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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:42 AM
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for out dakotas

http://www.stylinconcepts.com/part.a.../categoryid/30
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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I want one quite badly, but I have a 6-spd manual. Im sure it can still be done, but Im not sure what fabrication is needed.....
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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Looks nice but I'll wait for someone to come out with a suspension lift.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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id rather have suspension lift as well, just thought id post it

also, u guys like my new sig and avitar i mad last night?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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I have talked to people who have body lifts and no one likes them. They don't like the way the truck handles with a body lift. Lifting the body 3 inches off of the frame does not seem like a good idea to me. I have seen dakotas with the body lift and they look great. I was looking into it since nobody seems to want to make a suspension lift for our trucks but after some research I will wait for a suspension lift.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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Pro 4x4, you can get a small lift for cheap. The trailmaster leveling kit, $90, and lift blocks with new u-bolts $25. That will lift you 2 inches all the way around. Then you can throw some 33" tires on there for another 1" of lift. Thats 3" and its reliable.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Yea I like that idea. I think thats what I am going to do when the budget allows for it.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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That's basically my plan minus the blocks in the rear. I hate having the rake more than I hate it being low.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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I would like the rear at least 3/4 to 1 inch higher than the front. I don't carry heavy loads often but if I get a load of mulch I don't want the truck sagging low in the rear.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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aftermarket really does not like Dakotas
 
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