Summit Racing
-----Original Message-----
From: Barry Oliver [mailto:barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com]
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 12:09 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: 97 2wd v6 leveling?
What I am trying to accomplish is giving my son-out-law my leftover
tires from my truck. His truck came with identical rims, and fits
31x10's ok, but I think an extra inch or 2 might help with drivability
[turning radius, etc]. Any hints where I can buy the fabtech 2" kit?
Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> 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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