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Knobbyman
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5/09/2002
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YEP IT'S DONE!!
Check out my website for more pictures.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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Clevite 77
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5/09/2002
08:26:09
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It's about d@mn time, but wow very nice man,
I don't know if you had posted already, but what was the total cost, excluding mishaps
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Knobbyman
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5/09/2002
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Lift ..........= $1300
Welder ........= $50
Tow Truck .....= $65
Mikes Off-Road = $835
Tires .........= $800
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TOTAL! :( .....= $3050
GAH! :( that's way to much.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
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12GA Dak
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5/09/2002
08:55:26
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Knobby, your truck looks great! I like the before and after photo on your website - it really demonstrates the change well. I know you probably haven't put many miles on since it's completion, but, what have you noticed regarding the way it rides?
2002 Black QC Sport 4x4, 4.7L, 5-spd, 3.92 LSD
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Bill
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5/09/2002
08:57:40
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Congrats Knobby!!!! I knew you would get it finished somehow. It looks great, now you can start worrying about your plan of attack to try and get some of your money back!
Bill
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scott
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5/09/2002
09:09:56
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DAMN Knobby , that looks great!
It looks taller that 4.5 in. Exactly how long was your total down time? Seems like forever and it`s not even my truck! What size/make tires did you end up getting?
Sorry about all the ??s
Did I mention how good it looks!?
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4wDakota
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5/09/2002
09:17:38
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I'd send truckinsuspension a copy of the bill from Mike's and see if they'll pay for it. Over all not too bad, would have been nice if you could have installed it yourself and saved the $835.
How do you like the MTR's?
It does look more like 5-6" of lift rather than just 4.5". How is the rear lifted?
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
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Hawkeye
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5/09/2002
09:31:46
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Congrats K-man. Looks great!
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Knobbyman
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5/09/2002
09:37:45
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Ride.. Not bad abit stiffer. It was making a odd resonating clunking noise from the back end. But I think I figured that out (the wire that's used to hold the spare tire was loose) I haven't driven since I switched that. The only other thing is I can actually feel the steering linkage turn. It's not rubbing on anything but I can feel it.
The tires rub on the Upper Bump Stop Bracket. So I need a differen't back spacing But I'm just not going to crank the tires to far for the time being.
The tires aren't loud at all on the road. I haven't taken them Off-Road yet because I don't have the plastic water/mud shields in my front wheel wells I need to do that this afternoon.
The brake cables are stretched when my truck was up getting it's new tires put on. I'm going to get some slightly 1" longer brake cables in the braided steel variety.
Money.. Well I have $1603 credited back on my credit card. As long as that stays.. I'm not going to say anything else. I think $1400 is fair for the lift & tires.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
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Knobbyman
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5/09/2002
09:45:45
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MTR's handle very good on the road I'm actually quite impressed.
I'm going to get the video camera (it takes higher quality pics) and upload those probably on Friday after I can give the truck a good bath.
If you guys haven't seen the MT/R's up close.. OMG!!! they are AWSOME talk about agressive tread.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
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dan
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5/09/2002
10:18:37
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wow knobby the truck looks sweet!!
glad to see it finally got done
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forexfour
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5/09/2002
10:27:16
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Looks Great Knobby! Now you can have some real fun and I bet the down time has been killing you!
EXCELLENT!
FXF
Never late for a Tee time or wheelin with my buddies! Always ready for both!!!
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dkr8611
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5/09/2002
10:34:43
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Ok, out-do everyone.......
Add a body lift!! :-)
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QUADMAN
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5/09/2002
10:48:51
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Congrats Knobby! Looks great bro! I really like those tires! LOL!
OPINIONS ARE LIKE....WELL, YOU KNOW THE REST!!
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Knobbyman
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5/09/2002
10:53:32
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THANKS again QuadMan.. I really apriciate it.. OH and get this.. I'm going to start working @ the GoodYear Shop I got the tires from.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
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Blizzard
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5/09/2002
11:19:12
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End result looks good, Knobby ... was it worth the headache (and heartache)?
With 4.5" of lift I expected there to be a bit more tire clearance in the wheelwell. They look tighter than I thoguht they would. Are you experiencing your rubbing while driving forward? or just in reverse?
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Traumer
Dodge Dakota
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5/09/2002
11:32:49
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Knobby, Glad you're rolling again. Here is a way to put into perspective how long your truck was down. Look at the before and after pics on your site... Notice the bush between the camera and the truck. (I know, I should be so stunned by the beauty of his ride not to notice anything but the vechicle) I wish I could get my bush to grow that fast... I mean, er uhh nevermind ;-)
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Knobbyman
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5/09/2002
11:42:06
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OH BTW!! Alignment is FINE!
Yea both going forwards and backwards.. I still don't understand why it would rub worse going backwards but oh well. Once I get some 4.5" backspacing I should be just fine. I'm working on a local GroupBuy threw the Dealer I got my tires from looks like he has better prices then TireRack. Hopefully I'll be able to scrape up the extra $$. I don't know what wheels I want to go with yet anyway.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
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Knobbyman
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5/09/2002
11:43:01
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LoL yep.. I know that's the first thing I noticed also.. That and the water dripping down the roof.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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TallQuad
Dodge Dakota
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5/09/2002
11:45:36
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Alright... my turn this time! I HATE YOU Knobbyman! DAMN... ;-)
That amount of lift looks great! I love the look of the truck without the frame showing, I wish I had that option available to me. I'm also glad to hear that you got some money back!! 3K for lift and tires AND labor isn't bad at all... but 1600 bones back is AWESOME. Still not worth the headache I'm sure, but at least you have a great ride and TONS of experience now!?!
