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tkdcoop
Dodge Dakota
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6/07/2002
15:22:43
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I just had a set of 2" coil spacers from daystar installed into my 97 2wd dakota and have a question. As of now(lift has been in 1 week) I have gained 3" in the front, leaving me 1" higher than the rear of my truck. Has anyone else who has put in front spacers had this happen? I believe the front will settle some, but will it settle 1"? This kit was just supposed to level my truck, not give it a leap-frog look. Should I be looking for a rear lift also or will it eventually level out? Thanks.
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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6/07/2002
18:29:23
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Put in a rear 1in block, or a set of add-a-leafs. It will level out and all will be fine.
Joe E.
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tkdcoop
Dodge Dakota
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6/10/2002
16:21:21
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Would a lift block and or add-a-leaf work with the stock setup of axle over the leaf pack or is for when the axle has be flipped only?
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tkdcoop
Dodge Dakota
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6/10/2002
17:49:57
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What would be the easiest/cheapest way to lift the rear of my truck-97 2wd dakota-my truck has the leaf pack underneath the axle. All I need is to lift it 1-1.5 inches. Can I use shackles from another vehicle to lift it that much, I can't find anyone who makes longer shackles for the dakota's.
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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6/10/2002
23:56:55
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Sorry I forgot about the 2wd spring under axel thing. I got a set of 2in lift shackles from the hated AIM ind. a few months ago. Not to be the only wierdo to compliment them but they fit great and have not shown any negitive side. I like them. I think they were about $55.+ A bit shipping. Good Luck.
Joe E.
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Knobbyman
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6/11/2002
08:17:29
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Joe E. I'm glad you didn't have any problems with AIM.. Your the only one I've heard of that hasn't. Perhaps they are turning around.. But I doubt it.
1" lift block would be the least expensive way.
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4.7 3.55 LSD
4.5" Customized Suspension Lift
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tkdcoop
Dodge Dakota
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6/11/2002
14:33:53
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Joe, when you got your 2" lift shackles, did you also have to get the hangers? I was looking at their site and it says that the shackles must be used after the hangers have been installed. Or are the hangers for a larger lift? I think that would be my easiest and cheapest way to bring up the rear of my truck.
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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6/12/2002
00:39:44
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Ok. I bought just the shackles. I dont know why they say they need the hanger too. But the shackles alone are 2in of lift, w/ the habgers its 4in. I did have to slightly move the stock hanger wider than it was to fit the new shackle in but it was no big deal. They work fine and I love them. Great lift... Good Luck. If any more info needed, Ill get back to you Friday. Im driving to Michigan from Fla Wed. morning. Later.
Joe E.
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tkdcoop
Dodge Dakota
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6/12/2002
23:29:03
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Hey Joe, want to hear something funny...I took measurements of my truck right after the lift was installed and just again tonight, about 2 weeks later. Well, I discovered that the back of my truck is dropping more/faster than the front...hardy-har-har. So now the back is about 1-1/2" lower than the front, looks like I have a load of rocks in the bed. Looks like those 2" shackles might be my only hope of a level ride. Well, at least I will be close the 4x4 ride height. Thanks again for your help.
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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6/14/2002
17:06:10
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Hope they work for you. They did for me. What kinda truck do you have? Have a good one.
Joe E.
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tkdcoop
Dodge Dakota
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6/16/2002
13:55:24
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Joe, my truck is a 97 2wd, 3.9, 5sp, sport-reg. cab/sht. box dakota. I think it is more noticable that the rear is lower on my truck becuase of its short wheelbase. Oh, I found your truck in the photo albums, nice! Gotta go for now but thanks again for the information with the shackles. Helped a lot!
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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6/17/2002
13:09:57
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No problem. Hope they work! Thanks for the compliment. Maybe someday my truck will be on 33s. Oh and that pict is without the shackles I think. Have a good one.
Joe E.
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trevor
Dodge Dakota
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1/06/2003
19:32:31
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i was wondering where you guys are getting these daystar coil spacers from? and if your running stock upper arms or if you have lift arms .
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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1/06/2003
22:13:57
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I have rough country spacers. No lifted a arms. Can get by with a 2in and no lift arms. Go 3 in, you gotta use new arms.
Joe E.
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conig
Dodge Dakota
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1/07/2003
10:25:31
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i got mine from jcwhitney.com
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