Oh beleive me I know what you mean completely. I usualy do all the work on
my vehicals myself. I did the front myself at the hobby shop on base (im in
VA) and it took me all day (I also changed out the balljoints and bushings)
I felt tho in this instance that I could have someone do the back (Hey I did
wait there watching patiently for 4 hours, even asked if I could help lol).
I still take pride in my truck knowing its done and that I didn't put a hole
through my gastank with a grinder or torch ;) Somethings just have to be
done by others, it sux but its a fact. (I wouldn't even attempt boring out
my cylinders even if I know how, and I at least have a clue) I know what you
mean tho, people that take their cars to shops and have them do everything.
Thats cheating, well sort of, and there is really no self satisfaction
there. I spend so much time at my hobby shop I know everyone by first name
and they always want to talk cars/trucks it keeps me from working LOL. But
the fact remains, you got a $500 kit and you want it finished right ? I know
the feeling, mine sat in my closet for 8 months unitll I had all the extra
money saved up that I needed (New shocks, bushings, balljoints, alignment,
tires, wheels, hobby shop fees, rear end fees) then I just took a weekend
and did it. It felt so damn good knowing it was done and done right by me
(ok so I watched the back, but at least I did THAT much). Now I am about 1
of 3 lowered daks in my area (southeast VA), that alone is a good feeling.
OUTTA TOPIC NOW >>>Actually I got a good laugh when doing my truck....there
were 2 guys in the stall next to me that hacked the hell out of the springs
on a bmw, and when they got done and drove out, the springs DEseated LOL.
Wonder if they still got their "I did it myself" pride with out asking first
if it would work !
Marty
""Eric Jerman"" <ejerman69@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OE269aS1l7WHhckc4ZQ0000fa35@hotmail.com...
>
> to each their own though so I know what you are saying. I appreciate your
> input 100%. I have no gripes about doing it myself except for the fact
that
> I'm not good with a torch ( never used one) and I spent so much damn money
> on the kit. I wish it was easier, but sometimes you have to put a little
> more into getting what you want. I'm sure you know what I mean. Plus I
> want to do it myself because I feel that I will have more pride in my
truck
> than if I let someone else do it because everyone else ( for the most
part)
> lets someone else do their work and they show it off. I just feel head
and
> shoulders above the competition that way. I'm sure you understand.
> Obviously I'm not very knowledgeable about engines...I have no clue about
> them, but it's something to learn same as my suspension. I did the front
> suspension myself and learned alot...I thought that'd be the hardest part
of
> the whole kit, but it wasn't...funny how that works out right? Thanks for
> the input like I said. It really does make a difference whether I use it
or
> not.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Martin Nowak" <got-speed@cox.net>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 11:53 PM
> Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: Removing Factory Hangers
>
>
> >
> > 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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