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RBJ1128
Dodge Dakota
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9/10/2002
14:31:28
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Could someone give me some good ideas for a 3" lift. Either a body lift or a suspension lift. I'm looking for an afordable, yet reliable lift.
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born2steel21
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9/10/2002
17:21:07
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it totally depends on what kind of look you're going for...but the most affordable would be a body lift, running right around $150.
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DaShizNa
Dodge Dakota
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9/17/2002
18:39:37
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i have a 3 inch body lift if interested
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Dave
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RBJ1128
Dodge Dakota
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9/17/2002
21:27:22
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DaShizNa, could you give me your e-mail and we'll talk.
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Craig
Dodge Dakota
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9/26/2002
09:36:03
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Has anyone out there ever done anything to remedy the week suspension in the rear of their dakota quad cab 4x4. not sure if it is present in other dakotas beside quad cab. If I put anything in the back it looks like the ass end is dragging. I'm very disappointedwith how week it is and I'm looking for something to add. Please email Craig at
schealth@manitoulin.net
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Bill
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9/26/2002
10:45:25
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I have towed a 19 foot ski boat behind my 2001 Club Cab 4x4 and it looked pretty level to me, not sure if it is a QC thing or not, but I was happy with how mine did. Oh, I also have the trailer towing package and the tire and handling package which adds a rear stabilizer bar.
Bill
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JimC
Dodge Dakota
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9/26/2002
19:28:45
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Guys,
I have the same set up on an 01 QC. Last week I had an enclosed 5x12' 4000lb trailer behind my truck all weekend. The truck was fine. I have the torsion bars cranked about 1" to level the truck. With the trailer hitched and fully loaded it only sat about 2" lower in the rear. I carry about 200-300# of sandbags when the weather gets nasty. With the weight it sits about 1" lower in the rear. I thought I would need helpers but the truck has been great so far. Jim
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Andy
Dodge Dakota
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11/21/2002
11:19:09
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How big of tires could i put on my 1996 dakota, 4x4. How big of tires could i get with a 2" suspension and how much would the suspension lift cost?
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trevor
Dodge Dakota
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1/05/2003
22:49:02
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hey whats up i have a 97 dak w/ a 3" body and 2" suspesion on 33s i was wondering if anyone had the upper control arms for sale.i have the glassworks fenders but don want to put them on till the front is higher thanks.
trevor
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conig
Dodge Dakota
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1/06/2003
16:35:21
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trevor despirately want to see some pics of this setup. if possible send to MConiglio@fbmc-benefits.com
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rivermaniac
Dodge Dakota
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1/06/2003
18:20:03
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dwishear has the upper a arms for sale they're fabtech
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BILL W
Dodge Dakota
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1/12/2003
21:16:08
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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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for7v8
Dodge Dakota
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1/13/2003
17:03:10
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Bill,
I'm pretty sure you can, but I believe there's some minor trimming involved for street use, and some major trimming involved for off-road use.
Good luck, and please keep us posted on your lift.
Thanks Bill.
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Knobbyman
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1/14/2003
11:20:36
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I'm not sure why my post yesterday didn't work.. but here we go again..
Bill Good luck w/ your lift get a GOOD SHOP to install that and have them beef it up.
Your 35's should work on stock wheels but you will rub with that Truckin lift on there brackets (poor designing). Your going to need something w/ a higher off-set.
I had the 4.5" lift from them and it was actually 6" (good measuring on there part). If your 6.5" lift is more like 8" which would be the same amount of error as mine was. You should clear 35's with out any problems.
When your Torsion bars go out make sure you get some heavy duty ones to replace them with They are only going to last a max of about 3 months.
You might want to see if the shop installing the lift can install some springs instead of using the Torsion bars. It'll look better and last longer.
Make sure you check all the brackets that get installed every week (I'm so not kidding here I ended up checking all of them every day) for any cracks or bending.
Also make sure the distance from the tire & wheel well is the same infront & behind the tires. On all 4.
Check the pinion angle of the rear drive shaft.
Make sure your front drive shaft isn't making any odd clicking noises. If .. or maybe I should say when they realize your U-Joint on the front drive shaft can't handle the angle and they have to replace it. That they replace it with a U-Joint that can handle constant torque and has a greasable fitting. (That's a key factor there greasable fittings.... your going to want to re-grease it every time you change your oil). Speaking of changing oil.. Make sure you rotate your tires everytime you change your oil if you go with mud tires. If you do all terrains you can wait every 5,000 miles or so. (It's just easier to remember if you do it at your oil changes).
Anwyay .. Good luck.. Take plenty of pictures of all the mounts preferable durring the install if possible..
GOOD LUCK!! I hope it turns out better for you then it did for me.
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justa4x2
Dodge Dakota
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1/19/2003
12:05:54
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hey trevor
i was thinking about the same setup. i have the 3" body lift already and thinking about the 2" coils from fabtech. is this what you have? if so can you email pictures and maybe a quick summary of how hard it was to install it would be great help. question for all, i can get 3" coils but i dont think they will fit because the control arms, im i wrong?
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darren
Dodge Dakota
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4/25/2003
14:34:24
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I have a 2002 dakota 2wd,i am trying to find out where i can get a suspension lift for it.I am going to build a pre-runner,i want enough lift to clear 33's.does anyone have any idea where i could get this,or any idea of a combo i could use to achieve the height that i want?if so please reply.
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Darren
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stealwings582
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4/29/2003
13:59:00
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Going to have to do a 3inch Suspension with a 3 inch body lift combo to get the clearance for 33's.
Wouldn't want any other!
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TufelHunden
Dodge Dakota
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3/14/2004
20:09:14
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Hey guys,
I just bought a 2000 Dakota Quad Cab. I love it, but I want to lift it bad. Are there any suspension lifts for my truck, and how much lift would i need to fit 35 inch tires without any problems? Id appreciate anything you guys could tell me.
Thanks
Todd
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Yellow99
Dodge Dakota
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3/22/2004
22:50:31
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i have a 99 dakota 4x4 standard cab short box i just wanted to beef it up a bit and was wondering what would be the best lift for me and where i could get the least expansive one i only want a little bit of lift it think but funds are low so could any one give me any sugestions
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Jeff
Dodge Dakota
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3/23/2004
11:55:34
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whats the biggest size tires I can get on a 99 dakota sport?
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andy
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2004
20:56:08
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stock 31s,3 inch body lift 33s w/ little front rubb on tight turn
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