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amanda
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9/03/2002
17:07:46

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wondering if there is a suspension kit out there for the 2001 4 door dakota. Wanted a 3" lift, any pics of recent lifts? curious to see a photo. :o)



born2steel21
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9/03/2002
17:45:06

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there aren't any suspension lifts for the 2000+ that are worth a darn. I'm sure knobby will chime in and elaborate on that further. There are talks of rancho coming out with a 2.5" lift in november but that has been pushed back for the last year and a half. As of right now, about the only way your gonna get some altitude is with a body lift.

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dweishaar
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9/03/2002
18:47:09

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i'll have you know my suspension is worth a darn.

One Eyed Fox
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scott
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9/03/2002
23:03:42

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Dishwalla , you keep forgetting you have a 2WD.
If , in fact the question was for a 2WD , then yes the Fabtec kit is a quality lift. If the original question is for a 4WD , born2steel21 is right.



born2steel21
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9/03/2002
23:09:22

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sorry about that...me and my one track mind...lol

I concure with scott and dweishaar...fabtech makes a good suspension lift from what I've heard for the 2wd daks

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dweishaar
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9/04/2002
01:34:05

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amanda, do you have a 2wd or a 4wd? your original post doesn't say....

One Eyed Fox
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dweishaar
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9/04/2002
01:35:45

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p.s. fabtech shocks suck

One Eyed Fox
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amanda
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9/04/2002
17:45:27

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4 WD... is there a body lift? if so where can i find one?



born2steel21
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9/04/2002
18:07:18

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performance accessories is pretty much the body lift of choice around here...you can find them at 4wheelparts.com, central4wd.com, or numerous other online 4x4 and truck accessory retailers.

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Knobbyman
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9/05/2002
08:48:54

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Well the only 2 suspension lifts available for 2000+ Dakota 4x4's are CRAP! plain and simple they end up costing you way more then anyone in there right mind would want to spend.

The body lift for the 2000+ Dakotas part number is #PER60043 and like Born said available almost everywhere.

Amanda if you live anywhere near D/FW Texas I'm sure we could help you put it on at one of our meetings. Infact we're going to be replacing alot of stuff on my truck this Saturday.

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4.7 3.55 LSD
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305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
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forexfour
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9/05/2002
12:32:20

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Knobby did you get a local DFW club going to help you fix your truck? You are smart! After all the problems you have had I would think you would have your own maint crew by now.

Keep up the good work bud!

FXF

Plus your dad has the ultimate set of tools I heard!

Never late for a Tee time or wheelin with my buddies! Always ready for both!!!Forexfour's home page.

Knobbyman
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9/05/2002
13:16:19

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Why do you think I got this club together?

I'm sick of doing all the work.. If I can get them to think they are part of a "club" but really all they do is work on my truck... It's a win win situation for me ;-)

now if only I can get them to pay for the fixes ;-)

hehe.. well back to work :( just spent $600 on the parts I'm replacing on Saturday.

'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks it faster----

arthur
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9/05/2002
19:34:02

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hey knobby, what are you replacing?

just wondering is all.



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9/06/2002
07:50:24

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Upper Control Arms, Lower Ball Joints & Outer Tie Rod ends...

On both sides.

'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
http://www.knobbyman.com
----Speed only breaks it faster----

forexfour
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9/09/2002
12:48:35

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I just heard but do not know if it is true but.

Are they changing the front suspension on the Dak's in 04? I heard that they were and that no one is going to support the 00 - 03 dakota's for lift's.

I am not in the market for a lift but thought that was interesting.

Could it be true. Heard it at 4wheel parts so it probably is not true but it was a customer that said it.

FXF

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YJ
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9/09/2002
14:27:51

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Oh that's just friggin' great. I love Chrysler.



QUADMAN
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9/09/2002
22:10:37

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I heard the same thing about a month ago. The 04's definately will be different and I'll almost guarantee that there will be no lifts for us. Oh well, doesn't matter, I have decided to get rid of this heap anyways. I'm going back to a ram. I would have never gotten this thing if I had known that there were no gears, lifts, or performance parts for us!

OPINIONS ARE LIKE....WELL, YOU KNOW THE REST!!

HemiDakota97
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9/12/2002
17:40:16

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Amanda, the cheapest place that i found for a body lift is summitracing.com they don't charge that much for shipping and they are a reputible company. If you want to know what tires you can run and what would look good, i suggest a set of 32x11.50x15's on 15x10 rims, just crank the torsion bars up front a little to raise the frontend a bit and they will clear just fine.



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