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Lowered / Slammed Dakotas
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skully
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2004
02:30:47
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 Subject: Lowering with canopy on back
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I have an 87 Dakota long box, 3.9 (eventually doing V8 swap). I have a matching canopy on the back. Want to do a mild drop. Was thinking 2/3 drop, but wondering with the canopy, would the rear be too low? Anybody have experience with this? Its a fibreglass canopy (100-150lbs maybe) Would 3 be too much in the rear and make it uneven?
Thanks for any input
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Noltz
Dodge Dakota
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8/15/2004
22:34:46
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Since you already know where it sits with the weight of the cap, you can do some simple measuring & find the drop you need. Since blocks and shackles don't affect the spring rate, the drop numbers will be the same.
IE: The rear is 2" higher than the front, you need a 2/4 drop to level it. If it's out by 1", use 2/3. If it's level now, 2" spindles and 2" blocks are best.
When the V8 goes in, put the factory springs back in. You'll probably be about level.
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