Thanks for your input Miggity, I'll look into the WC kit for my truck. Did
you have the sport suspention package on your truck? Mine right now rides
stiffer than the average dakota. So maybe i won't see any change in ride.
""miggity"" <miggitymike@fast4x4.net> wrote in message
news:003f01c0e947$1fc492a0$4153accf@PatSykes...
> >>I was thinking about lowering the front o my 2000 dak 4.7 QC with 2 or 3
> inch lowering springs, not sure about the back yet. I was hoping someone
> could give me a ride in there truck with lowering springs so i can see
what
> the ride is like<<
>
> okay, so I don't live in Connecticut, but I can give you some insight
about
> dumpin' your dak and how it'll ride. When it comes to suspension, you get
> what you pay for. My truck rides NICE. The ride is more firm than stock,
and
> less bouncy. It all comes down to the shocks you use and the springs you
> use. I used a Western Chassis kit which uses Eibach Springs and Doetsch
Tech
> shocks and I wouldn't have it any other way. The rear is lowered with a
> shackle/hanger setup. and the special valving in the DT shocks out back
make
> it ride a lot smoother, in the front it's stiffer but not harsh.
> I know from talking to lots of people about different kits, and the WC kit
> and Bell Tech kits seem to ride the best, while the Hotchkis handles like
a
> dream, but beats your arse.
> On a related note, depending on how low you want to go will also determine
> which kit you get. The Hotchkis is only a mild drop, and if you're like
me,
> $1200 for a 2" drop is wack =) The WC gives you the most drop for the
money,
> and nothing beats the sound of my frame scrapin' on a speed bump =)
>
> so, some food for thought my man =)
>
> HTH
>
> -miggity
>
> ---> slammed 88 Dakota!
> miggitymike@fast4x4.net
> http://surf.to.Project13s
>
> "It may be slow, but at least it's LOW!"
>
>
>
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