get an add a leaf to fit would I put 2 or 1? would this cause any problems to the driveshaft or anything?thanx for your help if you have hotmail add me to your list stu194@hotmail.com I got some pictures too.
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Brent88
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2/18/2003
19:57:18
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i used the pro-comp add-a-leaf in the rear of my truck. i got probably 2inches of lift out of it. i have no problem with the driveshaft or even the shocks, its just the e-brake cables which are a little taught but everything still works great.
send me a pic, id like to see your truck... you too superbee, i havent seen your truck in a while. later
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88dak
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2/18/2003
19:59:37
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were did you get the leafs from and how much were they?
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THRASH1
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2/18/2003
20:24:05
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I have a 98 4x4 and i went down to Kragen and bought there 2in lowering kit, it came with ubolts, but they are rounded and the daks are square... used the block and got two inches of lift...cost me like 20 bucks
kevin
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SuperBee
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2/19/2003
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well i have no camera so pics are far and few between, besides, who wants pics of my truck witht he topper on, needs more rollbars
and im really wishing i had gotten some 30" tires
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88dak
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2/19/2003
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I just checked a price on an Trailmaster add a leaf it costs $101 canadian to buy is this a good price?
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88dak
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2/20/2003
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I was thinking about getting the add a leaf but then you only get like 1.75" of a lift I want like 3" so I think I will look into THRASH1's idea to get 3"with the lowering blocks has anyone else done this ever?
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94dakota
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2/20/2003
16:25:38
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any blocks over about an inch or two inches cause massive wheelhop. if your just doin it for looks, it's not a problem, but offroad it adds more wheelhop.
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RaGuS
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2/20/2003
21:32:16
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Where can you buy the Trailmaster Add A Leafs for the Gen 1 dakotas???????????????
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88dak
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2/20/2003
21:33:30
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Canadian Tire sells them
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Brent88
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2/21/2003
00:09:55
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holy crap! 100 bucks for an add-a-leaf?! even in canadian that sounds exspensive. i only paid like 30 bucks for my pro-comp add-a-leaf through 4wheelparts in washington state. i think it was one of those "universal" kits but it went in pretty easy. id look around a little more before you shell out that much for some steel. later
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88dak
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3/03/2003
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I bought the 2" blocks to lift my 88 4x4 dakota, how much can I raise the torsion bars. and what size u-bolts do I need. And another question will the shock absorbers be ok when I lift it or will it need new ones.
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RaGuS
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3/03/2003
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I put a 3 inch body lift on my 88 Dak and all the shocks were fine, Im getting new ones tho, and They were Ranchos' im not sure aobut the stock ones...
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Brent88
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3/03/2003
17:36:07
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Hey RaGuS, got any pics of your truck? If you do shoot them over to me.
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88dak
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3/03/2003
17:54:13
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Hey RaGuS throw the picture's over to me if you have any my address is stu194@hotmail.com
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88dak
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3/03/2003
17:55:32
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Hey RaGuS throw the picture's over to me if you have any my address is stu194@hotmail.com ohh yeah Ragus what are you doin with your old Rancho's?
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88dak
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3/20/2003
11:16:35
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I have a 88dak 3.9L 4x4 I just put on the 2" blocks in the rear I was wondering how much I could crank the torsion bars because the back sits higher I want it to be level? Thanx
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RaGuS
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3/21/2003
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Hey Ill have some pictures shortly, I have some up online if you wnt to check them out www.ragus.homestead.com WARING Page is not meant to be viewed as a webpage, I use it as a picture hosting site, so it takes long to load, All the pictures are before the 3 inch lift and stuff, Ill take some new ones soon and give them to you guys. Peace.
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88dak
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3/21/2003
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Hey RaGuS nice truck its like exactly like my truck what size tires you got? and did you put blocks on the back? and do you know how much I can crank my torsion bars up? to level it I put 2" blocks in the rear it raised it, and now I want to raise the front to make it even. The front sits like 1 and a half inches lower.
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RaGuS
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3/23/2003
00:32:29
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I didnt put any blocks in the back, only the body lift ones all around, those pics are before I put the lift on tho. What I did, I cranked my torsion bars before i got the lift on, I just cranked them and put a level on the door jam untill it read level, thats the best way to do it. My tires are only 30's I want to go 32's BFG mudterrains for the spring/summer, i got the A/T's for the Fall/ Winter cuz in the snow and stuff mudders suck on pavement....
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ragus
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3/24/2003
21:04:55
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I got new pics, Email me if you want them ragus@zoominternet.net
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