Bernd,
Any tricks encountered with your body lift??
I am planning on doing mine next month.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Monday, June 14, 1999 5:23 PM
Subject: Re: DML: 4x4 Lifts
>
>Body Lift: Only gives extra clearance for larger tires. Shifter
>modifications are sometimes required as well as bumper relocation brackets
>(included with most kits). Only install when larger tires cannot fit under
>stock wheel wells and no more than 3" unless cosmetics are not an issue.
>
>Suspension Lift: Allows extra clearance to the undercarriage as well as
>added suspension travel. Ranges are from 3" - 5.5" on current '97-up
>Dakota's. Better handling (for a 4x4) is also achieved due to stiffer
>spring rates.
>
>Most companies do not recommend Body and Suspension lifts installed
>together due to the overall center of gravity affected. (Turning sharp
>corners "like you used to" are a big No-No.)
>
>I personally run both 2" Body and 3" Suspension with 32" tires and have not
>seen any adverse side effects with the exception of the obvious cornering
>issues.
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>At 03:10 PM 06/14/1999 -0500, you wrote:
>>Could one of you fine folks explain to me the differences between a
>>suspension lift and a body lift... and the pros and cons of each type? I
>>figure that body lifts are more complicated when it comes to lines,
>>headers, exhaust, etc...
>>
>>Is one better than the other or more desirable?
>>--
>>Brian D.
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>
>Bernd D. Ratsch
>Pflugerville, TX
>http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd/Dakota.htm
>1997 Dodge Dakota SLT/CC (V6)
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