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2THEXTRM
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2/25/2002
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You get that lift yet(supposed to ship last wedenesday)? When you having it put in? Inquiring minds want to know:) Thanks!
Flowmaster cat back, Air Raid CAD and homemade TB connect, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs
3 inch body and 1.5 Block Lift, 33x11.50-16's
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Knobbyman
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2/25/2002
08:27:09
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I know.. I know :( Everyone wants me to get this installed....
DAMN IT WHERE IS UPS!?
Last I heard they didn't fix the alignment problem that dpkerns has. Once they fix that it's supost to ship out. But I'm loosing faith in there shipping skills because I still haven't recieved my nerf bars. Although they might come today. Today is the last day.. Then I invest in some C4 :-) MUAHAH AH AH AH AHAAAA oh.. umm... oops ;-) that wasn't supost to slip.
Seriously though I should have it installed this weekend.. It'll probably take Friday & Saturday. And I will have pictures up the same day.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
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2THEXTRM
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2/25/2002
19:44:20
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C4? BOOM!!! LOL... I know whatcha mean. I haven't ordered yet and I am feeling your pain! Definately want the alignment thing straightened out(no pun intended) before you get your lift so you don't eat up new tires in 1K miles and have frontend parts wearing out at the speed of light:) That was the only concern I had about this lift so I really hope they get it figured out soon. Otherwise I will skip it for now and wait for some more R & D to occur so I am not taking off suspension parts 6 months down the road and replacing them with new and improved parts:) I really want a suspension lift but not at the sacrafice of quality and durability.
I look forward to seeing those nerf bars too! I would just paint them to match the body and save the cost on chroming, but I have no chrome on my truck and I like the monochrome look.
Flowmaster cat back, Air Raid CAD and homemade TB connect, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs
3 inch body and 1.5 Block Lift, 33x11.50-16's
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Blackdak00
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2002
21:03:22
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Hey knobbyman, i live in dallas too and hopefully i'll see you driving around somewhere so i can see what your truck looks like, i'm still deciding whether to lift or not.
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Knobbyman
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2/27/2002
08:43:01
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DUDE!!!!!!!!! ANOTHER 4x4 HERE IN D/FW?! I don't believe it. We have a club that meets up in Grapevine. Once I get this installed I have no problem meeting you out somewhere to talk/BS about trucks or go wheeling. Where in D/FW do u life? I'm just west of D/FW airport. on 360 North. Have to drive to 635 & Luna every morning.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
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Knobbyman
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2/27/2002
08:46:58
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Whoops got carried away there.
2Thextrm actually the nerfs ended up comming in powercoated black so I'm going to look how those are and then I might have them painted to match the body color. I'll have to see how they look on. But I really doubt I'm going to leave um black either painted Graphite or Chromed. My debate is because I'm not sure what I'm going to do w/ my front bumper. Once TrailReady finishes theres I'm going to get that and I really like the rhino liner but I don't think it'd look good no the front. So I guess I'd have to paint that Graphite as well. Heh well now that I typed it it seems like a much easier decision. :-) OK Graphite Nerfs .. maybe chrome *DAMN IT back to the same delema* GAH!! help me out guys..
QC Graphite in color should I go w/ Chrome or Graphite Nerfs?
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
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Blizzard
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2/27/2002
08:59:42
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If you replace the front bumper the only chrome you will have left will be the grill, right? I wouldn't chrome the nerfs. Personally, I'd leave em black powder coated to break up some of the graphite, but it sounds like you've already decided against that. ;o)
'01 QC 4x4
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Blackdak00
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2002
09:36:21
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ahh man, now i'm gonna feel bad, i got u all excited and stuff. I've only got a 2-wheel drive, i know, i'm a loser. sorry. But, if you're still interested, i live in Garland on the weekends and Denton on the weekdays(college).
Black 3.9L v6 2X4 cc
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bjlindsey
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2/27/2002
12:17:56
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Won't black nerfs make the truck appear taller??? Just my .02
Now where's that lift????
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K&N clone, Clear Corners, Carbon Fiber Tails, Aluminum Billet 3rd Brake Light Cover, Bug Guard
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Knobbyman
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2/27/2002
13:13:48
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Well I guess I'll have to drive around w/ them on for a little while before I change from the powder coat. BTW. good poing bjlindsey. Lift SHOULD be in the mail as of Monday afternoon but I have gotten no UPS shipping information so I'd have to say it's still being welded.. Just my guess though. Who knows it might be @ my door step right now.. *DRIVES HOME LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL!*
:( nope :( no lift :(
Blackdak00 oh well about the 4x4 part at least your not lowering your truck. I'm getting sick of being the only one around here that has there truck tall instead of short.
