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nate
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10/17/2004
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im putting a 3" body lift on my 04 dak i was wonding will 33's fit on it and what is a gap guard???
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J-Rod
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10/17/2004
14:28:47
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Gap guards are the rubber like pieces you can get to fill in the gaps that are formed in the wheel wells when the stock plastic is lifted up the 3 inches with the body (it hides the enging part that is showing in front and the space you can see through in the rear). As far as tires go, you will have to give these guys more info about your truck (i.e. 4x4? v6 or v8?)I put a 3 inch lift on my v8 4x4 and 32x11.5 mud tires on the stock rims. here is a link to a pic if you want to check it out http://home.twcny.rr.com/artgallery/vehicle%20art/PDR_0007.JPG
i went with 32's because the general concensus was that 33's would rob too much power from the transmission with my stock 3.55 gearing.
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nate
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10/17/2004
14:57:40
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i have a 04 2wd quad cab v8
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nate
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10/17/2004
15:01:00
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with my 3" body lift i wont be able to tow a trailer right? or carry heavy loads in the bed?
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ERIC
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10/17/2004
15:42:40
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You will be able to put whatever you want in the bed and as far as towing goes get a nice reciever style hitch and tow away. Iv'e got a nice reciever from putnam and still fit a 33x12.5 spare in the stock hole under the bed. It's tight but fit's.
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J-Rod
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10/17/2004
17:10:21
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as far as the heavy loads in the bed, the PA body lift comes with some suppurt pieces that can be welded under the bed after it is lifted, Since before it rested on the frame. I haven't put them on mine yet but i like to haul my snowmobile around and i am not sure how well the bed will hold with just the lift spacers supporting it. Probably a good idea to add them anyway. And as far as towing, Eric is right about the receiver style hitch. A body lift has no effect on that style towing package. Still not sure about fitting those 33's with a 3 inch lift on a 2wd. Prob need a lot of trimming or a couple more inches of lift.
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nate
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10/17/2004
21:44:38
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thanks for the info guys
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DakotaOwner01
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11/02/2004
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j-rod dig the paint scheme
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DakotaOwner01
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11/02/2004
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so a 3" lift on a 4x4 318 would fit 33's?
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DakotaOwner01
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11/02/2004
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Also if you go from 235's to 33" what is the change in ride height?
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DakotaOwner01
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11/02/2004
00:14:24
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i wish you could edit
Where do you buy gap guards?
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J-Rod
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11/02/2004
19:52:56
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Thanks about the paint...it is actually a dark green, but a lot of people think its black, especially when it is clean. You can get the gap guards where ever you get a Performance Accessories Lift kit. (JC Whitney for example). And with the 33's you might want rims with lower backspacing to bring the tires out more so they don't rub the frame so much. I am pretty sure this would require some extensive fender trimming.
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DakotaOwner01
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11/03/2004
03:33:32
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Yeah I wish I had sprung the extra cash and got slt paint scheme it looks nice I got a solid black sport.
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J-Rod
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11/03/2004
16:24:57
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you should check out some of the trucks on the DakotaUSA site. I have seen some sweet looking black trucks, lifted, lowered, the hottest thing right now is tinting the tail lights. got any pics of yours right now? I can photoshop it up for ya if you have any ideas of what you might want to do to it.
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DakotaOwner01
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11/04/2004
01:39:18
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I think I got some picks of my truck after I waxed it I will see if I can find them send me an email at mcole98@cox.net I will reply with the pics.
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