The real big difference between the 9x's and the 2k's on the 4x4 model is
they went to rack and pinion steering. So you may run into a problem there,
make sure you look over the steering system..
Josh
""Kevin L. Miller"" <kmrcdd@swbell.net> wrote in message
news:012901c0b9ac$b2c45a60$a8dcd840@kevin...
> Bill Pitz, & anyone else interested in lifting their Quad cab. I got the
> performance accessories 3" lift from JC whitney today. (Two front bumper
> raising brackets missing & parts bags opened spilling nuts & bolts &
washers
> in the box. I will call them tomorrow to get that corrected)
> The lift is for a 97-99 Dak, but everything appears to be the same (or
very
> close) except the fan shroud. I'm sure this is due to the 4.7L. The v-6 or
> 5.9 may be the same as the 97-99 models. I looked at a 99 CC earlier this
> week & compared to mine & all of the cab & bed mounts are the same as best
> as I can tell. I pulled a couple bolts & measured & made sure the threads
> were the same & the lengths were OK. . The only real fabrication to do is
> cutting the transfer case shifter & welding in a 3"piece (in the kit) . As
> for the shroud, I took it off & measured the bottom section with the
> relocation brackets for it & I will probably just move the bottom piece &
> leave the top as it is. That will leave a 3" gap between the two sections,
&
> I'll look at fab'ing something to fill that after everything else is done.
> As for the missing bumper brackets, they are just flat pieces with
> strategically placed holes. We'll make them for now & wait for JC W to
send
> replacements. They are for the outer brackets on the bumper & could
probably
> get by without them all together for a few days. The rear bumper only
> requires drilling new holes, & the measurements are given. The
instructions
> mention a couple ground wires, brake lines, & other small details to check
> for enough slack & all seem to be exactly as they describe.
> Overall, this looks like a pretty easy job. The instructions aren't bad -
> could use a few more pictures(for the show-me-state people) .We'll be
> starting in the morning, so hopefully I will have (good) news to report
> tomorrow . Wish Me luck!
> kmrcdd@swbell.net
> Kevin
> 2000 4x4 QC 4.7L auto SLT+ 3.55 LSD Skids ,K&N, MAAP Nerfs, SS bedrails
> Catch-alls, Deflectors, 180 TS, Bosch +4's Mobil-1,Silblades, Wheelskins,
> QuickD Intake ,Perma-Cool.
>
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