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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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alright ya'll i heard that rancho came out with a 6 inch suspension liftfor the 2000 and newer dakotas is this true? and if so how long has it been out?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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I am pretty sure it has been out for a while. I know that a 5" system by rancho has been out for a while.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:25 AM
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how much does one of these lifts cost???
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 02:34 AM
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hey virused where did u get ur suspension lift from?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 05:23 AM
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how much does one of these lifts cost???
iirc it's a couple grand plus install. you're getting a lot more than just a set of springs, which is why it's so expensive.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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The lifts are different prices depending on setup. 2wd and 4wd prices are different; which do you have? I only paid $80 for my Fabtech suspension lift, however, it was used and the passanger's side upper control arm frame linkage was not for the right year. I had to do some fabricating work to get it to fit, but it was definately worth saving the money. The only thing I had to buy in addition were two new upper ball joints for a 94 chevy 1/2 ton. Total cost for the project was around $120. This was a rare find, but I got it on eBay. Best advice, keep your ear to the ground on eBay, or buy a new lift kit.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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i have the 4 wheel drive
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Can you fit 35 inch tires with the 5 in lift, just wondering what i will need to use this size tire?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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Not sure where you got your info, but according to Rancho, 4WPS, and another local 4wd shop, the only thing Rancho makes for the R&P equipped Durango/Dakota is a 3" lift. There is another company that makes a 6" lift, but it is poorly made and has problem.s
 
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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Doesnt tuff trucks make a 5.5 inch one, or is this the junk lift?
 
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