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Beerzilla
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1/29/2002
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Hi Guys & Gals,
The next thing I would like to do to my truck is put a body lift on it (body lift is cheaper). I have a front brush guard on my truck that I am not sure will relocate with this lift? Other than that is there any thing else I need to relocate or modify. I have lowered truck in the past but never raised one. What is involved in installing a 3" body lift in my truck? Is there any special tools needed? Is one lift better than the other? I see that a few of you went with a Performance Accessories body lift and that is what I am leaning towards.
Sorry for all of the questions?
I am not sure of the brush guard brand I have, but here is a link to my web site that will show a couple pics.
Thanks in advance for all of your help.
Chad
00 cc dak 4X4 4.7 intense blue
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Beerzilla
Dodge Dakota
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1/29/2002
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opps, It would help if I also left the link to my website. :-P
http://communities.msn.com/BeerzillasDakota
Have a good one
Chad
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Dakota
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1/29/2002
16:59:27
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Chad -
Good looking Truck. I really like the S.S.Rocker Panels.
Lifting is no big deal. Go with the Performance Accessories Lift (As most of us...if not all?) have installed. The instructions would be a bit easier with photos or diagrams..but with simple wrench turning knowledge..anyone would be fine. And since you say your have lowered them before...this will be easier.
I have a little "How To" on my site for my installation of my 98 DAK. A little diffent in places....the same in others.
Also do a search on Body Lift on this site and you should be able to answer any question imaginable.
-Dakota
3" Body Lift
Quick D Intake
Dynomax Race Magnum Exhaust
Http://dakota.4mg.com
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Dan Gruber
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1/30/2002
07:47:38
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Beerzilla,
No special tools required. Just have on hand a good assortment of metric and standard sockets (I don't think anything larger than 3/4 inch and 19mm is required), some socket extensions, a torque wrench, a bucket and funnel (for draining and replacing the coolant), screwdrivers, a jack (hydraulic floor jack works great), and a big block of wood (to put between the body and the jack). Jackstands help out a great deal because you can remove the wheels and get better access to everything (particularly the brakelines on the driver's side front and the steering shaft). The only special thing you will need is to have a small slug of metal (provided in the kit) welded into the rod that connects to the 4WD shifter. You can drive without it but you'll be stuck in 2WD and your shifter will flop around. Oh and something to trim the lower fan shroud with will help too, maybe a dremel tool and a file to smooth it out.
Dakota's description is good.
Dan
2000 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 Auto 3.55 LSD
3 inch Performance Accesories lift & 32 inch BFG MT KM's
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Dakota
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1/30/2002
08:06:41
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Dan / Chad -
As a side note - If the 4x4 shifter extension has you worried...it is still possilbe to use four wheel without the extension. The "nice" handle knob cant be put back on, but you can still use it. Ive been using mine for 6 months now without the extension. (Note to self - go buy a friggin welder already!!)
So dont let that stop you.
Don't Forget pics when your done..we all need to see!
-Dakota
3" Body Lift
Quick D Intake
Dynomax Race Magnum Exhaust
Http://dakota.4mg.com
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Hawkeye
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1/30/2002
08:34:25
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Dakota, just a note, the shifter on the 2000's is a bit different than on th 97 to 99. The rod gets welded into the linkage bar, not the shifter itself as in the 97 to 99's. On yours the shifter is attached to the transfer case, on ours it is attached to the body and connected to the t-case by a linkage bar. :-)
Urban Warrior
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Beerzilla
Dodge Dakota
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1/30/2002
10:36:53
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Thanks for the complements and thanks a ton for all of the help guys!
Now I just need to figure out where a guy can buy the performance accessory 3 “ kit for a good price? My future Father in law has a welder and he is pretty handy with the wrenches maybe I will see if I can talk him into helping me.
Thanks again for all of the help
Chad
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Beerzilla
Dodge Dakota
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1/30/2002
10:57:51
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One more thing, I love the look of your trucks with the lift! They are sharp looking trucks with out the lift but man do they look mean with it. Dakota, I checked out your web site, Great info and some sweet pics! The only problem is I have wasted half of my morning here at work checking stuff out on your site and have not accomplished a dang thing :-P
I am glad to see there is another Dakota enthusiast out there who is also a firefighter. Congratulations on passing your firefighter 1 test. I went through my Firefighter 1 class about a year and a half ago now, and I start EMT on Feb 5th. My station is has full timers, paid on call & volunteers. I personally am on the paid on call division. You are lucky you can put lights on your personal vehicles. We can only put amber lights on ours vehicles and we still haft to obey all traffic laws.
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clide
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1/31/2002
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Can I put a body lift on my truck even though it has air. Will the lines have to be rerouted. I like my truck and dont want to hurt any thing.
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Dakota
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1/31/2002
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Hawk - Ok..wasnt real sure about the 2000 and up... now I know...hehe...
Beer - Mmmmmmm beer... Oh ya... thanks. Im a full volunteer - and with that comes Blue lights. As many as we want. I went a little overboard...hehe.. 18 strobes total, plus wig-wag headlights. Dont forget the siren (only air-horn is used thou). I never end up using all of them though. Only while on scene. It almost creates more problems having them on that anything.
Glad you liked the site...im in my Version 4.2...
As a side note, Version 4.3 will be realesed very soon with much more details in each catorory.
Take it easy everyone!
-Dakota
3" Body Lift
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Dynomax Race Magnum Exhaust
Http://dakota.4mg.com
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Knobbyman
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1/31/2002
12:33:21
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http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2.asp?imseqn=302&occlass=P%2FA&cat=BOD&id=7HKQN1EMWFSR2G3S00AKHLV8E31X5K3A
try there ;-) last I've heard they are running free shipping. Anyway.. Good luck w/ the lift Hopefully I'll be riding high with you guys soon.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
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----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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JPekar
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2/01/2002
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Contact Summit Raceing for a qote on there price and they have free ground shipping i think it is around 180 for a body lift.
