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2/11/2003 17:21:07
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Message: I have a 97 dakota with a 5.2l 5 speed. got some basic mods but i also have alot of wheel hop, i was wondering what the best way to get more traction was.
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2/11/2003 20:07:00
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Message: wider tires ,traction bars, knock 5lb of air out of the tire.get firm shocks
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2/11/2003 22:46:25
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Message: Spring clamps (two per leaf) is a very effective and inexpensive way to virtually eliminate wheel hop.
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2THEXTRM GenIII
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2/11/2003 23:03:14
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Message: Roadmaster Active Suspension:) See Group Buy Forum if you are interested and have a couple hundred dollars to spare.
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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2/12/2003 00:39:28
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Message: get traction bars...WELL worth it. the spring clamps do work but #1 not as good imo and #2 if u make some good power they wont hold up, ive seen bent leafs. i just adde3d my t bars and love em!! i was skeptical too but dont regret it. and dont get lakewoods!
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2/12/2003 11:28:49
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Message: well then jake, sir, what kind to you recommend?
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2/12/2003 11:59:20
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Message: get cal-tracs, that's what I want
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2/12/2003 16:42:54
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Message: Lakewood Std=NG
Lakewood HD=OK, work great on my truck.
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dakotakid Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE
2/12/2003 17:31:58
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Message: ACTIVE SUSPENSION !!! THE ONLY WAY TO GO
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Mark Kasten Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE ![Email](http://www.dodgedakota.net/amb/icons/email.gif)
2/12/2003 18:10:44
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Message: thanks alot guys think i'll go with active suspension.
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99dakota Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE ![Email](http://www.dodgedakota.net/amb/icons/email.gif)
2/13/2003 09:31:44
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Message: I have a 99 dak 4x4 cc 5.2L 5speed I also have bad wheelhop I have axle clamps and they took care of alot of it but it is still apparent especialy on the 1-2 shift whats wrong w/ lakewood traction bars where can I get the HD versions summit has 1 kind listed for $38 in chrome.
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2/13/2003 10:04:38
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Message: I read here that the leaf that clamps to the front of the leaf, is about the sme thing as the RM active susp. Is this true?
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2/13/2003 10:14:00
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Message: OK, I checked the website, I see the differences.
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3/14/2003 18:49:32
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Message: ive got a 92 dakota 318 with a 5 speed conversion with lakewood traction bars and they bent my leaf springs a lot
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3/15/2003 00:39:20
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Message: i put the lakewood HD on my 2001 4.7 3.92 lsd 5 spd. MSE. this sucker had wheel hop so bad it wasn't funny. bent the springs before i got the bars ! it stays on the ground now ! and the front end dosn't lift up so much when you launch it anymore. best E.T. 15.605 @ 85.88 mph at great lakes dragaway. this was before i got the bars. can't wait for the track to open for the season. less than a month to go. april 5 th.
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