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3/20/2006
10:09:19
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I have a 02 dakota 4x4 I want to get a 3' lift on it but the damn thing is 1800 bucks before I drop that kind of money anyone know any other ways to jack this bitch up with out paying that much? And with a 3' lift can I keep my stock wheels? Thanks for any help!
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SOLDIER BOY
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3/20/2006
12:14:23
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GO WITH A PERFORMANCE ACCESORIES 3" BODY LIFT,ITS $220 ON AVERAGE AND FAIRLY EASY TO INSTALL AND THEN YOU CAN CRANK YOUR FRONT TORSION BARS 2" TO LEVEL THE TRUCK OUT, GIVES YOU ABOUT 5" TOTAL LIFT, MOST GUYS RUN 33X12.50'S BUT I AM RUNNING 34X10.50'S. CHECK OUT THE LINK TO SEE MY TRUCK WITH THE BODY LIFT.JUST COPY AND PASTE IN ADDRESS BAR.
http://photobucket.com/albums/d62/01mudslinger3/?action=view¤t=S3000037.jpg
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PFC
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2006
04:26:23
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Where can I pick that life kit up at? Ya im going to go with the 33's your truck looks awsome!!! btw, do you have an exaust system on it?
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Odyssey
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3/26/2006
13:28:14
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With the 3" Body Lift, your actual body will be moved up three inches. This will give you NO additional ground clearance but is good because then you can run bigger tires, giving you ground clearance. To get ground clearance, crank your front torsion bars and install lifting blacks in the back. Then with cranking your torsions, you'll get about 2 inches in the front. You defenitely want an alignment afterwards. I would suggest at least 2" lifting blocks in the back. I went with 3" lifting blocks in the back because my QC was level and I often put my Hayabusa in the back when I go to long-distancce meets. I have noticed that 470lb monster makes the back end sink a tiny bit and I would rather have the rear high most of the time then drag my rear every now and then. By the way in case anyone has ever wondered, I have NEVER noticed any axle wrap. But its all up to preference and I don't off-road every day. Just google the Performance Accessories body lift and you should be able to find it. Oh yeah, if you're already running exhaust, then the bottom of your rear bumber will be 3 inches higher after the body lift. That means that the tips will no longer be touching the bottom of the bumper. I left mine like this because I really don't care and my tow package seems to even out the appearance. Again, all up to perception. Good luck.
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SOLDIER BOY
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3/26/2006
16:13:20
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PFC, thanks for the compliments, 4wheelparts.com usually has really good deals on the body lift. and yes i am running 40 series Flowmaster with twin lines out the back into 3" tips.
ODYSSEY, i have my torsion bars cranked, all your major ground clearance is gonna come from what size tires you run, blocks in the back will not give you no more ground clearance, just create a rake appearance. i had my exhaust run after the body lift so my tips would be up against the back fender and not have the 3" gap.
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