Dude your right down the street from where I work. I'm just west of 35 on 635. Anyway.. I'm keeping my ear to the ground for the UPS truck I'm sure you guys will know that I have the lift before the UPS guy even stops by my house.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
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TSS
Dodge Dakota
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3/11/2002
19:19:00
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So I E-Mailed this truckin suspention today and asked them about their lifts for 2000 and up Dakotas. He told me that they have only sold 2 so far and have not had any feed back positive or negitive. I am a little nervous to go out and buy this kit just yet. I aslo asked them (in a different e-mail) if they will garuntee that the truck will still align after the lift is installed and I still have not received a response. Has anyone heard anything at all about this lift? Any one have any more pictures of this lift or more detailed info then what is on their website? What happened to Knobby, Isnt he supposed to get one? Thanks to all who reply. I am ready to get this lift, I am justnot sure that I want to cut it up if this lift is no good.....
Thanks again, this site/fourm is awsome! I will join and get pic's up soon!
TSS
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Knobbyman
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3/12/2002
09:47:51
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What do you mean what happened to me? I was the last one to post before you.
For All of your information I got my wisdom teeth pulled this weekend so I couldn't install the lift. We have all the parts now and I will be installing it next Friday.
You can see a picture of all the parts I recieved @ Here
I should have alot more information on Saturday.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
3/12/2002
18:07:12
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You leaving all the parts red Knobby or painting them black so they don't stick out from the rest of the undercarriage? Also, only 2 shocks in the kit?
Getting your wisdom teeth yanked is no picnic... where is my pain killers? Your post says you are installing next Friday? Do you mean this Friday, just wondering, having the kit ready to go has got to be making you awful ancy. Nothing cures a sore mouth or other ailment better than adding another mod to your Dak IMO:)
Flowmaster cat back, Air Raid CAD and homemade TB connect, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs
3 inch body and 1.5 Block Lift, 33x11.50-16's
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Knobbyman
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3/12/2002
20:37:36
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Actually I haven't been in any pain. I've just been alittle "out of it" latelly. Only pain I had was the local stuff they gave me durring the surgery.
Yes Lift is being installed 3/15 - 3/16 (depending on how long it takes). Tires go on after the install 305/70/16 Pro-Comp Xterains (aprox 33x12.5x16) I'm also going to try some other tires if they let me to test the fit any ideas on what people would want? BFG Muds I know. what else?
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
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James
GenIII
3/12/2002
20:56:38
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Knobby, what wheels are you going to run?
I just found out how limited my choices are with the Dakotas.
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Knobbyman
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3/12/2002
21:14:50
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LOL I forgot to answer your question 2THEXTRM about the 2 shocks. Yea that scared me also I was just going to go out & buy some of the new Pro-Comp shocks if I was short 2 but I totally forgot the front suspension uses drop down brackets. Yes I know not the first choice there the installer and I are going to see if we could use longer shocks there and if that's possible I'll be picking up more then just mudflaps & tires from 4wheelparts.
Well..... The wheels I'd LIKE to run cost $230 EACH!!!! so I'm going to stick w/ my stock 16x8's for now and maybe I'll run into just over a grand in the future that will let me upgrade.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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http://www.knobbyman.com
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skeletor86
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2002
15:23:40
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I like the BFG Muds better then the Procomps. The Procomps don't have the Sidewall protection that the BFGs do, and the BFGs are the smoothest rolling off road tires out there. If you get the BFGs, make sure when they mount them that the valve stem goes between the OO in Goodrich, that is how BFG have the tires balanced at the factory, and will be the smoothest rolling on the rim. I do remember a few things from the BFG Cert.
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Hawkeye
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3/13/2002
19:03:31
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Whiel I am a BFG lover, I must say Pro Comps are every but as good. They dont have 3 sidewall layers but they do have 2 THICK layers that have proven to be every bit as strong as my BFG's.
Urban Warrior
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tsmith
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2002
19:38:07
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knobbyman refresh my memory, did you get the 4.5 or the 6.5 lift, and what size rubber are you going to run?
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Blizzard
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3/13/2002
21:23:22
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When my Mickeys are toast (which I'm hoping won't be too long) I'm going back to BFG. The Mickeys look great and handle the sand well, but on-the-road drivability just plain sucks for me. Too loud, too much wander, and too soft. My vote goes to BFG too, skeletor. I always had BFG in the past and thought I'd try something new. Now I can say I tried. lol
But I'll take Hawk's word that the Procomps work well too. I just like the look of the BFG better. ;o)
'01 QC 4x4
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bjlindsey
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3/14/2002
02:22:23
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Has anyone tried the Pathfinder ATR A/S tire from Discount Tire? It looks a lot like the BFG KO, but much cheaper.
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Hawkeye
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3/14/2002
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Agreed Blizz. Pro Comps are as good, BUT, BFG DEFINITELY has it in the looks department. Well, Except for my X-Terrains. Hehe, still have people stopping me to ask about them. You should see the heads turn on the beach. You can literally see the mouths hanging open. I'm not big on the vanity thing (prefer function over looks usually) but man, it is a cool feeling. When Dan but the new BFG MT's on his truck when we lifted it, I was really upset because now its going to be a tough decision what to get when its time to replace my XT's.
