"Kyle Vanditmars" <kylevan@telus.net> wrote in message
>
> Be forewarned: Long post, semi-rambling.
Naaaa....I'm sure we've all done worse. =P
> I had been considering getting wider rims for my truck for a while.
> Something wide, something that would look mean. Went with an American
> Racing 767 knockoff made by Unique Wheel.
> <http://www.uniquewheel.com/images/products/42_15inch.jpg>
>
> Dimensions: 15x8, colour: black as the night. :-P
Nice! How much were they and are they available in a pretty wide range of
sizes? I'm looking for some new wheels for autocross season this
summer....and you spelled color wrong. ;-)
> I'm also thinking of getting a set of Eibach 1" lowering springs to get
> a subtly more aggressive stance and a firmer spring to go with the KYB
> gas-a-justs I have coming in.
> http://www.truckperformance.com/products/?productID=316528
Why not do spindles instead? They'd sure be easier to put on, and you
wouldn't have to worry about spring safety. Or, are you looking for the
stiffer ride these will offer?
> If I only wanted to do a 1" drop in the rear, would blocks be a safe
> option? Or should I buck up and get some Western Chassis parts and do a
> 2" drop (they list 2-3" adjustable hangers on sporttruckdirect.com)? I
> really don't want to go very low with the lowering. Think Regular
> GenIII vs. an R/T, subtle. It's still a truck, afterall. ;-D
I'd think that as long as you only want to go with a 1" drop, blocks would
be okay. If i remember correctly, extruded aluminum ones are the best way
to go. Be sure to watch that pinion angle!
-- - Josh Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L www.geocities.com/lenny187/dakota.html www.omg-stfu.com
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