Re: Re: Lowering Components

From: JAMEPC@aol.com
Date: Wed Apr 02 2003 - 23:27:27 EST


I looked at Hotchkis web site and they don't list anything for a Gen II
Dakota. Do they not make them or just not list them? Anyone have Hotchkis
on their Gen II?
Thanks,
James

In a message dated 4/2/2003 11:05:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jbattles@bankfinancial.com writes:

> Hotchkis springs and Hotchkis valved Bilsteins is what I've heard is best
> for the Dak. I've got some custom units from Total Control Products on my
> '66 Mustang and they are by far some of the very best shocks I've ever
> used...if they weren't so damn expensive, but then everything from Total
> Control is. You may want to look into what/if they have available for your
> year Dak. I went with Hotchkis on my Dak b/c they make one hell of a good
> product as well.....the setup for the Dak is going in on Friday, I'll post
> some reactions after I drive the hell out of it this weekend.
>
> --
> -Josh
> 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
>
>
> <JAMEPC@aol.com> wrote in message news:151.1dcc6842.2bbcfdb6@aol.com...
> >
> >I need some advise on quality 2" drop coils for a gen II Dakota. I know
> it's
> >not the best way to drop (as opposed to control arms or spindles) but I
> need
> >new springs anyways so this would be the most efficient. I already
> replaced
> >the worn stock springs with 2" drop el-cheapos and they are to wide! They
> >rub the edges of the control arms and make loud, annoying poping noisesas
> the
> >spring moves up and down in them. I also need opinions on quality drop
> >shocks.
> >Thanks,
> >James
> >
>



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