Re:Lowering the dak

From: GSWillhite (GSWillhite@ualr.edu)
Date: Tue Sep 12 2000 - 17:59:16 EDT


I had some solid steel blocks made for my Dak a
year ago. They were 1 1/2"H x 2 1/2"W x 5 1/2 long.
Each weighed about 3 pounds apiece. No pinion angle
was needed. They were a smoother ride compared to
Western Chassis rear shackle hanger, but I solved
that problem.

GS -

>
> I just thought I would add this.....I have tried installing 2" (didn't look
> right without the front being lowered) and 1" lowering blocks (looked awsome)
> on my dak. I have had to take them off due to vibration coming through the
> tranny. I think my dak is setup a little tighter than normal but from the
> research I have done (not much info and hard to find) it appears that dodge
> trucks are really prone to an incorrect pinion angle. I have considered
> putting the 1" blocks back on with 1 degree shims but would rather have a set
> of blocks made that way (still looking). I did notice when I have been under
> my truck that the front of the diff. points down slightly and have also
> noticed this on other daks. This might not apply to you but it's not worth
> messing up the pinion gear just by not taking extra precautions. I don't think
> the expense it could lead to is worth it myself. That's just me though and I
> am not pointing any fingers at anybody just an opinion.
>



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