I also had ordered the 15x8 Tire/Handling package from Dodge but the stock
wheels have a backspacing of 5". The lift kit requires a maximum of 3.75".
The rims I chose are American Eagle Alloys (#1179) and they have the correct
backspacing. I had Ace OffRoad Truck Accessories in Austin install it for
me since I don't have an air compressor (or torch) to do the work at home.
Fabtech 3" Suspension Lift-Kit: $850.00
American Eagle Alloy's (#1179): $585.00 (ReMounting and Balancing included)
Labor Cost from Ace OffRoad: $300.00
Total Cost: $1735.00 (Weekend Job if you have the rims)
Regards,
Bernd D. Ratsch
Pflugerville, TX
bernd@texas.net
http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd/Dakota.htm
1997 Dakota SLT-CC (3.9L)
License Plate Frame: "Don't Follow Me...I'm Trolling for Toyota's"
Song for the Day: "Gonna buy me a Dodge Truck and blow those Fords off the
road....."
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Chris
> Oertell
> Sent: Sunday, March 07, 1999 11:48 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Re: Fabtech Lift is here!!!
>
>
> Bernd,
>
> Did you install the lift kit yourself or have it done at a shop.
> When you said
> the stock wheels will not work does that mean all stock wheels
> for the Dakota or
> will the 15x8 that I got with my truck in the tire and handling
> package work. I
> have been eyeing this lift kit for about a year and have asked
> them how much
> they charge to install it but they never respond. I live about
> 40 minutes from
> fabtech and would like them to install it if they could. One
> last question.
> How much were the rims that you got. Thanks.
>
> Chris Oertell
> coertell@earthlink.net
> Arcadia, Ca
> '98 RC V6
>
> "Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
>
> > OK....Minor set back on the completion of the lift...
> >
> > When I had spoken with three Fabtech "Techies", they all stated that the
> > stock/oem configuration can be used after the lift is
> installed. What they
> > didn't mention is that the stock rims will NOT fit! (The only place it
> > states that is at the end of the instructions!) Ok...so i'm a
> little pissed
> > now...@#$@#!!!!
> >
> > I've only found four rims that will fit on the truck since it
> has a weird
> > 15x8/6-lugx4.5" Pattern. I'm trying to find rims at this time and the
> > pictures will be delayed about two days.
> >
> > If anyone has any part#'s for the rims (aftermarket...steel preferred),
> > please send me email directly.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > 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....."
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Mark
> > > Mitchell
> > > Sent: Friday, March 05, 1999 7:03 PM
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: Re: DML: RE: Re: Fabtech Lift is here!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > Where can i get info on this lift??
> > >
> > > Mark
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > > Date: Friday, March 05, 1999 6:42 PM
> > > Subject: RE: DML: RE: Re: Fabtech Lift is here!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > >Fabtech has 32x9.5's in the picture. With some body lift,
> 33's will fit
> > > >without any problems. (That's what i'm aiming for.)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >> -----Original Message-----
> > > >> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> > > >> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf
> Of B Gecko
> > > >> Sent: Friday, March 05, 1999 10:14 AM
> > > >> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > >> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Re: Fabtech Lift is here!!!
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> What size of tires are you planning on running? Are you
> going to run
> > > >> the stock 15x7-8" wheels? A friend of mine is going to buy
> the kit and
> > > >> was wondering what would be the biggest tires he could
> fit. Any help
> > > >> will be greatly appreciated!
> > > >> Brad
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> ---"Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net> wrote:
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Almost forgot the most important thing:
> > > >> >
> > > >> > If Toyota can build a "PreRunner" style truck...we just have to
> > > >> build a
> > > >> > better one. :)
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > >> > > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> > > >> > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> > > >> Jason&Sarah
> > > >> > > Sent: Thursday, March 04, 1999 9:49 PM
> > > >> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > >> > > Subject: DML: Re: Fabtech Lift is here!!!
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > I took a look at thier web site. From what I saw they
> only make
> > > >> lifts for
> > > >> > > 2WD??!!! What's the point of that????
> > > >> > > Where ya going offroading in 2WD???
> > > >> > > How much did you pay for that?
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > Jason
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > >Waahoo...!!!
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > >The Fabtech 3" Lift Kit arrived today. It's going on tomorrow
> > > >> morning
> > > >> > > >(already have the appointment). I'll have pictures up by
> > > >> > > Saturday evening
> > > >> > > >on my site.
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > >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....."
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >> ==
> > > >> black '97 Sport RC
> > > >> 318 5-speed 3.55 SG
> > > >> Street Scene pan and hitch
> > > >> DJM 3-5 drop with Toxic nitro's
> > > >> Flowmaster 2-chamber muffler
> > > >> E-Mail: gecko517@yahoo.com
> > > >> Dakota Site: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/4812
> > > >> _________________________________________________________
> > > >> DO YOU YAHOO!?
> > > >> Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > >
> > >
>
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