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josh
Dodge Dakota
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8/12/2003
19:19:46
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 Subject: 2wd daks want a SPINDLE LIFT!? FOR REAL!
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GREAT NEWS YA! i found a place that would do a spindle lift for us 2wd dakota owners! i just talked to the owner of ORCMotorsports.com (tyler). we discussed the issue of the 2wd dak not having a spindle lift on the market. he told me that at this time his business is slam packed with jobs, and for me to give him a few months and he'll get started on the issue for us. the only problem is this; he needs to hear that we really want this. i'm not talking about emails i mean calling there and asking questions about it (basically showing real interest in this lift). he told me that he needs to hear from at least 15 interested dakota owners, Gen I, II, or III it doesn't matter you Gen II owners here's your chance to get a 3-4" lift. serious ya this is not a maybe or maybe not, this is determined on you guys (and gals) and no one else. well here's their number (619) 590-0034 ask for Tyler. if ya could let Tyler know that you herd about this from josh smith (that way he knows that i'm trying to get the word out).
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josh
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8/12/2003
19:22:34
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oh btw, he told me that the spindle lift would run for about $1200
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cteagan
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8/13/2003
08:01:36
| RE: 2wd daks want a SPINDLE LIFT!? FOR REAL!
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I'd be intrested, but $1200 is pretty high. If we get more buyers, will the price go down?
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dkr8611
Dodge Dakota
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8/14/2003
15:12:43
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I called and put my name on the list. He said that based on the response he's received so far, they were going to do it. It's going to be another month or so though. He also said the $1200 is for the front only. They would provide a rear lift (add-a-leaf) for about $250 or so. If it is 4 inch and we don't have to buy new rims it is worth it imo.
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ian
Dodge Dakota
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8/14/2003
15:33:14
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an add-a-leaf for $250?
the whole thing sounds bad. spindle lifts on a 2WD dakota is dangerous.
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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8/16/2003
00:20:33
| RE: 2wd daks want a SPINDLE LIFT!? FOR REAL!
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Why is that ian? Whats the difference of a Dak spindle lift and a ford, or chevy, etc.? Just curious cuz I really want some spindles for my 2wd. 3in lift with no spring changing, sounds good to me... What years will this be for??? Thanks
Joe E.
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jay
Dodge Dakota
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8/16/2003
21:48:48
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sign me up for the spindle. I was ready to scrap my 2wd and get a full size chevy or Ram Crew
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stealwings582
GenIII
8/18/2003
11:35:33
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I would do it if I could still use my Fabtech parts like the upper A-arm and coil springs. I'm betting the reason ian says its a bad idea is because of the geometry of this particular rack and pinion steering system. It might over extend the lower ball joints. I don't know for sure but I've heard this from a Fabtech Technician also.
Wouldn't want any other!
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josh
Dodge Dakota
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8/18/2003
23:27:19
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the way i took it you should be able to bolt these up to your stock control arms, so you should be able to bolt them up to the fabtech arms to.
i don't know, a sping over axle swap (that can be done at home) and a $1200 price tag for a full 3"-4" of lift when there's no other way to go?... hmmm.... i guess when everyone else is buying a spindle lift and riding higher then you $1200 may not sound to bad.
hey joe, long time no talk man. tyler told me that these spindles should be for all or he should make the right spindles for the right years. hell yeah dude hopfully you'll be rolling with 33's soon.
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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8/20/2003
00:26:20
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Hows it going Josh. Yeah I ve been outa college and on vacation for about a month now dude. Ill be back home in about a week to start school again. Then My computer will be back at my fingertips and maybe we can chat then.
So whats this about a spindle for the Gen I daks? Not gettin my hopes up but it would be freekin crazy to get someone to make them. Id buy them asap. Right now Im (and my buddy a welder) are going to make new body mounts for the cab. Im replacing the stock ones just behind the front tires. Then Im hoping to clear enuf metal to run 33x10. BFGs with total arct.! Tomarrow Im going to his house to do the welding if it doesnt rain. Wish me luck! Later
Joe E.
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