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MechanicMike
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2003
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I know, I know another 2wd lift question. Here it goes. I see some of you guys runnin 2" coils spacers are actually getting 3" lift in the front. My question is is there anything else that has to be modified to get 3" out of 2" spacers? Such as bump stops, or something? Can the truck be aligned with these spacers? Most of all can I use my stock 16" rims with 31's? Just wonderin cause the only way I thought to get 3" was through a body lift (which I'm not to fond of) or the Fabtech which says U can't use stock wheels and 31's. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks. Mike
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conig
Dodge Dakota
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3/14/2003
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yes the truck can be aligned and no there are no other modifications necessary.
you do loose downward travel do to not haveing aftermarket a-arms.
sorry about spelling its late and im tired.
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MechanicMike
Dodge Dakota
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3/14/2003
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Conig, thanks for the reply. When you say I will loose some downward travel, is something I will notice on road during daily driving? Or is it something that will be noticed during severe offroading? Not looking to build an all out offroad truck, it will be mostly for looks and playing in the mud/snow. Also where did you get the spacers? I was on PLC's website and they didn't have the 2"(really 3" spacers)All they had was the 1.5"(really 2")for the Dakotas and saw nothing about add-a-leafs. Thanks again.
Mike
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chaximus
Dodge Dakota
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3/14/2003
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Downward travel is how much flex u have downwards. Meaning, you can go down so far before you rest on ur bump stops. With a 3 inch fabtech, i only have 1 inch downward travel, meaning if i hit a bump for flex too fast, the arm can only go down one more inch before i hit the bump stop. You will prob feel a slight thump when this happens, nothing harmful, just hitting the bumpstops (their purpose put to use)
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conig
Dodge Dakota
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3/15/2003
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chaximus is right I only have about 1/2 inch of downward travel never noticed a problem in mud at all. sometimes rideing gaslines or powerline trails I hit them but that is sometimes.
I got both daystar spacers and rough country add-a-leaves from jcwhitney.com.
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MechanicMike
Dodge Dakota
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3/15/2003
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Thanks guys for the replies. Conig, I will check JC Witney for them. Thanks again
Mike
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Frank Gandt
Dodge Dakota
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3/16/2003
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Can u mix the coil spacers with the fabtech 3 inch lift to get more lift
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Frank Gandt
Dodge Dakota
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3/16/2003
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Can u mix the coil spacers with the fabtech 3 inch lift to get more lift
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rivermaniac
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3/16/2003
20:59:07
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no . because you can only go up so much until your springs top off ............. with the fabtech 3" they are almost toppped off , also all you're going to do is compress the spring but you wont get more lift ......more lift means SPINDLE wich nobody wants to make for us .......
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Joe
Dodge Dakota
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3/27/2003
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Will the following work for a 2002 dakota 2wd?
I know, I know another 2wd lift question. Here it goes. I see some of you guys runnin 2" coils spacers are actually getting 3" lift in the front. My question is is there anything else that has to be modified to get 3" out of 2" spacers? Such as bump stops, or something? Can the truck be aligned with these spacers? Most of all can I use my stock 16" rims with 31's? Just wonderin cause the only way I thought to get 3" was through a body lift (which I'm not to fond of) or the Fabtech which says U can't use stock wheels and 31's. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks. Mike
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MechanicMike
Dodge Dakota
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3/27/2003
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I believe it will. Mine is a 2002 2wd. I have seen pics of an 02 Quad cab with the 2(really 3") spacers with add-a-leaves in the rear and it looked SWEET! Hope this helps.
Mike
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Joe
Dodge Dakota
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3/28/2003
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Thanks for the reply. I noticed that AIM sells 2"Coils with billet spacers attached for $199. They claim 1"-5" of lift on the web site. I'm wondering if I use this application to lift the front and the AAL for the rear if I will be able to run 31x10.50 mud tires on my stock 16x8 rims.
Any information if very much appreciated.
Here is the link:
http://www.truckn-store.com/product.asp?returnURL=default.asp&ID=19465
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conig
Dodge Dakota
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3/28/2003
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you could use this setup. however you wont get more then 3 inches of lift on stock a arms. maybe 4 with fabtech a-arms anymore then that and you would most likely need new a-arms.
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Joe
Dodge Dakota
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3/28/2003
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With the above setup any suggestions as to if I should use the AAL with the 2"Coils with billet spacers? (3" lift) I know that this application will work to fit the 31x10.50, but what impact will this have on my ride.
I want the lift without impacting the ride to much. This is my daily driver and I'm trying to accomplish improving the look with better off road handling. YES or NO to the AAL.
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MechanicMike
Dodge Dakota
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3/28/2003
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Everyone I seem to talk to about this type of set up says that the add-a-leaves are not the problem. Its the coils spacers. I was told that coil spacers will create a harsher ride, you will also loose suspension travel and it will be difficult to align. With that said, I have also spoke to people that have done this set-up to their trucks and claim its not bad at all. I am still debating myself on this set-up because I'm not sure I want to go messing with the suspension on a new truck. I wish there was a way to see a truck with this set-up in person, and go for a ride but I doubt that will happen. Hope this helps.
Mike
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Joe
Dodge Dakota
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3/28/2003
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Thanks for all the information.
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cody
Dodge Dakota
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6/14/2003
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i have a 2000 ford ranger with 3 inch blocks in the rear, I would like to get some coil spacers for the front because the back is a few inches higher. would you recommend adding spacers or what? Not going to be doing any serious mudding, but mostly for looks and driving some simple dirt trails. E mail me if you have aby input.... cfarrow@sbcglobal.net
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v8lum
Dodge Dakota
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6/15/2003
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3/28/2003
13:34:18
...Lol
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KP
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2008
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I NEED HELP!I just bought a 3in block kit.Can i lift the front with spring-lox.If not what can i use?
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