A 2WD Dak has a coil spring front end and no torsion bars. To lift it would
require new springs, they can be custom made if you can't find them in
stock. A cheaper way would be a rubber spacer. With the front end geometry
of the Dak, I would guess that a 1" spacer would get into your ballpark for
lift.
The rear is tougher. The springs go under the axle, so adding a block
LOWERS the truck. I know, I've done it. A shop could do a spring-over
conversion on your rear axle. I don't think that would be cheap, or you
might be able to get a used 4WD rear set up. Then there's always air
shocks, but not a very good way to go.
If the change causes your shocks to top or bottom before the suspension
does, you'll need to replace them also.
Eric
Skeptic X wrote:
> My wife and I have a new 2WD Dakota on order--expected ETA is the 21st
> (May). I want to get the truck lifted by 2 or 3 inches, and I'm not
> interested in a body lift. A local shop says they can lift it by
> tightening the torsion bars in front (and realigning the front end), and
> adding a block kit in the rear. Can anyone tell me if these
> modifications will likely create any problems? Will I need to get new
> shocks if I have it done? What's a reasonable price, including labor?
>
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