RE: -- lowering help --

From: SmokinDakota (webmaster@smokindakota.com)
Date: Fri Oct 15 1999 - 02:04:00 EDT


Why go with blocks? Why not save up that money and just get a set of
Hotchkis lowered leaf springs? They lower the rear 3-4", are somewhat
adjustable, come with a new set of bumpstops, and you don't need any
shackles, blocks, shims and what not. It may take a little longer to save
up, but would be well worth it. You may save a few bucks on equipment, but
you'll pay for it in the ride and handling dept. If you have no idea on what
suspension components are or there function, then you should leave the
installation to a professional. After all, you don't want that leaf spring
to come apart at 50 mph and go through your bed. Check out
http://www.smokindakota.com/leaf.htm for pics of Hotchkis' equipment.

Steven 2me
http://www.smokindakota.com
AOL IM = SmknDakTrk
ICQ = 42763370

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Aaron
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 10:03 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: -- lowering help --

well, I want to drop the front no 2 inches and I want the truck to be level.
I figure the back has to go 3, no more, no less. I guess I'll have to stay
with blocks in the back :(

----- Original Message -----
From: <Dester223@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 10:14 PM
Subject: Re: DML: -- lowering help --

> 75 for the front coils, and the shackle mount only drops it 2 inches and
the
> hanger drops it 4. i think my tonneau cover will bring it down about a
1/2
> inch more and i'll be happy with that. if not. you can buy a 1" block. I
> think i'm gonn a buy a 2 degree shim (any advice here?)
>
> -Dester
>
> << so what kind of price would I be looking at for 3 inch drop shackles
and 2
> inch drop coils?
> >>
>



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