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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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I'm looking into getting a lift kit for my truck but am having trouble finding one online. I have a 1998 dakota 4x4 and would like a 3" suspension lift. Thanks for any help.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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there is not a lot of lift kits for the daks. this is like the only suspension lift they make for our trucks http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...on/359403.html you can crank your t-bars 2 inches in the front then do like 1 or 2 inch blocks in the rear to get 2 but other than those two options body lifts are the only other way to go.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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I have a 3" body lift in my garage if you want it. I was going to put it one but doing a custom suspension all together. Another way to lift is the rough country but I don't think they make it anymore...
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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haha there's also the varsis option of throwing dana 60's under it and throwing 8 inches of lift on it lol
 
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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How much do you want for the 3" body lift varis?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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50 bucks but you pay shipping, not sure how much that will be but it was shipping in the flat rate box for 25 bucks and im sure I could ship it out for a similar price in canada here.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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i have been looking for the same 3'' suspension lift for my 01 but have not ever been able to find one... do they make them?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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Varsis did you sell that Body lift? if not do you know if it will fit a 2001 quad cab
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Varsis did you sell that Body lift? if not do you know if it will fit a 2001 quad cab
im not sure, it was on an extended cab 97 before mine.

I would suspect you need 2 more mounts for the quad but I could be wrong. Might have the same mounts, but different locations a little.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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Rancho has a 2" or 3" lift for the daks I believe. I saw it at 4wheelparts.com I think.
 
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