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Super bee
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2/18/2008
23:49:27
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 Subject: RE: body lift Vs. suspension lift
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a suspension lift separates the frame from the suspension
it increases the distance between the axles and the frame
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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Mike P.
Dodge Dakota
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3/16/2009
14:57:54
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does anybody make a suspension lift for dakot quadcab 4x4.if not why?
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Miller
Dodge Dakota
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5/23/2009
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rough country lift was all i found when looking for mine a used it just make sure you get all the bolts for it or you will be running all over hell and back looking for the bolts
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Marty
Dodge Dakota
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1/14/2010
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Definatly gonna go with a Body Lift for my 95' Dakota V8 4x4,only problem is all I see is a 2" lift for my year..I want three inches!!
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other bill
Dodge Dakota
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1/14/2010
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What happened to the boat trailer roller idea, Marty?
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Marty
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1/14/2010
12:19:24
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Nuttin...its still out there!!
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Ron
Dodge Dakota
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1/31/2010
11:49:34
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I have an 05 quad cab, looking for 4-6" of lift. any recommendations....body or suspension....any certain brands??
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Marty
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2/02/2010
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Ron,you aint gonna find NO body lift from 4-6 inches.Suspension kits cost @ $2000.
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Alan
Dodge Dakota
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3/20/2010
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i got a 2001 dakota and i was considerin a 3 inch body lift. would ya'll agree? also, what size tires would look the best?
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Victor
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3/23/2010
19:50:55
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I just got a 1989 Dodge dokota sport, it's in original state with 67k miles from a neigbor. I need to know how much to lift it in order to get either 31 or 33 inch tires on it. what size body lift as well as suspension. and if you know the company and model numbers...any and all info is greatly apreciated.
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other bill
Dodge Dakota
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3/24/2010
15:04:09
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Victor,
If it's a 4x4 you should be able to clear 31x10.5s on stock wheels without any mods...maybe a little rubbing on the frame with the front wheels turned at full lock (no biggie, just keeps the frame shiny). If you switch to an aftermarket wheel with less than 4"s of backspacing (stock wheels have 5"s of backspacing), expect some contact at the lower rear portion of the front fender.
To run 33s it becomes a bit of a science project.
Choice 1. Less desirable, is to take a saws-all to the lower portion of the fenders openings, eliminating any metal that impedes the tires, as there will be rubbing.
Choice 2. What I have on my `95 is a body lift combined with the Trailmaster suspension lift for 92-96 Dakotas and offset wheels to clear the new suspension components. For an `89 you may likely need to change some front pieces as well. Google 'Walt Felix'. He performed such a mod on his older Dakota and has great details (photos included) on what he had to do to make things work.
Option 3. A straight axle swap (SAP) in front and lift blocks or new springs in the rear. This is very technical and would probably need to be performed by a shop that specializes in this kind of work.
There is one more you have not considered, running 32s.
You could probably clear a set of BFGoodrich All Terrains 32x11.5s on aftermarket wheels with a 4" offset (or 1" wheel spacers and stock wheeels) by installing a 2" body lift. While more expensive than just a set of new tires, it will get you the biggest bang for your buck.
Hope this helps.
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D.
Dodge Dakota
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7/09/2010
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I have a 2007 2WD Dakota and wanna make it look bigger and a little more bad azz! I dont think they make suspension kits for it but am not sure and I was considering just putting a 2" leveling kit on it w/ 32" tires and keep my 16" standard wheels. Is that a good idea or is there anyway I could lift it and make it bigger to put like 33s or something on it? Could I even put 33s on it with just the 2" leveling kit?
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Derek
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7/23/2010
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I have a 99 dakota and want to lift it at least 3in cant decide between 3 or 5 and if i should get body or suspension anyone help me out
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nicknack112
Dodge Dakota
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3/23/2012
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I just put 33x12.5 r15 on stocks wheels n suspension
i had to use die grinder to wheel wells to clear I'm jus
curious can i do s 3 inch nody lift with out altering
steering or anything?
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Jeff Da Idiot
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3/30/2012
21:23:31
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Interesting. Please tell me more about your 5 inch body lift. Did you use hockey pucks? and stack them up. I heard thats the cheapest way to do a body lift. I was thinking about a quick and cheap method on getting some 35 inch tires on my 4wd without spending thousands of dollars on a suspension lift. By the way glad you love your truck and decided to marry it. I'm in love with my truck too. I cant get rid of it. Its too much fun. Did your truck survive the mineshaft drop?
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Chandler
Dodge Dakota
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5/05/2012
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Got a 99 dakota extra cab (two door with bench seats) will i clear
33"s on a 3 in PA body lift without rubbing? or should i go smaller?
Also, Would spacers help in the front?
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Rdnck
Dodge Dakota
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6/01/2012
23:41:53
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Does anyone know someone that makes a 5" suspention lift
for a 2000 Dakota 3.9l 4x4
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