Sounds like their "tech guy" isn't too technical. I asked about
grinding/cutting and he said "nope".
John M
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GrnDak4x4@aol.com [SMTP:GrnDak4x4@aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 1999 1:14 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: New at this. Lift kit(???!!!!!)
>
> In a message dated 99-08-04 15:37:11 EDT, you write:
>
> << 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. >>
>
> Sorry to inform you, but I have the official TrailMaster 4" Dakota(DD43)
> lift
> kit installation manual right here infront of me. First off, you do have
> to
> grind flush a rolled edge of the inside surface of the pass seide diff
> mount
> bracket. Secondly, you have to use a sawz-all or cut off wheel tool to
> remove
> a section of a frame crossmember for driveshaft clearance. Thirdly, you do
>
> have to sawz-all off the sway bar crossmember section. Next, you have to
> grind flat on one side, the inner pivot shaft washer. Also, you may have
> to
> do some control arm grinding to compensate for bushing flex. As far as
> welding, there really isnt any. Just grinding parts and drilling holes,
> etc.
> Other than this, you were right :)
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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