Mine works fine with the Tire/Handling Package...
But then,i own a Quad Cab (evil grin)
>From: Kenneth Eng <keng@novadigm.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: "'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: DML: RE: DIMLY: RE: RE: rear sway bar???
>Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 11:05:41 -0500
>
>That's the one! Helwig.
>
>Ken
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: bernd@texas.net [mailto:bernd@texas.net]
>Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 4:27 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
> >
> >
>
David Digney
President-Wisconsin Chapter of the DML
List Moderator: "DodgeDakotaQuadCab@egroups.com"
SCWD Model Contest Chairman(South Central Wisconsin Division)
00'QC,SLT+,3.9,42RE,3.55,
K&N Home-Brew,Dynomax Super Turbo,Mobil 1 10w30
"My Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Kicks Ass...Magnum Power!"
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