True, I bought the notches knowing I was borderline for needing them with a
4" drop. I haven't needed them yet though, which is good, because I don't
want to relocate the ABS unit mounted to the frame and have to bend new
lines. If I decide to airbag it, I'll wait till then.
> [Original Message]
> From: miggity <miggitymike@fast4x4.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: 6/21/01 8:27:14 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: Lowering Shocks
>
> >>I've talked to a couple guys with blocks in the back...they seem to
botom
> out. A shackle hanger kit is a different story<<<
>
> comin' from a frame scraper I may be able to shed some light on this. =)
> You can only go down 3 to 4" without notching the frame. At 4" you should
> notch it, otherwise big bumps will cause the rear to hit the frame.
> SOmetimes a 2" will cause it to happen on a big enough bump, especially
with
> the 9 1/4 rear. A shackle/hanger kit won't make any difference
> unfortunately. If you want to go low, you gotta' run a notch.
>
> -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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