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hallb
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6/27/2003
23:59:53

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I've got a 2000 4.7 cc with R/T coils, leafs, sway bars, and wheels. I have added eddlebrock shocks as well. I don't want to drop my truck anymore but I would like improved handling. Does anyone with stock R/T suspension have any experience with hotchkis or addco sway bars. I'm leaning toward the addco bars for financial reasons but if the gains are minimal I would go with the hotchkis. Any input would be greatly appreciated.



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6/28/2003
00:57:17

RE: sway bars
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The Hotchkis bar is damn impressive. The stock R/T sway bar is the same as all the other Dakotas. The only difference is it always has a rear one, where some Dakotas (mine) didn't.

Where are you looking to improve handling? Understeer, oversteer, traction, etc.

I will tell you know that tires will make more of a difference in handling than any other single modification. What tires are you running now?

-Mike
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2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out | straight piped 3rd cat | turndown tip
Full Hotchkis and RAS
Shaved emblems and antennae
150BM fan | removed clutch | HD Radiator
R/T wheels on 275/40/17 Dunlop 9000s

hallb
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6/28/2003
06:16:50

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Right now I am running kuhmo ecsta 711's. I would like to get rid of body roll which as far as I know should also immprove traction. It also feels like a have some slight understeer.



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