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DakUSA
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2/20/2002
13:07:12
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http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/dakotausa/lst?.dir=/2000+%2b+Lift+photos&.src=ph&.order=&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/dakotausa/lst%3f.dir=/2000%2b%252b%2bLift%2bphotos%26.src=ph%26.view=t
Chris Lambert
President Dakota USA
01 QC 4.7 Graphite
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Dave
Dodge Dakota
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2/20/2002
13:19:22
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Nice pics. The only thing I don't like about the lift is the bracket that drops the lower a-arm. It doesn't look all that heavy.
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Knobbyman
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2/20/2002
13:45:39
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Dave once my lift gets installed (Cross your fingers for this weeked but realize it won't be till next) we'll find out how strong it is.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
2/20/2002
14:05:17
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How ya gonna test the tuffness, Knobby? Find a good stout tree stump and give it a nice hard thwack?
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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Skeletor86
Dodge Dakota
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2/20/2002
15:23:58
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Is that the Thruckin Suspension? It looks like the truck pictured on their WEB site. If it is which one is it the 4.5 6.5 or the 9.5, and what tire size is that?
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
2/20/2002
16:15:28
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That's the one, Skeletor. It's a 4.5" lift with 33x12.50 tires on 15x10" wheels.
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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RizeAbuv
Dodge Dakota
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2/20/2002
17:24:02
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Ok Bliz, you got me confused now. I thought that was the 6.5 lift??? And i thought i had all the facts straight.
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Blizzard
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2/20/2002
18:27:33
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My mind is mush. You're right RizeAbuv. I've read these posts so many times that I can't keep em straigh ... lmao!
6.5" lift ... yes.
DOH!
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
2/20/2002
20:03:51
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I think the kit should come with some extended brake hoses, I don't like how the bracket that used to attach to the upper a-arm just hangs waiting for something to snag it. Also, in one of rear suspension shots, it looks like there is no lift blocks used but instead some serious drop down shackles? Personally, I would rather use a little of both to keep the rear end more stable. The front skid plate looks pretty cool, but with the body lift I don't think it will:( I can't wait for knobby to get his in so we can get the full scoup!!!!! I just ordered an Altimeter for my dash in preparation for the new lift:)
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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Dave
Dodge Dakota
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2/20/2002
20:07:01
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2thextrm, who is doing your lift?
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
2/21/2002
07:46:32
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I will be installing the lift:)
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
*GenIII*
2/21/2002
08:33:52
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LOL Altimiter ahh.. it's not going to be THAT much taller.
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2THEXTRM shackles are better the problem w/ blocks is that they torque your rear end (kind of like this girl I saw at the mall the other weekend anyway...) They usually aren't strong enough to justify the use. Shackles are definatelly a better way to go. I just wish that we had a add-a-leaf we could have used instead.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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Dave
Dodge Dakota
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2/21/2002
11:49:31
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Actually, 2thextrm if you are that worried about the rear end, just take some measurements, or better yet take your truck up to Fulton Spring or Allied sprind and have them make you a new set of rear springs. I had fulton spring make me a custom set of front and rear springs for a fullsize bronco a couple years ago. added 4" total all around.
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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2/21/2002
15:56:37
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Looks promising! Still need info on whether 35x12.5's on 15X8's will rub with the 6.5" lift. Oh, and concrete info. ;)
YJ
P.S. Hope those new bolts are stainless.
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
2/21/2002
16:44:23
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I see they did add the install instructions to their website now ... if anyone was waiting to see what they've come up with.
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
2/22/2002
00:25:50
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Dave, I got my custom u-bolts at Fulton Spring a couple months back when I installed the rear block lift. Custom springs would probably run at least $200-300 and the ride would suffer badly, there is no weight in the ass end of my truck and it can get a little squirrley over some bumps with the 33's. The shackles should work OK anyway, if not maybe springs will come later.
Knobby, I have not had any problems at all with axle wrap. They did not change the characteristics of my rear end(my truck's) even under WOT from dead stop, I would think that 3-4" of drop shackles would though. I guess you'll find out soon enough:)
Ian sent me the lift kit install instructions last weekend and I went over them, doesn't look to bad but I would like to see some better close-ups of the front end parts installed so I can get an idea of how everything goes on before I start... Ohhhhh Knobbyman...:)
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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