.
The truck looks great! BTW, thanks for tracking down those rims. I've been
searching quite a while for 15x8" alloy wheels that would work with a lift.
I've never heard of American Eagle (I'm assuming they're not the same as
American Racing), do you know if they have a web site anywhere?
One more question... I'm sure you've probably more or less answered this
before, but I was just curious to know why you chose to start this project
with a 2wd V6 rather than spending a few bucks more for two more cylinders
or a transfer case. Like I said, just curious.
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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 Bernd D.
> Ratsch
> Sent: Sunday, March 07, 1999 11:49 AM
> To: Dakota Mailing List
> Subject: DML: Fabtech Liftkit Pics on Website
>
>
> Alrighty then...Had a few set-backs but the lift kit and rims are
> finally on
> the truck. (Had to drive to San Antonio to pick up the rims.)
>
> The ride is 100% better...no more mushy "Cadillac" ride...and the handling
> it also greatly improved. (For a lifted truck of course...it's no R/T) I
> already parked it next to a 4wd Dak in a parking lot to
> compare...hehehe...
> Mine's BIGGER. :)
>
> Would I recommend it...HELL YES! Fabtech offers both a 2" and 3"
> lift kit.
> The 2" kit does not include the Upper Control Arms and the suspension
> geometry suffers as well...If you're going to do it...spend the
> extra money
> on this one! One word of caution...DO NOT INSTALL THIS KIT WITHOUT FIRST
> PURCHASING A NEW SET OF RIMS WITH A MAXIMUM BACKSPACING OF 3.75 INCHES.
> (Yes...I fell into this loop-hole and that's why I had to drive to San
> Antonio to pick up the rims...well worth it though.)
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Bernd D. Ratsch
> Pflugerville, TX
> bernd@texas.net
> http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd
> 1997 Dakota SLT-CC (3.9L)
> License Plate Frame: "Don't Follow Me...I'm Trolling for Toyota's"
> Song for the Day: "Gonna buy me a Dodge Truck and blow those Fords off the
> road....."
>
>
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