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MJH
Dodge Dakota
11/30/2001
16:36:24
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Has anyone heard anything about the 10" lift made by whiplash? If you have good or bad please fill me in.
http://www.whiplashinc.com/
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Mike
Dodge Dakota
11/30/2001
16:45:12
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I've heard only BAD things so far... (insurance fraud, shady people... just not worth it).
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MikeC
Dodge Dakota
12/03/2001
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I wonder what kind of testing Whiplash has done on their lifts - I mean, anyone could make a homebrew lift kit if they wanted.
I'm just wondering of my front wheels are gonna snap off if I ride over curb. (Not that I do that).
Another question is - Why don't they make a 3-5" lift. If they are such engineers, it should not be a problem since they already cleared 10. Sounds like they just went right around the sterering probs instead of designing for them.
One last sterotypical observation - cooming from Cali, they probably are more concerned with looks rather than functionality anyways.
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mjh
Dodge Dakota
12/03/2001
14:53:58
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This is what I recieved from whiplash about their lift. I asked them about having to switch axles and if that was they only lift for the dodge.
MJH -
If the dodge lift that you are referring to is the Dakota/Durango lift, yes, we only currently make a 10" kit that allows a 36" tire. As for your axles in the front as long as they are still in good shape there is no reason to put new cv axles just due to our lift. Once we get more pictures they will be on the web site for you to see. Thanks for the questions. Corey - Whiplash Suspensions
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Knobbyman
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12/03/2001
15:01:01
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Do you have there new URL.. I had it but lost it.. Could someone repost it for me?
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RESQready
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12/03/2001
18:19:05
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http://www.whiplashsuspensions.com
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MikeC
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
15:06:27
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The rear end on that Durango looks a little low to me.
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Knobbyman
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12/04/2001
15:14:37
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Don't you know pictures add 10 lbs. to the back end?
:-) sorry... had to.
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jason alex
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
19:26:35
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I have first hand experience with whiplash their
lifts are the best in the business i have had no
problems and how many other trucks with a 12" lift
with 44's can drive 200 miles in the freeway with
no probl
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MJH
Dodge Dakota
12/04/2001
20:15:38
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Jason-
What year is your dakota? ANd I wanna see some pictures of this bad boy. If you have some I and every member on this site would LOVE to see some.
POST SOME PICS ASAP!!!!! Thanks
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Kevin
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2002
14:56:14
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I don't drive a Dodge I still like Whiplash.I don't see why their insurance problems and all of that stuff going on makes their lift's bad.I live in NV but I have been to their shop in cali and they build some sick ass trucks.I heard that their shop got shut down, but theirs a place down the road from there that makes the lifts. They're still going to make the lifts just under a diferent name.That's what I heard from someone who lives down there.
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skeletor86
Dodge Dakota
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2/28/2002
11:56:02
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This is the latest I got from Corey at Whiplash. It is a list of their lift parts.
97-02 Dodge Durango/Dakota 10 Kit
Please Specify Year
$2,399.00 Complete Kit
FRONT FOUR BOXES INCLUDE:
All Front Brackets
All Steering Components
Lateral Steering Assist
Brake Lines
Compression Struts
All Shocks Included
REAR KIT INCLUDED
OPTIONS
Traction Bars
... 329.00
Http://www.whiplashsuspensions.com
I also received their little handout in the mail, if anyone wants me to post that I will
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Dakota/cali
Dodge Dakota
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2/28/2002
16:04:40
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I have 2wd dak but I have expierence with whiplash>If you plan on installing the kit be ready to spend a week doing it.I just helped my buddy do one on his navigator.every time we got going good we would have to stop to go buy more parts, nuts bolts wahers and even had to call them to get pieces that were supposed to be in the kit.I live about 45 min away from them and you still get shiiitty customer service!!!!!!!!!!
just to give you a heads up!
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scott
Dodge Dakota
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2/28/2002
18:55:08
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Just my 2 cents about Riprash susp. I directly know 2 people who have had the same problems with them (not sent or missing parts incl. nuts and bolts AND major parts of the kits! Also no instructions and very bad customer service) These kits were for a 99 RAM and an 01 HD CHEVY not for the DAK , but I`m sure you can expect the same level of quality for all!
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tom thumb
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2002
03:08:18
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all i got say is DAMN>........http://www.whiplashsuspensions.com/CFCart/prodpage.cfm?Cat_Selected=10&SubCat_Selected=13&Product_Selected=31
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QUADMAN
GenIII
4/05/2002
03:35:31
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Man! Just call me woody!
YOUR ONLY WORTH WHAT YOU OWE!
3" Body Lift, 33x12.50x15 MTR's, Procomp Prerunner Lightbar, Flow 40 with duals, K&N Drop-in
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QUADMAN
GenIII
4/05/2002
03:46:33
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With all this talk about how bad Whiplash was I just had to know for myself. There are several trucks running around here with their lifts so I caught up with 3 of them and had a chat. All of them raved about their lifts, and I must say the lifts look very very sharp and durable. Not just the way they are built but painted and finished. I have installed everything from fabtech to rancho and I must say this lift is showtruck quality. Enough of that, anyways I asked all three how they were treated and only one had theirs delivered with a missing part which with one phone call was shipped and recieved the next day. I have to say that after seeing this lift up close I really want one. I just don't know if I want the everyday hassle of climbing in and out of 10 more inches of height. Don't take my word for it though, flag someone down that has one, everyone loves to talk about their rig, ask them what they think of them. Warning though, when you pull your dak alongside that lashed ride, let's just say it's humbling!
