The DT shocks didn't work out for me......I switched to Hotchkis and it felt
much better....maybe I need to order a new set
Bob
TonyC wrote:
> You need to go with some really stiff shocks. I put on a set of Doetsch
> tech that I purchased thru SportTruckDirect. About 160 for the set of 4.
> Big difference!!
> TonyC
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bob <bnich@bellatlantic.net>
> To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 8:05 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: Front Springs
>
> >Tony,
> >It handles and tracks great except for when I'm on a bumpy road (washboard
> >wsorta) then it's all over the road. I'm taking her back to the front end
> shop
> >on Fri just so they can check for any loose bushings
> >Thanks for the reply
> >Bob
> >
> >I TonyC wrote:
> >
> >> My 2000 R/T has the Western Chassis fron A-arms and springs. I have also
> >> added Doetsch Nitro Slammer shocks. The ride is fine, but with the stock
> >> R/T rim and tire combo, I occasionally scrub the fender over the wheel.
> If
> >> you do not have fender flares or wider tires this should not be a
> problem.
> >>
> >> The ride is fine, the tracking superb.
> >>
> >> TonyC
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: bob <bnich@bellatlantic.net>
> >> To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> >> Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 9:34 PM
> >> Subject: DML: Front Springs
> >>
> >> >Does anyone have 1" drop Front springs from Sport truck direct or
> >> >Hotchkis?
> >> >Better yet is anyone using these in conjunction with the Western Chassis
> >> >Drop pocket A Arms?
> >> >I'd like to get 1 more inch of drop but more importantly I'd like to get
> >> >a smoother ride out ofthe front end. I'm running stock springs with the
> >> >WC A Arms.
> >> >I was going to place an order with sport direct, but thought I'd check
> >> >with Hotchkis
> >> >and you guys 1st
> >> >Bob
> >> >--
> >> >Lowered 1998 Metallic Red Extended Cab
> >> >Western Chassis 2/4" Drop, Gibson Cat Back, Lund Roll Pan, Lund Wiper
> >> >Cowl
> >> >S/S Sport Mirrors, Lo-Pro Hard Tonnue over a Custom Bed, Home Grown K+N,
> >> >F+B TB, Stillen Bumper Cover, Sony CDX-7850, Three sets of Infinity
> >> >Kappa's,
> >> >Three MTX 275x's, MTX Thunderform with 10" 7000's and a MTX 2130
> >> >
> >> >New Pictures "by Chuck" at http://www.intense99dak.com/bob.htm
> >> >
> >> >
> >
> >--
> >Lowered 1998 Metallic Red Extended Cab
> >Western Chassis 2/4" Drop, Gibson Cat Back, Lund Roll Pan, Lund Wiper Cowl
> >S/S Sport Mirrors, Lo-Pro Hard Tonnue over a Custom Bed, Home Grown K+N,
> F+B
> >TB,
> >Stillen Bumper Cover, Sony CDX-7850, Three sets of Infinity Kappa's,
> >Three MTX 275x's, MTX Thunderform with 10" 7000's and a MTX 2130
> >Visit my Dak at http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/factory/7995
> >New Pictures "by Chuck" at http://www.intense99dak.com/bob.htm
> >
> >
-- Lowered 1998 Metallic Red Extended Cab Western Chassis 2/4" Drop, Gibson Cat Back, Lund Roll Pan, Lund Wiper Cowl S/S Sport Mirrors, Lo-Pro Hard Tonnue over a Custom Bed, Home Grown K+N, F+B TB,Stillen Bumper Cover, Sony CDX-7850, Three sets of Infinity Kappa's, Three MTX 275x's, MTX Thunderform with 10" 7000's and a MTX 2130 Visit my Dak at http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/factory/7995 New Pictures "by Chuck" at http://www.intense99dak.com/bob.htm
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