Re: RE: Lift Kit

From: Kevin L. Miller (kmrcdd@swbell.net)
Date: Tue Feb 27 2001 - 22:50:11 EST


I just called Performance accessories yesterday about the 3" body
lift-----no way, at least not yet.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jason Yates <onebad4x4dak@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 3:43 PM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Lift Kit

> The key word here is "2000." I believe I heard that they went
> to the rack-and-pinion steering for this model year and that the
> lift kits from Rancho and T.C. will not work on '00+ 4x4's. I
> also remember someone else on the list asking this same question
> to T.C. directly and the reply from T.C. was that they had no
> plans to modify to their current kit to work with the rack &
> pinion. I'm not sure if Performance Accessories has worked up a
> '00+ body lift kit for the Dak yet, but you could check with
> them. A 2" lift will allow 33" tires if you get new wheels
> (change the back spacing) so they don't rub at full steering
> lock. Good luck.
>
> JY
>
> --- Reuben Harris <rharris@red.gd-ots.com> wrote:
> > Tuff Country and Rancho makes good lift kits.
> >
> > The Tuff Country comes in a 5.5", but it has to be installed
> > by a
> > professional. Kit Price is about $1500 + Labor. I have
> > already looked into
> > getting this kit on my 1997 Dakota. It looks very good and
> > doesn't change
> > the ride of the truck @ all. You can also put up to 35" tires
> > on the Dakota
> > with minor rub.
> >
> > Rancho comes in a 3.0" lift kit. The Rancho is very do able,
> > but it can be
> > a pain in the ass as well. Kit Pirce is about $1000 + Labor.
> >
> > Good luck and let me know if you find anything else...
> >
> > Reuben
> > 1997(21K Miles) DAK 4x4 5.2L
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dave Galloway [mailto:eo932@yahoo.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 1:00 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Lift Kit
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Has anyone heard of a company that has started making
> > lift kits for a 2000 Dakota 4x4.
> >
> > If you know, I would appreciate it.
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Dave G.
>
>
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