I don't think I can use shackles in Pennsylvania.
-----Original Message-----
From: Brown, Mike (CAD) [mailto:MBrown@ciena.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 3:07 PM
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
Subject: RE: DML: Adding rear leafs
Schackles are another option...
-Mike Brown
Pasadena, MD.
97-Dakota Club Cab,5.2L, 4X4, 7" Lift, 35"x12.50" BFG A/T.
http://www.geocities.com/mbrowwwn/index.html
-----Original Message-----
From: Jason Bleazard [mailto:drazaelb@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 2:50 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Adding rear leafs
Since you're trying to clear 31x10.50 tires (which come on '97 and
newer 4x4s as a factory option) I'll assume your truck is a '96 or
older.
One thing you might want to consider about adding leafs is that it
will make your suspension stiffer, and reduce your articulation.
Replacing all or part of the existing spring pack or using blocks are
the only ways I know of to lift the rear without impacting
articulation.
I run 31x9.50 Super Swamper TSL Radials on trails on my '95 4x4
(stock suspension) with no problem at all. The skinnier tire tucks
in to the wheel wells quite nicely. This is the only brand I've been
able to find in that size. Unfortunately, the Swampers really aren't
suited to lots of use on pavement.
--- "Chapell, Ron" <RChapell@rlps.com> wrote:
> Has anybody ever added rear leafs to the existing leafs of your
> truck? I am
> thinking about doing this to mine to achieve some lift but I am not
> sure how
> many to go with. Maybe I will just buy two full packs and just put
> all of
> them under my truck. I am going to raise the front with the torsion
> bars of course.
>
> I am definitely not using blocks in the back for axel wrap reasons
> and if I
> add more leafs I will gain height and lessen the axel wrap more
> than it
> currently is. (good) Any stories from experiences would greatly be
> appreciated. All I am trying to do here is gain enough height to
> easily
> clear 31x10.50's with having to worry about rubbing or hitting on
> trails.
> TIA
>
> Chapell
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Jason Bleazard http://www.bleazard.net Toronto, Ontario
his: '95 Dakota Sport 4x4, 239 V6, 5spd, Reg. Cab, white
hers: '98 Dakota Sport 4x4, 318 V8, Auto, Club Cab, black
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