My solution was to fab up 2x2 box steel side rails on my dak, had them welded
together by a friend, had them powder coated black, then welded directly to
the frame rails of the truck. They look like nerf bars, double as a step
rail, but are strong enough not only to support the entire weight of the
truck via hi-lift, but also deflect tall rocks from the rocker panels when
wheeling (and literally use them to slide over obstacles without crushing the
sides). A lot of Jeepers use custom-welded side rails like this so although
it took some custom work, it was a great mod for my Dak.
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Dave Kilian -- Clayton, NC
'96 Dakota CC 4x4 3.9L 5-spd, 4.10, 4" susp/2" Body lift, 33" MT's etc...
http://cnc.4x4.org/members/members.php3?member=david_kilian
In a message dated 2/26/01 10:01:49 AM, cybermail1@yahoo.com writes:
<< I wanted to get a hi-lift jack for off roading so I
asked the company if it would work - no go.
Any suggestions for a substitue?
>>
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