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clint282cc
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8/23/2007
13:34:43
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different then i thought. yesturday my buddy drove it while i followed him and it definatly needs some work. its way to high in the air. and even with a block in the rear it still sits higher in the rear. and from the front it looks like a damn 4x4. "its only 2" so i wanted to lower it but im on a tight budget. what do you guys think about these.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lowering-Springs-Kit-97-03-02-01-00-99-98-DODGE-DAKOTA_W0QQitemZ170132997419QQihZ007QQcategoryZ33582QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
as for the rear do you think i can raise the hangers on the fram to bring it lower? as of right now i have like 3 inches until the axle hits the bumpstop. how do guys get 6" lower in the rear. even if i took the bumpstop out it would still not be 6 inches.
finally with r/t wheels on a non r/t they stick out a little. where can i get OEM fender flares for cheap. i tried ebay butthey only have one flare at a time. id like to get all 4 at once.
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8/23/2007
20:37:46
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4X2 has leaf springs BELOW the rear axle.
You could remove a leaf - not recommended, but since you want to lower it, you're obviously not concerned about load capacity changes.
You could install a longer shackle, but it would take a shackle that's 4 inches longer than stock to lower the back 2 inches. There may not be room between shackle anchor and truck bed for a 4 inch longer one.
Easiest is to toss a 2-inch block between rear axle and leaf springs to drop it 2 inches. You'll need longer U-bolts of course.
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clint282cc
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8/24/2007
19:03:34
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yeah im already bottoming out with a bike in the back when i go over a bump. so taking a leaf out is not an option. i also already have a block in the rear. AND it still sits higher than the front. but thanks for the advice.
what do you guys think about those springs? and how bout fender flares?
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