The thing is that will only drop the rear 3". Plus you already spent the
money as noted. Plus using the hangars you retain factory towing capacity
and ride quality.
Some of the best things out there are not cheap and easy.
I in no way regret the way I did mine, and would do the same all over again.
Marty
""Eric Jerman"" <ejerman69@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OE38rTeiHA925llOSEr0000f954@hotmail.com...
>
> The guy at the hobby shop on base told me the same thing, but I spent
almost
> 500 on my 3/4 drop kit and I'd really like to use what I have...good idea
> though...thanks for the input
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "kevin reimer" <kwreimer@msn.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 9:20 PM
> Subject: DML: Re: Removing Factory Hangers
>
>
> >
> > Why go to all this work and sweat,? Just install Hotchkis drop rear leaf
> > springs, will drop the ass end down 3 inches. and is well worth the
money.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Eric Jerman <ejerman69@hotmail.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 9:11 AM
> > Subject: DML: Removing Factory Hangers
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Hey,
> > > I am trying to find out the best/fastest way to remove the stock
> hangers
> > > in the rear of my truck so I can put on the ones provided in my
lowering
> > > kit. I've been told to use an air chisel to remove the "rivets" and
> also
> > > told that it won't work...been told to take a torch to it and that I'd
> > have
> > > to remove the whole axle to do that...I really have no clue, but I'd
> > > appreciate any suggestions so that I can get this done quickly without
> > > having to completely dismantle my rear end. The front has been
dropped
> 3"
> > > for over a week now and I want to level it out!!! Thanks for your
help.
> > >
> > > Eric Jerman
> > > Camp Lejeune, NC
> > > 98 Dakota Sport RC 3.9L 5 Spd
> > > http://www.angelfire.com/empire/dakon18s
> > >
> >
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