Swap spindles? on a 2WD? All you have to do is replace the coils and the
upper control arm. Then, add a leaf in the rear and you're lifted. :) You
still have to worry about the suspension geometry on 2WD's (lowered or
lifted). If the kit isn't done correctly, you'll have problems with the
alignment.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Jason Yates
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2001 12:29 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Suspension lift on 2wd Vs 4wd
Bill,
A 2wd is less money as Bernd pointed out because you just have
to swap the spindles, coil springs, and maybe the A-arms without
having to worry about maintaining the geometry of the drivetrain
to the front wheels (because there is no drivetrain to the front
wheels). That's the expensive part on the 4wd's as I believe
both the Rancho and Tough Country kits lower the front axle
assembly including torsion bars . . . that equals a lot more
hardware, more labor to install, and therefore more $ to lift.
Wish I had the cash to make mine mini-monster style, but I'll
just have to settle for my 2" body lift and 32" tires for
awhile.
JY
--- Thumper <thumper72@lvcm.com> wrote:
> Ok, I got My JCWhitney sport truck catalog today and see they
> have a 3"
> Fabtech suspension lift listed for 97-00 Dakota 2WD's only. I
> dont plan on
> lifting my DAK (I plan on lowering it) but was wondering what
> the difference
> is in lifting a 2wd vs a 4wd?
>
> Bill Boggs
> ICQ# 96440831
> thumper72@lvcm.com
> http://www.lvcm.com/thumper/white_lightning.html
> "White Lightning"
> 2001 CC 2WD Sport+ 4.7 Auto
>
>
>
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