Eric,
Sorry to say I am not actually in the military, I worked at the headquarters
building of "Navy Exchange" here in Virginia Beach. I was one of many
systems administrators (Not in a store, uhhgg, its a good thing). Anyway I
was considered a govt/military employee (kind of a step above a civvi but
actual military status) and that is how I got my decals and id's. Too bad I
got laid off, but Istill have my decals and id's !!!
I grew up military tho, so i knew my way around the bases here. I frequent
Oceana NAB in VA Beach simply cause its got the best auto hobby shop around
here IMO. I like NOB Norfolk for its women ;)
I am sure tho that there are probably more lowered daks in the area, but for
the past year or so I have only seen 4 and that includes mine. The ford
truck plant is here in Norfolk, so mostly the adults here drive Fords and
the ricers drive hondus and acurahs. Not too many dodges cept for the neons
(you know military.....BUDGET ;)
Anyway let me know how the drop turns out
Marty
""Eric Jerman"" <ejerman69@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OE46eUZ6zYWPppFJQRB0000f848@hotmail.com...
>
> 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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