you could go with air ride i can haul 2yards of dirt and still sit
level/ronnie my 2cents
----- Original Message -----
From: Wisotzkey, Rich <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 9:46 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Swapping Leaf Springs
> Kyle,
> I would either go with the 2000lb. spring set you mentioned from another
> Dak, or go to a spring shop and have another leaf inserted into your
current
> set.
> Rich - Ashburn, VA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kyle Kozubal [mailto:grndak4x4@home.com]
> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 12:57 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Swapping Leaf Springs
>
>
> Ok, I want to be able to haul more/heavier items in my truck's bed, as
well
> as not having the rear end sag as much as it does when I tow. So I figure
I
> have 2 options:
> #1.......buy some Hellwig 'helper springs'
> #2.......replace the current entire leaf spring pack with the 'optional'
> springs
>
> My Dak, unfortunately has the smaller springs, which are rated at 1,450
> pounds. The optional larger springs are rated at a nice 2,000 pounds.
Should
> I spend $100 for the Hellwig leaves, which is a 1,500 pound helper kit for
> my Dakota and includes 4 springs(1 behind and 1 infront of each axle).
> Installation wouldbe a breeze, as they simply bolt onto the existing leaf
> pack. Does this number actually increase capabilities 1,500 pounds? So my
> Dak 'would' be able to then carry 2,950 pounds(theoretically) in the bed.
>
> I have found several wrecked Dakotas, with the 2,000 pound springs. These
> are the complete spring packs. So I would most likely have to take them
off
> the old truck, take mine off, and bolt on the new ones. A good day worth
of
> a project. These 2,000 pounds springs would run me about $50 per side.
Plus
> I would most likely upgrade to urethane bushings at the same time, and get
> all new leaf spring bolts.
> Whatcha all think would be the better way to go?
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
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