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BCDakota
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2/10/2005
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Do radius arms take place of leaf springs and then install coils.
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BCDakota
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2/11/2005
14:10:26
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Alright you monkeys does anybody have any real knowledge on this board.
All I want to know is if you still use leaf spring with radious arms (i don't think you do)or if coil springs are used in this setup.
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1340
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2/11/2005
20:30:39
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'78 & '79 F150s and Broncos used radius arms with COIL springs,not leaf springs.
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BCDakota
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2/12/2005
08:25:28
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I have a 1979 hp dana 44 complete disc to disc and 4.11's with radious arms, panhard bar and tie rod lined up to buy for $500obo canadian. it come with the brackets to mount springs and it is all freshly painted. is this a good fit for a sas in a genIII dakota?
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Kory
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2/12/2005
12:09:06
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BCDakota, if I read your post right, the HP D44 you're talking about has been used by other guys to do their SAS. Search the threads. Some guys will say there's no better way to go. I think you'll be all set with that axle.
If you read around a bit, it seems like the easiest way to install that axle is to use all the radius arms, brackets, coils, etc. from the donor truck and bolt/weld them to your Dakota's chassis. If you have a complete axle lined-up it should be straight-forward...not neccesarily easy, but relatively simple.
I got a good deal on a set of axles from a 2001 1500 Ram, so I'm going to be swaping front and rear axles (even though I already have a 9.25" rear). I've got all the brackets and coils from the original truck, so fabrication will be less intense. The Rams have 4-link front suspension, but I'm going to be making radius arms for simplicity and reliability.
When you have radius arms, you usually use coils or coilovers. The arms locate the axle front to back while the coils support the weight of the truck. With leaf springs, the springs themselves take care of locating the axle and supporting the weight.
Good luck!
~Kory
1998 Dakota Sport, 4X4, 5.2L, 5-spd, Rancho 3
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randy
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2/12/2005
12:29:36
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Hey BC, where are you located?
I'm on the Island.(Parksville)
BFN
Randy
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BCDakota
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2/12/2005
16:32:51
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just outside of vancouver
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