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mrthomas
Dodge Dakota
11/02/2001
14:43:36
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my 94 dakota is my first truck with the axles located above the springs. Instead of shackles I have to use lowering blocks. does anyone know how to install these? can I do it at home with a standard jack?
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Chris S
Dodge Dakota
11/02/2001
16:56:11
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Lowering blocks are pretty easy to install. You can use a standard jack and do it at your house in less than an hour. Just be careful when you lower it down to put on the U-bolts. They might break like they did when I lowered mine. I am pretty sure they come w/instructions. One more thing, do not put a lot of weight in your bed until you know what they can handle.It won't be able to hold as much weight as before, though. Good luck.
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mrthomas
Dodge Dakota
11/03/2001
21:52:26
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anyone else?
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mrthomas
Dodge Dakota
11/04/2001
19:34:25
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anyone?
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mrthomas
Dodge Dakota
11/06/2001
17:11:53
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How about traction bars. do they lower the truck any?
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R/T
Dodge Dakota
11/06/2001
21:49:33
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Got a thing for lowered truck get steel blocks unlike the aluminum which break easily.
Over 50 customized Daks http://www.streetsourcemag.com/OwnerProfiles.asp?Year=%25&Model=36&Search=Search
or search google dropped, lowered, etc
http://www.google.com/search?num=50&hl=en&q=dropped+dodge+dakota
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Bill Moore
Dodge Dakota
11/08/2001
22:38:55
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Increases axle wrap, but if you do it, use the steel like R/T said. Any you will likely need longer U-Bolts.
With increased axle wrap, traction bars become more desireable, but you just lost some of your ground clearance in that area by adding the blocks. Is there a spring shop around? They can re-arch your springs to a lower ride height.
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