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CruzinR/T
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2003
10:54:03
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Does anybody know if it is possable to drop an R/T front 1".
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Shane
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2003
11:38:42
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get a 2" control arm then use a v-8 non r/t coil spring (r/t coils are 1" shorter)
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Shane
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4/24/2003
11:48:11
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or use a 2" lowering coil for a non-R/T
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Joey
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2003
12:57:16
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If u get the hotchkis kit, it will drop the front 1.5 inches and the back 2.5 inches. i think thats the best way for handling and looks.
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IntenseDak39
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4/24/2003
18:33:01
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agreed... hotchkis rides awesome
1998 Regular Cab V6 Auto
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Shane
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2003
22:09:16
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how much is the whole hotchkis kit w/out shocks?
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KovzR6
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2003
23:45:49
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are you sure the hotchkis will drop the RT 1.5/2.5????
shouldnt it drop it 1/2????
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Matt
Dodge Dakota
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4/25/2003
07:39:04
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hotchkis does NOT ride good at all! their suspension is very good for perforance and handles very good but has a very stiff ride. hangers/shackles ride best in the rear with drop shocks and a-arms ride best in the front with drop shocks.
-Matt
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2001rt
Dodge Dakota
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4/25/2003
08:43:47
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Matt have you had a R/T lowered w/ Hotchkis? The Hotchkis system is great, and it will lower the front 1.5" and the rear 2.5" to 2.75". I got the coils and leafs for $400, next will be the Bilsten shocks at $85 each. ouch..
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emka
DakotaEnthusiast
4/25/2003
18:40:31
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Go to bilstein.com they have a list of places that sell them for about $65.00 ea.
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Evil Doer
Dodge Dakota
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4/26/2003
19:28:33
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EMAK, I checked out the dealers on the Bilstein website and all off the listings were for standard height suspensions.
Don't the shocks need to be shorter for a lowered application?
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emka
DakotaEnthusiast
4/26/2003
23:14:16
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Evil, I think with 2" control arm you would use stock height shock as travel stays same, if using 1"-1.5" shorter spring stock shock may still be alright, shorter than that probably would require shorter shock.
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HSKR
Dodge Dakota
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4/27/2003
23:04:55
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The Bilstiens used on the Hotchkis kit are custom tuned for Hotchkis, and can only be bought from Hotchkis. Trying to find them cheaper elsewhere is a waste of time. As far as the ride quaity of the Hotchkis kit, when combined with the Biltiens shocks., I must say it rides awsome for a lowered truck. I ridden in trucks lowered with control arms, shackles, and blocks(not all three, but different combinations) and they are rode a lot worse than my Hotchkised R/T. And the Hotchkis kit only lowers the front 1" and the rear 1.5-2". I measured mine before and after so I know the difference.
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