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Blackdak
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5/21/2001
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I'm wondering what the best kit is to lower my 2001 club cab v6. I want it as low as i can go but i still want a stock ride or close to... also can i get adjustables??
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kota on 20s
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5/22/2001
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about the lowest you can go is a 4/6. I got my kit from western chassis and it rides almost stock. As for ajustable suspencion goes, you can get air baggs for it, but to get a nice ride out of them it will cost you $4000-$5000. with either the 4/6 kit or the 'baggs you will need to c-notch the frame. hope this helps
Eric 98 dropped on 20s
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kurt kern
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5/22/2001
11:38:58
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I've been researching this quite a bit; I'm going to do this soon to my '01 QuadCab, 2WV6. Here is my finding. (Check the links below) If you love the ride of your stock Dakota, go with western's front control arms and rear hangers (2/4 drop). It's a mild drop with your stock springs. I think you can also get away with the stock stocks on the front since the mounted length remains the same. Also stock alignment is a slam dunk. If you don't mind a somewhat stiffer ride, go with Hotchkis springs (2/3 drop). I've heard one alignment complaint, but I think it's good product with a reputation. Stiffer, but is less likely to bottom out on those freeway bumps. The rear spring is progressive, so maybe a little better capacity than lowered w/stock spring. Hotchkis uses expensive, but excellent, Bilstien shocks. The Hotchkis solution is significantly more expensive. I haven't decided which way I'm going yet, mostly because I really like the stock ride. It's ONE of the reasons I bought the truck over the competion. I'll make my decision once I put on my 18s. Let us all know what you decide and how it works out. You'll soon be one of our experts!
Eric is one one the most helpful I've heard on this site about lowering. If you're going low low low, bounce it off Eric.
Eric,
My 18s should be in next week! woo-hooo!
http://www.hotchkisperformance.com/
http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/Western_Chassis.html
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kota on 20s
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5/22/2001
12:32:17
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kurt, 18's look good on dak's what kind are you getting? and what size tire? latter
Eric
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Kurt
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5/22/2001
17:03:31
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Eric,
Pacer Chrome 159C 18x8.5, Mich LTX 255/55/18.
It's a new wheel. My order had to wait for a big enough batch to do a run.
Kurt
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kota on 20s
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5/23/2001
02:09:56
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that combo will look sweet. it will really fill up the wheel well.
Eric
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