Re: Pictures of Lowered Dak's (Vince -Scott)

From: Bob Nichols (bnich@bellatlantic.net)
Date: Sun Nov 08 1998 - 08:31:56 EST


Vincent Heckathorn wrote:
>
> Bob;
> I have lowered mine 1.75" in front and 2" in the rear
> I you go more than 2" in the front you won't have very much suspension
> travel.
> I had to replace the suspension bumpers on the front so that it would 't
> bottom out.
> Also more than 2" you will get some bump steer.
> I think that 2" in front and 3" in the rear is all that you will want.
>
> FWIW
>
> Colin H.
>
> Bob Nichols wrote:
>
> > Getin close to buying the Western Chassis Kit, still unsure if I want to
> > go 2/4 or 3/5. I've seen Todd's pictures of his 3/5 (very nice). Does
> > any body have any pictures of a 2/4?? I realize if I go for the 2/4, I
> > can get another inch in the rear with blocks, what can I do (short of
> > changing the springs) to get that extra inch in the front? Thanx Bob

Vince, My understanding on this is: If you use springs alone to drop the
front, yes you'll get bump steer, however if you use the Westen Chassis
kit with the new A-Frames you won't have this problem. Bob



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