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dweishaar
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8/25/2002
09:46:15
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no prob man......oh put me on this spindle list too....i want clearance
One Eyed Fox
The Baja Dak
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Izzy
Dodge Dakota
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9/05/2002
13:11:48
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I contacted Rancho asking about Dakota Spindles via their "contact us" page, no answer yet. Maybe a lot of you guys could follow up on my contact and ask them about Dakota Spindles also. If they see the demand, maybe they'll provide the supply.
Rancho
I also called Bell Tech, since they are listed on lots of 4x4 websites, and the guy I spoke with said they don't deal with any 4x4 stuff, told me to call ProComp or Rancho.
Lets get someone to make us some spindles.
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Knobbyman
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9/05/2002
13:19:48
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Spindle lift for a 4x4? God wouldn't that be nice. I'll keep my fingers crossed but I don't think anyone will make it because of the IFS.
Someone PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong I'd be quite intrested in this. If it's possible.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks it faster----
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Izzy
Dodge Dakota
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9/06/2002
10:46:51
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Rancho's Reply to my email about 2wd spindles.
Thank you for your interest in Rancho products. Unfortunately, at this
time, Rancho does not have a suspension lift available for your vehicle.
However, we are in the process of the research and development of this
lift. We have not yet determined a release date on this suspension system,
but project it to be late fall/early winter 2002. More information will be
available in the coming months. For further comments or concerns, feel
free to contact Rancho Technical Service (734)384-7805.
Rancho Team Member
Jason
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Chris
Dodge Dakota
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9/06/2002
13:24:35
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does Rancho only make lifts for 4WD?
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IZZY
Dodge Dakota
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9/10/2002
12:23:07
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No, they make both Ford and Dodge 2wd kits also, just not for the Dakota....yet.
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JJames
Dodge Dakota
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9/24/2002
15:03:05
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I want spindles also, I emailed Rancho but never heard back
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Cdog
Dodge Dakota
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9/24/2002
15:42:14
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I just emailed Rancho.
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DaCody
Dodge Dakota
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9/26/2002
13:11:25
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I emailed them too
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JJames
Dodge Dakota
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10/01/2002
10:17:06
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I finally heard back and its almost identical reply that Izzy got.
Thank you for your interest in Rancho products. Unfortunately, at this
time, Rancho does not have a suspension lift available for your vehicle.
However, we are in the process of the research and development of this
lift. We have not yet determined a release date on this suspension system,
but project it to be late fall/early winter 2002. More information will be
available in the coming months. For further comments or concerns, feel
free to contact Rancho Technical Service (734)384-7805.
Rancho Team Member
Jason
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dweishaar
GenIII
10/01/2002
13:29:48
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i just got off the phone with one of their reps, and they said that there was nothing in the pipeline for 2wd OR 4wd. They said there is NO DEMAND. they said they would reevaluate the market in a year or so. They suck.
One Eyed Fox
The Baja Dak
Have you jumped a dak..........lately?
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Izzy
Dodge Dakota
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10/02/2002
14:23:49
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Just got this from FabTech too.
Hello Bob, sorry we are not looking to build a spindle for the Dakota, we are not looking to lift this truck any higher, sorry.
They don't read the forums and I bet none of them own a Dakota. This stinks.
...maybe I'll sit down with my trusty ole pocket knife and widdle me a set.
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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10/02/2002
16:12:20
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How much do you think id cost to get a custom set made? I have a Gen I but Ive talked to California super trucks about making aset. They said as long as I could send them a set of stock spindles and had some money to put out, they would make them. But Im in Florida. Long ways away. But maybe you guys could use them too.
Joe E.
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jesse
Dodge Dakota
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10/04/2002
13:15:18
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does anybody have plans for a spindle lift.I have the equipment and skills to fabricate one ,but i dont know exactly how to do it.
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Izzy
Dodge Dakota
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10/04/2002
13:44:16
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<--- In Florida also Joe.
Wish I did Jesse, I would think the spidles would be basically the same except the part the hub spins on to be located farther towards the bottom of the spindle instead of more centered like a stock spindle.
I only know how to drive on them, not make them......unfortunately.
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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10/04/2002
14:11:40
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Izzy, where you at man? In in Gainesville. You know of any fab shops here in the state? Later.
Joe E.
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Izzy
Dodge Dakota
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10/07/2002
10:08:37
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Joe, I am over in Cocoa by the space center.
If you got the money, you could probably get just about any machine shop to make you a custom set. You just got to find the right shop with all the right equipment. I can't believe the sus[pension companies out there say there is not enough interest in the raised spindles for a 2wd Dakota after visiting quite a few forums and seeing the numerous posts about just that topic.
