In a message dated 3/17/99 1:57:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, WM96@aol.com
writes:
<< I have a question for those of you with experience lowering the newer body
style dakotas. How much should the rear be lowered to level it out with the
front? This is on a '97 CC V8. I'm thinking 1 or 2, but not sure which and
i
sure dont want to go too far...
Will
>>
Take a measuring tape and check the differences. A 1" works great on my
R/T...2" would be too much as it is now perfectly level with the front... both
are 32" of the ground to the top of the wheelwell. But I have heard that the
non R/Ts have a 3" difference and that a 2" works well. I will be putting
together a .zip file tonight with good digital pics of the whole install of my
1" blocks if anyone is interested. This is an extremely easy job and can be
done with a handful of tools. Its the best $17 bucks I have spent yet on my
R/T.
PS The pic on my web page is just a tease and does not reflect the finished
product...that pic was taken when I unbolted both leaf springs and let the
axle rest on the bump stops...it is what a 6 1/2" drop on the rear of an R/T
would look like. It would probably ride like hell.
Charles smith
1999 Dakota R/T RC
15.0@95 mph (g-tech)
Ican2u7176@aol.com (or) Dak99rt@aol.com
http://hometown.aol.com/ican2u7176/index.htm
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