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sboyer
Dodge Dakota
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11/26/2002
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does anyone have a truckin suspension lift for a 00-up dakota (rack and pinion)? if so...any complaints? or is my best bet to just go with a 3'' body lift. any input would be helpful.
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QUADMAN
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11/26/2002
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Just do a search! There is lots here about it!
OPINIONS ARE LIKE....WELL, YOU KNOW THE REST!!
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QUADMAN
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11/26/2002
19:41:44
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Just do a search! There is lots here about it!
OPINIONS ARE LIKE....WELL, YOU KNOW THE REST!!
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4wDakota
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11/27/2002
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Go 3" bodylift
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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Knobbyman
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11/27/2002
16:04:32
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omg .. please search.. I just posed about this again.. read my post under "Go Big"
I sold my truck because of that lift... It Ruins everything that has to do w/ drive train and suspension.. True it does work... after alot of convincing but it wears all your parts after about 1 month :-\ It's really crappy...
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Chad
Dodge Dakota
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12/01/2002
20:06:58
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Hey my truckin Suspension lift is working fine and I have had it for almost 2 months and have found no probs and I go off-roading alot. The suspension lift is a whole lot more money than a body but with the 4.5" lift you vcan fit 34" like I did. O by the way I have a 2000 dakota.
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mitch
Dodge Dakota
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1/02/2003
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I have a 00' dakota with a 6.5" truckin suspension lift and a 3" body lift. the lift has been on for about three months and i haven't had one problem.One side effect is the vibration in the steering wheel because i haven't found a way to install steering stabilizers on the tie rods.I run 38 superswampers and still no problems.
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shiftrider
Dodge Dakota
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1/02/2003
14:49:18
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mitch, can we some pics of this???
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rivermaniac
Dodge Dakota
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1/02/2003
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mitch tie rods ?????? your rack and pinnion is your stabilizer ..............38's ??????? pics chad .........pics mitch ........
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mitch
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1/02/2003
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I will post pics on here tomarrow... thanks
p.s. your rack and pinion is not your steering stabilizer....
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arthur
Dodge Dakota
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1/03/2003
06:18:31
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Mitch is right, with that much tire and lift, you really need more than just stock stuff to stabilize the whole thing.
holy crap though mitch, that's a big truck you got, can't wait to see it.
rivermanic, chad has posted pics on a few different posts on the site, just look around for Chad Sidler i believe his name is.
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rivermaniac
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1/03/2003
17:37:47
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on the newer daks there's no place to put a stabilizer , because the rack acts like the stabilizer , on the older one with the worm and sector there is .............And the pics , yea there's one sitting on his driveway .............
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JIMBO MAUI
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1/04/2003
22:58:27
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I GOT THE 6.5 IN LIFT HAD IT ABOUT 3 1/2 MO. WITH NO PROBLEMS. I'M RUNNING 33 SWAMPER SSR'S. I DID THE INSTAL AT HOME WITH ONE OF MY FRIENDS. I RE-ARCED THE REAR SPRINGS INSTED OF USING THE DROP BRACKETS, LITTLE STIFFER BUT LOOKS BETTER.
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2THEXTRM
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1/05/2003
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All these peeps have the TS lifts and still no pics?
Flowmaster cat back w/15 inch chrome tip, Volant Intake, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs, full synthetic fluids
3 inch body/1.5 inch Block Lift, 305 70-16 X-Terrains on AR Terons, Pro Comp ES9000's
Grizzly double/single rollbar with (6) Hella's, Manik Nerfs, Line-X, Hard Work & $$$$$$$$$$
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Dakguy
Dodge Dakota
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1/05/2003
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Your rack and pinion is NOT a steering stabilizer, it is the type of steering system your truck has. I repeat it is not , and does not act as , a steering stabilizer in any way shape or form! It`s only function is to turn your tires left or right.
And we would all LOVE to see some pictures of your trucks with these lifts on them , and an update about 6-8 mo. from now to see how they hold up , and if you are still so happy about them.
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rivermaniac
Dodge Dakota
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1/05/2003
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ok , so where do you hook one up at ?????
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QUADMAN
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1/07/2003
07:25:11
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So where are the damn pics? All of your posts are BS without pics! BS!
OPINIONS ARE LIKE....WELL, YOU KNOW THE REST!!
