I'm looking to do the same thing to my 93 and from what i found out the
suspension lift the major downside is the cost 1200-1500 for the kit itself
and possibly another 1000 to install it and then your gonna have to get new
tores and rims. I talked to a guy who did it and it ended up costing him
about $3500 for the lift, installiation, tires and rims. He also mentioned
somthing about cutting the frame to install it... That really scared me so
now I'm thinking of a body lift but all i've found so far for the V8 is a 2
inch and I'd like a three but i guess there is a problem with the radiator
hose hitting the fan with the three inch lift.
If you want to take a look at a lifted dak here's one with the 4"
trailmaster with 31"s
http://people.clarkson.edu/~langcj/truck2.gif
-----Original Message-----
From: Timothy E McCorkle <strongtower4@juno.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Wednesday, March 04, 1998 8:25 AM
Subject: DML: 96 DAKOTA LIFTING?????
>i have a 96 V8 CC that i want to get 31" (or up to 33") all-terrains on.
>Stock won't cut it, so there seem to be two alternatives: Trailmaster 4"
>suspension lift kit (at $1250 [yikes], apparently the only ones who make
>such an animal) or various 2" and 3" BODY lift kits. i was always taught
>that susp lifts really raise your center of gravity thereby seriously
>affecting the ride and corning (which is really great right now,
>especially for a 4X4!). on the other hand, a body lift will most likely
>clear the tires, only raise the CG slightly, maintain the stock goemetry,
>etc. BUT will not give any added clearance to the transfer case, frame,
>etc. (even though both "ways" will have the same clearance at the bottom
>of the rear diff; a point which seems to weigh in favor of the body
>lift). i have heard that body lifts can sometimes give you trouble when
>it comes to correct bumper heights and airbag actuating sensors. this
>truck only sees about 5% of its mile off-road, but sees plenty of high
>snow and muddy farm work. any experienced advise would be appreciated.
>maybe the ride and cornering woes of a susp lift is a "thing of the past"
>with present technology. but i would hate to drop that much cash and be
>sorry.
>
>Timothy E. McCorkle
>StrongTower (Proverbs 18:10)
>
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