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Marine1
Dodge Dakota
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2/19/2003
16:05:29
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Anyone have this combo (5.5" TC lift with 3" body)and/or pics of it on the dakota? Just wanted to see what it would look like.
Rob
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1999 Dodge Dakota Sport CC 4X4
5.2L 3.92 Auto
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Scott
Dodge Dakota
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2/19/2003
18:25:07
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Take a look at the viewers rides here , album 13 , top right corner. That`s my old `99 Dakota CC with the exact set up you are talking about.
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Marine1
Dodge Dakota
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2/19/2003
23:03:45
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Really??? You are the owner of the custom ford bright sapphire met 99 SLT CC? Really nice truck!! Can you e-mail me more photos and a detailed overview of your lift mods? I think I found my next project!!
Semper Fi
Rob
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1999 Dodge Dakota Sport CC 4X4
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Scott
Dodge Dakota
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2/20/2003
07:47:23
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WAS the owner (and builder) of that truck. I`m sorry to say (kind of ,as I really like my new truck!)it has been replaced with a 2002 QC 4WD , as I needed more room inside for my two kids.
I didn`t have a dig. camera when I owned it so I don`t have any other pics. to e-mail. I have some good old fashon photos of it but nothing to e-mail.
I will try and contact you via e-mail and tell you some more about the truck , maybe tonight.
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96Dak
Dodge Dakota
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2/20/2003
11:49:49
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Also on ebay theres a black Dakota with the combo your talking about. Id love to own one of those. If you get 7 inches from the tuff ountry, thats 10 inches. Man do they look sweet. 35's on a Dakota is awesome. Go for it
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no-neck
Dodge Dakota
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2/21/2003
12:21:13
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that's actually more like 11 over stock. 5.5 on lift with 33's you can add 1.5 plus 3 does equal 10 but with 35's you add another inch and get a total of 11. although I guess after settling and spring sag it is closer to 10, huh? either way, that is one AWESOME truck.
One question, I have the TC lift but I have been nervous about adding a body lift on top of it for two reasons, I heard it makes the trcuk unstabble(?), whatever, but I also want to know what it looks like in terms of exposed frame and lower bumber placement in the rear. Be honest, does it look a little cheesy? I can alway circumvent that with a custom pre-runner set-up front and rear (no more bumprs) but that's a lot of work that I'd rather not do on a weekend.
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Marine1
Dodge Dakota
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2/21/2003
13:15:23
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Well chevy kits that I have seen come with rear bumper brackets to raise the rear bumper back in its stock location. I figure the dodge kits have em too. Do you have pics of your truck with its current TC lift ?
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scott
Dodge Dakota
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2/21/2003
14:00:10
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If you get the Performance Accessories body lift it comes with both front and rear bumper brackets.
There`s no need to worry about adding a body lift with a susp. lift , you just need to be aware of how the truck handles when you`re done with it. It`s also a good idea to go wider with your wheels and tires , as you go taller with the truck. That will help off-set some of the higher center of gravity. The problem on the Dakotad is , you can`t go a lot wider without rubbing and or trimming.
I had 12in wide rims with 15.5in wide tires on mine and I never felt uneasy about driving it.
I did however , have to do some creative trimming to get them to fit.
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Marine1
Dodge Dakota
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2/21/2003
14:03:50
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Please elaborate on the "trimming" part as I plan to model my next creation after yours.
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no-neck
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2/21/2003
17:33:24
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cool. any particular bodylift brand you recommend?
Rob, I'll shot you some pictures via email of what it looks like now.
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Marine1
Dodge Dakota
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2/21/2003
18:30:20
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Hey No-neck from the responses that I have been getting the best is Performance brand. You can find them at http://www.central4wd.com/. Look forward to those PICS. Did you install the lift or did you have someone else?
Can't wait to lift my Dodge, finally I'll be the one pullin out the humvees! LOL
Rob
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97_blk_dak
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2/23/2003
01:53:29
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If you get the body lift, get the Performance Accessories body lift.
1997 5.2L V8 4X4 CC
My Dakota Pics
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Scott
Dodge Dakota
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2/23/2003
08:42:11
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Marine1 , you will have to trim ,not only the plastic fender flare , on the rear of the front wheel , but also the metal behind it. Be warned , there isn`t much there to begin with. I basically ended up with a pie shaped piece cut out , and then welded in a new piece of metal to cover the hole left after trimming. It`s kind of hard to explain in words , I wish I had more pictures to show you.
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jason
Dodge Dakota
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2/23/2003
13:31:30
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I VE JUST PURCHASED A 99 BLACK SLT 4X4 DURANGO AND VERY PLEASED WITH THE TRUCK . YOUR FORUM I THINK IS ONE OF THE BEST I FOUND AND I WOULD LIKE EVERY ONES INPUT AND HELP ON THE BUILD UP OF MY TRUCK . I HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED THE 3 INCH PA BODY KIT AND GAP FILLERS FOR THE FRAME. WHAT KIND OF PROBLEMS WILL I RUN INTO WHILE INSTALLING THE KIT. SECOND IAM WAITING ON PURCHASING THE 5.5 TUFF COUNTRY LIFT ,WANTED SOME FEED BACK IF I SHOULD BUY THE LEAF SPINGS OR SAVE THE EXTRA 400$
AND USE THE BLOCKS. WITH BOTH LIFTS ON WILL I HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE 15X10 WHEELS AND 35X12.5 TIRES THAT I ALREADY HAVE WAITING TO BE PUT ON. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY HELPFUL,EVERYBODYS TRUCKS LOOK GREAT AND ARE ALL UNIQUE . I CANT WAIT TO HAVE MINE COMPLETED TO SHOW EVERYONE
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Marine1
Dodge Dakota
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2/23/2003
14:54:35
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Are you talking the lower, outer part of the fender? Did you max the torsen bars when you did your lift? May have to ponder this one for a while.
Maybe I should go with a smaller tire. I figure a 37 or a 35 would clear. Several trucks that I have looked at uses 35s but the 38s on your truck just seem to fill the gap better.
Rob
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Scott
Dodge Dakota
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2/23/2003
18:12:47
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My torsion bars were almost maxed out , and yes I was talking about the outer lower rear of the front fenders. I had two different sets of rims , 15X10s and 15X12s , the 12s stuck out a lot more than the 10s(because they were a different off-set), and they rubbed a little more , but they also kept the tires from hitting the frame ...in the front of the truck , the big crossmember piece that hangs down for no good reason. That`s where my 33s rub , ever-so-slightly right now.
To be honest with you , I don`t think I would do it again. Maybe if I went to a straight axle in the front.
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