Tim,
If you peice it together its more like :
$359 for the control arms w/ bushings & balljoints (was $230 w/o balljoints)
$109 for the front springs
$180 for the shocks
$55 for the upper poly bushings
$90 for the rear hangars
Total = $793
Or you can just buy the kit for $619 + $180 for shocks + $55 for bushings =
$854
Plus you won't need the lower bushings that come with the kit.... Do what I
did and put the lowers on ebay, they sold for more than what I paid for the
whole kit ($66)
Check out this site : http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/dakotakits.html
Marty
http://members.cox.net/got-speed
""Tim Althoff"" <talthoff@yllwdkta.com> wrote in message
news:000201c243aa$51b4cd20$6400a8c0@computer...
>
> wow...I didn't realize how expensive it is to lower these things...looks
> like the 3-5 kit is a little over 500 then I need the poly bushings, then
> you suggested the springs, still need new shocks, and I'd like to get the
> quicker sway-bars...all that = OUCH!!!
>
> hey, I know the feeling...I need a new job too :(
>
> 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: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 8:14 AM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: 97' Rear Drop Kits
>
>
>
> I was able to haul a sh!t load of gibson exhausts on a trailer after the
> drop with a bed full of wheels. Yeah it did drop down a little but it
didn't
> bottom out (even with factory bumpstops). It seemed to actually make the
> ride better.
> I have the WC drop that consists of : 2" front dropped lower control arms,
> 1" front dropped springs. All four hangars out back were replaced giving a
> 5" drop there. Each hangar is a 2.5" drop, making 5" on the right and 5"
on
> the left. The WC kit is a little more pricey, although not as much as a
> hotchkiss or belltech, but it is well worth it for the ride quality. I
think
> I paid $350 for my kit on ebay used, plus about $190 shipped for the
> belltech shocks from summitracing.com. I did the front myself in a day,
and
> the back I took somewhere. You *could* do it yourself but I don't
reccommend
> it, there is too much room for error in the back. You don't want to screw
up
> your frame. The new lower control arms come with poly bushings. You cannot
> use the stock sized ones in it, since the openings are bigger, but they
only
> charged $22 to replace mine. Oh I also put moog balljoints all over in the
> front.
> I really cannot say about Carlise yet, I gotta find a job first !
>
> Marty
> http://members.cox.net/got-speed
>
>
> ""Tim Althoff"" <talthoff@yllwdkta.com> wrote in message
> news:000101c24342$2bec3c80$6400a8c0@computer...
> >
> > well, I was thinking of going 2-4 W/C and quicker larger sway bars just
to
> > keep things tight. at the same time using poly bushings... Id you
really
> > think that I could go with the 3-5 and be ok then that would be great...
> >
> > also, I want to make sure that I would be able to haul 2 jet ski's. I
> know
> > they don't way much but don't want to get in a bind if I need to haul
> them.
> >
> > well I can tell you I probably won't make it...you think you'll be at
> > Carlisle next year???
> >
> > 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: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 12:13 PM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: 97' Rear Drop Kits
> >
> >
> >
> > If you ever come to Virginia Beach, I would be more than happy to let
you
> > drive it. But you supply the crowbar, so I can pry you out when you
don't
> > wanna get out ;) I will also see if I can get a good pic of the amount
of
> > clearance between the axel and the frame. There is alot !
> >
> > Marty
> > http://members.cox.net/got-speed
> >
> >
> >
> > ""Tim Althoff"" <talthoff@yllwdkta.com> wrote in message
> > news:000a01c242cf$94c69160$6400a8c0@computer...
> > >
> > > well, like I said, I've talked to others (I have not lowered mine) and
> > they
> > > suggested the C-section with the 3-5. I'd love to ride in a dak that
> had
> > a
> > > 3-5 drop to see how it rides myself...personally my truck is way to
> loose
> > > but I also don't want to drive a brick...
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Got-Speed
> > > (Marty)
> > > Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 8:51 AM
> > > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > > Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: 97' Rear Drop Kits
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Tim,
> > > You need a c-section for a 6" drop, I wanted to keep the resale value
of
> > my
> > > truck :). I have a 5" in the back and I still have the factory!
> bumpstops
> > in
> > > my frame. I really only bottom out on the bumpstops when I hit a
really
> > deep
> > > pothole, but I usually avoid those just so I don't bend my wheels. If
I
> > were
> > > to remove and cut down my stock bumpstops I would ride like a caddy
all
> > the
> > > time. BTW- I used the Belltech shocks, a little bit more, but every
shop
> I
> > > talk to says thats why it rides so good.
> > >
> > > Marty
> > > http://members.cox.net/got-speed
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ""Tim Althoff"" <talthoff@yllwdkta.com> wrote in message
> > > news:000401c24277$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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