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Clevite 77
Dodge Dakota
11/29/2001
08:09:54
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Alright, I've always drove 2wd cars with the exception of an 85 AMC Eagle wagon and just traded in a s10 extreme for a 2002 Dakota 4x4 cc I would like to get a 3" lift on it, my question is body lift vs suspension lift I know the general idea, but why does everyone (most people on this site) go with a body lift?
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Walt Felix
Dodge Dakota
11/29/2001
09:48:21
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Two reasons, Cost and Availability. A body lift costs between $70 and $200 and a suspension kit for a Dakota will be $1200+. Also there are only a few suspension kits available. For a ’91-’96 Dakota 4x4, there is only the Trailmaster 4” kit available. For ’97-’99 there area few, Rancho and Tuff Country to name a couple. ’87-’90 & 2k+ Dakotas have nothing available even though I was able to modify the ’91-’96 Trailmaster kit to my ‘88. There is talk of a 10” kit by a company called Whiplash for the late model Dakotas, however, not much information is available about the company or the quality of the kit. Plus, 10” is kind of extreme for the average owner. Most wouldn’t want to go more than a few inches.
Walt
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Knobbyman
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11/29/2001
10:48:14
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For functionality.. Body lift is good for clearing tires and getting the body off the ground. But for ground clearance and approach and departure angles Suspension lift is the way to go. Not to mention you get a little more Flex..
Right Walt Flex? .. sorry Had to. I know .. I know it's Felix but it's close right?
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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Blizzard
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11/29/2001
11:17:48
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Yep ... that's why most of 2000+ guys are running body lifts, cuz there's nothing else. I'd run a susp lift in a heartbeat over a body lift.
Althought I am liking the fact that the truck still rides great with the body lift. My F150 with 6" susp lift rode like a lumber wagon. ;o)
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
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Knobbyman
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11/29/2001
12:24:54
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I've come to the determination that 3" body & a 3" suspension lift is the way to go.. Neither are to big but together it gets you up there.. Just my preference though. *Still hoping for the body lift for x-mas*
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
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Clevite 77
Dodge Dakota
11/29/2001
13:44:37
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Thanks for the info that says it all now on a 2002 the body lift is that a do-it-yourselfer if not how much does an install usually cost?
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2THEXTRM
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11/29/2001
21:15:57
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You could expect to pay anywhere from $300-$500 depending on the shop. If you are not gonna DIY, make sure it is done by a reputable shop that does suspension/body lifts regularly. Its worth the extra dough to have it done right with a warranty for any problems you may have(hopefully not)after the install without giving you a hard time.
Flowmaster stainless cat back, Air Raid CAD and homemade TB connect, Splitfire Plugs, 180 T-stat, .76 TPS, 3" Body Lift, Street Scene grille/valance inserts
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Jon
Dodge Dakota
11/30/2001
02:03:36
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There is no suspension lift for a 2000+ 4x4 Dakota!!
So we have to go with the body lift...end of argument.
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Ron
Dodge Dakota
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10/20/2003
21:34:45
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What company makes the 3" body lift? are they the same as the 1998-1999 models? I am trying to figure out what to buy for a 2003 quad cab 4x4, but only see the 3" for up to 1999 models, thanks :)
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lifter
Dodge Dakota
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10/20/2003
22:30:08
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you want the Performance Accessories lift #60043. It fits all the way up to 2003. Go to PerformanceLifts.com and find it. 189.00
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Ron
Dodge Dakota
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10/21/2003
06:21:11
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Thanks for the information and a quick reply :)
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troublemaker
Dodge Dakota
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11/12/2003
01:42:25
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They dont actually say it works with the 03 but it does, just had mine done yesterday. $580.00 total from an orange county california shop
good luck
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Steve calabro
Dodge Dakota
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11/12/2003
09:43:17
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Hey Walt Felix, love yer dakota, that thing looks sweet. jus wanted to let ya know, i got it as my backround, that thing is SWEET!!! Steve
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Jonny-g
Dodge Dakota
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11/15/2003
18:47:12
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there is a suspension lift for the 2002 dak's
Rancho 3" sus, about 1,800$ tho , if ya look around online you might find it for about 1500 and there is another 3" but i can't think of who it is , but yeah there is only 2 suspensions out for the 2000-2002 dak's ...... sux cause i wanna lift my 2002 4" with the 3" body and run 33's
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cheeup
Dodge Dakota
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11/25/2003
10:53:21
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so how much of the frame shows under the cab for the Dak QC body lifts? I've seen some nice pics, but a lot of them are shaded, or the frame is hidden by nerf bars...I've got a 2k QC Sport 4.7
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troublemaker
Dodge Dakota
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11/25/2003
13:36:02
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http://www.myfunkymonkey.com/aaron/dakota/2003quadcab.htm
in the picture I am low to the ground so you can tell not a whole lot shows.
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Kyle
Dodge Dakota
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11/25/2003
14:38:34
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Hope this helps, frame sticks out about 5" at most.
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cheeup
Dodge Dakota
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11/25/2003
17:51:04
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that's ONLY a 3 inch body lift? Looks really frickin tall
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Kyle
Dodge Dakota
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11/26/2003
11:55:35
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Its a 3" body lift only in the top pic, and 3" body lift with the torsion bars cranked 1" in the bottom pic.
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sethco1
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2004
04:28:34
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hey kyle i like the truck what size tires do you have on it and do they rub or could you still go up in size? is that a p.a. 3" lift?
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Kyle
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2004
10:18:26
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It is a 3" PA body lift with 31x12.50x15R Super Swamper Boggers, on 15x10" 589's.
Had to do some minor trimming, and it rubs at full crank when suspension is compressed
I have more pictures on Offroadworld.net, which is the main site i'm at.
http://orw.truckmoxie.com/mygallery.ten?id=4126
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