alot of the hangars change the ride height by only moving one end of the
leaf spring. which causes the angle to be severly off. when using blocks
though you are probably right but I would only go 1 or 2 inches without
shims. more that that you're walking on thin ice.
Joe W.
87 Shelby Charger 13.9
98 Dakota 13.1
----- Original Message -----
From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, October 15, 1999 6:31 AM
Subject: RE: DML: Spring shackles WAS -- lowering help --
>
> 2-2 Drop...doesn't that mean 2" Front and 2" Rear?? You still moving the
> suspension around...but 2" isn't enough for shims.
>
> Just for an example: My truck has the 3" Suspension Lift. When I had it
in
> for my transmission replacement, the service manager (and tech) noted on
the
> repair order that the pinion angle was within factory specifications.
This
> was done to insure that the transmission would fall under the factory
> warranty.
>
> The angle DID change with the suspension lift, but not enough to warrant
> shims. However, 4" or more, and it's time for shims. It seems that
lifting
> (or lowering) doesn't change the pinion angle enough to require
> shims...unless you're either "putting it in the weeds" or lifting it more
> than 3". I believe the 3"+ Drop kits include shims. The Lift kits should
> as well.
>
> - Bernd
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Spring shackles WAS -- lowering help --
>
>
> BUT.. when you do a 2-2 drop. don't they cancel each other out? or
should
> i still get a shim? if so. what degree?
> -Dester
>
>
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