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Lowered / Slammed Dakotas
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shlong
Dodge Dakota
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4/04/2002
22:23:01
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What is the best lowing amount for a 2001 quad cab 2WD as to not affect the ride? Best way to go about it? Thanks
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Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2002
00:40:27
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2" control arms and 4" or 5" shackle hangers
in the rear (measure the diff from ground to
bottom of fender) This way, you keep the
stock springs, therefore stock spring ratio,
and stock ride....well almost, any drop will
affect the ride, the lowering shocks will be the
part of THIS drop that affects the ride, will
make it slightly stiffer, but not enough to not
want to drive your truck.
Western Chassis
DJM
both of these companies make lower control
arms for your dakota. I chose DJM, but do
some research before you make your
decision, call up the companies, both will
slander one another, but both are pretty much
the same, and similar price.
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01/4.7/mods/DJMdrop3-6
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/p0intless/lst?.dir=/
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Ctdak
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2002
12:52:36
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Lowering your truck will only do good things, like improved handling. I have Western Chassis control arms and springs in the front and the hotchkis kit in the rear. A total drop of 3/4. I think that the ride isn't much more harsh than stock, except when you hit a big bump. I fell in love with my truck all over again after lowering it. Theres nothing like having a truck that handles better than the car next to you.
I would also beef up the sway bars front and rear, this will improve things even more.
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kevster
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2002
21:10:31
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I have a 2000 Dak 4.7 auto,I droped mine with Hotchkis 2"drop front springs, and the 3" drop rear leafs, add 4 gas shocks, and the 17x9 RT wheels,Nitto NT450 275x50x17 tires. and WOW! My truck Rocks.. i love it..Best money i spent yet.
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