Josh...did you get the sway bars as well? I took a look at the price and the
sway bars are $$$ expensive. All together, based on the Hotchkis site, I'll
be spending close to $1200....whew...
""Josh Battles"" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com> wrote in message
news:bcfasd$5qv$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
>
> That's basically what I was trying to accomplish as well. Looks way
better
> with less wheelwell showing. It also really helps on the autoX
> track....especially with the alignment I have.
>
> --
> - Josh
> Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
>
>
> ""MAGNUM S/T"" <khoegen@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:bcdu90$qgl$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
> >
> > Excellent pic Josh....that is exactly the hieght I want to get. I don't
> want
> > a slammed Dak....just want to get rid of all that extra wheel well space
> ;-)
> >
> >
> > ""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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