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conig
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12/04/2002
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josh s- the spacers I have are for a 2wd dodge ram, I ordered them. they do not have the 3 metal studs on the top.
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1KEWLDAK
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12/04/2002
18:44:55
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OK GUYS IV'E READ EVERYONES REPLIES,IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO LEVEL THE FRONT END
OBVIOUSLY THERE WILL NEVER BE A 4X2 SUSPENSION LIFT FOR THE 2001+ BECAUSE IN 04 THE DAKOTA IS CHANGING,GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR SO THIS IS WHAT WE WILL HAVE TO RESORT TO!I'M THINKING OF PURCHASING THE DAYSTAR 1 1/2" SPACERS FOR MY DAK,HAS ANYONE HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR SUSPENSION AFTERWARDS? OR HAS ANYONES TIRES WORN DOWN FUNNY AFTER INSTALLING THE SPACERS?I JUST WANT TO GET ALL MY FACTS STRAIGHT BEFORE I DO THIS!ALSO IS THERE ANY OTHER PLACES THAT MAKES THESE SPACERS BESIDES DAYSTAR THAT IS WORTHY ENOUGH! THANKS DUDES!!
" SOME PEOPLE STRIVE TO KEEP THERES CLEAN,WHILE MINE IS ONE DIRTY MACHINE"
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2nddak
Dodge Dakota
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12/04/2002
19:21:57
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hey conig i know i getting in here late but did you have to change wheels with the lift? will factory wheels work? thanks
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rivermaniac
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12/04/2002
19:26:27
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what do you mean no lift ??????????? fabtech 3" with upper arms and aim ind. ther's another I can't think of the name right now ...........
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1KEWLDAK
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12/04/2002
19:34:46
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rivermaniac
WHAT I SAID IS WHAT I MEANT! RIGHT NOW AS WE SPEAK THERE IS CURRENTLY NO SUSPENSION LIFT FOR THE 2001+ DAKS, AT LEAST THATS WORTHY OF OUR STATURE! HELL IF THERE IS,HOOK ME UP DUDE!
" SOME PEOPLE STRIVE TO KEEP THERES CLEAN,WHILE MINE IS ONE DIRTY MACHINE"
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rivermaniac
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12/04/2002
20:13:59
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4x2 ?????? fabtechmotorsports.com also one in san diego , what's the name doestech , I'm not sure , but fabtech is the king of 2wd I have it chax has it , tallquad , quad2nv , steelwings , and few more that write on this site ..........the other uses spacers instead of a new spring like fabtech ...........
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rivermaniac
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12/04/2002
20:15:43
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Oh and my hero dwishear has it, to check out the video on the offroad board under "wrecked" he has it also ..................
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1KEWLDAK
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12/05/2002
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WELL.....WELL....RIVERMANIAC IVE SEARCHED ALL OF FABTECH AND I'VE CAME UP WITH NOTHING FOR A 2001 SUSPENSION LIFT!NOT A DANG THING! I'VE EVEN E-MAILED THEM SO WE'LL SEE WHAT HAPPENS! SEND ME AN E-MAIL OF RECOMENDED SIGHTS,CAUSE DUDE....I'M HAVING TROUBLE LOCATING ANYPLACE THAT HAS A SUSPENSION LIFT FOR THE 2001+ DAKS! HERES MY E-MAIL, SNOBRDINKINDAGUY@AOL.COM
" SOME PEOPLE STRIVE TO KEEP THERES CLEAN,WHILE MINE IS ONE DIRTY MACHINE"
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rivermaniac
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12/05/2002
02:06:51
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where are you at 1kwel , I'm in cali , you can call 4 wheelparts , 4wheelparts.com I highly recommend custommotorsports.com in riverside , check the site and there's a pic of one lifted ........97 and up the suspension is the same on all 2wd daks and durangos , cst is the name of the other company , but get fabtech
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4wDakota
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12/05/2002
10:16:11
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1KEWLDAK
First of all stop yelling!
Calm down, step away from the keyboard.
2000 Dakotas = 2001 Dakotas = 2002 Dakotas = 2003 Dakotas. They all have the same front suspension. Get the Fabtech lift!
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's
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conig
Dodge Dakota
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12/05/2002
10:32:04
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with spacers no you don't have to change wheels. thats the main reason I got them.
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1KEWLDAK
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12/05/2002
20:09:51
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lol sorry 4wdakota,i just got a little excited to say the least huh!i had no idea that they had a lift for the two wheel drive dak! i just ordered it and it is going to take two days for installation,sweeeeeet! rivermaniac i live in northern cali(bay area)i found a place who installs the 3"lift,it's called the lift kit warehouse!
