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Smokndodge
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5/15/2002
11:13:50

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I have a '99 Solar Yellow CC Dak, auto, with 5.2L, str8t pipe dual exhuast, 31x10.50's, K&N drop in filter, bedrails, and tinted windows. I have been reading your posts for a while and that is what made me buy and install a 3" PA body lift. My question is, can I put a set of 33x12.50's on with this lift and about 1 1/2" of torsion bar lift. I really want to put some killer meats on but I am worried about having to trim the front fenders. Any help would be awsome.



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5/15/2002
11:28:04

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you will definetly have to trim the the bumper,as far as the fenders the rear of the front fender will most likely need trimming. i didnt have to trim the front of the fender wall to get mine to work; but i also added the 3" fabtech lift to the body lift. as far as the front of the fender we trimmed the lower part of the bumper and pushed the fender wall back to the bumper and bolted them together. check out my post "THE PICS ARE IN", its has the pictures of the work we did. just go to the link.



Smokndodge
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5/15/2002
12:37:26

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Thanks for the information. Your truck looks sweet. The pics are awsome. I am also thinking of doing the suspensionlift too, but that is down the road.. $$$$... I will have to get my pics on the web for everyone to see. Again thanks for your help!
If you would like to email me my address is smokndodge@hotmail.com



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5/15/2002
13:05:40

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If you use a 3 inch body lift and 15x8 rims, there should only be some very minor trimming on the bottom back corner of the front bumper plastic. No rubbing anywhere else.



Smokndodge
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5/15/2002
13:17:39

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Thanks Hawkeye, I was debating on going with 15x10 or 15x8's. I love your truck. I have been looking at pictures of it for a while. It was one of my biggest deciding factors in getting my lift. Dak's just look SSSWWWEEETTT lifted with fatty tires. Straight up MEAN!!! again thanks alot....!



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5/15/2002
16:40:21

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Check out these rigs w/15x10's...for all of us....no regrets at all. -JJCOLE


Quadman
http://www.dodgedakota.net/cgi-bin/amb/lookup.pl?user=quadman

Tallquad
http://members.cox.net/tallquad/

Knobbyman
http://www.knobbyman.com/Evans/index.htm

JJCOLE
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/judsoncole/lst?.dir=/Dakota&.view=t



Smokndodge
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5/15/2002
23:37:03

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Thanks jjcole for the links to those killer rigs. They look good. I am thankful for all of the help and a place to talk truck! Dak's kick @SS.... any way, I have pics posted of my ride now, feel free to check them out! http://photos.yahoo.com/smokndodge There are before during and after pics. Thanks again everyone!!!!



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5/16/2002
14:44:33

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And mine...
The Pole Line - Maine 4.28.02
- First time out with Super Swamper Thornbirds!


-Dakota
3" Body Lift
Quick D Intake
Dynomax Race Magnum Exhaust
33x12.5x15 Super Swamper Thornbirds
Dakota.4mg.com

cadetdak
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5/16/2002
19:54:30

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I know there isn't a lift for 2000+ dakota 4X4s but I just got my Four Wheeler and looked at the readers rides only to find a lifted Quad Cab with a 5 inch lift. I don't get it. ANybody know anything about this?

here's a scan of the picture.

http://community.webshots.com/user/nanook6666




Hawkeye
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5/16/2002
20:19:47

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Interesting. The lift is curious indeed, but I'd also like to know where he got 4.10 gears at.



cadetdak
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5/16/2002
21:01:17

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yeah me too, maybe he only got them in the rear. but that wouldn't make sense. Ahh way can't they [fourwheeler] post like an email address to get ahold of this guy.


aaarrrggghhhh



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5/16/2002
21:45:52

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hmmm... 4.10's... 5inch lift...?? I don't see a body lift...

The rear looks too high for the front, but a lift is a lift guess! hehe...



Smokndodge
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5/16/2002
22:18:58

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Dakota, That is a sweet ride. I love the look of the boggers, it makes it look TOUGH!!! Thanks for sending the link to your site. About that 5 inch lift, I believe I came across a website (I will have to find it and post it) but it sold 3.5", 4.5", 6.5", and 9.5" lifts for '97 thru '99 and '00 thu present Dakota's.... I will find it and post it for you guys. I am thinking about getting the 4.5" for mine when I actually get the mula.... I agree with TallQuad about the rear being to high. I prefer the level look.

Talk to you guys later.



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5/17/2002
01:35:06

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Didn't the 2000's come with the 9-1/4 rear end, so 4.10s are possible right? I haven't seen the article but from the clip, I didn't see anything about it being a 4WD.

http://www.coloradodesigns.com/truck



Smokndodge
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5/17/2002
08:28:07

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I found that site for the lift kits that I had talked about earlier. it is
http://www.truckin-illinois.com/product_list.asp?id=374. I don't know the quality of the lifts, but the tech instructions/parts list sound pretty knowledgable and thorough.

Later



Hawkeye
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5/17/2002
09:04:16

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Umm, Ask Knobby about that lift.

Yes, 9 1/4 rear, but a new Chrysler 8 inch front. Only gears available for a matching set are 3.55 and 3.90.



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5/17/2002
11:00:31

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In response to Cadetdak and the truck with the 5" lift.

I believe that is a tuff country 5.5" lift modified to fit on newer trucks with rack-and-pinion steering. There is a company in Hawaii that does the conversion.

98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD

Hawkeye
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5/17/2002
14:51:22

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Now that you mention it Corey, I remember reading something about that.



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