I'm new to liftin any kind of vehicle and every trucky i've had ive wanted to lift just havent had the chance to. I got a 99 dakota sport 4x4 with the 318 in it and i plan on keepin it for awhile so ive decided to lift it. I want to fit 285/70/17 so my questions are, how much lift will i need? will i have to extend my brake lines? and whats the cheapest way to do this without sacrificing ride quality or adding more strain on the front suspension? thanks.

 

A 3" body lift.

 

Tom, do the lift kits have everything from steering linkage to brake lines, or are they just the lift hardware?

 

Yep, the 3" body lift would be the easiest for what you're looking for. No extra strain on the ride quality or front suspension components.

I run 33's on my 99 with just a 1.5" block lift in the rear and the t bars cranked to match, but I've blown the passsenger side CV axle twice. A body lift will keep the suspension gemetry the same, no need for longer shocks, same ride quality as stock, etc...

You will have to relocate/extend a few things with the body lift, but a kit should give you all you need.

 

They generally include everything you "need", but you may want to add accessories like gap covers, rear bumper brackets, or an electric fan.

 

Many kits come with the bumper brackets as well.

 

I've never installed a kit on a Dakota, but the ones I've done only came with brackets for the front bumper.

 

The Performance Accessories 3 Inch body lift comes with everything you need. Including the front and rear bumper brackets.

 

Good to know. Thanks!

 

Yes, thank you!