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darrell
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2/04/2002
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ive seen a couple of you guys saying you might do the 4" lift. if there offering 4 6& 9 you better not be going with that 4".do you want a lift or not?
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Crusty
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2/05/2002
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D@mn, Ive got some issues to work out here. Lets see another 6 inches of lift? That makes 9 total. Then a set of 37x12.50 All-Terrians, and then a set of 4.56 or 4.10's. So I need to get a hold of about $3,000. Anyone up for robbing a bank this week in Colorado?
I want the 6 inch lift pretty badly, but I think I might go big and buy custom rear springs if I did this.
2002 CC 4x4 4.7L 5spd 3.55 LSD
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Clevite 77
Dodge Dakota
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2/05/2002
08:12:43
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Hey Crusty, I have a stock 2002 CC 4.7L w/ 3.92's, at 75mph I'm turning about 2500 rpms. I would definitely go with the 4.56's. That's if they're available.
btw I have an auto if that matters, in my opinion, 4.10's wouldn't cut it with 37's
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Knobbyman
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2/05/2002
08:35:47
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Here straight from Truckin Suspension. It's not the well put together but I don't care I hope you guys don't either all the info is there.. well the parts involved in the lift.
The 99 and newer Dakota and Durango (with rack and pinion) lift kit has drop
down brackets for the upper control arms, front differential, lower control
arms, and rack and pinion, it utilizes 2 DD u-joints with heims idler to
connect steering to rack and pinion, it has a side to side cross brace (one
side left and one side right hand threaded with heims joints) from both
upper a-arm drop brackets for added rigidity, a new torsion bar cross member
and drop down brackets take care of the unboltable factory torsion bar cross
member,the rear lower a-arm drop is a one piece cross member for added
strength, the rear has many options to choose from, blocks and add a leaf,
shackle and hanger kit, or new leaf springs, this kit will allow you to run
35 inch tires with standard off sets. This kit also has an optional front
skid plate.
The above is talking about the 6" lift.
BTW the reason I'm going w/ 4" is because the largest gears available are 3.92 for our front end. If you guys can find something different have at it. Perhaps if you have your truck super charged it wouldn't matter as much. Also I don't care for how 35's look they are to skinny for how tall they are. That's just my opinion though. I'll get the information about the warrentee to you as soon as I call them ... today.
LOL this is turning into a daily call.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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Crusty
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2/06/2002
01:28:35
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yeah like KNobbyman said, no gears available. But wait I dont have any money so it doesnt matter. I turn 2500 rpm at 90mph with my 285's. I have 3.55 and 5spd. I wonder what speed I am actually going when it says 90mph?
2002 CC 4x4 4.7L 5spd 3.55 LSD
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MJH
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2002
01:35:42
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Knobbyman,
Do you know what size lift was on the test dak (dpkerns truck)? Because if it is a 6" lift and he said that his 33" are rubbing, then how will we be able to run 35" tires? Do we have to get a body lift to accomplish that? Thanks
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2002
13:24:33
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The tires in the photo looked like 35's. Anyone know how to get in touch with dpkerns?
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Knobbyman
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2/06/2002
13:50:01
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They are 33x12.5x15's mounted on 15x10 wheels.. the reason they are rubbing is beacuse he used wider wheels.
6.5" should clear 35's .. Should we won't know until someone actually tries it though.
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bjlindsey
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2/06/2002
16:02:10
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dpkerns99@yahoo.com
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K&N clone, Clear Corners, Carbon Fiber Tails, Aluminum Billet 3rd Brake Light Cover, GTS Bug Guard
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2THEXTRM
GenIII
2/06/2002
16:43:36
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Knobbyman, I thought dpkerns lift was 6.5"?
Flowmaster cat back, Air Raid CAD and homemade TB connect, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs
3 inch body and 1.5 Block Lift, 33x11.50-16's
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2002
16:53:54
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It is, 2thextrm.
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MJH
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2002
18:11:21
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Has anyone figured out when we will be able to purchase this lift? And are their any more pictures of dpkerns truck??
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MJH
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2002
18:22:26
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I just looked on at www.truckinsuspension.com and they have all three dakota lifts on their site for sale. So does this mean that they are done with it????Hopefully!!!!
