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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 03:58 AM
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Put on a Camper shell ,Looks Sharp ,But I noticed it sets a Little lower ,Would just like to raise it some and Am Thinking about a Helper Leaf? Do you think it would ride A lot rougher >? Going to be pulling a Boat so think a Helper might be the Way. Someone said to Use the Blocks ??? Replys Please
 
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:25 AM
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How about a air spring helper
 
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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I use a helper spring and it gets rid of the sag when I pull a trailer BUT it does make the ride harsher. I've been thinking about trying an airbag system myself.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 11:10 AM
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Go with the air bags. The ride is alot nicer and very easy to install.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Sounds Like A winner , Where do they sell them ?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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Thanks , Ya I think i'll try the Air Bags Sounds Like what i'm wanting !
 
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 04:02 AM
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Thanks 98Dodger For The Info. On Air Bags ,I was Unaware that i Could get Them for My Dakota. Thanks Again! Oh Any Tips On the Best Place to Get them?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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stylin concepts theyve got em pretty cheap
 
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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I use a roadmaster active suspension system. When unloaded you don't know it's there, but it adds about 2K of capacity to you vehicle. Check in an RV magazine for a listing and their website. I have had it for about 2 yrs now, kind of PITA to install, but not too bad. Not sure if they have any installers in Wyo., but depending on how far you are from Colo., I know there are a couple of installers here.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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Monroe shocks makes a heavy duty shock with a coil spring on the outside of it for the rear of these dakotas. I can load my 4 wheeler up in it and it rides like a dream with little to no sag. They also make what they call "Timberen" which goes on top of the rear axle to stop the bead from going below a certain point. They install where the rubber stops are on the axle.
 
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