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Knobbyman
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3/14/2002
09:22:15
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4.5" lift 305/70/16 tires..
bjlindsey .. I don't know anyone that's tried those tires... They are abit to passive for me personally.
Ahh screw it. I'm going w/ 35" Boggers.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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http://www.knobbyman.com
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QUADMAN
Dodge Dakota
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3/14/2002
11:33:51
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I hate to say it but if 33 12.50's rub BAD with a 3 inch body lift then there is no way 35's will fit with 4.5.
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Hawkeye
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3/14/2002
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Mine BARELY rubbed. Little bit (1/4 inch) of trimming on the plastic on the bottom corner of the front bumper fixed mine. Rancho's 3 inch susp lift for 97-99's fit 33's with no rubbing according to the article's I read where they did the lift. Based on that, 35x12.50's on 15x8 rims should fit ok with a 4.5 inch lift.
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99Dak5.2L
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3/14/2002
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bjlindsey
4WheelParts has the buy 3 pro comp tires and get the 4th one free this month so I'd compare their prices to discount tires and see if they are still cheaper. I'd think you'd want the better procomp tire. I have the pro comp all terrain tires on my 99 dak 4x4 and they are really good. On and off road. Way better then the original wrangler tires.
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QUADMAN
Dodge Dakota
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3/14/2002
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It must be because of the 10" wheels then cause mine rub like mad! Not so much on the road but definately not wheelable! I am thinking of going to 8's but man the 10's look sooo good. Didn't mean to get off of the topic! OOPS!
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4wDakota
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3/14/2002
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35's fit under a 5.5" tuff country lift for street use but will rub some in heavy offroading. I'd say you'd be safe with the 6" lift on stock 15x8 rims. You may be able to tweak the torsion bars on the 4.5" lift up to about 5" and clear them, but for 35's the best bet is to pay the extra $100 for the 6" lift or plop down $150 for the 2" body lift in addition to the 4.5" suspension lift.
But hey why not go crazy 6" suspension and 3" body and 38's .......hehe.... Oh if I only had money.
Corey
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
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Knobbyman
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3/14/2002
12:31:17
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LoL I was just kidding about going w/ 35's but if 4wheelparts is in the mood I'm going to mount some 35" boggers on just to see b/c it'd look really cool.
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4wDakota
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3/14/2002
12:42:32
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BTW: Hawkeye
What is your opinion on the BFG AT's you used to run -vs.- the BFG mud terrains on Dans truck -vs- the procomps at's and XT' you are running on your Dak and Durango now.
The reason I'm asking is I like the look of the BFG mud terrains and how good they pull off-road. I do a lot of highway miles on the weekends (125miles each way) and my offroad time is small. Usually I only get to go camping and off roading 4-6 times a year. That being said, I need highway manners over traction. My experience with BFG muds is my friend had them on his toyota and he didn't take the best care of them (balancing and rotating) and they hummed real bad and made his steering wheel shimmy constantly down the highway. I don't want to have this same problem with my Dak.
Is there a noticible noice difference in the BFG A/T vs M/T. Any input on your procomps is also welcomed.
Sorry for being so wordy
Corey
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
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Hawkeye
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3/14/2002
14:14:26
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10 inch wide rims will make an unbeleivable differance in the way a tire fits or not.
Corey, I have had the BFG AT's & MT's and currently have the Pro Comp X-Terrains, and have Pro Comp All terrains on my wifes 4x4 Durango. Here is how I would break them down.
BFG AT - Extraordinary All purpose tire. Great on road manners, great off road in almost any terrain except really soupy mud.
BFG MT - Great off road manners. Good on road manners for such an aggressive tire. Not quite as good on road as the AT's. Better off road in really loose mud.
Pro Comp AT's - EXCELLENT tire on road, especially in bad weather. Great off road traction except in really bad mud. Not quite as aggressive as BFG AT's, but VERY good in sand.
Pro Comp MT's - Same as BFG MT, except slightly better on road manners due to center tread block siping. BFG has slightly better looks due to sidewall tread blocks.
Pro Comp X-Terrains - EXCELLENT on and off road tire. More aggressive than an AT. Great in any terrain. Not quite as good in soupy mud as an MT, due to the tread blocks being closer together, but almost. Better on road manners than an MT. Great in wet weather on road, more like an AT. Good for the person who see's a good deal of on road time but needs something fairly aggressive for off road.
"Disclaimer": These are my thoughts based on my personal experience with all the above and a few other brands. They are not to be construed as fact in any way shape or form. I have personally had 4 sets of BFG AT's, 2 sets of BFG MT's, currently the Pro Comp AT's and XT's, on 7 different fullsize 4x4 trucks. Have also had Goodyear's, Survivor's, and Baja MT's.
Have driven on Goodyear MT's, and MT/R's on other trucks in the military and work as well. I drive on road every day and run through every rain puddle, mud puddle, ditch, dirt/muddy road, and sand dune I can find. All my experience is in the South in FL, GA, and the Carolina's. No snow experience. No rock climbing. Plenty of mud, sand, and dirt.
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