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Freeheel
Dodge Dakota
8/30/2001
14:56:31
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Hello,
I don't own a Dakota . . . yet. I would like to see some pictures of Dakotas with the Rancho 3" lift installed. I've checked member pictures here and done some general web search and find almost nothing. Please post pictures or links.
I'm waiting to see how the Rancho lift works for the 2001 when it comes out before I decide to buy new or used. I'm really hoping to do a 2001 Quadcab 5.9 with a 3" lift and 33's.
I did check with Rancho about their release date for a lift for 2001's, and they aren't too exact on a timeframe. Their response:
"Thank you for your interest in Rancho products. Unfortunately, at this
time, Rancho does not have a suspension lift for your vehicle. However, we
are in the process of designing a this lift. It should be released late
2001, early 2002. "
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Dakota
Dodge Dakota
8/30/2001
15:05:08
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Ummm...Quad Cab 5.9 4x4?? Is that a production Run of 1 or did I miss something.
But...in any case I have some and will post them asap.
Not my DAK...but another guy I know...
-Dakota
Http://dakota2.4mg.com
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Blizzard
Gen III
8/30/2001
15:49:49
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Ummmm.....no, Dakota. I'm living proof of the quad cab 5.9 4x4! There ARE a few of us out there!!
I, for one, am out of patience. The lift manufacturers continue to push back the release of susp lifts for our trucks. I'm going to follow Hawkeye's lead and run with a body lift until something better comes along. I wanna be up in the air soooooo bad that I'm even going to sacrifice my shaker setup for the few months that I'll have to wait for Proglass to custom make me a "taller" airbox.
Good luck guys!!
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
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Dakota
Dodge Dakota
8/30/2001
16:00:03
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Awww.....I knew I should have waited for the new Quad Cabs to come out!!!
Sigh...
Guess ill have to look into trading in the 98 already!!
Thats what you get when your not patient!! LOL...
-Dakota
With the little ol 5.2L...
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Brent
Dodge Dakota
8/30/2001
16:18:39
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I just put the rancho 3"lift on my 98 extended cab xlt, initialy everyone said that only 32x11.50 would fit under the truck with the lift. I turned my torsion bars and actually got 4 inches out of the lift and I just put the 33x11.5 on yesterday. They do rub a little when the wheel is cranked to one side and you flex the suspension even a little bit. So if you do any heavy duty 4-wheeling I wouldn't get the 33's but they work if you're like me and just doing it for looks. Anyway I have some picures of my truck after the lift but before I put the 33" tires on it, it had 31x10.50 at that time. Email me if you want the pictures.
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Dakota
Dodge Dakota
8/30/2001
16:24:32
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Brent,
Id love to see the photos...
Dakotasdodge@hotmail.com
-Dakota
Http://dakota2.4mg.com
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Doch80
Dodge Dakota
8/30/2001
17:13:18
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Brent,
I've been looking for pictures also and would really like to see your truck with the lift on it.
Thanks!
Doch80@hotmail.com
Doch80
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Troy
Dodge Dakota
8/30/2001
17:15:46
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Dakota,
Yes there is a 5.9 QC 4x4: I own one, too. There was about 8-10 in app. a 100 mile radius in my area, when they first come out. I ordered mine: I couldn't find one on a lot with all the options I wanted.
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Hawkeye
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8/30/2001
19:41:26
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Brent I have read a few articles where the Rancho lift was put on 99's with 33x12.50's and aftermarket rims with no problem. Are you running the Stock 15x8 rims? If so then they will rub on the frame a little with the 33x12.50's because of their backspacing. I am running 33x12.50's on American Racing 15x8's with no problem except I had to trim about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch of plastic off the very bottom back side of the plastic on the bumper as it would hit the outside forward edge of the tire in mid turn. Cant even tell its been trimmed now. They dont even come close to the frame. No problem when the susp is flexed either. I was running 32x11.50's on the factory 15x7 rims before the lift and they didnt rub anywhere. I will have pics of mine with the lift and tires very soon.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
33x12.50 Pro Comp X-T's
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mlp
Gen III
8/30/2001
23:58:15
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I've got a 3" rancho suspension lift on my
'99 dakota CC 4x4 , must say it's quite a change.
it's not super tall but it's taller than all
other compacts 4x4 or otherwise, and it's taller
than most 4x2 full size trucks! realy looks nice.
I've got alot of compliments. I am also running
32" BFG tires , looks S-W-E-E-T !!!Also running
Eagle alloy triple chrome plated wheels #117
I am going up another 2" with a Performance
accerories body lift in a word... AWSOME!!
MIKE
1999 CC 4x4 Sport
mildly modified 3.9L V-6
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Blizzard
Gen III
8/31/2001
07:20:28
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Dammit MIKE!! Those are the wheels that I have, too!! lol
Well, close. Mine are the polished aluminum.
;o)
Got any pics?
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
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MLP
Gen III
8/31/2001
11:13:34
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cool, still trying to find some graphics
for the sides of my DAK, Blizzard the ones you
have that says "OFF ROAD" are pretty cool.
MIKE
1999 CC 4x4 Sport
mildly modified 3.9L V-6
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Blizzard
Gen III
8/31/2001
18:33:58
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MLP (Mike), this post is especially for you. I did a little browsing and found the place that made my graphics.
http://www.autotrimexpress.com/catalog.htm
They've got some pretty cool newer graphics than when I ordered mine, too. Should be able to set you up with whatever you're after.
Seeeeeeee ya!
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
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mlp
Gen III
9/01/2001
00:06:05
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Blizzard ... "you da man".
Thanks that was very nice of you , sob , ;)
I'm checking it out ASAP , like to get
something that says "off road - Special edition or Limited edition" :)
MIKE
1999 CC 4x4 Sport
mildly modified 3.9L V-6
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Robert
Dodge Dakota
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3/21/2003
03:22:25
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Truckinsuspension makes 4.5,6.5,9.5 inches of lift for 97'and up Dakotas. I was hoping to find a picture of one in here. Or to see if a 6.5 will allow 35" tires.
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JustMe
Dodge Dakota
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3/21/2003
07:09:52
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um...what's with the recent rash of posting to the posts that are really really really old?
but hey, it's just me.
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Rick
Dodge Dakota
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6/26/2003
23:30:33
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I got a 2000 QC 4x4 with the 4.7, I would like to put 35's on it. I am not shure if I should use the truckin suspention 4.5 lift and some trimming, or just go with the Rancho and settle for 33's. Any recomenedations? Testimonies?
rickhyatt@yahoo.com
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Ep Prerunner
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2003
02:52:35
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about the truckin suspensions if you do heavy off roading you should go with something more stable but its cheap and easy if you are doin it just for looks. i have a 99 dakota sport with 5.5 tuff country suspension w/ 3 inch body and i wish i would have gone with something a little stronger cuz ive had to do adjustments on it every time i off road.
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maxdak13
Dodge Dakota
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12/19/2003
14:53:34
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Hey get a 3 inch rancho and a 3 inch body, 35s will fit nice, i have the 3 inch body and i am going up to 35s with the rancho soon
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Evan
Dodge Dakota
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12/23/2003
22:23:59
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hey freeheel, if you still want to see some pics of a dakota on a 3" Rancho lift i can post mine when i have them developed. i just lifted it and it now has 33" Swampers. ill post pics soon.
Evan
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freeheel
Dodge Dakota
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12/24/2003
04:07:02
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Hey thanks , I`ve been waiting 2 1/2 yrs. now , that would be great!
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