2" to level it. Juat get out your tape measure and tape it out. Bob
Dak99RT@aol.com wrote:
> 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
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