It was the Trailmaster 4" suspension kit. The tech told me no
cutting/grinding or welding, but Kyle stated that their own Manual states
otherwise, so I'd go with what the manual says. The Trailmaster tech # is
1-800-tech-tip.
John M
> -----Original Message-----
> From: brian.duffey@intelsat.int [SMTP:brian.duffey@intelsat.int]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 1999 1:34 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: RE: New at this. Lift kit
>
> 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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