about your only option is flip the axle, but you'd lower the rear... I
would suggest a set of spring clamps, that was my resort after finding out
the traction bars wouldn't work...
_______________________
Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC
jon@fast4x4.net
www.fast4x4.net
'95 Dakota 4x4 318 CC auto
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeremiah Siembida <hemimopar426@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 6:19 PM
Subject: DML: Traction bars?
> I got my *used, no instructions* Lakewood universal traction bars today.
I
> wanted to put them in, and I had a general idea how they go, under the
axle,
> centered, rubber snubber as close to the front eye as possible. One
> problem: Daks have the rear axle mounted spring over axletube. It won't
> fit..
> Can I mount it upside down, over the springs, and point the snubber down
> toward the rear spring hanger eye, rather than up toward the front eye?
> Any help will be appreciated.
>
> I also found out that my new 14x3 K&N filter combo needs a longer stud
> *about 1/2-3/4" longer to mount it. I found that using the old lid will
> keep things solid till I can get a longer stud.
>
>
> Mopar or Nocar!
> Black 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport, Club Cab 4X4, V-8 Magnum
> Tearing up North Dakota!
> Autolite 3924's MSD 6AL/Blaster 2/SuperConductor wires
> K&N filter, Mopar Performance P4876138 High-Performance computer, Mopar
> Performance exhaust, Magnum polished valve covers, P255-70R-15 BFG Radial
> T/A's
> 'BAD AD2D' License plates:)
> The SlickBlackDak :)
> Lakewood bars in the mail! Sure Grip diff maybe soon!
> 'PROZAK' on the drawing board...
>
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