Im looking in to getting better performance for my truck before i go and lift it.
im looking into getting CAI, programmer of some type bully dog or superchip are top two right now , also looking at throttle body spacers, and cat back exhaust systems and would love imput on lift kits for cheap only looking for 3 inches or so.
any reviews on cranking my torsion bars for a little lift and getting new shackles

 

That's a lot of work,sounds good. Also welcome to D.Forum.

 

Welcome to the site. I will move this thread to the second generation Dakota Section,
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First off we need more details on your truck. Its hard to help someone if we don't know the engine size and year etc, etc.

Secondly, never bother with the tb spacer. Its a paper weight. Does you no good.

As far as lifts are concern. You can throw that idea out if you are looking to do a cheap suspension lift. The cheapest one is $1500, and pita to install. You can do a body lift a little easier and much cheaper, but that really doesn't gain you anything except allow you run 33's instead.

Cranking your tb's will gain you 2 inches in the front. Just enough for 33's. With that you will need blocks in the rear to lift the rear a little.

Look on ebay for superchips. They are cheap right now. $150

If doing a cai. Look into making your own. There are a few threads on here about how to do so. It will save you a lot of money.

 

agreed lifts suck for these trucks as far as chips i'd go with a superchips or sct..two different things sct is more expensive but you can get custom tunes made if you plan on ever doing cams or anything internal...as far as intakes make your own out of abs plastic...i just replaced the pipe on mine and ran it to the stock intake box with a k&n in it and cut a hole in the side of the box...there is a few threads on here i have posted the link to a really good homemade right up but i can't find the link right now maybe try to search it.

 

here it is http://www.turbomopar.com/craig/dako...dakintake.html

 

what are you searching for. I have looked all over the internet and eBay and the cheapest is like $329.

 

There is one on there right now at fifty but has a reserve

 

i did the same thing cai r way overpriced. where did u cut a hole? i just took the snorcle off. sounds better then stock.
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cut the side out of it that is along the fender i forget if i cut the snorkel on the front open too and search for the superchips 3715 not the newer models