Hey...Bernd's back! How was your trip....wherever you went?! Careful
talking 'bout my coat hanger. It hangs good!
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of bernd@texas.net
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 1:27 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: RE: rear sway bar???
I wouldn't call that thing a swaybar that comes with the Handling
package...it's more like a coat hanger. ;)
I replaced mine as well with the Helwig Bar from JC Whitney...about 6 months
after I bought the truck...still works perfectly. I think it was right
around
$140 and it comes with all the Poly-Bushings and mounting hardware required.
- Bernd
> For the Daks that come with the Tire and Handling package, isn't the rear
> sway bar mounted to the rear axle with tabs that are welded to the axle?
To
> put one on to a Dak without the Handling package you will then need to buy
> the U bolts and bushings elsewhere. On my 98 I installed the rear sway
bar
> kit that is sold by JC Whitney. I can't recall the manufacturer of it
right
> now but if you take advantage of JC Whitney's periodic promotional
discount
> and free shipping offers, you can get the complete set for under $150.
The
> addition of the rear bar has definitely eliminated most of the rear body
> sway on my 98 CC 4x2. For the front I would look into just replacing the
> bushings and end links. The front bushing are available through
> www.energysuspension.com. I have not seen anything on the end links.
>
> Ken
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ronald Wong [mailto:ron-wong@home.com]
> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2001 12:00 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: RE: rear sway bar???
>
>
> If you can't afford Hotchkis, then see if you can find some off of a Gen 3
> Dak with tire and handling pkg. That's not Hotchkis but it's the closest
> I've seen and a heck of a lot cheaper.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of yllwdkta
> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2001 11:45 AM
> To: DML
> Subject: DML: rear sway bar???
>
>
> I have the opportunity to by a used stock rear sway bar from a 97. First
> off will it fit my 1999. Also, what my goal is to keep the rear end from
> moving side to side so much. I have stock suspension all around. Do you
> think it would be worth the money. What is the max I should pay for it.
I
> do not want to lower my truck at all. Just want to stiffen it up. Would
an
> aftermarket rear sway bar be better? One last question is do you think I
> should change my front to an aftermarket bar. I fell I have to much sway.
> I would like to keep this a cheap as possible...I can't afford hotchkis
kit
> so that is out of the question.
>
> Tim Althoff
> http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/yllw/dkta.html
> 99 Solar Yellow RC V-6 Manual
>
>
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