Monroe or Rancho Shocks
Record Breaker
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Sandy, UT. (SLC Suburbs)
Dakota is dead... certainly. I think 2012 was the last run. Rumors of a smaller unibody truck keep floating around, doubt it will be named Dakota. some think it will be a D100.
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Akron, OH
Ranchos on my truck, and I couldn't be happier. The 1.5" leveling kit is by Trailmaster, part # DL223, which I have installed along with the Ranchos.
Trailmaster DL223
The picture on Summits website is not correct though (As well as other websites), you'll get 2 aluminum spacers, like in this picture.
It looks like Trailmaster is not making any more of the spacers, due to the Dakota being a discontinued model.
Trailmaster DL223
The picture on Summits website is not correct though (As well as other websites), you'll get 2 aluminum spacers, like in this picture.
It looks like Trailmaster is not making any more of the spacers, due to the Dakota being a discontinued model.
I wasn't sure which way I wanted to go when I went for a leveling kit. I wasn't here on the forum yet, but several truck friends from a round here swore by ReadyLift Brand and that's what I ended up going with. They were a bit pricey, but I haven't really had any issues. After about two years with em on I had to replace both of my Lower ball joints, but they are crap anyway, so I was actually happy to swap em for some that were much better quality.
Champion
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Jersey
2011 was the last year of the Dakota. Here is the last one built, 2wd, 3.7.
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Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 21
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From: Alabama
Did it
Went with the Ranchos and the inch and a half spacer from Trailmaster. The aluminum spacers look to be only about an inch thick, but that should be fine. I put the rear shocks on yesterday and like what I feel already. The struts are being done at a local shop as we speak (including an alignment). I only plan to go with the 265/75/R16 tires so that is only an inch larger than my current OEM setup (265/70/R16).. If I have to trim slightly, no problem. I am really looking for the more stable ride out of the mods...