Hey josh... since we basically have the same truck (except mine is black and
an SLT, but who cares), could you do me a favor and measure how high the
front valence is from the ground? I see these hotchkis-ed trucks lowered
only 2-3 or thereabouts but they look lower than mine for some reason. i
also have 2" coils in the front so i would like to compare the actual
results.
Brian
""Josh Battles"" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com> wrote in message
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> ""MAGNUM S/T"" <khoegen@charter.net> wrote in message
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> > C. urathane Bushings (how many, where, part number??)
>
> Check with Energy suspension, they make a nice kit.
>
> > D. 2/3 lowering kit (performance, not looks..so I assume Hotchkis, but
> what
> > exactly should I get. My plan is to go with 2" springs in the front and
3"
> > leafs in the back and the swaybar...anything else I should add? I'm
hoping
> > to find a good eal out there as there are way cheaper ways to go....but
I
> > want to get the job done right and have a good ride when all is said and
> > done. Everyone swears by Hotchkis, so I'm willing to take the hit in my
> > wallet)
>
> Hotchkis 1912F coils and 2806 leafs is what I've got...rides REALLY nice.
I
> would totally recommend that setup!
>
> > E. Front and rear shocks (Type??Part Number??)
>
> Hotchkis valved bilstein shocks, a little pricey but I hear that they're
way
> worth it. I'll be getting a set soon, hopefully.
>
> > I MAY run into a snag as I have dual rear exiting exhaust, but I'm gonna
> > stop by the shop on Monday and have them take a look at it. I really
like
> my
> > exhaust and would hate to lose this setup to do the 2/3 drop.....so I'm
> > crossing my fingers.
>
> Should be ok, just be careful when backing into parking spots with a curb
> behind, my exhaust scrapes the parking curbs.
>
> > I'm dropping the truck off in 2 weeks, so if you have any tech info,
part
> > numbers, suggestions, I'm all ears (eyes)
> >
> > Thanks all
> > Kevin
> >
> Here's a link to what mine looks like if you're interested to see what the
> drop will look like on your 99...
> http://www.geocities.com/lenny187/dakota.html
>
> Hope this helps!!!
> --
> - Josh
> Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
>
>
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