I got me a couple 2 degree shims (for only $10!!) and I plan to install them soon.... I'll keep you posted...
-mike d.
88 6er, 3.55, Slushbox w/a 3/5 drop, headers, Hi flow cat, 2.5" Borla muffler,
14x3 K&N, JET stage II, Magnecors, Daytona seats, TekStyle tonneau, H4's
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/1133
http://members.xoom.com/dakotaperf/index.html
>>> "nosdakota" <nosdakota@email.msn.com> 11/11/99 10:18PM >>>
It's a matter of how it's dropped not how much. when mine was 4" I only
needed 2 degrees but now I need 4 degrees
Joe W.
87 Shelby Charger 13.9
98 Dakota 13.1
www.geocities.com/nosdakota
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Sykes <MSykes@su.edu>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 1999 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Who has blown up a rear end??
> no blocks for me =) I had a 1" block, but chucked it cuz' it was draggi'n
the bumper and tailpipe all over the place. hhhmmm... with a 4" drop, how
much pinion correction do you think I need? 4 degrees? how do I know if it's
too much?
>
> thanks again man!
>
> -mike d.
>
> 88 6er, 3.55, Slushbox w/a 3/5 drop, headers, Hi flow cat, 2.5" Borla
muffler,
> 14x3 K&N, JET stage II, Magnecors, Daytona seats, TekStyle tonneau, H4's
>
> http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/1133
> http://members.xoom.com/dakotaperf/index.html
>
> >>> "nosdakota" <nosdakota@email.msn.com> 11/11/99 07:48PM >>>
> I think they were like $20 a set. I have a set of 2's and a set of 4's. I
> change my suspension around alot depending on my mood or the task at hand,
> so I just keep them and a few different size blocks handy. Just make sure
> that you tighten the shit out of the u bolts or else you will crack blocks
> and then you get to chase you're axle down the road. I set mine to 240 ft
> lbs
> Joe W.
> 87 Shelby Charger 13.9
> 98 Dakota 13.1
> www.geocities.com/nosdakota
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Michael Sykes <msykes@su.edu>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 11, 1999 6:51 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: Who has blown up a rear end??
>
>
> > >>you can pick up shims at most speed shops. I've run everything from
> stock to
> > 4 1/2 inch drop and haven't had a problem, and I'm pretty hard on rears.
> > right now I'm running 4 degrees of correction due to my oddball setup.
as
> > long as you check the angle after you put the truck back on the ground
and
> > correct as needed you should be OK<<<
> >
> > you're runnin' 4 degrees? ouch! So you can just go to any ol' speed shop
> and get angles shims? how much?
> >
> > -mike d.
> >
> > 88 6er, 3.55, Slushbox w/a 3/5 drop, headers, Hi flow cat, 2.5" Borla
> muffler,
> > 14x3 K&N, JET stage II, Magnecors, Daytona seats, TekStyle tonneau, H4's
> >
> > http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/1133
> > http://members.xoom.com/dakotaperf/index.html
> >
>
>
>
>
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