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Clint
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2/03/2008
20:28:11

Subject: 2/3 drop make trucks andle worse
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i have a 2000 dodge dakota extended cab not spot just ext cab will a 2/3 drop make my truck scrape and how much will it change the handleing. will i still be able to haul 3-4 hundred poundsa in the bed??? in anyone could tell me these please e mail me dapitbull2009@aim.com



CluCool
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2/04/2008
07:01:38

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A 2/3 Drop will not make you scrape unless you have a really steep driveway, even then all that will scrape is the exhaust pipe.

Hauling 3-4 hundred pounds should be ok, it will make you rear end sag and may scrape the exhaust pipe on less steeper slopes, but for street driving it will be fine.

You can always buy helper bags that go on your leaf springs, these will help with hauling heavy loads and towing trailers. Lots of truck product company's sell helper bags.

My advice would be to do it man, once you go low you'll want to go even lower, you can never be low enough.



Scott Griffin
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4/03/2008
08:32:01

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I have a 2000 dodge dakota reg cab. I have a 2/3 drop that I got
from Ebay. I have had zero problems. It rides a little stiffer but
thats it. I also run 20s and have never scraped or rubbed or
anything. So I also recommend it as well.



vike
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4/03/2008
12:27:07

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Like CluCool said,you`ll never be low enough!!



littlereddak
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4/08/2008
21:34:49

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ive got a 3/4 on my truck with 20's and i have no problems turning i do drag my roll pan every now and then but its usually on speed bumps



nub
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4/14/2008
16:41:19

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i got a 2/3 on mine, i used a dropkit from www.djmsuspension.com it uses control arms in the front and blocks in the back.only downside to this kit is you cant use the stock 15's or your wheel will rub on the control arm. i had 20's on mine too but the tires rubbed, then again i had a 275/45/20 so it ended up being 29.7 inches in diameter. but like everyones saying once you go low you'll never be low enough. i want to drop my truck completely now, not that im going to do it, too expensive and not what i need for a daily driver, but i lowerings diffently the way to go



droped r/t
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7/08/2008
13:51:16

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just dropt my r/t 2/3 and now wont stop squeeking (ALOT) any suggestion?



skod
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7/08/2008
13:59:27

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Sell it!!!!



Jeremy
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6/05/2009
20:42:10

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i have a 96 with a 3/4 drop used to bottom out everywhere then i got some 1000 lb helper springs and no more.. doesnt bottom out with an extreme bump and the body doesnt roll with a sharp turn




matt
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2/17/2010
13:13:57

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i have a 3/5 and i have never dragged before. back tires rub a little with weight in the back.



mike550
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5/10/2010
16:52:31

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I have a 98 Dakota lowered 3" front and 4" inch in he back, BELLTECH. My Question is, i am going through ball joints like crzy. I am driving it like a grampa, avoiding bumps,nice and slow and still having problems. and yes i tried MOOG Anybody else having this problem after lowering.





Jake
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7/18/2010
03:24:13

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I did a 3/4 and put the load stabilizer bags on the rear for $188.oo It does great and handles like a dream.



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