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dweishaar
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8/21/2002
01:44:31
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I have this funny feeling like i'm the only dak owner that has had glasswork done to his dak. also, am i the only one that refuses to get a body lift? don't you people know what you're doing to your poor innocent daks? please, if you've gotten a body lift for your dak....will you go out and give yuor truck a pat on the fender and tell it i feel sorry for it. thanks guys.
One Eyed Fox
THE BODYLIFT HATER
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Dakota
GenIII
8/21/2002
06:29:02
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Hmm...feel bad for our DAKs...or feel a little left out?
I think your DAK needs a pat on the fender, and tell it sorry for not getting some altitude.
But just my opinion.
Body Lifts arn't for everyone.
Suspension lifts aren't for everyone.
Stock isn't for everyone.
And Lowered isn't for everyone.
That's why its called customizing. You do what YOU like.
-Dakota
3" Body Lift
Quick D Intake
Dynomax Race Magnum Exhaust
33x12.5x15 Super Swamper Thornbirds
Dakota.4mg.com
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
8/21/2002
06:44:09
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You left one thing out, Dakota ...
Fiberglass fenders aren't for everyone! lol
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
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4wDakota
GenIII
8/21/2002
11:01:07
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Humm $1200 for suspension or $150 for body lift.... Do I want to pay 8 times as much money to clear 33's.............................................................................................
NOPE!
Some may also say that lifted 2wd's are useless. Everyone has an opinion. It's my money and my truck and we are both happy.
BTW My Dak told me it loved the body lift because now it sits as high as fullsize trucks and has bigger tires than most of them!
Oh and another thing, I think most of the 2000+ guys would much rather have the body lift than have their truck raped by the TruckinSuspension nightmare. Poor Knobby and his truck were torn up for over a month.
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's
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dweishaar
GenIII
8/21/2002
14:51:31
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i went with the fab tech arms, and got bilstien shocks, and it only ran me 780.00. my fab guy did the install for 250.00. i'll post my pictures tonight. my computer at work won't let me upload pictures.
One Eyed Fox
THE BODYLIFT HATER
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4wDakota
GenIII
8/21/2002
15:57:53
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Yes but you are 2wd. 4wd's don't have many choices, especially 2000+ 4wds. Suspension lifts for 4wds start at $1200.
But remember that suspension lifts, even if you can afford them, have their limits as far as height. So for some guys, they have to have the bodylift also to clear realy big tires.
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's
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stealwings
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2002
16:33:09
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I have a '98 Dak, with both lifts (Fabtech 3" suspension and a 3" PA body lift) and my Dak is very happy. Sorry for the 2000+ guys, but there's nothing wrong with a body lift if done right. By the way, for the 4x2 guys, does anyone have any opinions on coil spacer lift. Seems to me if you put a spacer (Problably home made) between the upper ball joint and the upper a-arm, along with a coil spacer like Daystar or energy suspension for the spring, this would resolve the spindle issue everyone is bitching about. This would have to be in conjuction with the 3" Fabtech kit. Just looking for opinions. Thanks, Greg
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Chaximus
Dodge Dakota
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8/22/2002
11:43:37
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Adding coil spacers will do nothint but stiffen this ride. This is if you already have the fabtech lift on....it won't do u any good cuz the upper arm can only go down so far before resting on the coil housing.
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Chris
Dodge Dakota
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8/22/2002
12:08:50
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Why are you a hater dooish? Chill. You're probably right about the fiberglass.
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Torque
Dodge Dakota
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8/22/2002
13:55:32
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Yes, probably you are the only one. Maybe if you worked on the ass end a little with the 'glass it'd look okay. But for now, your truck looks like a confused dually.
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IntenseDak39
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8/22/2002
14:21:32
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i think i am gonna have to agree with that... there isnt much room between your rear wheel well and tire. I like the idea of fiberglass body parts but those would look much better with a prerunner bar instead of the grill guard... but thats just my opinion.
edelbrock intake, modified manifold, headers, flowmaster, 24lb injectors, mp throttle body, 1.7 rr, msd 6a, msd wires, blaster 3, b&m shifter, shift kit, coilovers, drag shocks, ladderbars, panhard bar, 150# coils, electric fan, oil cooler, 180 thermostat, autolite 3923, corbeau seats, slicks, mojo
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dweishaar
GenIII
8/22/2002
16:43:36
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all very good points. i would have done glass in the rear, but the don't make any. tomarrow it's going back to the fab shop to get the rear fenders expelled as much as possible, then i'm gonna make up the rest with some sort of fender flare. as for the prerunner grill guard, i wanted to get something i could really hit something with, but again, i like all of my parts to be functional, not beautiful.
One Eyed Fox
THE BODYLIFT HATER
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stealwings
Dodge Dakota
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8/23/2002
10:53:14
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Chaximus, that's why I suggest putting a spacer between the upper ball joint and the upper a-arm. It'll prevent the upper a-arm from resting on the stops. Greg
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Chaximus
Dodge Dakota
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8/23/2002
11:30:14
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Is that even possible?
