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BlackDak20
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11/17/2002
02:39:35

Subject: 3/5 drop w/ stock 16" rims
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I have an 02 quad cab and im going to put the djm 3" front control arms and 5" rear shackle/hanger kit on my truck. I have the tires and handling package on my truck with the 16" rims. I was woundering if anyone had this set up. I was woundering how much steering radius I will loose? Also if you have a lowered turkc and later put bigger sway bars on the truck, did it help at all? Are they worth it? And what sway bars did you use? Thanx alot guys



Marks DQC
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11/17/2002
08:42:10

RE: 3/5 drop w/ stock 16
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I have a different but similar setup. Mine's dropped 2/3 with the Hotchkis kit, includes sway bars, and the 16" package. I get some tire rubbing on the front on big bumps. The rear is fine. I haven't lost any steering radius.

When I get wheels/tires I will go to a 28" tire which will eliminate the rubs.

2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT , 4.7L, Auto, 3.55, Garnet Red over Slate
Zaino, Tint, Vent Guard, Gaylords Lid, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Wet Okole Covers, Painted Grill Shell w/ Ram inserts, S/S Bumper/Valence Cover, Billet Antenna, Precision Roll Pan, APC Clear Corners, Airaid, Gibson

circus boy
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11/18/2002
22:39:49

RE: 3/5 drop w/ stock 16
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i have a 2001, rc, 4.7, 5 spd with the djm 3" cntl. arms and 5" shack/hang. you will loose alot of turning radius, but you get used to it.
it rides very good for a lowered truck. you might want to think about the c-notch kit. i cut my stock bump stops but i still bottom out. i'm not sure if the drop shocks will help, but i'm getting some soon. i left the stock sway bar on. the truck handles very good. i'm taking it to the local road course this friday.



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11/19/2002
23:45:22

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Hey mark how much did your 2/3 hotchkis drop cost?
Im looking for a 2/3 around 500 dollars shipped. What would hte best for me to go for

01 Dakota reg cab 3.9
bone stock ready to mod



circus boy
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11/22/2002
19:38:27

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i found out how to get the turning radius back.
i took my dak to the local race track. they have a 1.8 mile road course. i paid $350 for the 3 hour high performance driving class. after 2 hours of PURE DELIGHT on the road course the steering radius came back. this was a hole lot fun!!!!!!!!!!!! i knew it handled pretty good, but on the track it was amazing. well worth the money, and out of nowhere , i got my steering radius back



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