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Old May 20, 2013 | 12:13 AM
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Any of you guys heard of or used this before?

http://www.etrailer.com/susp-2005_Dodge_Dakota.htm

Just wondering if it's worth it, what alternatives there are, etc....

 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 02:12 AM
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There are guys in the 2nd Gen Ram section who have used it and like it a lot. If I ever need extra help for my rear suspension, I plan on doing a Timbren myself.
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 03:02 AM
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Cool, thanks for the info. For $200 it better do the job lol.
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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My work installed these on a F150 2WD that we swapped a Space Cap onto. Stiffer ride but kept body roll and rear end sag down alot. But this is also loaded, when Unloaded they should ride like normal.
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 11:17 PM
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Yup, when unloaded there is supposed to be a small gap between them and the frame, so it rides like normal.
 
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Old May 22, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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I bought a Timbren kit for my Dakota and it rode like a covered wagon. I took one of the upper spacers out to make some room, but when I hauled a trailer it made it buck constantly. I finally took it off and installed a Ride-right airbag setup and ride is much better. The airbags also have a downside, in that they limit droop/articulation.
 
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