The brake lines on the '97+ Dak's are of decent length and no alteration was
required on the Fabtech 3" Kit. With the "Spring Over" conversion, it looks
like the brake lines either have to be unclipped from the mounts, or
replaced with longer lines (Stainless Covered of course). To use blocks,
the spring must be above the axle...if the springs are below, you'll lower
it....Now we don't want that. ;)
I sent the idea to Shawn (Tech Manager at Fabtech) and he thought it would
work as well. But, the lower shackle mounts need to be removed, flipped
upside down, and either rewelded and/or bolted back onto the frame. Longer
shocks are required for this as well. I wouldn't mind raising the truck
just a little bit more, but on the 2WD, the front rack won't take any
further lift. (Suspension/Rack angle's are at almost Max with the 3" lift.
Pinion angle will be affected but it's nothing that a custom driveshaft
can't handle. (Been looking into this already with my truck.)
----- Original Message -----
From: David Henry <dhenry@advdata.net>
To: 'DML' <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 1999 4:25 PM
Subject: DML: 2wd spring over axle (was Velvet-ride Shackles)
> I would thin that brake lines would be a non issue. If your going to lift
> it, it doesn't make much difference whether the axle goes below the
> springs, or you get springs that are taller (or use blocks if the axle is
> under the springs). You're either going to have enough brake line, or you
> don't.
> As long as pinion angle is correct you shouldn't have any problems with
the
> driveshaft. Again, whether you do a spring over, or any other lift, you
> still have the same issue with driveshaft angles too.
>
> David Henry '94 CC 4x4 318 5Spd in MI
>
> > Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 09:19:10 -0400
> > From: Jason Bleazard <jbleazard@home.com>
> > Subject: DML: 2wd spring over axle (was Velvet-ride Shackles)
> >
> > Be careful with that one. Find anyone with a Jeep YJ or CJ who's ever
> done
> > what they call a "spring-over conversion". Don't know about the Dak,
but
> on
> > Jeeps it's pretty involved. I don't remember all of the details, but
> they
> > have to worry about the brake lines, driveshaft, etc. I've read that
> it's
> > cheaper to buy a lift kit than move the axle under the springs (of
> course,
> > this might be only because Jeep lift kits are so damned cheap).
> >
> > Jason
>
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