All you need to do extra for the V8 with a body lift is to get a new clutch
fan or switch to an electric. I opted for the new clutch fan on my 93 V8.
Chris
>From: "Chapell, Ron" <RChapell@rlps.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: "'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: RE: DML: Adding rear leafs
>Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 15:56:55 -0400
>
>Not really fond of a body lift because of all the extra fabbing required
>for
>the v-8. Thanks for the suggestion though.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jason Bleazard [mailto:drazaelb@yahoo.com]
>Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 4:05 PM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: RE: DML: Adding rear leafs
>
>
>Good point. A body lift would be another option (realized that after
>I sent my message). That would allow larger tires, doesn't require
>touching the suspension, and is orders of magnitude cheaper than a
>suspension lift.
>
>--- "Brown, Mike (CAD)" <MBrown@ciena.com> wrote:
> > 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.
>
>
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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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