Practical? Practical? What's that?? OK.. I agree.. Stiffening the chassis
would be better for a street vehicle.. I just wanted to see what kind of
response that'd get.
Aaron W
----- Original Message -----
From: "ronald bruce taylor,jr" <taylor9565@msn.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 7:56 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Butt Naked Dakota
>
> For what Billy is building a full tube chassis wouldn't be practical..
>
> full tube chassis constructed projects tend to flex, and are not really
> streetable...especially the round tube type.
>
> An X-brace would be the best solution to prevent chassis flex....
>
> NOW since Billy's got the cab and bed off the frame, upgrading to a
> air suspension front and rear would be a COOL addition for Billy's 95'
>
> He could also install a 4-link suspension with the rear air ride
> package...............'course that MOD would run several thousand bucks
for
> a properly engineered and installed set up.
>
> Ron-
> 01'Dakota Sport 3.9 4WD
> www.scsilverdak.1colony.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Aaron Wyse" <awyse@sw.rr.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 8:19 PM
> Subject: DML: Re: Butt Naked Dakota
>
>
> >
> > Ah Hell.. Why not just start over with a full tube chassis?? Since it's
> > already apart anyway.
> > Aaron
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <B1LLYW@aol.com>
> > To: <aol@dakota-truck.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 6:24 PM
> > Subject: Re: DML: Re: Butt Naked Dakota
> >
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > In a message dated 1/22/2004 7:15:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> > > Gmblows@aol.com writes:
> > >
> > >
> > > > Billy
> > > > I know that 408 is going to have lots of torque.
> > > > Have you thought of boxing that frame while you have it apart?
> > >
> > > You're the second person that's suggested something along those lines.
> > > Someone else suggested an x-brace. Now you all have got me
> > thinking........
> > >
> > > Bill White - http://www.bionicdodge.com
> > >
> > > '95 Dakota Club Cab - currently a basket case
> > > '03 Ram 1500 Hemi 4x4 Off Road
> > >
> >
> >
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