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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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i think it looks cool, maybe smaller tires would lower it down a little, its up to you

also i would LOVE to see pictures of that viper that you speak of
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by dodgeramguy85
I think it sits about the same height as all 4x4 dak's but that's just by looking at the pic. When you are getting ready to sell the rims let me know cause I might be interested in them.

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After looking at pics that you posted it seems that last guy has lift blocks under rear leafs and looks to be a extender(where the control arms bolt on the front)

Difference between my truck and yours mine is a 98 4x4 with more rust(pa over salt's the roads). Which in 2000 they changed some stuff but I think for the most part they left pretty much the suspension alone(im not 100% on that) Anyone feel free to tell me if I am right or wrong.
Good eye..yup, looks like a 2.5" lift kit to me. I saw the red hat (rancho?) shocks up front and thought something looked different..you found it.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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265/75/16

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what's the metric tire size? I have p265/70/16's
 

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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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ugh yeah, my vipe's in the shop

Originally Posted by big.bryant
also i would LOVE to see pictures of that viper that you speak of
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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I'll let you know via PM when I'm ready to unload these wheels.

Originally Posted by dodgeramguy85
When you are getting ready to sell the rims let me know cause I might be interested in them.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Guess you can take the lift kit out if you think its too high, problem solved. I wouldnt though, your front end angles look nearly stock. Nice truck.

Also, is his tie-rod end flipped?? Or does it mount on the top side of the knuclke from the factory?

Probablly leveling keys (or torsion bar crank) with longer shocks, and rear lift blocks.

I think I can see aftermarket longer bump stops for the rear axle as well. Seems like a pretty decent kit.
 

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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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yes magnet thats a sway bar in the rear,

there are lift blocks on your rear axle, and i'll bet your torsion bars have been cranked for an additional lift in the front, undo that and you'll be back to stock, which will still be a little tall, you can uncrank the t-bars for some drop and do an axle flip in the rear if you want to go lower than stock,
but i wouldnt really recommend doing anymore unless you wanted to fabricate a front suspension drop
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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I call second dibs on rims if dodgeramguy doesn't want them. I think they are the same one as a kid here at school has on his dakota and they look sweet.
 
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