John,
If you already haven't already received any messages about this, read on.
Even if you lower the rear by 1" (leaving it at the lowest notch, closet to
the ground) your rear shocks will wear out resulting in a mushy ride. Mine
did after about 1000 miles. I haven't replaced them with drop shocks but
will when I drop the front end with 2" spindles in about 3000 more miles
after these stock Invicta pizza cutters wear out. Then I will move the bolt
on the shackle up to the highest notch to give it about a 1 1/2" drop and
get 235/60 series for the stock rims. Then it will be time for drop shocks
at all four corners. This should definitely make the truck handle better,
and won't bring it too low into the weeds.
Maybe Kuk can switch to lurker mode (or post when he feels like it) until
he can't hold out any longer, gets the Dakota R/T and works his magic on it.
-Nelson
nsendino@ed.co.sanmateo.ca.us
At 11:28 PM 2/25/97 -0600, you wrote:
>Thanks to everyone for the advice on the drop. Taken what everyone said
>into account and advice from the big brother I decided to order a set of 2"
>shackle mounts for the rear. This will drop the truck near level, but still
>give it a "muscle" stance. It will also let me carry a load without too
>much sag. Summit has the Hellwig sway bar for $107 (4-week special order).
>I'll see what the drop does and then go from there.
>
>Sorry about the truck Kuk. We will all take a moment of silence for ya.
>Kids are great, but it must take a lot of love to give up the truck.
>
>Thanks again!
>
>John Walker
>dakota@wku.campus.mci.net
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