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ken
Dodge Dakota
10/09/2001
04:47:20
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 Subject: Perf. Access. 3" body lift for 01
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Anyone install this kit for the 01 Dakota. Was kickin it around and wanted to make sure the kit will work on 2001 model 4X4. I believe it comes with the bumper relocation brackets too. Thanks
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
10/09/2001
07:15:01
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I've got that kit on my '01, but didn't install it myself. From what the offroad shop told me it was NOT a direct bolt on kit as Performance Accessories told me it would be. I wondered, cuz the box said for 2000 Dakota. I don't know what all was involved, but the installer said some "fabrication" was required to make the kit work.
And, yes, it does come with bumper relocation kits.
Good luck!
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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Dakota
GenIII
10/09/2001
09:24:14
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Sure does look aweful nice when its completed though....just look at Blizzards ride!!!
-Dakota
Http://dakota2.4mg.com
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Pyhton97
Dodge Dakota
10/09/2001
12:58:18
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Hey Blizz. All you have is a 3 inch body lift?? Did it affect your ride?? Did you get spacers for your wheels or the rims are back spaced?? Dont you love all the questions :)
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Dakota
GenIII
10/09/2001
13:09:57
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Ive got the American Eagle 589 rims...with the 3 3/4" backspacing...It set my footprint out 4 inches. Http://dakota2.4mg.com and youll see a link to the new photos on the main page showing the stance.
Ride was not affected by the lift at all...in my opinion.
-Dakota
Http://dakota2.4mg.com
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
10/09/2001
14:13:35
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Yep ... same here, Dakota. Eagle Alloys, but with 3 3/4" backspacing. Ride is not affected by body lift much, if at all. Wider tires follow road grooves a bit more...bout it.
Yessir, Python. 3" body lift is all for now. Should hold me over for a few days. ;o)
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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Hawkeye
*GenIII*
10/09/2001
14:23:01
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Just wanted to stick my nose in here. Didnt want to let you guys get ALL the attention.
Ditto on the above, ride not affected at all by lift.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
33x12.50 Pro Comp X-T's
http://johnammons.tripod.com/home.html
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Dakota
GenIII
10/09/2001
14:32:13
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Oh sure Hawk..couldnt stand being left out huh? LOL... Just HAD to pipe in! LOL
-Dakota
Http://dakota2.4mg.com
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Hawkeye
*GenIII*
10/09/2001
14:47:37
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But of course!
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
33x12.50 Pro Comp X-T's
http://johnammons.tripod.com/home.html
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BlueTwister
*GenIII*
10/09/2001
18:32:15
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Can I join,Can I join......Please!!!!
1999 RC 4x4 / 318cid / MasterCraft 32x11.50s
15x8 Optima Alloys/ Pioneer Sound System
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Hawkeye
*GenIII*
10/09/2001
19:29:20
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Sure but you got to get that lift first.
Ok Just kidding!!!!!! :-)
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
33x12.50 Pro Comp X-T's
http://johnammons.tripod.com/home.html
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BlueTwister
*GenIII*
10/09/2001
20:49:59
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Hopefully soon Hawk.Had to shell out $425 for my reinstatment fee but now I can drive.....WEEH!!
1999 RC 4x4 / 318cid / MasterCraft 32x11.50s
15x8 Optima Alloys/ Pioneer Sound System
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Viper
GenIII
10/10/2001
04:13:28
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I had to reply,I didnt want to be left out.........
2000 Quad,4x4,32x11.50s,3.92,4.7 Intense Blue
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Python97
Dodge Dakota
10/10/2001
12:46:36
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What bodylifts are you guys using and what did you pay? What modifications did you have to make after the lift if any?? Is there a suspension lift out yet?? Im not saying its bad to put a body lift on but I heard they werent that good. I heard this when I had my XJ lifted but then again they dont make a body lift for the XJ. I like to know as much as possible before I buy as Im sure you guys do to.
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Knobbyman
Dodge Dakota
10/10/2001
13:11:03
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Python..
Performance Accessories Body lift part #PER60043 it's listed for $190.95 from www.4wheelparts.com I didn't do the body lift yet but from what Hawkeye has said he ended up beefing up the mounts for the front bumper abit so it could take abit more weight. Other then that no one has had any problems. Yes a Suspension lift is better but the earliest one will be available is sometime in the first quarter of next year so everyone is getting impatient. If you do the 3" body you can squeeze 33" tires underneath then once the 3" Suspension comes out everyone is hoping that we'll be able to fit 35's :-) but we'll just have to wait and see.
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Knobbyman
Dodge Dakota
10/10/2001
13:37:21
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GAH!! I forgot one thing that the kit doesn't include..... GATORADE! ;-)
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Hawkeye
*GenIII*
10/10/2001
13:53:51
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Basically what Knobby said is right on the money. I have absolutely no complaints about my lift. Truck feels and rides exactly the same as stock just taller. The brackets I made for my front bumper were just to give it a little more support because of my prerunner bar. Once I get the lights on it it will add a little more weight and I just wanted it to be really sturdy. As for goign off road, my lift hasnt been a problem at all. I have went everywhere that I wanted to with no problems from the lift.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
33x12.50 Pro Comp X-T's
http://johnammons.tripod.com/home.html
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Pyhton97
Dodge Dakota
10/10/2001
14:08:13
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Thanks for the info, everything I needed to know except..........Is it easy to do it yourself. I hate to pay people for what I could do myself.
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Dakota
GenIII
10/10/2001
14:58:46
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You can do it yourself...providing you have SOME mechanical background..which i assume you do.
I did it by myself, outside in teh driveway, hand tools, and the stock bottle/screw jack...and the biggest thing... NO GATORADE! That was a big no-no...but besides that...it went very smooth.
-Dakota
Http://dakota2.4mg.com
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Knobbyman
Dodge Dakota
10/10/2001
15:26:45
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See ... :-) I take notes OH OH!!! only 1 more hour of work then I can wash my baby..
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Python97
Dodge Dakota
10/10/2001
15:41:24
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Yup I have some mechanical skill somewhere !!! Im pretty sure I can handle it. Thanks for the info !
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ken
Dodge Dakota
10/11/2001
01:20:19
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Blizzard..if you dont mind me asking, how much did the shop charge to install the lift?
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
10/11/2001
07:15:35
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Cost me around $500 for the install. But that included mounting & balancing of wheels/tires and whatever "fabrication" they had to do to the 2000 kit to fit the '01. I also had them re-install the nerf bars that I'd removed and they figured out someway to put the safari bar back on until I find a decent front bumper.
I know others have said about $350 for a body lift install. I didn't mind paying a few bucks for the peace of mind that I wasn't gonna bugger something up doing it myself. ;o)
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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