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steve-o
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4/16/2001
23:04:36
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i was interested in getting a lowering kit but wasnt sure what to get. i want a 3-5 but i want it to sit level. i have seen them for 3-4 and 3-5 but i need to know which kit would make it sit level. also i was wondering if the speed grilles for the lower valances need to be removed for installation of the inserts. thanks
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kota on 20s
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4/17/2001
02:51:06
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the 3/5 drop will make it sit even. also what size rims and tires are you going to run?
Eric 98 dropped on 20s
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steve-o
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4/17/2001
16:03:49
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i am gonna get boyd cottington 17s with low pro tires
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MIKE 2
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4/17/2001
21:25:54
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I JUST LOWERED THE FRONT 3 INCH WITH CHASSIS TECH SPRINGS AND DOESTCH TECH SHOCKS. I HAVE A NEW VALANCE AND ZRATED TIRES WITH 17 RIMS. IT LOOKS GOOD AND IT IS A DIFFERENCE ALSO HAD TO CUT OUT MY BUMP STOP. JUST WISH I COULD GET THE BACK DONE
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MIKE 2
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4/17/2001
21:28:22
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I JUST LOWERED THE FRONT 3 INCH WITH CHASSIS TECH SPRINGS AND DOESTCH TECH SHOCKS. I HAVE A NEW VALANCE AND ZRATED TIRES WITH 17 RIMS. IT LOOKS GOOD AND IT IS A DIFFERENCE ALSO HAD TO CUT OUT MY BUMP STOP. JUST WISH I COULD GET THE BACK DONE
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lando981
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4/19/2001
01:47:09
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When I bouht my Dakota from a one owner guy he had lowered it. well it is mine now and what he had done to it was put Western Chasis drop spindels and hangers in the back that gave me a 3-4. The best part is he put some Doetech racing shocks under there. wheew let me tell you I have never drove a truck that handels like this one. She just squats through a turn. I am real impressed. Go like this and you will not be disatisfied at all.
Landon 97, 5.2 5spd, 3.90lim.slp.
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kota on 20s
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4/19/2001
01:53:58
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I dont think he used a spindle, because there is no spindles made for our trucks. the only way to do a 3" drop in the front, is to do a 3" spring or a 2" lower controll arm and a 1" sring.
I have the western chassis 4/6 kit (2" controll arm and 2" spring) with the dochtec shocks. I know what you mean, the truck out corners a lot of sports cars.
Eric 98 dropped on 20s
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lando981
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4/19/2001
12:57:17
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Your right I have a western Chasis suspension kit. I don't know what the hell I was thinking.
Landon 97, 5.2 5spd, 3.90lim.slp.
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Mikey
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4/26/2001
08:39:08
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I have a 98 sport, 4cyl 5sp. I used Chassis tech 2" dropped lower control arms, stage II upper control arms, and a 2" drop spring up front. With all of that, the camber and alignment is dead on. In the back end I used 4" drop hangers and a pinion shim. I would suggest buying new ball joints right away when you put the new control arms on, they are not easy to get off of the old ones. I also notched the frame 2 inches. I did a lot of trimming here and there. The truck rides like a dream, I can get in and out of anywhere and I don't ever bottom out. Right now I have the factory 15x7's with 235/60R 15 tires. I am getting ready to throw 17x8's with 245/45ZR17's on it. That will keep the same o.d. and I won't rub fender wells. I put a lot of time in to doing it right and it has paid off. I don't have e-mail. Post questions here and I will answer.
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kota on 20s
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4/26/2001
12:39:00
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mikey, so you have a 4/4 drop? how does that look?
also I have some 17x8" budniks for sale and they have 245/45 17 tires on them let me know if you are interested.
Eric 98 dropped on 20s
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jamie
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4/28/2001
00:58:41
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are all the springs hanger spindles and lower control arms the same on the 07 and up modles like i have a 2000 4.7 and i have 2 inch shackles well it is hooked to the back of the leve springs and it shit a lil too low in the back with the factory springs on the front . what would i need for it to be level 2 inch drop springs or what ???? see ya
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Kurt
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4/30/2001
20:17:51
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Can anyone confirm/correct wheel dimensions below: Stock 16x8/4.5 backspacing. R/T wheels 17x9/5.0 backspacing? Will 18x8.5/4.5 backspacing fit? I'm planning a Chassis Tech 2/4 drop or Chassis Tech 2" contol arm in the front with a someone elses 3" spring in the back. I want to maintain the ride quality and I'm not crazy about the rear hanger mods on the back. Any thoughts?
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mikey
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5/01/2001
08:10:22
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Eric,
The 4/4 drop looks real good. I have just a little bit of rake, just enough where I can put some stuff in the back and it won't drag. I am interested in your wheels. What style and how much?
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kota on 20s
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5/01/2001
21:16:54
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mikey, the rims are budnik "trilogy II" (if you are not familiar it is a billet aluminum wheel)im selling rims and tires for $1100
let me know
Eric 98 on 20s
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mikey
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5/02/2001
07:02:35
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Eric,
What kind of shape are the wheels and tires in? What kind of tires?
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kota on 20s
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5/02/2001
12:40:57
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mikey, the rims are in verry good shape, but they might need to be polished. Ill polish them for you. the tires are 245/45ZR17 BFG comp T/A's with 75-80% tread on all of them.
Eric
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eddie_orlando
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5/02/2001
16:06:11
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steve-o, get back to me whenever, I'm also in the Orlando area, I'd like to compare notes
Eddie Henry
Mage44852@cs.com
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