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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 04:49 AM
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I have a 2004 Quad Cab Dakota that I have been looking for a suspension lift for. As of yet I have not found one to fit it. Anyone have any ideas?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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I havnt found anything but the 6.5" lift and from my understanding it is for show and not to be abused. Our IFS is not ideal for off road use, a solid axle swap would be the best option

BUT you can do the torsion bar crank and get blocks or an add a leaf kit for the rear. The torsion crank is good for 2" max, just be sure to get an alignment after.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 03:56 AM
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yeah dude lifts for our trucks are rediculous... i think rancho has a 3'' suspension but its like $1400...
 
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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if you got the money and are going to abuse it go solid axles. Especially if you have some junk sitting around!. I spent about 3500 on axles, gears and leaf springs/misc brackets. Next expensive thing was tires.

So if you got an old ford sitting around something like a 79 f-350 and 250 Swap that stuff in cost you next to nothing.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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I wish it was really that easy varsis :P
 
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