Hey John,
Was that for the body lift or suspension lift you talked to the Tech about?
I've heard from a number of sources (including an old Trailmaster catalog)
that for the suspension lift, a frame cross member needs to be cut & a new
one welded in. I will also add that those who have done the lift that I
talked to, said they felt the new cross member actually increased the frame
strength. Not sure how they quantify "strength", however. (This is all for
the old - GEN II- Dakota's).
Duff
> -----Original Message-----
> From: McKinney, John R. MHX [mailto:McKinJr@hpd.abbott.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 1999 3:27 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: New at this. Lift kit
>
>
> I Thought I heard that you had to cut off the stock bumpstops
> and weld new
> ones, but I was wrong, there's NO cutting or welding on the
> Trailmaster kit.
> I confirmed this through their Tech line (1-800-tech-tip).
> The tech guy
> told me to expect 8-10 hours to install the kit and new
> wheels are required,
> regardless of the size of tires because the stock ones will
> rub the upper
> control arms. Installation would be in the $300-400 I would
> guess, but with
> no welding, I'm sure you could do this yourself.
>
> John M
> 98 4x4 V8
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mooberry, J [SMTP:j.mooberry@lmco.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 1999 11:53 AM
> > To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> > Subject: DML: RE: RE: New at this.
> >
> > >2) Suspension lift-The only company to make a kit for '94's is
> > Trailmaster.
> > >It's a 4" kit that is defintely more difficult to install
> (requires some
> > >torch-cutting/welding I believe)
> >
> > problem here, torch-cutting/welding skills nonexistent. so
> would have to
> > have it installed. how much do you think it would cost to get done?
> > probably alot.
> >
> > > This price of the kit and wheels is something to consider though.
> >
> > definitely. but the long wheelbase/small tire effect and
> low clearance is
> > starting to piss me off alot. anybody out there with a
> lifted dakota have
> > advice?
> >
> > >John M
> > >98 4X4 V8
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
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