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JJ02QC
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4/22/2003
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I am still trying to figure out what to do here. I put a Fabtech 3" susp lift on my '02 2wd QC and the back sags a little. I read on here that I could ad 1" blocks but then after further review I saw that only works on 4wd..... UgH!
So now what, I have heard that I may be able to do something with the shackles or maybe add a leaf. Can anyone help me out and tell me a quick and cheap way to fix this problem please? HELP!!!!
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rivermaniac
Dodge Dakota
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4/22/2003
09:38:43
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add a leaf 1 . 5 " from fabtech ........... good ride , not too stiff ............
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JJ02QC
Dodge Dakota
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4/22/2003
20:42:29
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thanks rivermaniac. How hard are they to install? Also will I need to add new shocks?
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rivermaniac
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4/22/2003
21:03:58
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not hard you take out the bottom plate for the leafs, disconect shock from bottom . Remove the lower leaf and place the add a leaf in and the lower back on the bottom put the bottom plate back and put shock back , the stock shock is long enough , no need to replace, but I highly recomend the rancho adjustables ..................
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JJ02QC
Dodge Dakota
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4/22/2003
23:23:20
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I actually put on a 3" fabtech lift so if I am not mistaken they put on new rear shocks. Am I right?
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rivermaniac
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4/22/2003
23:40:00
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whose they ?????????? You put it on or had somebody do it??????? , and if so did they put on an add a leaf in the rear already ?????? you have pics of the truck ????????????
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JJ02QC
Dodge Dakota
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4/23/2003
00:05:20
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sorry, I had it installed. I didn't want to mess with the susp lift, I can do the BL but not the susp. I think they put in the leafs, to tell you the truth I kind of rushed into it when I did it and didn't know much. Still don't really...
I know most susp lifts never level off in the back, right now mine is about an inch low in the back so I want to level it out. No pics, not yet at least.
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jason
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4/23/2003
00:39:16
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The fabtech kit didn't level out my rear either. I haven't got around to buying the extra add a leaf yet even though it looks horrible eneven.
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JJ02QC
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4/23/2003
00:59:47
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mine's not too bad but I definitely want to level it off. Even better if it is about a half inch higher.... So if I just get the leaf kit then the shocks should fit. Not a bad fix for only $70.
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rivermaniac
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4/23/2003
01:05:08
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Mine is about 1/2" higher in the back than front , remember is not going to look like stock , stock you're taller in the rear by about 2" so you lift the front 3" and the rear only 1 1/2 " with the add a leaf ...........If yours is like an inch than it sound like you have the add a leaf ..........I would trade you even , I like the sag ( prerunner look ) take some pics , what color is your truck .............
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JJ02QC
Dodge Dakota
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4/23/2003
01:12:25
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it's silver, I will try and get some shots tomorrow if I can. Where are you located?
I'm in Orange County, just south of LA.
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rivermaniac
Dodge Dakota
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4/23/2003
09:41:46
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leave me your mail I'll send you pics ....I'm in sunland close to glendale, burbank north of la , ofcourse I know where oc is ............
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JJ02QC
Dodge Dakota
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4/23/2003
22:26:35
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thanks. jjinsc1@dslextreme.com
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