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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Howdy, I'm new to the forum. I bought a 2003 Dakota Stampede with 29k miles out in MS and I'm already playing with it. It has 4x Alpine Type-S components, HIDs, smoked tail lights and LED everything else. What I really want is to lower it, but I don't see anything for a 3.9L as far as suspension goes. So does anyone know where I can get front coilovers and/or drop spindles for an 03 3.9L? Thanks!

Oh, and here's a pic at the dealer and one almost up to date.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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nice truck and welcome to the forum
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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welcome to the forum!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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welcome to the forum, thats a good looking truck there sir. wait for batman or user to reply, they are our suspension masters.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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or varsis, but his specialty is going the other way(up )
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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You said you didn't find anything for the 3.9? Did you find stuff for the 5.2/5.9, or 4.7? Because if so i think it would work the same, the frame and chasis are identical.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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im thinking weight ratings of the engines may play a role in that though. could be wrong though, not to sure. but should take into account.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Stamp3de
Howdy, I'm new to the forum. I bought a 2003 Dakota Stampede with 29k miles out in MS and I'm already playing with it. It has 4x Alpine Type-S components, HIDs, smoked tail lights and LED everything else. What I really want is to lower it, but I don't see anything for a 3.9L as far as suspension goes. So does anyone know where I can get front coilovers and/or drop spindles for an 03 3.9L? Thanks!

Oh, and here's a pic at the dealer and one almost up to date.
yay more people from ms
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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Thanks y'all, good to be on here I've seen springs for the 4.7, 5.2 and 5.9, but I'm thinking about that engine weight as mentioned. I'm thinking of possibly going with 3" springs to try and get as much drop as I can, see how it rides later. Geometry is what I'm most concerned with; is there a camber kit or other suspension component available to adjust the front end?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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nice looking truck ya got there......

welcome to the Fourm

and as to the lowering of the dakota.....all i know is drop blocks in the rear will somewhat level it out
 
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