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Doc
Dodge Dakota
11/01/2001
11:37:06
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 Subject: Help me out here; ... Suspension lift
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We need a REAL suspension lift for our '00 and newer Dakota trucks, but no one makes one YET! The story I keep getting when I call any of the manufacturers is that "there is no interest in having one". So lets fix that problem. I have emailed a number of the companies asking for a suspension lift, but one voice gets ignored too easily. Please help me out here, and e-mail a company and ask for a suspension lift for a late model Dakota 4x4.
We might just as well start with Rancho. Here is the contact information:
http://www.tenneco-automotive.com/gorancho_mail/
Thanks,
Doc.
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CadetDak
Dodge Dakota
11/02/2001
03:04:14
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rancho is coming out with a lift for the late model dakotas should be done some time this year or early next is what I ot told by them
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Walt Felix
Dodge Dakota
11/02/2001
08:37:37
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CadetDak,
Not to be critical, but I’ve been seeing the same statement posted by numerous people for a year and a half now. I’m starting to think Rancho is just stringing a bunch of you along.
Walt
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
11/02/2001
09:34:53
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I agree, Walt. Kinda like Superlift telling me a lift was coming late summer/early fall, and then telling someone else here on the forum that they had no plans to develope a lift for the new Daks.
I guess I'll believe it when I see it.
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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JJ
Dodge Dakota
11/02/2001
13:00:52
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I don't think they have a clue as to what the hell is going on.
This was their response to my question
"Thank you for your interest in Rancho products. We do not have a release date for the Dakota kit. We are however, planning on releasing the kit some time in 2002. For further information on Rancho products, contact a distributor in your area. To locate a Rancho distributor visit our website at: www.gorancho.com.
Rancho Team Member,
Jean"
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Knobbyman
GenIII
11/02/2001
14:41:56
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Ahh what the hell might as well e-mail them.... For the fun of it if nothing else. *I hope my e-mail isn't alone.*
I really don't want to come up w/ a suspension lift by my self like was needed w/ the tow hooks.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
http://www.knobbyman.com
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Bob Cash
Dodge Dakota
11/05/2001
12:55:33
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What is the word from Tuff Country for the late model application? My 2000 4.7 4X4 wants to know....
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Scott Bryant
Dodge Dakota
11/05/2001
15:09:35
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Just sent in my request. I also did the same thing on Tuff Country's site asking for a version of their 5" lift for rackers.
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Scott Bryant
Dodge Dakota
11/05/2001
15:57:56
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Here's the reply I got from Tuff Country:
Scott,
We will not offer a lift for the Durango/Dakota with the rack and pinion. You may want to check with Rancho or Superlift on this kit.
Thanks
Shawn
That sucks.
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Bob Cash
Dodge Dakota
11/05/2001
16:10:11
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Ohhh for Pete's sake... Not knowing the grand differences in the R&P vs. pre 2k, how can that be such a huge design job that they don't want to even consider it.......
I suppose we just keep pestering them until they devote a little more time for us instead of the ultra high profit margin Expedition/Navigator/Escalade bunch.
Darn.
Bob
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Scott Bryant
Dodge Dakota
11/05/2001
16:54:39
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I dont think relocating the R&P would be that big a deal. The trick would be running the steering column to the relocated R&P. Considering the tight space in which to work, that is probably the biggest issue.
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Doc
Dodge Dakota
11/05/2001
20:37:30
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Just in case no one has noticed, the '02 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks now have rack and pinion steering. So it looks like the aftermarket manufacturers are going to HAVE to figure out how to lift a truck with rack and pinion steering, otherwise they will loose out on a huge share of the market.
Also, it would certainly be possible to retro-fit a circulating ball type of steering set-up on our '00 and newer trucks. Then we would effectively have the same as a '99 and older Dakota truck, and the Tuff Country lift would work. You won't see me doing that though, and not because of the steering retro-fit. I just have never been impressed with Tuff Country products in the least, that is why.
Doc.
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Mike Miller
Dodge Dakota
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9/04/2002
14:42:44
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I have a 02 4X4 ram 1500. I have heard from every lift company that they are going to figure it out......well it has only been 10 months. The only thing I have seen is a 10 inch lift, just a little too high for me, but I would love to set it up about 6" with 35's. well keep dreaming cause this will never come out!!!!!
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
9/04/2002
15:13:24
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Hehe.. for the rams I'm fairly sure that they have one already.. Look around call a local shop & check out superlift I think they are the ones that had the 6" lift. I know Rancho has one for the new rams already. Check out http://www.gorancho.com/products/new_RS6572.stm it's 4" and you should be able to run 35's on it.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks it faster----
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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9/04/2002
15:55:11
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Oh m'gosh! Check this out. It says Rancho's going to come out with a lift for 2000+ dakotas!!!! ; )
http://www.gorancho.com/products/dodge_1.stm#dakota
Sorry, tired of waiting....good times.
YJ
Black 2K QC 4x4 4.7 3.92 KVT910DVD
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
9/04/2002
16:13:47
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Smart ____.
:-p aren't we all?
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks it faster----
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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9/04/2002
16:33:05
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; )
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Walt_Felix
Dodge Dakota
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9/05/2002
08:24:26
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Not to bust your bubble, but that statement
"New 2000-2001 Dakota/Durango Systems Coming Soon!"
has been on their website for a real long time. Just look at this thread. It was started nearly a year ago and the expected release date was late 2001 / early 2002. It's now Sept. and the kit is still "Coming Soon!" I still think they are stringing you guys along.
