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Crusty
Dodge Dakota
12/17/2001
21:47:39
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Ok since a couple of us have answered most of the 2000+ lift questions I thought I would summarize them once again for all. If anything is wrong please feel free to correct me.
The only ift available for 2000+ 4x4 Dakotas is a 3 inch body lift from Performance Accesories. It costs about $200. It permits the use of 33 inch tires. Stock rims will work, if you have 16 inch rims 305x16's will fit. This takes about 8-10 hours to install. It necesitates little mechanic experience, just time and tools. Jack stands and air tools make it much easier.
3.55 gearing will do fine with 33's if you have a manual, if you have an auto you might notice it shifting out of overdrive more. 3.92's are perfect for 33's. If you want to upgrade 3.92 or 4.11's would be fine. If you tow 3.92 or 4.11's are preferable whether or not you have 33's or not, and whether ot not you have a manual or automatic tranmission.
Hypertech does not make a programmer for our trucks.
Jet chips suck on the 4.7L.
Throttle bodies are good.
Air intakes and exhausts are good. Single exhaust is more efficient if unable to make a true dual exhuast.
Limited-Slip differentials are good too.
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RESQready
GenIII
12/18/2001
01:17:29
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Nice summary.
Only thing I would add for 2000+ Daks is the 10" suspension lift from Whiplash Suspensions. There has been much debate over it, but the lift IS available -- for around $2,000 (I'd quote a price, but their website is down). As far as I've heard, nobody on the dakota boards has had any experience installing or using the 10" lift.
DJ
2000 QC 4x4 4.7
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rivermaniac
Dodge Dakota
12/18/2001
01:57:36
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I have asked at off road unlimitted here in calif and they said that wiplash is no good ....... I passed by their headquarters in fresno , they had a lifted chevy 10 " no front wheel drive for 4x4 , didn't have the brackets or adapters for it . From what I saw it's just a bottom bracket and thats it , the rest is stock , didn't like how it looked , then again I don't have a 4x4 .....
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
12/18/2001
15:16:57
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Whiplash was busted for fradulent auto insurance claims. Not sure if I'd want to do business with them.
As for the exhausts, I've heard some good but many bad things about aftermarket exhausts for the 4.7. Something about a gain of 1 ft-lb of torque and a loss of 1hp with a 3" aftermarket cat-back. Similar was found with several exhausts after being dynoed.
If anyone knows of an exhaust that has 'proven' performance on the 4.7, I'd like to know the name so I can buy one.
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JPekar
Dodge Dakota
12/18/2001
15:17:09
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Thanks for the info. Not to sure if i want to go with a body lift though heard some bad things about them. However Any word if anyone is developing a lift for 00+ dakotas?. as for the body lift with 33's is there any rubing using 305/70R16 tires on stock rims.
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Hawkeye
*GenIII*
12/18/2001
20:49:44
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Dont do it. Body lifts on Dakotas are bad. especially newer Daks. :-)
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
33x12.50 Pro Comp X-T's
Urban Warrior
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
12/18/2001
23:45:51
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I have 285/75-16's(33x11.50) on stock wheels and I have plenty of room, IMO the extra inch width should not be a problem.
Flowmaster stainless cat back, Air Raid CAD and homemade TB connect, Splitfire Plugs, 33x11.50-16's
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JJ
Dodge Dakota
12/19/2001
08:30:22
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Sure Hawkeye, you just don't want too many members in the "Club".
Little do you know, I picked up my kit last night and am about to be ridin' high.
I am going to scan the directions tonight and I'll send 'em out to whoever wants them.
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Knobbyman
GenIII
12/19/2001
11:23:08
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BAH... I promise eventually I will be up there...... eventually in the mean time I'll just have a seat and dream of being nice & tall like the rest of you. OH!! one thing I wanted to ask. What is the largest tire that will fit in the spare tires area? The 33's fit fine right? Do you think that a 35 would fit?
Just curious.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
12/19/2001
18:39:29
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Knobbyman, my 33" spare just fits and touches against one of the crossmembers so I don't think the 35 would go without some modifications. If you are running tires that big you might as well go with an in bed tire carrier with lock, it would look better instead of 33X12.50 hanging down to the ground:)
Flowmaster stainless cat back, Air Raid CAD and homemade TB connect, Splitfire Plugs, 33x11.50-16's
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Knobbyman
GenIII
12/19/2001
22:24:44
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I'm still stock. Just trying to figure out how big everything is.. I'm building a roof rack and I'm trying to determine if I even want to think about putting a wheel up there *could you imagine trying to get a 35x12.5x16 onto the TOP of your truck? I think if anything happens I'll go w/ the carier in the bed of the truck but we'll just have to wait and see what happens.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
12/19/2001
22:32:45
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Better bring some friends along in case you need to change a tire with that on the roof:) Definately look better in the bed anyway.
