Nope...the 2" Body Lift went rather easy and included all the Bumper
relocation brackets, Steering Coupler, and Fan Shroud brackets. (Took
three of us about 3 hours with air tools.) The instructions included with
the kit were very helpful and easy to follow...no surprises at all. I had
also swapped out the body-mount bushings with Urethane "Doughnuts" but
can't seem to find the package they came in for a part number. (I did have
to drill the holes slightly larger to fit the Dakota though.) I'll try to
find the part numbers again....
The 3" body lift does require some cutting around the shifter (5spd only)
and some linkage modifications for the automatics.
Performance Accessories carries both kits and Summit Racing sells them for
about $140.00.
At 05:23 PM 06/14/1999 -0400, you wrote:
>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.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>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.
>>> (_____
>>> / )
>>> /_____/ *
>>> / ) (__ ___ (___
>>> / / / ) / / \ / )
>>> (______/ / / (___/ \ / /
>>>--------------------------------------------------------------
>>>Deep Amethyst '99 Dakota CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 3.55, Auto., Loaded.
>>>Chrome Side Steps, Chrome Grill Guard, Gibson Stainless Steel Catback,
>>>Jacobs Pro-Street Energy Pak, Echlin Brass Cap and Rotor, Soft Tonneau,
>>>K&N Gen. II FIPK (almost here), and still going...
>>>Heart of Dixie! Alabama.
>>
>>Bernd D. Ratsch
>>Pflugerville, TX
>>http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd/Dakota.htm
>>1997 Dodge Dakota SLT/CC (V6)
>>
>
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