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Shawn Reding
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3/12/2001
00:01:47

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Is it possible to lower a Dakota 4x4 (98 and up)? I live up in Minnesota and would really like the traction of 4x4 for the winters. Not to worried about clearance being as I will be mostly driving interstate and major hwys. Just worried about sliding all over. I rode in a friends of mine (2wd) and he was all over the place even with some high traction winter tires. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated. Shawn



Justin G
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3/12/2001
04:13:37

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Lowering a 4X4?? I think that should be illegal. You want to lower it just for the looks or what?


Justin
98 Dakota 4X4 V6 intake, exhaust,
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95DakotaV8
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3/12/2001
06:22:14

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The best traction device is common sense. Don't use the go pedal so much. It would cost a lot of money to lower a 4x4 b/c someone would have to fabricate parts, the only thing out there for 4x4s is lift kits.

Kevin Rants
95 Dakota CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd, 3.90 rear end


bill k
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3/12/2001
10:00:45

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get 50 or 40 series tires

aesy rider on 31;s

bill k
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3/12/2001
10:33:24

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get 50or 40 series tires

aesy rider on 31;s

dakguy
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3/12/2001
12:27:01

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you could get a little lower by cranking the front torsion bars down and taking a spring or two out of the back



Baumer
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3/13/2001
00:24:11

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I saw them lower a 99 durango 4x4 on Motortrend Trucks so it is possible. They did it because 4x4 handle better than 2wd. hence why porches are 4wd. Anyways i'm sure the same kit would work for you. Try there web site for info.



Baumer

Bernd
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3/13/2001
00:29:18

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Uhhhh...that's AWD...not 4WD for the Porsche. And their driveline is a lot more complicated/sophisticated than a 4x4.


Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
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Baumer
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3/13/2001
16:53:34

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All I'm saying is that it has been done and I'm pretty sure those guys know what the hell there doing on that show.



Baumer

Nick
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3/13/2001
22:35:17

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I was under the impression lowering a 4x4 was a cardnial sin.

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Python97
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3/14/2001
15:26:09

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What the hell would you lower a truck for???? Why dot you just go buy a car. They come in 4 wheel drive now. I see alot of women driving them :)



dakguy
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3/14/2001
17:28:15

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While you know id lift mine but that red tan on t he back of my neck doesnt need to get any brighter.



Shawn Reding
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3/15/2001
12:43:36

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Thanks everyone for their input. With your postings and some other research I have done I have found that it is nearly impossible to lower a 4x4. I think I will just have to settle with some other mods and leave the suspension alone. We just had a pretty decent snowfall this past weekend (10") and my bosses plow truck, 96 RAM 4x4 with 3" of lift went through a hell of a lot of snow while we were plowing. Thanks again, Shawn



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10/11/2002
17:28:01

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I am also intrested in lowering my Dakota. I do remember the motortrend Durango, I think it had a 3/3 drop. I also heard that some company I don't remember the name was making an airbag kit for torsion bars. If anybody has any info. on this please let me know.

Mark
2001 Club Cab 4x4 Slt+, atlantic blue pearl
Mods. custom intake, flowmaster 40 series, painted bumpers, stainless bars, billet grille, white faced gauges, ultralift tonneau.



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