You'll have to give us all an update on the handling and "bugs" that you have from the lift. You have been an inspiration to us all, man!
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Dan Gruber
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5/09/2002
11:55:21
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Congrats Knobby!!
Now all you need is a little herculiner and Krylon...
Say it with Krylon!
Dan
2000 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 Auto 3.92 LSD
3 inch Performance Accesories lift & 32 inch BFG MT KM's
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Knobbyman
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5/09/2002
12:05:14
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Actually after I took it to Mikes.. I kept my nose out of it. They fabbed a skid plate for my Front Diff and Fabbed some support bars (I'll have more pictures of the underside tomorrow) Also had to cut my exhaust just after the last bracket because the leafs would have been in the way. The hardest thing which was the problem I thought was going to be the hardest *pats self on back* heh I watched him do it. Quite interesting the guy could eyeball EVERYTHING it was a perfect fit and he didn't measure anything CRAZY what experience can do for you.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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cadetdak
Dodge Dakota
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5/09/2002
12:47:25
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oh jeez now it looks like I may have to shell out for this thing
aaaarrrgghhhh oh well
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Jerobiemon
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5/09/2002
13:33:58
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Knobby! Looks great. We all new you could do it. Looks better than I expected! Good job man! :)
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bjlindsey
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5/09/2002
13:35:27
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How come you don't have all that crap hangin out from underneath???? Looks GREAT!!!! Congrats on getting it done. Was the credit on your card from Truckin Suspension???
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3" Body Lift, 305/75-R16 XTerrains,
K&N clone, Clear Corners, Carbon Fiber Tails,
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Knobbyman
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5/09/2002
14:01:19
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Bjlindsey the crap hanging out.. I'm guessing you mean the Torsion Bar hangers.. I do you can't see it because of the bush I'll get a better picture later. The nerf bars should cover it up nicelly though. Also the credit is from them yes.
BTW.. the popular question..
Q. If You had to do it over again.. Would you go with a Body Lift or this Suspension lift?
A. I'd go with the Body Lift.
Piece of mind knowing that it's been tested and there are people who have incountered the problems before and know how to get around them. Also What a pain it was to do. One weekend of down time vs. 2 months? $3,000 vs $200
Body lift would be my choice if I had to do it all over again. I haven't measured my new ground clearance but I will this afternoon.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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arthur
Dodge Dakota
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5/09/2002
14:59:34
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Ok, now it's my turn...I HATE U KNOBBY! That truck looks sooooo dang nice...i'm green with envy. I'm so bitter right now...it's not even funny.
But I do have one question for you, now that it's all over with...the lift is done and it looks killer...do we ever deal with truckin suspensions again? Should we trust a kit from them now that they know what it takes to make one work...or do we just wait for a Rancho lift in the future? I am dieing to get a suspension lift since most the stuff i do requires more ground clearence for the frame, therefore a body lift will only really give the frame 1 inch more clearance with 33's, and i need something like 4-5 inches for rock crawling, but i want my moneys worth, not a headache. Oh, and what shocks did you throw on that bad boy?
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Knobbyman
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5/09/2002
15:24:30
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If your going rock crawling.. Get a Jeep. The Dakotas are to long and they don't have the suspension travel and don't forget about the Torsion bars hanging way down. I have cheep shocks on it right now and it rides rough.. Once I get some $$ back I'll be getting some Rancho 9000's.
The front suspension is the same the kit just used brackets to lift everthing up. It's like a body lift but instead of using the body mounts it's on the tie-rod ends, differential, and control arms.
I would NOT do business with Truckin-Suspension everyone I've talked to that has delt with them in every situation even there "shops" have had problems with them. The only reason my truck is running right now is because of Mikes Off-Road.. Truckin Suspension even faxed them the WRONG instructions.. Don't believe me? Call Mikes..
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
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BlackDak02
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5/09/2002
15:32:02
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WTG K-Man! Congrats! Looks real sweet!
Were there alot of cobwebs in your truck? LOL! Jeez, what was it a couple of months?
Get those brake lines ASAP!
Best of luck with it!
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
4.7L 45RFE 3.55 LSRD
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Knobbyman
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5/09/2002
15:35:43
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Brakes should really be a problem because they are quite loose when the truck has all 4 on the ground. But when it's lifted it gets tight.
Anyway YES!! there actually are cobwebs and quite a bit of grime.. Friday I'm detailing my truck and taking some GOOD pictures.. So stay check back later that evening.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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5/09/2002
16:15:15
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Knobbster,
Your truck is a thing of beauty! ; ) Keep us posted, like you have been, on how it's holding up. I guess I'll be waiting for Rancho or someone to come out with a lift.
Also, there's a guy out here in Redmond, WA that has a 6" or so lift with boggers on his supposedly 2002 Durango. Don't they have the same rack n' pinion issues our 2000+ daks have? I better go talk to him today. ;)
Thanks again, Knobbster, for keeping us in the loop throughout the hectic months!
Later,
YJ
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