Re: Rancho lift for 2000 4x4 regular cab dakota.... lots of questions, please help!

From: Jason&Sarah (Jpm699@email.msn.com)
Date: Sun Mar 26 2000 - 17:38:37 EST


Well there is no kit available now but maybe in a year when you are ready.
I think you may be able to fit 32" tires on there. 3.55 gears huh?
Should've gone with the factory 3.90. Though after your lift I would
defintaly go for 4.10's if thier available. Have you considered the Tuff
Country 5.5" lift? That would allow you to fit the 33" tires, It's still in
development but may be available around the same time as Rancho. 4 Wheel
parts has a Dakota lift package right now advertised in my Four Wheeler
Magazine. You get the Rancho 3" lift, 2" Body lift, 4 Pro Comp 33" Tires
and 4 Centerline Hellcat rims for $2850.

Jason

>Well.. after driving my 2000 4x4 RC dakota for 2 weeks I have decided it
>just isn't high enough or badass enough for me. I believe Im going to have
>to get a 3 inch suspension lift from rancho to help increase looks. I have
>heard that the 2000 dakotas have somthing different and previous rancho
lift
>kits wont work on them. Does rancho have a special 3 inch suspension lift
>for 2000 dakotas??? I plan to lift it within a year hopefully. What is
the
>biggest size tires I can fit with a 3 inch suspension lift WITH NO rubbing?
>Will these tires fit on stock rims? I have 3.55 gears in it.... will I
need
>to swap to different gears If I do this lift and get 33 inch tires(if they
>will fit)? If so, what gear ratio will I need to get to keep my current
>level of performance? The truck has the new 4.7L v8 and 5 speed tranny so
>right now its plenty fast. Once I get a lift on the truck am I going to
>notice a lot rougher ride and a big loss in handling? Also, do any of you
>in the midwest know of a good place that can install suspension lifts?
>Preferably a place in Missouri so that I dont have to travel far. Thanks.
>
>-Tom Dugan-
>dugan@iland.net
>
>2000 Dakota 4x4 sport+ RC, 4.7L v8 w/ 5 speed, black
>flowmaster 40 series catback exhaust, dual rear exit
>31x10.50 BFG All Terrain tires
>
>
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