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dweishaar
GenIII
8/23/2002
23:53:21
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any thing is possible.....the only question is cost
One Eyed Fox
The Baja Dak
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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8/24/2002
10:26:04
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hey man. I like those fenders you are running. I think they look nice. But did they really help with your tire size? I have a 1990 2wd Dak. 2in suspension/3in body lift. I can barely get 31 x 10.50 to run without rubbin. I have seen people talk about these fenders but honestly, I dont see how they allow larger tire use. My clearence problems is behind the front tires hitten the cab support. What gives. Please explain to me.
Joe E.
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
8/24/2002
13:45:36
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Hope you are gonna paint those fenders and that they make a set of rear quarters for you soon, it would be fully functional and look like a toyota with a Dak grill then.
Flowmaster cat back, Air Raid w/homemade TB connect, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs
3 inch body and 1.5 Block Lift, 305 70-16 X-Terrains on AR Terons
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dweishaar
GenIII
8/24/2002
20:00:48
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as for the clearance question..... picture the wheel well on your front fender...now imagine having absolutly nothing there, and then just something covering the top so that NOTHING is in the way ='s lots of space. the plastic wheel wells that dodge installed eats up lots of space. as for the rear....we were gonna expel the metal, but i decided that would look ugly after he told me what was to be done, so now on with the search for fiberglass rear fenders. and paint is on the way when some more money presents itself.
One Eyed Fox
The Baja Dak
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ben
Dodge Dakota
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9/30/2002
22:04:11
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no way you are not the only one. i just got a fabtech 3 inch performance lift for my truck. the only reason i have not put it on is becuse i can not find the right wheels for it.if dweishaar
can tell me what kinda you have on yours i would be very happy cuase you truck looks way better then any bodylify ever will. just e mail me at ben124cc@hotmail.com
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globalmoto
Dodge Dakota
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9/30/2002
22:16:29
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im with you on the body lifts, i have a 99 durango with 3 inch fabtech running 33 inch x terrains with minor rubbing i have cut a lot of fender out just to avoid the body lift, i also have the glass on order and am getting a custom prerunner bumper built to clear up the front, are you planning on doing anything else to the front suspension, im going to be running coilovers soon with shock towers going thru the back.
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TimmyBlak
Dodge Dakota
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9/30/2002
23:00:07
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Hey Bob/2THEXTRM I'm wondering how you got the 1.5 in the front and where you got the blocks for the rear.
Thanks
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dweishaar
GenIII
9/30/2002
23:40:05
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i'mmmmm baaaaaaaack.......
ok, lots of questions, lots of answers.
rear glass will be out DEC 1 by glassworks unlimited, the makers of the front glass. my truck almost became the experimental, but i couldn't make it up there in time and someone beat me to the punch. my wheels are American eagle 58's (part number 77858 at disount/american tires) and i'm running 33x1250x15 BFG mud terrains. i removed the grill guard and bumper due to clearance reasons while jumping. i got the glass painted and had my bed supports made, as well as installed my spare tire mount. if anyone wants pictures or other questions feel free to e-mail me, i'll send pictures too (they're about 1mb each).
happy trails to youuuuuuuu.......
One Eyed Fox
The Baja Dak
Have you jumped a dak..........lately?
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rivermaniac
Dodge Dakota
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9/30/2002
23:52:03
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dude , send me some pics and tell me what you did to no get any rubbing behind the front fender????? rivermaniac@hotmail.com
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dweishaar
GenIII
10/01/2002
01:05:08
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i find that the only time i rub is in a full turn reverse, and if my wheels are toed out. this happens a lot to me after a good day off offroading. needless to say, the alignment guys like to see me on mondays.
One Eyed Fox
The Baja Dak
Have you jumped a dak..........lately?
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other bill
Dodge Dakota
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10/01/2002
08:06:53
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I would have glass fenders right along with you, except for the fact that They Won't Make Them for the GEN II's !!!!!
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dweishaar
GenIII
10/01/2002
08:38:42
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actually, they used to, but they sold the mold to some guy in BFE. if you call mike at baja concepts, 760-723-2117 he has the info on who bought them. i'm sure with enough demand, they can get the molds back. worst case, get to glassworks unlimited, and they'll make them.
One Eyed Fox
The Baja Dak
Have you jumped a dak..........lately?
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shiftrider
Dodge Dakota
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10/03/2002
19:52:53
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hey man i like your fenders well cause they are practical so i was looking into them and wanted to know about that pre-bar/bumper on the black dak on there site
got an email saying they had someone fab it, the next day get another email saying they will be releasing that prerunnerbar/bumper in dec. i think you kinda wanted something functional.
i dunno, i didnt get a price and did ask but its an idea, didnt know if you knew
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GLOBALMOTO
Dodge Dakota
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10/03/2002
21:48:33
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THATS A DURANGO ON GLASSWORKS SITE, IT WAS BUILT BY BK FABWORKS, AND ALMOST ANY DESCENT SHOP CAN FAB THAT BUMPER FOR YOU, IVE GOTTEN QUOTES FOR THAT ONE FROM$450-$950 WELD ON, AND BOLT ON FROM $650 -$1150 DEPENDING ON THE SHOP
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rpm
Dodge Dakota
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11/12/2002
22:20:23
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The fabtech lift looks nice but how much travel do you get ot of it?That Durango on Glassworks' page looks like its got a ton of travel,granted it probably cost 3 times as much.
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