Ah...in that case - you'll need to measure the distance from the ground to
the bottom portion of the wheel well (front fender). They should be about
the same in the front and about 1.5" higher in the rear. If not, either new
springs or aftermarket lift springs to bring the truck up higher. Fabtech
has a nice kit (2" lift) for the '97 Dakota (I had a 3" suspension lift kit
from them on my '97 2WD for a while). It really also depends on what you're
trying to accomplish on the larger tire size.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: Barry Oliver [mailto:barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 8:30 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: 97 2wd v6 leveling?
Aaahhh, Ok, I am wanting to raise the front, not lower the rear, I need
a tad more clearance for tires, not just a level [lower] truck.
Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> Lowering blocks. If you go that route (which is an inexpensive leveling
> fix)...make sure you get the iron blocks. The El-Cheapo aluminum blocks
> have a nasty habit of wearing out too quicky and causing driveline issues
> due to the differential housing rotating.
>
> You can find them at http://www.truckperformance.com
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barry Oliver [mailto:barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com]
> Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 7:42 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: 97 2wd v6 leveling?
>
>
> Er, yes, what are these blocks you speak of. My Google-fu is weak
> tonight, I keep finding 4x4 parts and lowering stuff..
>
> Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
>
>>If you're referring to the rear sitting higher than the front - 1" blocks
>>will take care of that. If the front is sagging or one side of the truck
>
> is
>
>>lower than the other, check the suspension closely.
>>
>>- Bernd
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Barry Oliver [mailto:barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com]
>>Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 10:31 AM
>>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>>Subject: Re: DML: RE: 97 2wd v6 leveling?
>>
>>
>>That may be true, but even from the factory 2wd gen 3's don't sit level.
>> I only need an inch or two. I was hoping there was a fix or a kit
>>like Tom's Ram...
>>
>>
>>Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Either the suspension components are worn out (bushings/shocks mainly) or
>>>the the springs are collapsing. Either way - time to take a close look
at
>>>the front end.
>>>
>>>- Bernd
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: Barry Oliver [mailto:barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com]
>>>Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 12:02 AM
>>>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>>>Subject: DML: 97 2wd v6 leveling?
>>>
>>>
>>>My Son-Out-Law has a 97 2wd V6. Is there an easy way to level out the
>>>front end droop? If it was 4wd, I would just crank the t-bars, or
>>>replace with V8 bars, but alas, no Tbars to be found...
>>>
>>>I am asking because I am about to give him my old tires and I want to be
>>>sure they fit ok, because his truck sits way lower than mine in front.
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