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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2002
14:10:45
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Just got this from dpkerns. Thanks dp!
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Hey YJ I haven't been driving it because my
alignment is off. That is why the tires are rubbing so
much. (Chassis Tech) Is the company that did the lift
is sending me a part that is supposed to solve the
alignment problem. Then i can tell how much the tires
are rubbing and have the wheel wells trimmed. I asked
them when i picked it up if I would be able to clear
35's under it. He said no not unless I was to do a
body lift also. When i took my truck to a shop near
me they said that if I had put 15x8 rims I wouldn't
have any rubbing. But oh well I already bought the
15x10 rims. I will be able to answer more of your
questions when it is all done. I will email you again
with all the answers.
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Still a lot of questions! ; ) Can't wait though!!! Also, I take it that the $500 credit towards an install at a local shop is out of the question???
Thanks guys,
YJ
2K QC 4x4
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MJH
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2002
14:13:40
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Not a dumb question, but I'm pretty sure there's no way of easily decreasing the lift amount short of doing some custom cutting.
I, for one, am praying to the high heavens that with a 6.5" lift and 15X8" wheels, I'll be able to clear 35's without rubbing. But it seems that may not be the case. The 33's on dpkern's truck look pretty darn nice, though. ; )
YJ
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2002
14:14:38
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Sorry, that last statement was by me, not MJH. It was a response to one of his earlier questions. ; )
Gotta quit typing too fast.
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Knobbyman
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2/07/2002
15:24:23
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Ok well we will just have to see what happens with tire size when we get it installed. I'm hopeing that I can at least fit 33's on the 4.5" lift but 34's would be very nice. I found some that I like. I'm going to get them from Discount tire so I'll have them mounted and see if they rub before I buy them. One question I had for all of you is.. Why do tires rub more when you go in reverse?
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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Knobbyman
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2/07/2002
15:26:48
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GAH!! I forgot to tell u guys that Chris has done ALOT of the work with this lift please help him & for that matter all of us out also and order from http://www.truckin-virginia.com if your going to get the lift.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2002
15:42:30
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He hasn't responded to emails. ;)
Knobby, hope you can answer my questions when you get your lift installed. 34's would look fantastic. Of course, 33's would as well. ;)
Good luck!!! Thanks for the info.
YJ
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MJH
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2002
17:33:42
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Knobbyman,
Ian from truckinsuspension said that they were no longer offering the free installation?? Do you know anything about that??
Thanks
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MJH
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2002
17:47:34
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When you look at truckinsuspensions website and look at the lift kits availble it gives you two options:
1.Rack and pinion
2.Worm and sector
What is worm and sector???
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2002
18:00:11
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99 and under?
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MJH
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2002
18:07:37
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Then 2000+ Dakotas can only go for the 4.5 and 6.5 suspension lift. and 35s will rub with 10in rims but not with 8in.
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Dakota
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2/07/2002
18:41:39
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Yup. Us pre-2000 crowd wants the 6.5" lift...no Tuff Country for me...heard too many negative things..and 3" Rancho just isnt enough.
-Dakota
3" Body Lift
Quick D Intake
Dynomax Race Magnum Exhaust
Http://dakota.4mg.com
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
2/07/2002
18:49:47
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Free install not offered anymore?? If that's true that must be the shortest promotion in the history of promotions! lol
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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donethat
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2002
19:50:14
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It's probably a real PITA to install.
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2THEXTRM
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2/07/2002
20:24:02
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I received some early install from Ian and aside from cutting off factory bump stops and drilling a few holes(dropped torsion bar crossmember and drop brackets for front), little modifications are required. It would seem this kit would be "reversible" if you ever wanted to take it off(trade or sell truck:) since you don't have to chop off the upper a-arm mounts to install drop brackets like most IFS kits. COOL!!! Sounds easier than the install on my S10 Blazer, that was a PITA and since I had to cut off most of the upper a-arm mounts, it was not easily reversible so the Dakota kit sounds like a great set-up if it aligns back to factory specs and rides OK. I know I am voiding my warranty and buying a kit, probably the 4.5" since I already have 3" body lift and I would still like to be able to get in and out without a step ladder(I am only 5'6":).
Flowmaster cat back, Air Raid CAD and homemade TB connect, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs
3 inch body and 1.5 Block Lift, 33x11.50-16's
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2002
23:49:23
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Hey Dakota,
My buddy Chris at Trailready/RoadArmor, mentioned they just got in a newly redesigned 5.5" or 6" lift for one of their '99 durango's. Thought you might want to check and see if they've done a redesign on the 99 and earlier dakota lifts.
YJ
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DakUSA
DakotaEnthusiast
2/08/2002
00:02:17
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Hey guys I am sorry I have not got back to any of you who e-mailed me I am working nights now and taking care of my 8 month old during the day and sleeping when I get a chance. I have talked to Knobbyman on the phone adn he said he was giving youi the info and I have also been talking to IAN for months now trying to get this going and get the site setup. So I'll try my best to stay in the loop and let you know everything I do.
