RE: Re: RE: Re: 97' Rear Drop Kits

From: Tim Althoff (talthoff@yllwdkta.com)
Date: Tue Aug 13 2002 - 09:44:43 EDT


well, like I said, I've talked to others (I have not lowered mine) and they
suggested the C-section with the 3-5. I'd love to ride in a dak that had a
3-5 drop to see how it rides myself...personally my truck is way to loose
but I also don't want to drive a brick...

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Got-Speed
(Marty)
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 8:51 AM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: 97' Rear Drop Kits

Tim,
You need a c-section for a 6" drop, I wanted to keep the resale value of my
truck :). I have a 5" in the back and I still have the factory! bumpstops in
my frame. I really only bottom out on the bumpstops when I hit a really deep
pothole, but I usually avoid those just so I don't bend my wheels. If I were
to remove and cut down my stock bumpstops I would ride like a caddy all the
time. BTW- I used the Belltech shocks, a little bit more, but every shop I
talk to says thats why it rides so good.

Marty
http://members.cox.net/got-speed

""Tim Althoff"" <talthoff@yllwdkta.com> wrote in message
news:000401c24277$ab8ed040$6400a8c0@computer...
>
> my understanding is that if you go 3/5 you really need to do C section the
> frame to get enough suspension travel to make the ride comfortable. at
> least that's what most say...I haven't lowered mine yet...I'll probably
> stick with 2-3 WC
>
> Tim Althoff
> http://www.yllwdkta.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Got-Speed
> (Marty)
> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 8:31 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Re: 97' Rear Drop Kits
>
>
>
> I have the WC 5" rear drop in my 98 5.2 CC.
> I love it. 3" up front and 5" out back. It does sit level now.
> I would be a pain in the rear (no pun intended) to install yourself, so
> figure an additional $200 for labor. (I paid $180 for labor and new grade
8
> hardware)
>
> Marty
> http://members.cox.net/got-speed
>
>
> ""Dan Jones"" <amishpimp93@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:F26wkvfEKAScobfpQOa0000094c@hotmail.com...
> >
> > I was wondering what rear drop kits people used to level out thier 97'
> truck
> > stance. I have that, like 2inch height difference. I was looking at
the
> > Western Chassis kits from sport truck direct. Anyone have suggestions
on
> > what they went with? Would I need different shocks after I did this?
> > thanks
> >
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