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waterpolo
Dodge Dakota
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12/03/2002
18:44:51
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 Subject: Hotchkis Install Help
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I just bought the Hotchkis front 2 inch drop coils and the Hotchkis 3 inch drop rear leafs for my 99 slt with the 3.9, 5 speed. I was wondering if anybody who has installed it had any tips or tricks when installing the kit? Also i just recently bought new stock shocks for it (didn't think i would do the drop so soon), can i still use this shocks or do i have to change and if so what do you recommend?
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xplikt
GenIII
12/03/2002
19:22:20
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The stock shocks suck horribly on the Hotchkis drop. I drive around with them for about two days before I installed their custom tuned Bilsteins. The difference is night and day between the shocks. Get yourself a good set of Bilsteins or Toxics, but some sort of "drop shock".
Tips, hrm. I can't think of any off the top of my head. Their very simple photocopied 100-times over instructions aren't bad. The leafs are super easy and take no time at all. Really straight forward. Those just take some time to torque 120ft/lbs while under a dropped truck -- remember to drop them while the springs are loaded.
The front coils are your basic coil install. Just be sure to use a chain around those fukers and the control arm. The bumb stop in the front can be a pain since it's on there with rivets. Just drill those out.
- Be sure to torque everything to spec.
- Recheck everything.
- Read the entire set of instructions before starting.
- If you second guess yourself on doing something, check the instructions again.
- Buy some beer to entice a friend to help you, it will go a lot quicker.
Any questions on the install, just post 'em here.
-Mike
http://www.dodgetruckworld.com/xplikt/
2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out, straight piped 3rd cat, turndown tip
Hotchkis swaybars and springs
Bilstein custom tuned shocks
Roadmaster Active Suspension
Shaved emblems and antennae
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waterpolo
Dodge Dakota
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12/04/2002
09:13:36
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xplikt - with the 2/3 drop do i have to worry about the drive shaft angle or the pinion gear angle? Thanks for the help
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xplikt
GenIII
12/04/2002
09:53:15
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Not with the Hotchkis.
Copy and paste this in your browser window.
http://www.dodgetruckworld.com/gallery/xplikt/78913.jpg
This is a picture of my pinion angle after the Hotckis drop.
-Mike
http://www.dodgetruckworld.com/xplikt/
2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out, straight piped 3rd cat, turndown tip
Hotchkis swaybars and springs
Bilstein custom tuned shocks
Roadmaster Active Suspension
Shaved emblems and antennae
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boettli
Dodge Dakota
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12/04/2002
13:51:42
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I have recently installed my Hotchkis myself, except for the coils, and with the toxic shocks it was the worst ride on earth. I would never recommend getting the Hotchkis drop without the custom Bilsteins. The Hotchkis TVS w/ Bilsteins makes the truck handle amazing.
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