I remember reading somewhere that hitting a bump at 70
mph and having that "floating" feeling has something
to do with the rack & pinion steering, any truth to
this?
Later
Jack Yates
'99 Black CC R/T
--- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net> wrote:
> The factory shocks on the Dakota's are really soft
> and some of the trucks
> don't even come with a rear swaybar. The first
> step(s) would be to replace
> the shocks all the way around with something more
> aggressive such as the
> Edelbrock Shocks, or if you like "Kidney
> Busters"...ProComp makes a great
> Offroad shock that doubles as a "Sport Truck" shock
> as well (ES9000). You
> can also replace/install a rear swaybar with minimal
> work with the Helwig
> "Sport-Tech" Swaybar Kit (Rear only).
>
> You can find aftermarket coils/springs but most them
> lower the truck as
> well. This is great for handling but it may not be
> what you had in
> mind...personal choice.
>
> As for the spring clamps, BIG No-No...if one of the
> breaks while driving,
> you could possibly loose control of the vehicle due
> to the sudden change in
> geometry...especially on cornering. These have
> always been considered a
> "last ditch" alternative if the coils can't be
> modified or replaced.
>
> (I noticed that you have 31" tires already and you
> didn't mention if this
> is a 2WD or 4WD.)
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> At 02:08 PM 06/16/1999 -0600, you wrote:
> >
> >Hi all, been lurking for months, have a question.
> >
> >I seek an auto/truck handling textbook. I want to
> know everything, the
> >local bookstores have been unable to help me.
> >
> >Since I probably won't find one,I have two
> percieved problems with
> >handling.
> >
> >At 70mph if I hit a bump the truck floats a bit.
> I'm thinking probably
> >thicker torsion bars, or possibly different shocks
> (although I'm not sure
> >what qualities these shocks should have). What do
> you guys think? Both?
> >Depends?
> >
> >If I hit a bump in a corner the rear end wants to
> walk away. Again torsion
> >bars would make the front stiffer RELATIVE to the
> back, which I think
> >would help, right? Coils would help, but are not
> practical, I think.
> >Someone mentioned a mr Gasket spring clamp helping
> with hopping. I'm
> >curious what it clamps and how it would make a
> difference? I guess
> >traction bars would help but I don't want to give
> up any clearance. I've
> >got big bouncy 31' tires, more metal in the wheel
> area may also help (if I
> >can arrange it) right?
> >
> >Thanks!
> >mike
> >99 RC manual 318 crank windows ;) cap
> >
> >michael.crotty@m.cc.utah.edu
> >
>
> Bernd D. Ratsch
> Pflugerville, TX
> http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd/Dakota.htm
> 1997 Dodge Dakota SLT/CC (V6)
>
>
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