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stevemelaaron
Dodge Dakota
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4/18/2004
03:15:45
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 Subject: Lowering an '04 Dakota
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I have a 2004 Dakota SLT Plus Quad Cab 2WD with the 4.7 liter V8 that I'd like to drop 1 to 2 inches in the front and 3 to 4 inches in the rear. I just put some 17x8.5 custom wheels with 265/65R17 rubber on it, and I'll be towing a watercraft behind it (approx. 1000 lbs. maximum, trailer and all). First of all, will there be any issues with clearance in the wheel wells, and second, where do I go for a kit to lower the truck? What components should I be looking at for this kind of drop (just coils, brackets, and blocks, or do I need struts, shocks, and swaybars too)? I've seen some kits on eBay by some outfit called "SuspensionMAX" that includes the coils, shackle hangers, and shocks for $289.95 - would this be everything I need to do the project?
Also, I'm reasonably handy, but have never worked with suspensions before - would this be a project that I could handle on my own, or should I have it done by a professional? I've heard that you can do it on your own, but afterwards, you have to take it in to have an alignment done.
Thanks!
--Steve
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kotart13
Dodge Dakota
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4/18/2004
16:51:26
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265/65/17 is a pretty tall tire, 30.5" overall diameter. someone else who has actually experience with this tiresize would have to chime in to tell you for sure, but i dont think you could go more then 1" up front and 2-3" in the rear with out causing problems will rubbing. for a simple 1" drop up front, i would suggest buying some used r/t coils at a good price. for the rear, you could use an assortment of parts, blocks (but they must be steel!), or shackles, or hangers. installing the parts isnt that hard, its all bolts (unless you go shackles or hangers).
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stevemelaaron
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2004
23:55:43
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Thanks for the info.........if I go with the R/T coils for the front and blocks for the back, do I need to be concerned at all about new shocks/struts, or will the stock ones be fine for now?
Also, even with this "mild" drop, should I still do a 4-wheel alignment ASAP after I'm done?
--Steve
stevenk2@juno.com
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