i did look at your pictures and that is why i asked. i have to do something
with my suspension as i have eluded to before since right now it is F*#$ED.
Maybe i just need to go hotchkis and everything will be ok!
Brian
""Josh Battles"" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com> wrote in message
news:bcdec4$4fm$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
>
> At the bottom of the pinch weld right behind each wheel, the front is 9"
off
> the ground and the rear is 10". 33" and 34" respectively at the top
center
> of the wheel wells. I'll measure the valence in the center and sides and
> mark up a picture for you sometime this weekend.
>
> If you want to compare pictures...
> www.geocities.com\lenny187\dakota.html
>
> --
> - Josh
> Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
>
>
> ""Brian Fitchett"" <fitchett@chem.utah.edu> wrote in message
> news:bcdb7f$v71$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
> >
> > Hey josh... since we basically have the same truck (except mine is black
> and
> > an SLT, but who cares), could you do me a favor and measure how high the
> > front valence is from the ground? I see these hotchkis-ed trucks
lowered
> > only 2-3 or thereabouts but they look lower than mine for some reason.
i
> > also have 2" coils in the front so i would like to compare the actual
> > results.
> >
> > Brian
> >
> >
> > ""Josh Battles"" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com> wrote in message
> > news:bcd8rh$q29$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
> > >
> > > ""MAGNUM S/T"" <khoegen@charter.net> wrote in message
> > > news:bcd84r$occ$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
> > > > [...]
> > > > 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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