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

From: rjearn@netscape.net
Date: Sat Aug 17 2002 - 21:12:42 EDT


Hi: Would you please remove my name from your e-mail list.. Thanks So Much.. Richard Earnest...."Got-Speed \(Marty\)" <Got-Speed@cox.net> wrote:

>
>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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