Well, I'm glad you know what I mean! What branch are you in and what base
are you located? (Just out of curiousity). I have the lowering shocks and
all that...I do need to get my front end aligned still, but I have to wait
until pay day until I can afford it. I'm sure you understand if you are
military. I'm proud now knowing that I'm the first one on base to put rims
on a dak...wonder how I'll feel when my lowering kit is complete...there
isn't a dak on base that is lowered with rims...there is one guy now that I
have my 18s that he went and got some...not that he's mimicking my style or
anything, but I was the first that I know of. It's a good
feeling...considering that there are so many daks on base. Seems like
everyday there is a new one rolling around. The only thing slowing down my
lowering kit is the fact that I can't really afford to go without my dak for
more than a day considering the amount of driving that I have to do daily...
Well I'm gonna get in bed...thanks again for all your help/ suggestions.
Perhaps I will just have someone put on the rear for me...we'll have to see.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin Nowak" <got-speed@cox.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:24 AM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Removing Factory Hangers
>
> 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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