I posted some findings about this subject almost a year ago. You CAN flip
the spring mounts and move the springs above the axle for more lift on a
2WD. However, there's a lot of items to take into consideration: Brake
Line lengths, some welding, some cutting, a making sure the drive shaft is
still in the correct angle (should be).
I was originally going to do this on my 2WD but there's nothing available
that will raise the front end above 3.5" without making it unstable. Plus,
the steering rack can't take more than 4" of lift without causing major
turning issues. (I tried)
- Bernd
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From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Ronald Wong
Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2000 12:39 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: RE: DML: Question??
The FSM doesn't make reference to 4X2 vs 4X4 but the pictures show the
springs above the axle. I do know on my 4X2 it's under. I assume the 4X4
are above and that's part of the reason the truck sits higher.
Ron
00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.55 LSD
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of IXLR8RT@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2000 10:16 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Question??
In a message dated 8/20/2000 12:00:53 AM Central Daylight Time,
willcoughlin@hotmail.com writes:
> Are the leaf springs on a genIII dakota above or
> below the axle? Can somebody please look and confirm for me? Thanks,
On my 2000 with 2wd the springs are mounted under the axle, as they are on
yours.
Later,
Jeff C.
"There's no such thing as too much cam, just not enough motor."
--David Freiburger
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Jeff Capuzzi
00' Dakota Sport RC 2wd, Intense Blue with 4.7 V8, 5 speed, and 3.55 gears.
Decal free, 255/60-15 Firestone's, and loud pipes.
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