Bill, you are right, there is a 3" lift for 97-99 Dakotas Not one available
for the Quad Cab. There were some modifications to be made to make the kit
work. Mainly the steering extension adapter. Mine is Lifted after almost a
full day. Not too dificult, just a little long due to the Mods.
I will post some more details later. I have to give momma a break & spend
some quality time with the kids.
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Pitz <dakota@billpitz.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 6:54 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Quad cab 3"body lift
> Hmm... Body lift?
>
> According to another guy I talked to, you can easily body-lift a 2000 4x4
> Dakota. It's a suspension lift that is difficult to do. Here is what I
> got back from him yesterday:
>
> (He has a 2000 QC 4x4 with a 3" Body lift and a 3" suspension lift -- it
> nicely sports 35's :) )
>
> "A body lift is
> readily available for the new Dakotas in the 3" range made by Performance
> Accessories. This is the only currently available lift. It's available
at
> any 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers location (1-800-421-1050). I installed one
of
> those and modified a Rancho 3" suspension lift as well. This kit was
> designed for the earlier Dakotas without the rack and pinion steering
system.
> I had to modify or make every bracket in this kit for it to work. The
> transmission crossmember, exhaust crossover pipe, and steering system all
had
> to be modified as well. Not an easy undertaking to say the least. But,
it
> clears 35's and that's what I wanted. A 3" bodylift will allow clearance
for
> 33's with minor trimming."
>
>
> At any rate, let me know what happens. I'm going to look into the body
lift
> this week. I'll let everyone know what I find.
>
> -Bill (Also looking forward to lifting my Dak a bit.. :))
>
> At 10:34 PM 3/30/01 -0800, you wrote:
> >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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