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MiKiE
Dodge Dakota
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5/05/2003
15:41:27
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I want to lower my 98 single cab 4 clnder Dakota, but I have no idea what to do... I have talked to some people in my school but no one really seems to know whats up. I would like to spend as little as possible but would like to do it right. Has anyone blocked the leef and cut the coils? Any other ideas any help would be great =)
~MiKiE
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lowdaksport
Dodge Dakota
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5/05/2003
17:12:21
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you can block the back but don't cut coils. with the 4 cyl you cant get coils they wont drop it as far as they say so your best bet is to do it right with the control arms. djm 2 inch arms will work. for the back the blocks will work but i would just get leaf springs for 2 inches.
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MiKiE
Dodge Dakota
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5/07/2003
15:39:53
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THanks, do you have any idea it would cost to the 2 inch leaf springs?? and to make it lvl dont you have to do something like 2 and 4?
~MiKiE
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Zach Yeager
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5/07/2003
19:08:17
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hey mike,
if you want to lower the truck cheaply and still maintain a decent ride, i would suggest blocks in the back and new coils in the front. i would definitely not suggest cutting the coils because you could cut them different lengths and mess up your suspension. lowdaksport said go with the leaf springs and control arms. i would definitely agree with him because it gives you a great ride, but it is a lot more pricey. i hope i helped. good luck
zach
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lowdaksport
Dodge Dakota
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5/09/2003
19:00:37
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https://www.hotchkis.net/secure_index.html . hotchkis has the best leaf springs check them out at that site and go to stylinconcepts or any sport truck store and get djm 2 inch c arms. the c arms will run about 250. and the hotchkis leafs are 265. if that is too much then i would go with the c arms for 250 and then blocks for 20 bucks. the only way to get a decent drop on the front of the 4 cyl will be c arms. you can email me if u need anything else at lowdaksport@sbcglobal.net or AOL IM lowdaksport. my truck is djm 2 incg c-arms djm coils djm hanger/shackle kit and blocks 2 in blocks with one machinerd down to level it out side to side. and my truck is totally level.
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Torrez
Dodge Dakota
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5/13/2003
23:19:59
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I have 18"x8.5" Cragar Tease wheels on my 98 dakota and they stick out about an inch of the fender and I want to lower it. Is there any way I can bring them in?
-Mark
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Torrez
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5/13/2003
23:29:45
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I have 18x8.5" Cragar Tease wheels on my 98 dakota and they stick out of the fender about and inch and I was wondering if there is any way i can bring them in to fit under to lower it?
-Mark
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rev.walt
Dodge Dakota
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5/14/2003
21:50:30
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i just lowered my 98 v6 3 in the back with blocks, and 4 in the front by CUTTING THE COILS. i was able to align the front with no more problems than any other method. the ride is a bit stiff, but not as much as youd think. if you measure 1 full turn on the coil, it is appx 4 inches drop...1/4 turn = 1 inch. the only problem i have had is the fact that i cant lower the rear any more than another inch without notching the frame. does anyone know of a c notch for the erar that doesnt cost an assload of cash? i have made my own before, but i dont have the time this time around. anything would be helpful
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TxDak
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5/15/2003
16:48:20
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I lowered my 98 Dak 4cyl. 3" blocks in the back and v6 3" drop coils in front it took it down 2.5". I plan lower mods in the future but for now i like
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rev. walt
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5/18/2003
01:32:22
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sorry!!!! i lied on my earlier post...i said that 1/4 turn =1 inch...its 1/2 turn= 1 inch. i actually cut 2 full coils off the springs. to get back some suspension movement, i also cut the snubbers off halfway up the metal base, then cut and peeled the steel back, so that there was rubber showing at the tops. when i had it aligned, it was barely out of spec, and it was able to be brought back in easily. i have also discovered that s-10 springs can be used if you so choose...theyre cheaper, and easier to find than dakota springs.
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low4c
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5/21/2003
00:58:36
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i lowered my dakota 2/3. i blocked the back and chopped the springs. it looks tight for a 2/3, and for a good while the ride was fine. i did this about march last year. just past the summer time it started squeekin when i ride over even slightly rough streets. i just got too anxious and didnt want to wait to save up for a nice kit. but late this summer i will get a 3/5 kit or wait til next yr tax return and bag it. but yes dont chop the springs!!!
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