Flowmaster stainless cat back, Air Raid CAD and homemade TB connect, Splitfire Plugs, 33x11.50-16's
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
12/20/2001
16:07:08
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Oh c'mon! Mount it up front on the grill! Maybe put a cow skull on top of it as well. :-)
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DACOADA
Dodge Dakota
12/20/2001
17:54:31
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Hey YJ where are you from. I think I read you were in Washington. Im in Oregon. Not too many of us West Coast Guys on Here.
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JPekar
Dodge Dakota
12/26/2001
20:30:08
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Thanks for all the info on the lifts. I am going to go with the 3" body lift and get the 305/70R16(33x12.5-16) tires. I want to go with BFGoodrich All-Terain or Mud-Terain. Not sure yet. Any good places to get the body lift from. I know i am going to have to order it but who is the best for this. I also want to get the 70mm Throttle body and z tube from Speedtweaks. Thaks for any info
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DACOADA
Dodge Dakota
12/27/2001
02:37:29
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I got mine from 4wheelparts.com. I called them though to make sure the order was correct. I got it for 160.00.
Good choice on the body lift. I think you will be very happy.
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
12/27/2001
18:59:13
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Yep, I'm up in Washington State, just east of Seattle. Where abouts in Oregon?
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Don Curley
Dodge Dakota
12/27/2001
21:36:16
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A 3" body lift sounds like a lot ... how does it look when installed? Doesn't anyone make a 1" or 2" body lift for a Dak? (I've got a 1" Daystar body lift on my 2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ, and I know I wouldn't want to go higher, at least looks-wise). I've got a new set of 32 x 11.50 BFG All-Terrain KO's on my 1999 Dak Sport 4x4, and although I don't have any wheel well rubbing, I might like to get just a bit more room back in the wheel well area (so I don't rub when things get to flexing).
Don
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Brent88
Dodge Dakota
12/27/2001
21:37:55
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right on, Washington Rocks, im in Gig Harbor(across the big green bridge from Tacoma).
Later
Brent
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DACOADA
Dodge Dakota
12/28/2001
00:29:21
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Im in McMinnville, Oregon. I work in Salem though.
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arthur
Dodge Dakota
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2/22/2002
15:18:49
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Hey guys, love the site, my question: I got a 2002 Dakota 4X4 with the 3.9L and 3.55 gears. The engine is really underpowered, it's alright for some 4X4ing, but I'd recommend the 4.7L, anyways, I'm looking to get a lift but i don't want to spend the money on a suspension lift when body lifts are so cheap, is there any real drawback to a 2" body and 33's over a 3" suspension and 33's? And will the 3.9L be able to take the new tires, or will it really crap out on power?
Thanks - Arthur
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Kevin
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2002
12:52:10
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You guys on the site our great and after looking through the post I have solved the questions I have had about my Dakota. Thanks.
I just ordered a 3 inch performance accessories body lift from summit. It was $165.40 including the 2nd day air. I should have it on by Saturday night. My question is can I put a picture on the sight without becoming a member?
-Kevin in California
98 Dakota sport, 3.9 5speed, costom ram air, 2 inch block, glass pack and soon a 3in body lift
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matt
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2002
12:28:34
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just installed my perf. accessories 3" body lift on the weekend... i love it! i didn't even have to extend the 4x4 shifter linkage. right now i have 265/75R16 BFG mud terrains, but soon i'm gettin 285/75R16 BFG mud terrain ta/km s. just ordered pro comp es9000 shocks and stainless rocker palel guards.
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
2/27/2002
13:05:24
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Kevin I'm fairly sure that you can post on the viewers rides page just send a e-mail to dak@dodgedakotas.com Mark sould be able to post it from there.. If not Shoot me a e-mail and when I get my webpage working I'll put u up on there.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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blkfly59
Dodge Dakota
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3/11/2002
02:32:19
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Suspension lifts. Truckinsuspension.com has a couple lifts for newer Dakotas. I've never delt with with the company but they offer a 6.5" lift that has me really interested.
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kevin
Dodge Dakota
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3/11/2002
13:49:53
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I got on my lift and took a few pics. Check them out at http://moparthrash.tripod.com
these pics are right after I got it on. THere will be more to come when I get a chance to go wheelin'
Knobbyman, thanks for the offer.
-kevin
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