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Jasonjmw
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1/15/2004
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hey guys I just bought a '97 dakota ext. cab
5.2 V8 4x4 and was wondering what gearing/axles are in it and whats the biggest tire it can push with stock gearing, and how it effects the ride with a 33" TSL
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Jasonjmw
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also is there a canadian(ontario) based dakota forum
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eddie
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1/15/2004
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hey there Jason
I just bought a 98 dakota Ext. 5.2 v8 4x4.
no one seems to be able to answer this question for me! why dose my passenger side of my truck sit an inch lower than the driver side? I am replacing the shocks and I ajusted the torsion bar. What are the chances of having a lazy leif?
If you dont have a 3" lift in your truck dont go any bigger than a 33, anything bigger and you will have a few problems such as ball joints, tranny, brakes and problems with rubbing when taking corners. Even with the lift there will have to be some adjustments in the front end.
Im not sure about a canadian site! I'm from marmora ontario, how about you?
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BIGTYMER
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1/15/2004
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The front is a dana 35IFS and the rear is either an 8 1/4 or a 9 1/4 and should have a 3.55 ratio. Might be a 3.92 but I think those were only available in later years. You may also have LSD or not. Look on the rear axle tubes and you should see a tag which will tell you ratio and trac loc or not. After finding your gear ratio you can run 33's or 35's but the 35's would be kinda doggy. You also won't be able to fit any larger than a 32 without a lift (body or suspension)
You say the truck is sitting uneven. Is it the front or the rear? If it's the front, adjust your torsion bars if it's the rear it could be a number of things.
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Jasonjmw
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1/15/2004
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Thanks for the responces, I'm from Toronto...
with 33"swamper tsl's will I still be able to do high way speeds, and will it still have the same smooth ride as stock
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Steve Calabro
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the gears are an option. the origional owner would have to order what gearing he wanted. they could be 3.21, 3.55, or 3.90 or maybe 3.92 like mine has. my brother has access to a chrysler dealer site that i can use to tell you everything that the truck came with from the factory, like maybe a 22 gal tank, tow package and things like that. so if you want, give me your VIN and i can tell you all this. Steve rckid25@juno.com
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eddie
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1/16/2004
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Hey jason!
As lomg as you do the limit on the 401\qew ect. and slow it down reasonably on the on\off ramps you should be alright. I'm heading to toronto this weekend to see the monster trucks at the sky dome.
BIGTYMER
what number of things could cause my back passenger side to sag an inch? You would'nt happen to know the factory height by chance would you!
thanks for the info!
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OCanada
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1/16/2004
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Why would you want a Canadian Forum for the Dakota? Isn't there more value in having greater participation in a forum that serves the US and Canada combined?
But maybe you just want to talk about back bacon and tucs. EH?
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Jasonjmw
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1/16/2004
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eddie: yeah man I'm going to the show this weekend too, not sure of the day I haven't gone to one in a few years so it should be good....
OCanada:
Just thought a canadian dakota forum would be easier to buy used mudders/rims. I'm canadian but my Truck was built in the US of A....lol
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eddie
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1/18/2004
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hey jay'
Try to go sunday! there is a couple of derby cars I helped build driving!(#39\#616)it is amazing what you learn building derby cars. If you ever get the chance to drive or build one, try it. Hell most girls my age cant check there own washer fluid let alone pick up a welding torche.
Where all have you looked in your area for tires and rims? One thing about the US web sites is you find some awesome parts for your truck and some nice guys that are willing to help out with any questions or problem you need help with. What all have you done to your truck so far?
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Jasonjmw
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1/18/2004
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I haven't done much but I just put on a magnaflow dual exhaust kit on...sounds awesome with a nice deep rumble. I'll be going to the show today(sunday) I'll keep an eye out for the derby cars. I've helped build a few my self, but the next one I build I'll drive...lol
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eddie
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1/19/2004
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Hey jay,
sunday was pretty good, the monster trucks could have been better! i'm not sure what the guy that owened my truck befor me did, but my exhaust has a good rumble to it. I just put some euro tail lights and lund hood scoops on, looks awesome with chrome cloud riders all the way down. Next I want to get the cat back dual exhuast! are yours straight back or behind the tire?
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jasonjmw
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1/19/2004
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Hey
mine goes straight back I like the look of this one better but thats just me...lol do you have any pix of your truck,I would love to see one with a lund scoop. I was thinking of getting one
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eddie931979
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1/20/2004
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hey
straight back is the way to go! I'm not sure if I can get one on the web or not. let me just say that it really beefs up the front end, you wont regret spending the money on it. the only pain in the butt is that they dont come painted! my truck is black so it wasn't to bad. If you parked under ground at sky dome you would have seen it in the hotel parking, (5 inch chrome plated bottom and I replaced the factory decals with indigo blue with chrome edges.I will see what I can do about a picture!
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