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SpeedTuba
GenIII
 
3/30/2002
17:57:26
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 Subject: Lowering my suspension
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I'm looking at doing a 2/4 drop on my 3.9. I am thinking of getting the Belltech lowering kit from Jegs.
My question is is this something I can do on my own? Are jack stands sufficient or do I need to a fancy lift? What kind of special tools might I need?
Thanks!
W. Patrick Jones
98 Dakota Sport 3.9L
Emerald Pearl Coat
http://www.geocities.com/wpmjones/
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
3/30/2002
18:31:47
|  RE: Lowering my suspension
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what does the kit include; spings, control arms, blocks, hangers, shackes? hmmmmm
intensedak
http://www.geocities.com/intensedak39/index.html?1015106010330
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SpeedTuba
GenIII
3/30/2002
18:44:54
| RE: Lowering my suspension
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Here's what Jeg's site says it has. (Part #146-304)
"has everything you need to lower your vehicle the right way, including their Nitro-Drop Shocks! The Coil Spring kits lower the front of your truck using a new shorter spring with the stock spindle while the rear uses either Hanger/Shackle kits or spacer blocks and new U-bolts. The Spindle Kits retain the stock springs and use brand new dropped spindles. Includes Driveline Alignment Kit, if required."
Thanks bud!
(Greg - you get the check yet?)
W. Patrick Jones
98 Dakota Sport 3.9L
Emerald Pearl Coat
http://www.geocities.com/wpmjones/
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
3/30/2002
21:40:19
| RE: Lowering my suspension
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HEY!!! didn't even realize it was you!
yeah i got the check friday... didn't really know you were serious about it. i am going to cash it monday and send it then (unless it doesn't clear...j/k).
the front is all hand tools... a jack and jackstand are all you need. the one special tool you might need is a pulley puller. you use it to seperate the control arms from the spindle. to get the spring out just have a jack under it when you take the spindle off... then lower the jack and it will let the spring loose... that way you wont need a spring compressor. the back is probably blocks and because our axles sit on top of the spring it is really easy... just jack the back up on stands, undo the u-bolts... jack up diff., then put blocks in place and use new u-bolts.
hope this helps.
intensedak39
http://www.geocities.com/intensedak39/index.html?1015106010330
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SpeedTuba
GenIII
3/30/2002
23:22:23
| RE: Lowering my suspension
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You da man, Intense!!!
I actually also came across a Western Chassis 2"/4" kit for sale on the Slammed board. U know about Western Chassis? $250 a good deal?
Thanks again for letting me pick your brain! :)
W. Patrick Jones
98 Dakota Sport 3.9L
Emerald Pearl Coat
http://www.geocities.com/wpmjones/
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
3/31/2002
12:02:26
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i really don't know good prices on suspensions... try the slammed dak board.
intensedak39
http://www.geocities.com/intensedak39/index.html?1015106010330
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