fawcett@uism.bu.edu wrote:
>
> Yep. I would much rather go with a full suspension lift but the price tag
> makes me choke every time I hear it --and that's before I start thinking
> about the bigger tires and wheels I'd want to go with it.
>
> What I really need right now is more traction! I started a little slush
> fund to purchase and install the Powertrax locker that's supposed to be out
> this summer for the '97+ 29 spline rear axle... They don't have any
> product literature out yet, but the emails I've received from Powertrax
> indicates it will be a real locker and not a lsd. I was also considering a
> lsd for the front axle, but I'm really worried about the strength of that
> little FIAA thingy. ;~)
>
> I figure once I get some better traction and run a few "serious" trails
> I'll have a better idea of which route to go.
>
> Comments?
>
> Tom
> ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
> Subject: RE: DML: Suspension lift vs. Body lift
> Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> Date: 2/20/99 6:40 PM
>
> Well, 31" diameter to 33" diameter will raise the axle 1" (the radius would
> be 15.5" and 16.5" if the measurements were perfect, which they aren't, but
> 1" difference is pretty close anyway).
>
> The tires that will fit on the 15x8 wheels depends on how wide the tires
> are. BFG makes the Radial All Terrain and Mud Terrain in 33x9.50, which
> would definitely fit. Interco makes the Super Swamper TSL Radial in
> 33x10.50, which would also definitely fit. As far as I know, 33x12.50 tires
> won't quite squeeze on 8" rims. Well, it's not recommended, anyway. Most
> manufacturers I've seen recommend a minimum 8.5" wide rim for 33x12.50.
>
> Personally, I'm not a big fan of body lifts, since you aren't lifting the
> frame (except the bit of clearance the tires buy you). I'm going to wait
> until the truck is paid for and then get the suspension lift. Just my
> preference.
>
> --------------------------------------------------------
> Jason Bleazard
> current: '95 Dakota Sport white 4x4 Reg Cab V6/3.9L/5spd
> current: '98 Dakota Sport black 4x4 CC V8/5.2L/Auto
> RIP: '95 Dakota Sport black 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> > fawcett@uism.bu.edu
> > Sent: Saturday, February 20, 1999 2:43 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: Re[2]: DML: Suspension lift vs. Body lift
> >
> >
> > AMEN! I've been toying with the idea of a body lift 'cause they're
> > cheaper... If I went with a body lift to fit 33's that would give me 2
> > more inches of overall clearance over my stock 31's, no? But I'd
> > need new
> > wheels to accommodate the bigger tires or are the 15x8's wide
> > enough?? If
> > I need new tires, wheels (including the spare) and the body lift
> > is ~$2,000
> > in the ball park? If I don't need wider wheels does ~$1,000 seem about
> > right?
> >
> > If I need the whole package (and my numbers are about right) I might hold
> > out for a suspension lift, but a $3k entrance fee is damn hard to justify!
> >
> > Tom
> > ______________________________ Reply Separator
> > _________________________________
> > Subject: re: DML: Suspension lift vs. Body lift
> > Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> > Date: 2/20/99 12:52 PM
> >
> >
> > Good Topic ! (well, at least for us 4x4's)
> > My opinion is that I wish a few more aftermarket companies would
> > make some
> > suspension lifts!
> > Suspension = lots of $$$
> > Body lift = low $$$
> >
> > As far as I've seen, Trailmaster makes the only aftermarket
> > suspension lift
> > for the Daks (at least for the old body) and that one is big $$$
> > for kit &
> > installation (something like $3000?). A few more body lift kits
> > out there. I
> > might get the Cepek 2" bodylift this summer. Then I can at least beef the
> > tires up to 31's or 33's to get a little more ground clearence.
> >
> > Unfortunately, this topic goes back to the usual Mopar fan beef. Nobody
> > wants to make quality aftermarket goods for Mopar products. It seems just
> > about anyone with a machine shop is in the Ford & Chevy parts aftermarket!
> >
> > Anyone know of good kits (or tricks) to increase the suspension
> > articulation
> > for the Dak 4x4's?
> > (other then buying a Jeep!)
> >
> > Duff
> > '95 SLT 4x4 CC 318 4spd/OD - 3.55 LSD
> > MSD 6AL - MSD Blaster Coil
> > MSD 8.5 wires - K&N FIPK - F&B Stage I TBI
> > -------------
> > Original Text
> > From JPM699@SMTPGATE (Jason&Sarah) {Jpm699@email.msn.com}, on 20/02/1999
> > 12:30 PM:
> > To: DAKOTA-T@SMTPGATE {dakota-truck@buffnet.net}
> >
> > Let's chat about the Pro's and Con's of a Suspension lift vs. a Body lift.
> > All opinions would be welcome!
> >
> > Jason
> > 98 CC, 4X4, 318
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Tom, Your go'in the wrong way man! Lower, Lower, Lower! Bob
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