YOUR ONLY WORTH WHAT YOU OWE!
3" Body Lift, 33x12.50x15 MTR's, Procomp Prerunner Lightbar, Flow 40 with duals, K&N Drop-in
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Hawkeye
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4/05/2002
09:38:58
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But is it just good for show? The ones I have talked to tht loved theirs are only show trucks. The ones that go off road have not been as happy. I have just read some really bad things from off roaders about them. I could care less about a show truck. Thats just me though. Depends on what your wants and needs are.
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99Dak5.2L4x4
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2002
12:06:25
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Ok..after seeing that Durango with the 10 inch and Scotts old truck both running 38 tires. I'm definetly getting that whiplash "10" suspension. I think I need about another month and a half to save for the extra cost of the gears. Junes the date. I do mostly city driving. Do you all think I should get the 4:88 or the 5:13 gears?
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jeremyD
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2002
14:58:42
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Men, for 900 less i'm going w/ the truckin' suspensions 9.5" lift. but you do what ya want.
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99Dak5.2L4x4
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2002
15:29:44
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Hey Jeremy
I was thinking about that lift too. I'm torn truthfully. I can't seem to find anyone who has a Dakota with the whiplash or the 9.5 truck-n lift to compaer. I know scott was saying he had problems with the alignment on his truck-n 5.5 lift (w/ 3in body lift) because of the control arm bolts. And from the pics of the Whiplash suspension it looks like they completly replace those (like the Fabtech lifts). And I like the Dual shock thing and a few other goodies it comes with.
Ok..you be the gunnie pig for the truck-n 9.5 lift and I'll do it for the 10' whiplash lift and we can compare this for everyone else.
I am for a total parts lists for both companies because I want to see exactly what's the same and whats different about too.
~Bill~
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jeremyD
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2002
17:08:20
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well i think that w/ my 3" body and the 9.5 i could set on top of a set of 39.5s easy.at least from what i've seen of that 10" 3" bodied darango. as far as the dual shocks you can buy a dual shock kit at almost any 4 wheel drive center.i'm hoping i'll ge it within the next month or so.
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QUADMAN
GenIII
4/05/2002
17:55:59
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jeremy, just for your info, you would be the very first truck to ever have that lift put on, you will have atleast the same problems knobby has. But it is up to you. Me? I'm going with the whiplash.
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3" Body Lift, 33x12.50x15 MTR's, Procomp Prerunner Lightbar, Flow 40 with duals, K&N Drop-in
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99Dak5.2L4x4
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2002
18:06:30
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Hey Quadman,
Are you going to do the lift Whiplash lift as well? I've decided I'm definetly going to do it. I just need to find someone to put it on for me. 4WheelParts is here in Austin, Texas but I'm not sure if they'll install it for me. I'm going to go there tomorrow and find out. Anyone, know of a place in the Austin area besides them?
I wanted to wait and save all the money but
maybe, I'll just buy the lift,tires,rims and put the gears on my credit card. I'm already dying of anticipation. I hate using credit though.
Bill
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Jeremy Ryan
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2002
20:16:30
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Isn't there something called BnC offroad in Texas, I heard that they have huge trucks at their establishment, I'm sure they could install a huge lift like that for ya...check em out www.bncoffroad.com
I'm goin with the whiplash 10 inch as well, but I think I'm gonna drive to Fresno to have them install it for me.
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Nick
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2002
21:47:14
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Where is everyone from? I was just wondering because I was laughing out loud at what I was reading!
You all hit Southern California on the head! I honestly can't remember when I have seen a truck lifted level. they are ALL Calied, (skyed in the front and almost stock in the back) tyhat was why the Durango looked lower in the back. It is not uncommon to see a superduty or silverado on 40's. Just the other day I saw a Silverado HD duelie on 38's(yes, all six tires). I know some guy that has a superduty quadcab F-250 on 40's he said he spent close to 60 G's customing out his truck! I just wanted to comment on the 10" whiplash. I haven't heared much about those, but I know that all the lift shops down here are pretty shady. Good Luck
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Jeremy Ryan
Dodge Dakota
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4/05/2002
22:57:29
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The so called "CALi look" is mainly done on Pre-runners (2wd lifts...) The 4by Durango looks higher in the front because they don't make a higher block to fit the rear end...and as you can see, someone took the pic down and in the front of the truck.
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99Dak5.2L4x4
Dodge Dakota
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4/06/2002
00:21:50
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Hey Jeremy,
Thanks for the tip about BnCOffroad. I'll check them out tomorrow. I use to live in Orange County CA. I've been to Fresno a few times. I used to also live in Montery at Fort Ord when I was stationed there. I've only been hear in Texas about 16 months now. It's cool, but I really miss the beach. I'm still waiting on my email reply from both lift companies to compare the parts but from what all I've been reading and looking around at a few other web sites, 85% of the people seem satisfied with the Whiplash so that's my choice. As soon as I get the emails I'll post all the parts.
~Bill~
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bjlindsey
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4/06/2002
01:15:37
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OK...who's gonna be the first Dak or Durango w/ 44s????? I know you guys can do it!!!!
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Jeremy Ryan
Dodge Dakota
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4/06/2002
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Cool Bill, sounds good.
ever hear of Laguna Niguel when you lived in Orange County?
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99Dak5.2L4x4
Dodge Dakota
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4/06/2002
21:10:18
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Heck yeah I know Lugana!
I use to go surfing and have beach BBQs with my friends out there all the time.
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