I may end up getting raised springs for now. Wife just had baby so can't invest a whole lot in my truck right now. :-(
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phillip
Dodge Dakota
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11/03/2002
08:34:11
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has anyone actually tried a set of ram spindles.i myself,want to put a set of one tons on the front of my dak,with a 3" lift from AIM with upper and lower a-arm,and 2500 coil springs,custom leaf packs in the rear,and dually conversion,powered by the almighty v10.how about a Dakota HD,i expect it to pull atleas 12000 w/the fith wheel,and a dana 44 in the rear,and a grown set of sway bars from speed tweeks,atleast thats how we do things down here in s carolina
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langheimer
Dodge Dakota
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11/06/2002
02:26:41
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I just emailed Rancho telling them to make a lift spindle for the Dakota.
2002 4.7L 2WD CC
I'm going to continue to email them until I get what I want. (I'll probably be an old man by then)
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rivermaniac
Dodge Dakota
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11/06/2002
09:50:13
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the one you should get after is fabtech , thier at least the one that have a 3" lift for us ....and they are the 2 wd kings ............
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dakotaaggie06
Dodge Dakota
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11/06/2002
11:58:04
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yeah but if we could get a 3" spindle lift on top of our 3" suspension lift and our 3" body lift we could run much larger tires on our 2wds.
Gig 'em
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Izzy
Dodge Dakota
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11/07/2002
11:26:51
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Opened my email today and this appeared.
Thank you for your interest in Rancho Suspensions products. We are more than happy to service your suspension needs.
I understand your frustration and appreciate your concern. Rancho engineering is working hard to work through the system and get it to market at a reasonable price. I'm sorry for the trouble this may be causing you.
If you are interested, your nearest Rancho dealer can be located on our web site by typing your zip code into our store locator section. If you have
any further questions or problems, by all means please feel free to contact us again either via e-mail: www.gorancho.com, or by phone: 1-734-384-7804 M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm EST. You can ask for John if you contact us via phone.
Thank you,
John - Rancho Suspensions installation technician.
He doesn't say that we plan to have it out by a certain time but rather they are trying to get it out at a reasonable price. Does this mean RANCHO is actually working on lifted spindles for the 2 wd or is this just another excuse?
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langster
Dodge Dakota
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11/07/2002
13:42:19
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The statement about the spindles has changed. "Working hard" and "system..at a reasonable price" sounds like progress. But they no longer offer a date? Which is worse. It would be nice if somebody could give us a guarantee that they will have a lifted spindle for sale within a year or too. It basicly comes down to... either you is, or you ain't.
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langster
Dodge Dakota
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11/07/2002
13:47:11
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Is Fabtech scared to lift the dakota higher than three inches?
Bob from Fabtech said,"we are not looking to lift this truck any higher."
Another three inches is nothing Bobo.
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lilblackdak
Dodge Dakota
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11/07/2002
13:59:40
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im in for a spindle lift if it dont cost to much.
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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11/07/2002
18:22:48
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We need to find a smaller company that makes quality parts. Someone who can make speciality spindle. We will be able to get them to makespindles for us with fewer other projects going than someone like fabtech who has a business plan thats fairly set for a long future. At that rate, it could be years before we get them.
Just my .02$
Joe E.
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Izzy
Dodge Dakota
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11/08/2002
11:48:20
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Bob from Fabtech said,"we are not looking to lift this truck any higher."
My truck is stock heigth, what does he mean "higher"? Its NOT high now. I don't really want to go with the lifted coil springs or a body lift, I'd rather spindles and CANNOT believe 1 company won't jump up and do what so many people are asking for. Seems like they'd be the ones making all the money on the kit....am I right in my way of thinking?
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stealwings582
GenIII
11/08/2002
15:21:52
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Hopefully AIM (http://www.truckn-store.com/) would come up with one that's worth a crap. Greg
98 SLT Dak. 3 inch Fab tech suspension lift, 3 inch body, 4.10 Limited slip posi rear end, 33x12.5 BFG A/T KO tires, Eagle 589 wheels, 48 mm throttle body, ram air, JBA Headers, Flowmaster 3 inch exhaust, Ford/Bosch 19# fuel injectors, Jet Stage II chip, MSD coil, Bosch 4 prong plugs, Underdrive pulley
Wouldn't want any other!
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karl s.
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2003
20:47:30
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I did a little research for you guys and found that there is a 10.0" lift kit specifically designed for dodge dakotas. Here is the URL to the company and lift kit page.
http://www.tsliftkitstore.com/product.asp?returnURL=default.asp&ID=19668
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93dakman
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2003
21:27:35
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Dude, thats AIM ind. They are crap, just like steawings said.......crap. If you search these pages, you will find that there is more bad feedback about them, than there is good.
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