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MnMeLiTe
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7/15/2002
01:16:27
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Hey guys I have another suspension question and I was wondering if I can get some help. I've got 20's on the way with 255/35's. I have a western chasis 3/5 drop now, I was wondering what I can do to go lower. Do I have to get a whole new setup or can I just add some stuff. I'm not familiar with suspension stuff like this so any info will be appreciated. I wanna go as low as I can go and be safe which I think is a 4/6" drop. So what can I do to drop my truck 1 more inch all around, Or at least drop it as low as I can go.
Please give me any info you guys have.
Thanks alot
Mike
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Glenn
Dodge Dakota
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7/15/2002
03:28:23
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In the front you can get a spring that is 1' lower...Western Chassis make 1,2 and 3" drop springs. In the rear, I wanted an extra inch and used 1" lowering blocks made for race vehicles and I had the W/C lowering kit!
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TEAMFAST
Dodge Dakota
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7/15/2002
07:52:28
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ghetto.
you wont even be able to drive it man
at least youll look "tight" at 0mph
peace
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MnMeLiTe
Dodge Dakota
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7/15/2002
18:14:28
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Hey glenn, do you think it will affect the trucks performance. And would I have any rubbing problems with the sidewalls of the tires on a 20x8.5 rim? Also will I have problems scraping the bottem of my truck? Thanks for your help..
Mike
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jimx
Dodge Dakota
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7/15/2002
21:05:10
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you won't scrape the bottom but your tires will rub every now and then.
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MnMeLiTe
Dodge Dakota
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7/15/2002
22:57:11
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Will the tires rub the fender flares or up in the wheel well. maybe I should get a lower profile tire. What do you guys think. Thanks for your input.
L8R
Mike
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kota on 20s
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7/16/2002
01:52:19
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MnMe, i have a 4/6 western drop on 20x8's
tell me what parts you have now, and i will tell you what you need to add
TEAMFAST, why would he not be able to drive it? i have been driving my truck like this for 3 years with no problems. it looks good (IMO) parked in a parkinglot, or doing 115mph down the freeway (govern limited)
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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MnMeLiTe
Dodge Dakota
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7/16/2002
02:26:21
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Yeah my govern kicked in at 115 too. Doesnt that suck. Anyway as far as parts are concerned, it's hard to tell. I bought this truck a couple of months ago and was told I have a western chasis drop. ???? But I did some research and I think I have western chasis 2" drop arms (not sure) and in back I think I have 5" shackles and hangers (not sure).. So I guess I cant get much help. Maybe I can take some pictures and post it.. Thanks again for all your help.
L8R
Mike
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DakSport
Dodge Dakota
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7/16/2002
08:29:23
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Hey guys just a question. for a 3/5 drop would tires that tuck or ones that dont be best?
Ps- i have a DJM kit on the way (control arms, shackles and hangers)
thanks
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D
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7/16/2002
12:53:26
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you cant tuck tires with a 3/5 drop, unless you
go with a taller than stock tire, and you will
probably rub. leave the tucking to the air bags.
D
01/4.7/CC/mods/DJMdrop3-6
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TEAMFAST
Dodge Dakota
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7/17/2002
21:47:09
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ive got a 2/3 with 17s and the ride here is rough
due to the streets. That truck would last about
two days here...
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kota on 20s
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7/17/2002
23:39:09
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if you have the 2/3 hotchkis kit, i can see why it would be a rough ride. the western kit rides like stock. the only thing that will stiffen it up is the choice of tire you decide to go with. i drove to tucon AZ, and the streets there SUCK BALLS!!! i thought the hollywood freeway was bad!! but anyhoo, it was tolorable (sp?)
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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