Just some questions. If I were to get the 6.5 inch lift and then a 3 inch body lift or just get the 9.5 inch susp. lift. Which would be better??
Would 35" look to small for a 9" lift??
Sorry for all of the ?'s, any help would be greatly appreciated!
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2002
19:19:52
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MJH,
It looks like you may need to go 9 inches in order to get 35's under your truck. From what I've heard 35's rub with the 6.5" lift. I'd go suspension all the way. Every guy I've talked to that had a body lift, then added a suspension lift, always tell me they wish they'd left the body lift off. Just some info for ya.
Personally, I'd like to run 35X12.5's on 15X8" wheels with a 6.5" suspension lift. I'm trying to find out whether it's possible without rubbing but haven't received a response from Ian, although he's read my email. ;)
I've also emailed dpkerns. Hopefully he will be able to give me some insight to post.
Take care,
YJ
2K QC 4x4
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MJH
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2002
19:25:13
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Ok Thanks,
So you don't think 35" 12.50 will look to small on a 9.5" lift??
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bjlindsey
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2/06/2002
19:26:46
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Didn't dpkerns say he has rubbing w/ 33x12.50s on 10 inch rims?
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2002
19:27:01
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I don't think so. The 33's on the 6.5" looked great.
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MJH
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2002
19:38:01
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YJ,
I know this is a stupid question but is there anything you can do to the 9.5" lift to make it lower? Like 8.5" or something?? 9.5" may be alittle too high.
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Dakota
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2/06/2002
20:43:55
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Ok - so now that all you 2000 and up boys all have your lift...any chance it can be retrofitted to us '97-'99ers????
-Dakota
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Opie
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2002
22:58:04
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Finally, what I've been waiting for. Has anyone installed this lift yet? If so how complicated was it?
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Knobbyman
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2/07/2002
08:42:53
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Ok Guys.. Here's the deal..
The lifts are done being developed but they haven't been made yet.. In otherwords they are making them as I type. But they don't have them in inventory. Suposidly I will get the first one and then I will let you guys know how it goes from there.
dpkerns is running a 6.5" lift with 33x12.5x15 on 15x10 and he is rubbing. I don't know how much but I do know that it's because he's on 10" wheels.
Dakota - Get a Rancho lift they have one for 97-99.
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Clevite 77
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2002
10:17:38
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Hey Knobbyman, thanks alot for answering all are questions, and keeping us informed. You da man
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bjlindsey
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2/07/2002
11:51:17
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Ditto...Thx, Knobbyman
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K&N clone, Clear Corners, Carbon Fiber Tails, Aluminum Billet 3rd Brake Light Cover, GTS Bug Guard
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Knobbyman
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2/07/2002
12:43:58
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No problem glad to help everyone out. I just hope everything works out well for all of us. I'm still curious as to how the T-bars are going to fit on. I'd rather not have to use a drop down bracket.
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MJH
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2002
13:24:45
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I got this from truckinsuspension regaurding tire sizes and the free install:
I am getting more info on the tire sizes and what will work. I’ll have to get back to you on that.
As for the free install, we had to discontinue that promotion. The free install was part of our old pricing structure when a front lift kit cost $1,700 and did not include a rear lift or shocks. The final cost of a lift kit at that price was in the $2,300 range. We now offer our kits complete with hangers and shackles in the rear and shocks for $1,295 and you can get installation anywhere you want.
Currently the kits are only available online or through a few select dealers in Southern California, Arizona, and Rhode Island.
Thanks,
Ian McCollum
www.TruckinSuspension.com
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4wDakota
GenIII
2/07/2002
13:38:44
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Knobbyman,
Dakota and I want more than 3" of Rancho lift.
I would love 6+" without having to settle for the tuff country 5.5" lift which has had some problems. It's always nice to have more options.
33's with a 6.5" lift is a little small. People have squeezed 35's with the 5.5" tuff county lift. So that being said, 8" rims 35's and a 6.5 " lift should work.
Go to one of my pages:
www.geocities.com/cjf7148/tires.html
holding your mouse over each picture will show you what lift and tires each truck has to give you an idea of how a truck will look.
Later
Corey
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
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DakUSA
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2/07/2002
14:05:49
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http://www.truckin-virginia.com is the place to buy the kit.
Chris Lambert
President Dakota USA
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