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CA Dakota Man
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5/13/2004
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 Subject: Blocks, add a leaf, or shackles?
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Which one of these would be best for me? I have a 2000 4WD QC 4.7 that I am going to do a torsion lift on in front. Ride quality does matter to me. I do tow a boat (about 3000 pounds). The stock springs do just fine with that load. I am leaning toward blocks. I hear I lose strenght and towing capacity with the shackles. And has for the add a leaf, someone told me the ride is very harsh. Any comments? Where can I get the blocks for my 2000 4wd?.....HELP
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forexfour
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5/13/2004
10:09:30
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Add A leaf is not a harsh ride. It is the way to go or the Roadmaster active suspension.
Chris
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ludakris
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5/13/2004
11:05:43
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Blocks are going to give you axle wrap, and I have broken blocks in the past, shackles can have some affects on handling as well. I would go with the add a leafs, it will stiffen up some, but with towing a boat, i wouldnt worry about it.
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Perpetrate
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5/13/2004
11:45:28
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I had 1.5" blocks and I replaced them with add-a-leafs for the extra towing stability. By cranking the torsion bars you are making the front ride stiffer so by adding the add-a-leafs the rear now matches the front. You will need new U-bolts for add-a-leafs or blocks so go with the add-a-leafs.
Craig
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CA quad man
Dodge Dakota
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5/19/2004
00:39:50
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Where can i get the add a leaf for a 2000 4x4?
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forexfour
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5/19/2004
09:33:34
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Craig ordered mine for me, I only know they are Rancho add a leafs. Not sure what the part number was, maybe he will post it.
Chris
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JasonSDCA
Dodge Dakota
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5/21/2004
02:46:23
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Can't find any more info on the Rancho add a leafs. Would get some if I had a part number.
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Perpetrate
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5/28/2004
15:04:06
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We used the ones that are made for Toyotas.
Same size sping width.
They will look at you funny if you ask for some for a Dak.
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SaharaScott
Dodge Dakota
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5/31/2004
15:51:40
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Actually I just installed the Fabtech add-a-leafs on my 01 4x4 QC. They are listed for the 2wd but the rear suspension is the same as a 4wd. I've had them on the truck for about 2 weeks now and they haven't given me any problems.
Later,
2001 Patriot Blue SLT Quad Cab 4x4, 4.7 V-8, K&N air filter, new Moog upper ball joints, Powerslot rotors, Hawk pads, Fabtech Add-A-Leafs, and a 3" PA body lift.
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mightyquynh
Dodge Dakota
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6/05/2004
09:33:18
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Lol Perpetrate is right...because i asked them. i checked out the fab techs, how muc did they cost and who did you order from. just wondering, i did a shackle hanger combo and torsion bars, had to reverse my hanger then install my shackle...cutting the hangers off sucks unless you have grinder and cut off wheel.
MightyQuynh
2000 qc 4.7, 2in shackle, torsion bars,
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SaharaScott
Dodge Dakota
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6/07/2004
13:09:28
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mightyquynh -
I ordered them from 4wheelparts.com. They were $60.00 shipped. The website doesn't have them listed but you can call their sales/support number which is 1-800-284-9840 and order them. Thats what I did. I just ordered the ones for the 2wd Dak, unfortunately I don't have the part number handy.
Later,
2001 Patriot Blue SLT Quad Cab 4x4, 4.7 V-8, K&N air filter, new Moog upper ball joints, Powerslot rotors, Hawk pads, Fabtech Add-A-Leafs, and a 3" PA body lift.
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Kim
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6/02/2008
14:53:03
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I bought my keys and shackles from wheelsnparts.com they work great and only cost $125 for the front keys and the rear shackles..
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