Walt
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
9/05/2002
08:41:04
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Walt ;-) we know.. we just making fun of it.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks it faster----
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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9/09/2002
14:25:59
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Tee hee. ; )
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LIL STOMPER
Dodge Dakota
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9/11/2002
01:51:26
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HAS ANYONE ACTUALLY CALLED WHIPLASH & ASKED THEM IF THEY HAVE ANYTHING SMALLER THAN A 10"LIFT,I ASSUME THAT IS WHO MIKE MILLER IS TALKING ABOUT. I KNOW THEY HAVE SOME LIFTS FOR DAKOTA'S BUT I'M NOT SURE OF THE YEARS FOR WHICH THERE MADE.
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Mike Miller
Dodge Dakota
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9/11/2002
13:09:34
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Actually, I just saw in the off road magazine that they just came out with a 5" lift as well. My next question is as follows. If you are currently running 31" tires, you then add a 5" lift along with 35" tires. Is your overall lift 7"?
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
9/11/2002
13:24:15
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There is no way you can run 35" tires w/ only 5" of lift. But yes your calculations are correct if it was possible.
I have 6" of lift and I still rub w/ 33's when I have them all the way over to the side with the suspension fully compressed.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks it faster----
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forexfour
GenIII
9/11/2002
15:23:47
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Hey Knobby,
Me and my buddy here at work just can't beleive with all that lift, 6", and you still get rub. I know my 285x75x16's AT are not even a 1/4" smaller than my 33x12.5x15 MTs. Side by side they are pretty much the same tire. According to specs they are 11.3 wide. How wide are your tires actually? Where do you rub? Is the backspacing the real issue for why you still rub?
I get no rub now, anywhere, still on stock. Even with the Hanson it does not help for the back of the wheel well.
Sorry, I am just trying to figure all of this out.
FXF
Never late for a Tee time or wheelin with my buddies! Always ready for both!!!Forexfour's home page.
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LIL STOMPER
Dodge Dakota
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9/12/2002
01:35:40
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MIKE MILLER, I INSTALL LIFT KITS AT WORK,I GOT A LIFT KIT (10")FOR A FULL SIZE DODGE FROM WHIPLASH IT WASN'T THE BEST LIFT THAT I'VE EVER SEEN SO BE CAREFULL IF YOU GET ONE FROM THEM. I DON'T KNOW WHO ALL YOU HAVE LOOKED INTO BUT RCD & PRO COMP MAKE PRETTY GOOD LIFTS.OH YEA I HAVEN'T SEEN ANY SMALL PICKUP CLEAR 35'S ON 8" OR OVER WHEELS WITH ONLY 5"S OF LIFT.
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mike miller
Dodge Dakota
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9/12/2002
13:24:09
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See I don't understand, According to the Rancho web site, they have a 4"kit that was designed to fit 35"s. So with that information how would they not fit under a 5" or even 6" kit?
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FortWorth4x4
GenIII
9/12/2002
14:31:33
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Mike: A Ram 4x4 sits higher than a Dakota 4x4.
A Ram can more than likely get 35s under it with a 4" lift. In fact I have seen it, so it can be done.
'99 White CC SLT 5.2L V8 4x4 Auto 9" Lift 35x12.5x15 ProComp Xterrains....plus more.
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everret
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2003
19:53:32
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just to let any of you thinking of buying from whiplash i bought my 10'dodge dakota lift nov 7 2002 i finally recieved all the parts as of jan 14 2003 after calling numerous times at my cost i was lied to time after time my truck was on blocks this whole time as the parts started coming in nothing fit the lower a frame drop brackett hole to big top a arm drop brackett was to wide fit on top of arm would not in it had bot fixed at fab shop the steering drop draglink 2 inches short in height to much angle on tie rod ends holes for pitman arm ilderarm to small cross member for torsion built up side down i could go on and on but i think you get it i have spent 468.75 at the fab shop on this lift which is now on the truck the left front tire sticks out from under the truck more than the right so the bottom drop bracketts to be redrilled whiplash will not reinbruse me no money i also tried to get my money back be tryin to install lift chris said no any ? email me maybe i can help you from screwing up a new truck john @trickponyracin@aol
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dakguy
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2003
07:42:15
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Got any pictures of the install or the finished truck yet?
I know someone that had the same issues with them when they ordered a Chevy HD 8-10 in kit.
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Knobbyman
*GenIII*
1/24/2003
09:48:16
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I've been preaching the story about Whiplash & Truckin-Suspension being the worst kits for you truck. But it seams only a few of you actually listen.
everret - I'm sorry that happened to you I had the same problem... Trust me .. If you didn't cut anything off your frame yet it will be ALOT less expensive for you to put your truck back to stock and put a body lift on it.
Please PLEASE don't put that whiplash kit on your truck.
-www.knobbyman.com
-Sold '01 Dakota
-'02 Cougar Stock
----Mud Only Breaks It Faster----
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stealwings582
GenIII
1/24/2003
14:21:43
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Hey, where's that Andy guy that said this was a great lift. He should read what everrt wrote.
Wouldn't want any other!
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