On Tue, 12 Sep 2000 12:45:23 -0500 "Sean Bruckman" <bruckman@urisp.com>
writes:
> My opinion is this:
>
> There are two types of lowering kits:
> 1. Hotchkis
> 2. everyone else
>
> If you want real performance and have the money,
AND A GEN III Dakota,
Hotchkis is your > only> option. If you want looks and some performance
gain (simply for
> lowering the
> center of gravity), then I don't think there is much variation
> between the
> other manufacturers. My friend has a beltech 2/4 drop (with the
> option of
> upgrading what he's already done to another 1"/2" down.) He seems to
> like it
> and says it handles really good now. He has not ridden in my
> Hotchkis-equipped dakota and i haven't ridden in his truck yet so i
> don't
> know how much of a performance gap there really is (everyone seems
> to think
> there is no comparison).
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Sean
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Will Coughlin <willcoughlin@hotmail.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 11:18 AM
> Subject: DML: Any opinions?
>
>
> > Anybody have any opinions on wich suspension company to but from?
> Western
> > chassis, DJM, belltech, hotchkis, AIM ? Good or bad experiences?
> What
> about
> > the ball joints in the front? Is it really that hard to get the
> rivets off
> > in the rear? Anybody have pics of a 3/5? Thanks,
> >
> > Will Coughlin willcoughlin@hotmail.com
> > '00 reg.cab,2wd,4.7L/hd5-spd/3.92sg(9.25")
> > forest green sport plus/mods:upper&lower speed grille,checkmate
> flush
> > fiberglass tonneau,carpeted bed,2-chamber flow w/duals at corners
> of
> > bumper,lowered 2" in rear,R/T fender flares,chromed interior a/c
> vents,side
> > windows tinted to 5%,back glass to 2.5% with chrome ram head
> decal,hidden
> > hitch,pwr tailgate lock,K&N drop-in
> >
> >
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