I think we should get together on a group buy on National Leaf Springs. I
have noticed that Roush, Saleen, and even Stillen removed the stock leaf
springs for the national Springs set.
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Steven St.Laurent
Test Engineer
Test Branch, GSD,MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, US Marine Corps
mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil (work)
mailto:Saint1958@home.com (home)
Office: (760) 725-2296
-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Berry [mailto:coolva1@home.com]
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2000 3:01 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Update on Bilstein Shock Specs
I have them on the front of mine... All I can say is worth the 120 bux =-)
(autozone)
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Tim Berry -- Chesapeake, VA
`97 SLT 318 auto CC 2x4 LSD:
Dual Exaust w/Flowmaster, Homemade K&N GEN II, 16" Electric Fan
180 T-stat, Accel 8.5's, Lakewood Traction Bars, F&B Stage 1 TB
ASP Pullies (Crank/Alt), Trans Go Shift Kit, BFG 275/60's
BEST 1/4 15.836 @ 84.93 MPH (w/o bars, 275's, ASP, Shift Kit, intake, tb,
fan)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2000 1:46 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Update on Bilstein Shock Specs
> What about 4x2 SLT CC, front and back?
>
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> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD,MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, US Marine Corps
> mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil (work)
> mailto:Saint1958@home.com (home)
> Office: (760) 725-2296
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kyle Kozubal [mailto:grndak4x4@home.com]
> Sent: Monday, January 24, 2000 9:42 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Update on Bilstein Shock Specs
>
> I called the San Diego headquarters for Bilstein this morning and was
given
> this information. This technical info and specifications is for the shocks
> for the 93 Dakota 4x4 only:
>
> Front Shock PN#B36-2176
> Rear Shock PN#B46-2177
>
> Front Bilstein Shock Extended Length: 369MM=14 9/16"
> Front Bilstein Shock Collapsed Length: 240MM=9 1/2"
> Rear Bilstein Shock Extended Length: 659MM=25 15/16"
> Rear Bilstein Shock Collapsed Length: 404MM=15 15/16"
> Total Front Bilstein Shock Travel: 5 1/16"
> Total Rear Bilistein Shock Travel: 10"
>
> Based on the info and research I did:
> http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/WWW/DAKOTA/ARCHIVES/9912/3422.html
>
> It appears these Bilsteins may not be the best choice for the front as far
> as shock travel is concerned, as it only beat out the inexpensive shocks
> offered by Superlift. As far as the rear shocks are concerned, it appears
to
> come in a very close 2nd place, right behind the TrailMaster SSV shocks
with
> 10.03" of total rear shock travel. True I have only taken shock
measurements
> and travel into account here, not true ride performance, but I like to
have
> my cake and eat it too. Please correct me if any of the math I have done
is
> incorrect. Also, please let me know about your experiences with Bilstein.
I
> am looking for a good off-road shock which will also perform good on the
> road. The choice is down to between the Bilstein's shocks and
TrailMaster's
> SSV shocks.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6....with shot Rancho RS5000's......
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