01 4.7 CC Flowmaster with dual out rear and K&N with Grey Bumper Covers painted to match truck
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Canadak
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2002
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Why does the Performance Accessories Web Site say you can't put their 3" lift on a Dakota that has an auto transmission? Clearly some of you guys have done it. (ie: Beerzilla) I've got a 2001 QC 4.7 4x4 auto 3.55 and would like to lift it 2 or 3 inches before putting on 31x10.5 meats. It wouldn't be necessary , but I want the look. Am I wrong or is their info wrong?
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dakotamaxx
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2002
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I HAVE A 2001 CLUB CAB 4BY4 WITH AUTO TRANNY,DOES ANYONE KNOW THE KIT PART # FOR THAT,IAM LOST :)
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Dan Gruber
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2/10/2002
15:26:03
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Part number 60043, I believe.
And Canadak, you can use the kit on Daks with auto transmissions. I was just on the PerfAcc website and the tech notes for the 00-01 3 inch lift don't indicate that it can't be used on an auto...the applicable tech notes mention that bumper brackets and steering extension are included, that the rear bumper shouldn't be used for towing, and that gap guards are sold separately. In their tech notes list, there is one that says not to be used with an automatic transmission, but that particular note isn't applicable to your Dak.
Dan
2000 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 Auto 3.55 LSD
3 inch Performance Accesories lift & 32 inch BFG MT KM's
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Hawkeye
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2/10/2002
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What Dan said.
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Canadak
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2002
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Thank's guys. Had myself worried there for a minute.
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Dean
Dodge Dakota
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2/12/2002
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I have a 2001 dak std cab, 4x4, 4.7ltr auto. does the perormance acc kit p/n per60043 fit this truck, what all extra needs to be purchased to complete the lift. rad hose, fuel fill hose, fan shroud stuff.
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Richard Newth
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2002
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Hey guys i have a 01 club cab w/a pef acc #in bdy lift and 33x12.50s truck looks great...tires rub slightly when making u turns....but i can deal with it it looks great.....thinking of addind the tuff country 5.5 lift next
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Kevin
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2002
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Just ordered the 3in body lift for my 98cc 4x4.
Will be on saturday and I will have pics
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Beerzilla
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2002
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Sweet! I am holding off a little bit. I am worried about fabracating a bracket for my front brush gaurd. I am not sure what I am going to do for it and I do not want to take it off all together.
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dakotamaxx
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2002
17:39:33
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well i did it, one body lift on the way from summit racing for my 2001 4by club! they had the best price,$180. my local 4by4 shops wanted $299,plus $250 to install,iam going to install myself,i have had body lifts on all my trucks,i soon will in in the lifted club!:)
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Kevin
Dodge Dakota
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3/01/2002
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I was planning on installing my lift on saturday, but it came early so I did it on wednesday. I started at 7 and finished around 5:30. I did it my self with a high lift jack. The hardest part to do was the steering extension and I couldn't understad how to do the front bumper brackets so I drilled holes 3in above the old ones and it looks great. I made my own lift lips for $15.
Now I am just waiting on some 33's.
-kevin
98cc 4x4 3in body & 2in block
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dakotamaxx
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2002
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i ordered mine from summit racing ,they fed xed it free,its going on my 01 CC 4by monday,only bad thing its going to snow,
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matt
Dodge Dakota
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4/25/2002
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anyone have any problems with the abs coming on constantly after installing the body lift? ever since i put mine in the abs comes on almost every time i brake... no one can figure it out.
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Dan Gruber
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4/26/2002
06:36:49
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Hate to say this, but it sounds like one of two things:
1. an unrelated problem that happend when you did the lift. There is nothing about installing the lift that should affect your ABS function as long as the directions were followed.
2. a mistake of some sort during install that caused your ABS controller to go nuts. I can't image what would have caused this if the directions were followed.
Just thinking off the top of my head here...check to make sure that your brake line brackets in the driver's side wheel well are snug and are not pinching/bending your brake lines. I could possibly see an ABS-like pulse if your lines are not secure...pressure applied to an unsecured line causing it to jump and shake maybe?
Dan
2000 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 Auto 3.55 LSD
3 inch Performance Accesories lift & 32 inch BFG MT KM's
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Dan Gruber
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4/26/2002
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For another possible explanation, look in the performance board at a thread called braking.
Dan
2000 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 Auto 3.55 LSD
3 inch Performance Accesories lift & 32 inch BFG MT KM's
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matt spencer
Dodge Dakota
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4/26/2002
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Hey i am a 16 year old and ive got a 97 dakota sport auto. Im lookin to lift the thing 3" but id like to know a total price id be looking at(including everything tires and shiznit like that)
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Knobbyman
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4/26/2002
22:48:48
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... Depends on type/size/where you get um.. on the tires.. Same if you install the lift of have it installed... Also lift lips.. There are alot of things that factor into the cost. But figure around $1,000.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
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----Speed only breaks stuff faster----
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bjlindsey
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4/26/2002
22:49:05
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Matt...
go here and price things out you want.
http://www.4wheelparts.com
01 QC 4x4 5.9L 3.92 LSD
3" Body Lift, 305/75-R16 XTerrains,
K&N clone, Clear Corners, Carbon Fiber Tails,
www.FreeGasForYou.com
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Dale Kohnke
Dodge Dakota
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4/03/2003
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How difficult is it to make your own lift lips? I was just going to use some of the rubber matting I have in the bed of my truck. Would that work? And how if anyone knows does the lift lips attach to the body? I was going to use self tapping screws to attach them... Thanks for all the help..
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