lift?

[jaschke]

how could i lift my 95 slt 4x4 i know i can crank my t-bars, how much lift could i get and how many turns could be the max? and ill just do blocks in the rear, anything i should look out for?

[codydakota]

I think guys are gettin g like 2" out of the crank method, and then there are new keys you could get to go even higher. Watch out for the ball joints tho, the lift puts a heavier load on them and they'll wear quicker, and eventually wear out your tires quicker too. You might need to have it realigned after the lift too just to keep everything straight.

[Crazy4x4RT]

Ya you can crank up the bars. You can go all the way to the top. That will give you maybe 2in. For blocks you should get the steel ones. Most are aluminum and can crack under extream stress. But most people never have problems with them. In FAQ there is a great section for lift Ideas. Here is a copy and paste. http://www.dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-...ml#post1367253


Lift kits

4wd
Body kit 2in.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku

Full suspention kit 4in. ($1,700)
http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/dodge_dak4WD.htm Here is a great site about installing the kit. http://www.walt-n-ingrid.com/modifications.html

Lift blocks with keys and bolts 2 inch.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-1996-DODGE-DAKOTA-2-LIFT-KIT-B-LEVELING-4x4_W0QQitemZ120290006833QQihZ002QQcategoryZ33585Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Lift keys 2 inch.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-1996-Dodge-Dakota-Lift-Leveling-Kit-4x4_W0QQitemZ110273439546QQihZ001QQcategoryZ33585Q QtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Or you can just crank your torsion bars and add rear blocks for 1 inch or so.

You can tack weld some 1/4 inch steal strips to your keys. Here is a post on it. 1st-gen-dakota/175855-cheep-lift-post1417241.html#post1417241

You can get blocks just about any parts stores. Sizes are avaible from 1 inch - 6 inches.

You can get Shorter rear spring shackles.

If you got a V6 you can get V8 torsion bars to give you an extra inch or so.

Add a leaf too.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-VehicleBrowse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2005974/p-2005974/N-111+1993+200728540+600003409/c-10101

You can get air shocks too. These are not air bags. So you don't need an onboard compressor. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...50&PTSet=A
Or
https://www.shockshopusa.com/thankyou.html

Universal air bags. https://airbagit.com/index.php?osCsi...beeed6ca3c2580

[jaschke]

wow thanks for all the info cody/crazy. i ended up getting some blocks that are from an F-350 at work, guys at the shop said they should work, so hopefully aha.

How do u guys feel about hockey puck body lift(only until the feb) but i found a set of 32x11.5x15 and would love to toss them on but im worried about rub.also could i fit the 32's on the stock rim?

[Crazy4x4RT]

A few people have used hocky pucks. They say its strong enough. But I would suggest to just use the body lifts. They are cheep and incude all the bolts that you will need. Body kit 2in.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku

[jaschke]

what about 32x11.5 on stock rims? could it be done or would the back spacing be all messed up

[Crazy4x4RT]

32s will fit on the rims. Some have experinced rubbing on the inner frame rails at full lock. I do have that little bit of rubbing, just turn the stering wheel a 1/4 of an in and it clears. You can get wheel spacers to offset it and that should take care of it.