Chris Lambert
President Dakota USA
01 QC 4.7 Graphite
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MJH
Dodge Dakota
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2/09/2002
15:07:55
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If I were to put 35" tires on my truck would my overall speed just go to hell? I have the stock gears for a 2000 CC. What would be the cost of new gears for my truck if I really needed them.
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RizeAbuv
Dodge Dakota
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2/09/2002
17:15:20
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Are there anymore pictures of this available?? So far I have seen just the two that were presented at the beginning of this post. Somewhere in here I saw that they were suppose to post some more of the COMPLETED kit with a skid plate and all. I would just like to see a few more pictures before I go ahead with it.
-Bryan
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Knobbyman
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2/09/2002
19:47:29
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Ian is going to e-mail me new pictures as soon as he gets them. As far as the easy of install.... I'll let u guys know after mine is installed. I will also check on the Free Install to see what the deal is with that. But if u guys think about it for $1200 w/ install that'd be crazy cheep. Considering everything from Rancho is $1000+ w/o install. Anyway I'll let u guys know when I find out.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
2/09/2002
20:06:19
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The website now states "as of Feb 4th we are discontinuing the free install promotion".
I have an email from them dated Feb 4th where he told me they'd cover any install fees ... then they rebutted that and said "up to $500".
And, nothing against the new guys on the block, but Rancho has been around a lot longer. When you pay the $1k+ for a Rancho lift, at least you know they've done the R&D for years on all types of trucks and that they've got two legs to stand on.
I'm gonna sit back and let you guys go this one alone ... and hope TruckinSuspension doesn't turn out to be another Whiplash.
Good luck! And I am hoping for the best.
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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Knobbyman
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2/10/2002
09:31:26
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I hope not also. I will say this though. I ordered the lift about a week ago 02/04/02 and they have not billed my credit card yet. The reason for that is because (by my guess) they haven't sent the lift because they were still getting the machines ready to automate the production process. I just hope that the lift gets sent soon. I want this on here.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
2/10/2002
10:22:42
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Knobby, you plan on puttin on the lift yourself or paying someone to install?
Flowmaster cat back, Air Raid CAD and homemade TB connect, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs
3 inch body and 1.5 Block Lift, 33x11.50-16's
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Knobbyman
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2/10/2002
13:52:27
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A company is going to install the lift in my drive way.. So I'll be watching threw the whole install to see if there is anything messed up or awkward during the install. I will also take picture to let all of u know what's going on and how we did it. Also I will let u know what we could have done differently.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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MJH
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2002
21:03:21
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Knobbyman,
So when are you going to be able to put on your lift? And when will we be able to buy it ourselves? I am getting unbelievebly antsy!!!!! I just can't wait any longer...
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Knobbyman
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2/11/2002
09:18:35
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YOUR ANTSY!!! OMG I ordered this a week ago and as soon as I finished ordering I found out they were still getting the machines ready to make the parts. ;-) I'm hopeing that I can have it done this weekend but as far as you ordering you can already. At http://www.truckin-virginia.com I just e-mailed Ian about when my lift is going to ship.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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Dakota
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2/11/2002
12:36:23
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YJ - Trailready has suspension lifts?
-Dakota
3" Body Lift
Quick D Intake
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Http://dakota.4mg.com
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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2/11/2002
14:57:38
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Dakota,
Sorry buddy, Trailready got a newly redesigned suspension lift from Tuff Country for their '99 durango. Thought you might want to check to see if Tuff Country might have a better, redesigned lift for '99 and earlier dakotas.
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RizeAbuv
Dodge Dakota
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2/11/2002
21:24:09
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Knobby when he sends you the new pictures (if he does) youll be sure to let the rest of us see them right? Also do you or anyone know if the pieces of this kit look like they do on their web site (the red color) if so Id like to get that powder coated before install.
Rize
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2002
17:32:45
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Anyone have any new info for us on the suspension lift? Details? Tire-size/Rubbing?
I want a lift but haven't received any solid info from truckin' suspension. I'm also a bit concerned....dpkerns' dakota was the test truck and he has stated that not everything has been completed. Something about an alignment piece and so forth to help with 33" tires rubbing with the 6.5" lift? Also having to do some body trimming? I'm a bit concerned because with all of this, they are setting up the assembly line to begin production. Not much of a test truck if you haven't actually tested the product. This also leads to a lack of detailed information.
I'm dyin' for a lift.....I just wish Knobbyman was going the 6.5" route with 35's. ;) Then he could answer all of my questions! ;)
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MJH
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2002
20:14:52
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YJ,
Are you planning to run 35" with the 6.5" lift? That's what I am going to do. Ian said that the 35" will work with 8" rims, his tech guy assured him. So if you got 8" rims you'll be fine... I on the other hand have to sell my 10" rims.
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