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chad
Dodge Dakota
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7/17/2002
21:15:43
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 Subject: shakle/hanger question
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yes i know this is the performance forum but i haea quik question. I know most ppl out there have removed the stock shakles and hangers and i was wondering what is the easiest way to do it. I just got my stuff today it has been on back order for a couple weeks so im eager to get it on. sorry about question but any replys are appreciatd.thanks
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Nick
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7/17/2002
22:52:46
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When I lowered my first dakota we used a grinder to remove the rivets, this was a very long loud process. When I did my current dak I used a torch to remove them, and then had to clean it up with the grinder. THen we used an air chisel to pry the hangers off. Good luck man, its a Shi**y job but its worth it.
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D
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7/18/2002
02:44:09
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air chisel and ear plugs.
D
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Ed LuVa
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2002
12:33:57
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If you've got a torch, MELT those rivets off! The install of my hangers were done in a driveway with ease. No banging, no ear plugs!!!
---Ed
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SS_Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2002
15:23:31
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what are the shakles and hanger? Sorry, never dealt with 'em...
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Joe E.
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7/18/2002
18:56:21
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You could also use a grinder and remove the heads. Then use a bar and knock the stems out. Those things are a pain in the ars...
Joe E.
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02dakotaRT
Dodge Dakota
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7/19/2002
01:18:44
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Hi:
I am working on lowering my 2002 R/T right now. What I did is get four friends over and lift off my bed. I had an old table that was no good, so I put my bed on it. Then I took about a 1/4 bit and drilled the rivets about 1/2" deep. Next, I drilled the same distance with a 1/2" bit. Then I took a hand chisel and a hammer and beat the heads off the rivets. Next , I used a big screw driver and beat the rivets out. Note, take the factory hangers and shackels off. If you do not take them all off before installing the new ones, it is a pain in the ass. Then install the front first. I had to relocate my emergency brake cable because the new ones hit them. I do not know what brand yours is, but mine are western chassis. They are excellent quality for the price. I also had to let the gas tank down to get the nuts on the front driver side. This all took about 6 to 8 hours. I also c-notched my frame. It was not all that hard since I had the bed off. How low are you going. I went 3/4. I used dropped control arms in the front and shackles/hangers in the rear. I will finish my lowering tomorrow if I can get some help to put my bed on.
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