1st Gen Dakota Tech 1987 - 1996 Dodge Dakota Tech - The ultimate forum for technical help on the 1st Gen Dakota.

93 dakota 5.2 LE... where to find a 2 inch lift?

  #1  
Old 01-22-2017, 06:29 PM
Jonathan Burt's Avatar
Jonathan Burt
Jonathan Burt is offline
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 93 dakota 5.2 LE... where to find a 2 inch lift?

Where can I find a 2 inch suspension lift kit for my truck? I have looked at various sites for a kit but haven't found one besides a body lift. But I really don't want to do that. The biggest problem it's 2wd and can't figure out how to do the rear or away so it can be level.
 

Last edited by Jonathan Burt; 01-22-2017 at 08:10 PM.
  #2  
Old 01-23-2017, 04:16 PM
rabid_goat's Avatar
rabid_goat
rabid_goat is offline
Amateur
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: northern Kentucky
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I doubt you are gonna find a pre-made kit anymore for the dak. You can search craiglist but real lift kits are almost impossible to find.
 
  #3  
Old 01-26-2017, 03:38 PM
zcg4755's Avatar
zcg4755
zcg4755 is offline
Professional
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Allentown, PA
Posts: 183
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I wouldn't call this a lift kit, but I was able to purchase myself a set of torsion keys to lift the front end. Should get about two inches out of that. At the very least, the truck will sit level. I hate the ridiculous rake my truck currently sports.
 
  #4  
Old 01-26-2017, 05:37 PM
OMGnanerpus's Avatar
OMGnanerpus
OMGnanerpus is offline
Rookie
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

If you don't want a body lift, your only options are really spring spacers up front and an add-a-leaf in the back. Not sure if anyone makes lift coils for these things
 
  #5  
Old 01-29-2017, 09:37 AM
ibdevzubu's Avatar
ibdevzubu
ibdevzubu is offline
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I would like to raise my front end some woth the keys to level it out. Slopes like a drag car for no reason that I can tell. Haha! Any recommendations?
 
  #6  
Old 01-30-2017, 07:48 AM
OMGnanerpus's Avatar
OMGnanerpus
OMGnanerpus is offline
Rookie
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ibdevzubu
I would like to raise my front end some woth the keys to level it out. Slopes like a drag car for no reason that I can tell. Haha! Any recommendations?
If it's a 4x4, you can just crank your torsion keys. If it's a 2wd, i'd say donut style spring spacers. Couldn't recommend any brands, because i've never used them before.
 
  #7  
Old 01-30-2017, 08:10 AM
zcg4755's Avatar
zcg4755
zcg4755 is offline
Professional
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Allentown, PA
Posts: 183
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ibdevzubu
I would like to raise my front end some woth the keys to level it out. Slopes like a drag car for no reason that I can tell. Haha! Any recommendations?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROX-Dodge-Da...BWQbJ3&vxp=mtr

I installed a set of these on my '92. I'll have to get some pics for ya. I prefer new keys to simply cranking the torsion bars.

Now this is just my preference, as you could end up with noticeably rougher ride. Definitely look into an alignment after installing the keys.
 
  #8  
Old 02-01-2017, 03:50 PM
ibdevzubu's Avatar
ibdevzubu
ibdevzubu is offline
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by OMGnanerpus
If it's a 4x4, you can just crank your torsion keys. If it's a 2wd, i'd say donut style spring spacers. Couldn't recommend any brands, because i've never used them before.
thanks! went ahead and ordered the spacers since they were less than $6 bucks and i only wish she was a 4x4. i believe that will do the trick!
 
  #9  
Old 02-03-2017, 12:39 AM
biggman100's Avatar
biggman100
biggman100 is offline
Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Jonathan Burt
Where can I find a 2 inch suspension lift kit for my truck? I have looked at various sites for a kit but haven't found one besides a body lift. But I really don't want to do that. The biggest problem it's 2wd and can't figure out how to do the rear or away so it can be level.

I have been dealing with first gen Dakotas for almost 20 years, and as far as i can remember, noone ever made a lift kit for 2 or 4 wheel drive models.

For those of you who werent paying attention, the 2WD doesnt have the torsion bars, they have an IFS with coil springs. One thing you may be able to do, depending on why you want to lift it, is get longer coils for the front, which may make it a lot stiffer, and get axle risers for the rear, which may make it bouncy.

If the rear is the issue, the leaf springs may be worn out, and replacing them should bring it back up to original ride height at least.

Another trick is to get the 4x4 springs, since they usually have an extra leaf or two, but, again, it will be stiffer.
 

Last edited by biggman100; 02-03-2017 at 12:41 AM.
  #10  
Old 02-03-2017, 12:15 PM
zcg4755's Avatar
zcg4755
zcg4755 is offline
Professional
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Allentown, PA
Posts: 183
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by biggman100
For those of you who werent paying attention, the 2WD doesnt have the torsion bars, they have an IFS with coil springs.
I'll be honest, I didn't even read the 2WD part. My bad.
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:05 AM.