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Old 12-14-2016, 08:58 AM
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Default Adjustable Shocks - 1992 4x4

Hey all. Looking to purchase a 1992 Dakota 4x4 this weekend. My question is, are there adjustable shocks available for this generation Dakota? Really only looking to get an inch or so.

I see that pickings are slim to none when it comes to suspension lifts. Not really interested in body lifts. Thanks.
 
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Put some air shocks on it.
 
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Originally Posted by zcg4755
Hey all. Looking to purchase a 1992 Dakota 4x4 this weekend. My question is, are there adjustable shocks available for this generation Dakota? Really only looking to get an inch or so.

I see that pickings are slim to none when it comes to suspension lifts. Not really interested in body lifts. Thanks.
If you're only needing an inch or so of lift, you can crank the torsion bar height adjustment bolts down some in the front. That'll give you an inch (or more) if needed, and you can still use any shock that fits a stock 4x4 Dakota.

The rear is subject to the same tricks as any other leaf spring truck when it comes to lifting. But if you're only lifting the front a little, I'd leave the rear alone since its higher already.

I'm not sure what you mean by adjustable shocks, but no shocks add height unless they have a coil spring around them, or they're air shocks (as jkeaton noted).
 

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