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Jesse Torres
Dodge Dakota
9/25/2001
15:35:10
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 Subject: r/t suspension on my 3.9
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I recently had some fool crash into my truck and the front needs help so i am deciding to put R/T suspension on it, but when i called the dealer he said they dont do it, but now im thinking about just putting hodgkiss, what do yall think/ Schotty where did you get your suspension done at, and about how much was it?
Jesse
3.9 V6 flowmaster duels, 180 t-stat, 3.92 rear end, autolite plugs
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Scotty
Dodge Dakota
9/26/2001
09:50:45
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Jesse,
i got the an R/T suspension because it fits perfectly. also the ride now is awesome!!!! i can take sharp corners without tilting as much. any how you can get them cheap on ebay. check it out!!! hope that helps.
mahalo,
Scotty
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Jesse Torres
Dodge Dakota
9/27/2001
10:37:52
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Ok I cant find anything on e bay but is there a certin web site or store that i can find it at, if i cant find them i will just go to a junk yard.
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Scotty
Dodge Dakota
9/27/2001
12:28:35
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dude,
yup junk yards is the next best bet!!! try checking out other boards. i'm sure you'll have better luck than here........
mahalo,
SCOTTY
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Zaurusman
Dodge Dakota
9/27/2001
22:25:54
| RE: r/t suspension on my 3.9
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Guys, I've test driven an R/T, and the cornering was a little better, but it also had wider wheels, etc, and I'd expected a lot more. A friend of mine (also a V6er but not on the board) got the Hotchkis drop and their Bilsteins and I about wet his seat with the corners he could take. For reference, I have a short cab with the 15x8's, no handling mods. I can take an S-curve by my apartment at around 65 tops with the tires screaming. He whipped through it in his CC breaking 80 w/o squealing. Note, though, that he DOES have 15x8.5's and his contact patch is probably 9 inches wide. Still, that's just freakin' awesome. Someday mine, too, will ride low and fast!
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Zaurusman
'98 RC V6 5spd
http://www.tiborsrealm.com/Dakota/Index.htm
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Zaurusman
Dodge Dakota
9/27/2001
22:31:22
| RE: r/t suspension on my 3.9
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Quick addendum, I'm not saying the R/T suspension is bad at all. I'm sure the weight of that 5.9 worked against the one I test drove, too. Just saying that if you can afford the Hotchkis, it's definitely worth it. Personally, I want the R/T's wheels, and a Hotchkis drop and their sway bars!
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Zaurusman
'98 RC V6 5spd
http://www.tiborsrealm.com/Dakota/Index.htm
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SuperDak
Dodge Dakota
9/27/2001
22:32:39
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has anyone seen bernd lately?
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dubbeddakota
Dodge Dakota
10/22/2001
16:44:35
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I got my 3.9 dropped 3" front and 4" rear using djm control arms and belltech componets and i can out haqndle a r/t any day.. i had a r/t try to out handle me and he keep going wide...if i was you i would getting aftermarket lowering products..It will be cheaper and you will corner better and i had 20"s on my truck while cornering.. but if you don't want that low you can drop it 2" in front and 3" in rear..theres many options out there for you..
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justin
Dodge Dakota
10/22/2001
23:24:48
| RE: r/t suspension on my 3.9
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im lookin into the bell tech 2 front 3 rear drop. is it any good? is my truck gonna look like a lowrider? i dont want it to, how about the install? do it your self? somebody who knows and has it tell me!
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cbsdakota
GenIII
10/23/2001
13:16:24
| RE: r/t suspension on my 3.9
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Make sure you use lowered springs and not blocks. Blocks are crap and your leaf springs will be too close to the ground. The R/T suspension is a fairly cheap option and it won't look like a lowrider.
Project QUIKV6
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swingman
Dodge Dakota
10/23/2001
13:33:29
| RE: r/t suspension on my 3.9
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I was also thinking about going with the complete Hotchkis suspension until Bernd mentioned that he is working on something with Quickor.
Personally, I am going to wait it out because I heard that Quickor is just as good if not better and it will also be cheaper than Hotchkis.
00 QC 3.9L - K&N FIPK, 5.9L TB, Gibson SS catback, MSD 8.5mm wires, BW cap/rotor, Autolite 3923's, Jet Stage II + 180 Tstat, R/T wheels & rubber. Soon to come JBA ceramic coated headers.
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bernd
*GenIII*
10/23/2001
15:16:59
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SuperDak: I'm here. Wazzup?
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged @ 10# w/Nitrous
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Black01Dak
Dodge Dakota
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11/19/2002
23:17:57
| RE: r/t suspension on my 3.9
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Hey I had a couple things to ask to some diffrent people.
Jesse - How do the duals sound on your 3.9. My new truck I just bought is a 3.9 and I am wanting a little more sound out of my exaust. I don't want to sound like a rice burner, just get a little more roar.
Will 400 dollars get a good 2/3 drop? I went to belltech's site but I couldn't find anywhere to purchase one or get a price. I am wanting it be be a bit lower and ride even, will 2/3 do it. And if there is anyone with picturess of a 2/3 that would be great.
Thanks
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low dak
Dodge Dakota
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11/20/2002
09:35:12
| RE: r/t suspension on my 3.9
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you guys need to consider your truck weight, a v-6 is lighter than a v-8, thus r/t suspension might not be a good idea, but scotty said he has it, so i dunno, its 2 different trucks. just somethin to think about.
and to dubbeddakota, djm control says that they are similar to stock ride quality, they're not they are much more mushy that a stock setup. obviosly, all they do is create a deep pocket for the stock spring, it may lower your center of gravity but not nesesarily make you handle better. good handling comes from a stiff suspension setup (dont even try to argue that one) hotchkis springs are about the stiffest you can get, the arms DO NOT COMPARE WHATSOEVER i dont care how many r/t's you out handled. springs are the way to go if you want stiff suspension.
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Michael Dolan
Dodge Dakota
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11/20/2002
19:58:20
|  RE: r/t suspension on my 3.9
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I was wondering if any of you could tell me about dropping a V-8 into my dodge dakota. Instead of my V-6. I want a little more power. Where can i get one or why i should or should'nt
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Greg555
Dodge Dakota
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11/21/2002
02:17:24
| RE: r/t suspension on my 3.9
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if your gonna do it do it right and get somethin
nice
http://www.mopartsracing.com/parts/blocks.html
Greg
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michael Dolan
Dodge Dakota
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11/21/2002
22:14:53
| RE: r/t suspension on my 3.9
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Thanks man that helps alot
for the money which one is the better buy
I was thinking just the straight V-8 with 360hp
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wayne
Dodge Dakota
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11/22/2002
02:19:00
| RE: r/t suspension on my 3.9
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go to stylinconcepts.com
i'm looking to do a 3/5 drop on mine in the spring. they have belltech and djm suspension drop kits.i'm going to go with control arms and shakles and hangers for my drop. (all djm) with shocks it comes to $600.
wayyyne
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