2001 slt plus club cab 2wd 3"p.a. body lift
bridgestone duellers 265/70/16 yakima roof rack for gear w/load warrior
future stuff,3"fabtech performance lift(thanks rivermaniac,4wdakota) 315/75/16 bf goodrich at's
leer camper shell
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rivermaniac
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12/05/2002
21:54:03
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you have to send some pics when done , How is the body lift ???????
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4wDakota
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12/06/2002
10:30:57
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1KEWLDAK
315/75/16's are 35 x 12.50's. You may want to stick with a 33 (305/70/16) unless you plan on getting fiberglass fenders
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's
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1KEWLDAK
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12/06/2002
17:11:50
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rivermaniac,i will definetely post some pics when it's finished!! my body lift is great,no problems at all! took about nine hours to install(and many corona breaks).
4wdakota i will definetely take your recomendation into consideration!.i may go a little smaller just to be safe.the guys i talked to about my 3"fabtech lift recomended the 315/75/16,hmmmmmmm ,huh! i will take an obvious aproach ,and take your advice.
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McLaren
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12/08/2002
00:42:03
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Please correct me if I am mistaken: It is neither recommended nor possible to use the stock 16x8 rims with the fabtech two inch coil springs, but it is possble to use the factory 16x8 rims with the two inch coil spacers from daystar. Just trying to get my story straight.
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dmachine
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12/08/2002
17:09:41
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you can use your factory rims with either the 2 inch fabtech or the spacers as long as the tires you use fit in the wheel well. the reason you can't use the stock rims with the 3" Fabtech is the fabtech balljoints will hit the stock rim. In my case I am considering moving the tires outward to reduce rubbing in the wheel well.
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rivermaniac
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12/08/2002
22:22:25
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if you guys say that the spacers lift as high as you say , then the ball joints are going to be close to the a arm fabtechs' dodges' whoever ..... If it doesn't then your not going as high as the fabtech lift , what about your travel , the spacers don't have any ........
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Christopher
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12/09/2002
11:31:07
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How much downward travel do you have with the fabtech 3 inch?
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rivermaniac
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12/09/2002
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3" more than stock ..............
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Christopher
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12/10/2002
01:08:00
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Yes your wheels sit 3" further down than stock. But I'm talking about the remaining downward travel they can go after the lift. I read an old post from someone with the Fabtech that said they had 1" downward travel. This is the amount that your wheels can drop downward and away from the truck. Jack up your truck and see how far your wheels drop down before hitting those rubber stops.
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McLaren
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12/11/2002
21:06:38
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Possible or impossible to fit 285/75/r16 (about a 33x11.3) with factory 16x8 rims?
2WD with 2inch fabtech coil springs, 3 inch PA body lift; shocks can be stiffened for additional height
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Daystar dodge ram 2 inch coil spacers up front and an add a leaf in the back for about 2-3 inches of height (front and back) and a PA 3 inch body lift
Will either of those work to fit the tires and rims? I am willing to do some trimming
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1KEWLDAK
Dodge Dakota
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12/12/2002
00:45:58
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im sure it is possible with minor trimming.....why not go with the three inch fabtech lift ,then it definetely will work
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McLaren
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12/12/2002
15:58:22
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One word: money. I am only seventeen, so my income is not that substantial.
So are you sure it will work? Which one would you recommend: the fabtech coils and a body lift or the daystar coil spacers, an add a leaf kit and the body lift?
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1KEWLDAK
Dodge Dakota
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12/12/2002
20:18:11
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i am sure it will work ....but its always good to consider other sources of info too , if i was in your situation and lack of funds i would get the 3" performance accesories lift,with the daystar spacers,and the add a leaf kit.but the best way(if you had the $$$$) would be the fabtech 3" lift with the p.a. body lift! i have the 3" pa lift on my dak with 265/70/16's its just an assumption but i would say.... it will work!
2001 slt plus club cab bright white dak v-6 auto,3"pa body lift,steel horse bed extender,ma roof rack with snowboard mounts and gear basket,265/75/16's
future mods: 3"fabtech lift ,305/75/16's,leer camper shell,clear corner lights
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Texas97
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12/16/2002
01:49:26
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Conig... i would like to see the pics of your truck with the spacers.. do you have any? Please email them or post a link here.. i would appreciate it!
Gig 'em Ags!
Kick the tires and light the fires!
97 Dakota CC 3.9L 5 speed
Hoping for the 14's
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