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JIMBO MAUI
Dodge Dakota
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1/08/2003
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look man no reason to be calling us BS just cause of no pics. i don't have a digital cam, scanner or any other way to post pics.i'm useing my wife's computer, don't even have pics. of my truck stock or lifted. i understand knobby had some problems and maybe others but so did tuff country in the beginning. i remember seeing post of it giving alignment problems and others. just couse we don't have pics. doesn't mean it's BS, the TS lift works for me and looks like some othes too, if you don't like the lift, don't get it. but there is no need to call me a lier. sorry for the long post but i had to vent.
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Chad
Dodge Dakota
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1/08/2003
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Go to www.samsoffroad.com then click on vehicle showcase then chad Sidler and that is my truck with truckin Sus. 4.5" lift and 34" Truxus MT
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Knobbyman
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1/09/2003
11:35:26
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Chad I'm glad your truck is working out for you. But what about someone w/ Rack & Pinion?
There are lifts available for the 2000 model that's nothing special. Infact the close up pictures I've seen of that lift looks exactally like the Tuff Country lift.
To all of you that have the TS lift. Watch your brackets make sure they aren't bending I had to replace every one of my brackets in the few months that I had my truck. Also Chad w/ those 34's watch your Torsion bars. They are going to faid fairly quickly. When you do need to replace them you might want to get the heavy duty ones. Unfortunatelly I don't have a link for them anymore but you should be able to talk to your local Dodge Serivce guy and they should be able to let u know where you can get them (if they are any good anyway).
Good luck to all of you. But if your debaiting between the Rancho & the Truckin-Suspension lift.. Go w/ the Rancho. There service and reputation is ALOT better.
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Knobbyman
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1/09/2003
11:40:15
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Chad how bout some close up pictures of the mounting brackets and stuff?
I mean quite honistly I could have photochoped my truck w/ a black CC and made it look just like that I'm not saying you did.. But I'd like to see if they actually did change any of the brackets or anything.
Truckin Suspension is a black name in my book and always will be unless they give me my truck back that I had to sell because of there crappy lift that one of there moron installers put on. But that's just me doing alittle venting.
I'd really like to think they aren't that shady but I can't help but think it. Show me some close ups PLEASE!! ;-)
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McCracken
Dodge Dakota
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1/09/2003
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Knobby, correct me if I'm wrong, but Dodge went to the r&p in 2000. The "old" Rancho and Tuff Country lifts were 97-99. I think Chad has the same exact lift you had.
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McCracken
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2003
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Knobby?
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dodgedakotaqc
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1/10/2003
16:17:59
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I am almost possitive 2001 was the first year for R&P
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ian1872
Dodge Dakota
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1/10/2003
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no, dodge went to the R&P about 3/4 of the way through '99.
ian
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forexfour
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1/10/2003
17:25:34
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Yep I just had the steering rack replaced on my 2000. 1 long pc wheel to wheel.
Never late for a Tee time or wheelin with my buddies! Always ready for both!!!Forexfour's home
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blika
Dodge Dakota
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1/11/2003
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JIMBO MAUI drop me an email i'd like to get together to check out your lift
gotblika@myway.com
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Chad
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1/11/2003
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I will try and get some close ups of my lift up for guys soon.
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BILL W
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1/12/2003
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I OWN A 2002 QUAD CAB 4WD AND I JUST ORDERED A TRUCKIN 6.5 SUSPENTION LIFT AND I WAS WONDERING IF 35/12.50R15 TIRES WILL FIT WITHOUT A PROBLEM OR WILL I HAVE TO PUT A 3" PA BODY LIFT ON AS WELL???? (P/S KNOBBYMAN I NO YOU HATE TRUCKIN LIFTS BUT I HAD TO SEE FOR MYSELF SORRY) THANKS
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Knobbyman
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1/13/2003
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Good luck Bill .. as long as you know what your getting into.
I don't think you'll be able to fit 35's. There is no way I was going to be able to on mine and I had the 4.5" lift which was actually 6". If they measured the 6.5" lift the same way you'll probably get about 8" out of it and you might be able to. No way to know until you try. What ever shop is installing it have them test fit some 35's. If they don't fit don't buy them. If they do.. Have at it. Or you could just test fit them to see how they look and then buy them from a place that's less expensive.
Good luck.. Take plenty of pictures of the install.
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BILL W
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1/13/2003
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KNOBBYMAN THANKS FOR THE INFO. I ORDERED THE 33'S TODAY JUST BECAUSE I DONT WANT TO BE PLAYIN GAMES TRYING TO MAKE THEM FIT. AND IM SURE THE TRUCK WILL APPRECIATE IT AS WELL. ALSO I WILL TAKE PICTURES DURING THE INSTALL SINCE I AM DOING IT MYSELF. (PIECE OF CAKE)
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