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Dodge Dakota
11/01/2001
00:49:10
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I'm thinking about putting air bags on my 99 dakota ext cab 4x2 any suggestions on brands i have 20" rims on it if thats a problem?, and prices if possible, thanx
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kota on 20s
GenIII
11/01/2001
01:12:16
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if you want to lay frame (dont bagg it if you cant drag it!) you have a big problem!
you will have to tub the bed, cut the center section out for the pumkin to come through, and the front you have to cut out the wheel wells, and relocate the PCM, abs sensors, relocate the battery to the bed, and relocate the fuse box. oh yea, you have to get rid of the washer fluid.
as far as parts go, firestone baggs are good, as well as parker valves.
what do you want out of it? fast, quality ride, F,B,S,S, are you on a budget? let me know more
if you dont want to cut it up that bad yet (thats my problem) just go with a 4/6 drop. its as low as you can go with 20's and most think its 'bagged. if you want i can send you some pics, and you can see what it will look like with a 4/6 & dubs.
Eric
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kota on 20s
GenIII
11/01/2001
01:13:39
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oh yea i forgot, you also have to notch the cab so the driveshaft wont rubb.
Eric
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Dodge Dakota
11/01/2001
17:26:51
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Damn that sounds like a big project...i do wanna try to stay away from a lot of cutting if i can...i was looking for a relatively fast system i dont need it to get the truck to hop but i dont wanna be sitting there for ever waiting for it to raise and lower...i've been getting prices for a good system @$3000 i can do that i just dont want to end up paying $8000 for a system...a friend of mine had a truck lowered and the ride was so horrible my back hurt the rest of the day and i'm only 19 it was so bad...hows your ride and i'd love to see some pics
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lowdak
Dodge Dakota
11/05/2001
20:03:08
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I have a custom fabbed airride system from the Drop Zone. I cost me $2500 for the whole set up. I am on 17's right now and the cross member is laid on the ground when you let all the air out up front and the rear would be laying on the ground if I had the right offset on my wheels. The truck rides very good and you can ride really low. I wish I had pictures so I could send them to you. It is a lot of cutting, but you can fill the hole in your bed. I did it at home this weekend. I have a four link setup with 2500's and 2600's in the back. I have electric valves, 9 gallon tank, 3/4 horse compressor, and 1/2 inch single port bags. Also let me ask you this is the truck your daily driver? It takes nuts to let someone cut on your truck.
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Dodge Dakota
11/05/2001
21:24:39
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Yea it is my daily driver, that sounds like the type of setup i'd get w/ 2500 in front and 2600 in back w/ @ a 9 gal tank and prob 1/2in lines and a big compressor...also the 4 link rear...another dilemma is whether or not i'd be able to sell it eventually...b/c if i'm gonna cut it up theres really no turning back...where r u located lowdak?
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slammed_dakot
Dodge Dakota
11/08/2001
00:52:12
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had my 2000 bagged, cost me about 3400, i have a compressed nitrogen tank, 3 gallon tank, compressor, fast valves, no 4 link yet though, its really fast with the nitrogen, thinking about getting 1/2 lines and bags
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kota on 20s
GenIII
11/08/2001
00:54:18
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slammed dak, what size lines are you running now?
Eric
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Dodge Dakota
11/08/2001
18:47:28
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slammed-dak what size wheels do u have?
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slammed_dakot
Dodge Dakota
11/09/2001
01:55:58
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i am running 3/8 lines now, i have 17x8.5 kmc venoms 235/40/zr 17s
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lowdak
Dodge Dakota
11/12/2001
23:28:25
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If you get the work done by professionals or someone who knows what they are doing you should have no problem selling your truck. I live in Texas.
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