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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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looks pretty level to me.... I'm diggin it...
 
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Turn the truck around and take another pic see if looks better. Looks pretty level.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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thats actually a very good idea.....
 
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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Park it on level ground and break out that ruler!

Looks really good, Kent. Im really debating whether I should lower mine or not. It already a low riding truck so idk if I want to or not.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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I think if I do anything to change the altitude of my Dak, it will be to raise it. I already don't like how low the front crossmember is.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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in my mind....i didn't lower it, i leveled it....just did it different and cheaper than the front end leveling kit...lol....i would never think of "lowering" a 4x4....thats like sacrilegious...but then again, my mind is a terrible place to be...
 
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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My Dak isn't a 4x4, and would still prefer to lift it.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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gotcha! I have read some bad things on the front leveling kits...that it leads to premature cv joint and tie rod end failure due to the increased angles and such, as much as I would have rather raised it, i did not want to cause other problems down the road. You should be good to go though with the 4x2 and you are right, these trucks are low enough in the front already....and thanks for everyones ideas and help....can't wait to start replacing stuff on the front end now....NOT...lol
 

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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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you will notice a little better handling and less wheel hop, really like the way my truck hooks since i installed mine
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by superdak05
you will notice a little better handling and less wheel hop, really like the way my truck hooks since i installed mine
oh yeah? less wheel hop and better handling huh? sounds good! still gotta get rid of my front end leveling kit! be hom mid december if anyone wants it let me know!
 
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