You picked up 20-25 HP by adding a new convertor and muffler???
I highly doubt that.
>From: Dan Kramarsky <dkramarsky68@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: DML: Suspension questions
>Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:33:54 -0700 (PDT)
>
>
>
>DML:
>
>I finshed my catalytic converter/muffler/exhaust pipe project. Went really
>well. I used
>a Walker cat and a DYNOMAX Super Turbo kit. Sounds awesome and I totally
>picked up 20
>to 25 HP in doing this project. Partly because the old exhaust was so bad
>to begin
>with. ;-)
>
><NOTE: For the following paragraphs I should tell you I have a 4x2 with
>rack & pinion
>power steering and stock tires and stock wheels>
>
>
>My next project is to rebuild the front and rear suspension. I pulling
>the whole damn
>thing apart! All the way to the frame. <grin>
>
>
>Anyway I need some pointers to parts. I want a suspension that handles
>more like a
>sports car on the road. This will be a road course truck and a drag strip
>truck. So I
>am thinking I will need a rear sway bar since I dont have one. And I want
>a 2" drop in
>the front and a 4" drop in the rear. I was planning on buying Western
>Chassis drop
>spindles and a W.C. adjustable shackle kit. Any thoughts here?
>
>
>I already spec'ed out all my bushings from Moog catalogs. Gonna order them
>this weekend.
> I will also replace the steering gear mounting bushings since those are
>pretty much
>shot.
>Also with the Moog order I will be getting ball joints and the outer tie
>rods (both RH
>and LH sides). Any thoughts here? Did I miss something?
>
>Is it possible to rebuild calipers? Or is it more cost effective to
>replace the
>calipers?
>
>
>
>
>
>Dan K.
>
>1992 Dakota Club Cab LE with A/C, Cruise, PS, PB, PW, PL, 3.55 rear, 5.2L
>V8 and a 46RH. Mods: Cool-air intake, 180* T-stat, relocated IAT, DynoMax
>Super Turbo exhaust.
>
>http://static.flickr.com/42/84856795_c18903d10f.jpg
>
>Future Plans: March pullies, Improved air intake, 3.91 rear, F&B throttle
>body, tires
>
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