Well it's not that I don't want to buy all of that stuff, I can't afford to.
I am broke, with no end in sight!
-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck & Loreen <clrobbins@home.com>
To: DML <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 1999 9:17 PM
Subject: Re: DML: lowering my dak pt.2
>Mark,
>
> I plan on lowering my Dak sometime in the near future as well.
>Other than the tools you have listed, you might want to include a
>pry bar or two (just in case).
> Something you mentioned briefly, but is probably the most
>important tool is something to aid the jack in keeping your Dak
>off the ground. If you're under your Dak and the jack decides to
>sh!#t out, you are going to need something to stop your Dak
>from crashing down on you.
> A good set of jack stands can be bought for under $30 at
>WalMart, AutoZone or PepBoys. If you don't want to spend the
>money on something you might use a couple times a year, at least
>use something. If you have access to lumber, you could stack a
>couple of piles per side to help with the weight. If you do use lumber,
>be sure to release the jack so your Dak settles down on the wood.
>This helps stabalize the cribbing and also prevents you from the need
>of changing your shorts if the jack sh!#ts out.
> Another advantage of using jack stands or something similar is that
>you can jack up your Dak, lower it a little on the stands and then use the
>jack again to help you raise/lower the rear end. This will save a lot of
>muscle on your part.
> Good luck. I'd be interested in hearing how your kit installed and how
>the ride/handling was afterwards. Oh, something else you might want is
>a pipe which fits over the ratchet handle fo extra leverage on those tough
>nuts.
>
>Chuck in Cranston, RI
>'99 Dak Sport V-6, 5spd, 2wd, RC
>http://www.members.home.com/clrobbins/dak01001.htm
>
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>Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 14:44:05 -0700
>From: Terri Pryer <dzoo@arn.net>
>Subject: DML: lowering my dak pt.2
>
>ok everyone,
>couple of quick questions. What equipment do I need to lower my dak 2
>inches in the rear. I already have the kit and basic tools and sockets.
>Obviously a jack would be handy. anything that I am missing? my friend who
>is helping me to install it said a floor jack and a jack stand. but I
don't
>
>want to buy it if I am only going to use it once.
>Thanks,
>Mark
>
>
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