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Old 12-19-2010, 09:32 AM
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If I was going to level I would def go with the drop shackles... I just tow a lot and haul alot and when loaded it sits perfect, plus the rake isn't so bad
 
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Old 12-19-2010, 10:10 AM
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yeah every dakota owner should have taken their truck offroading atleast once during the time they've owned it!
 
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Old 12-19-2010, 10:25 AM
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yeah every dakota owner should have taken their truck offroading atleast once during the time they've owned it!
I have but shes a pavement queen.
 
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I love the drop shackles as they make the truck set level. Plus you an buy them pretty cheap on ebay.
 
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Old 12-19-2010, 11:39 AM
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I love the drop shackles as they make the truck set level. Plus you an buy them pretty cheap on ebay.
Plus they're very easy to install.
Just make sure you have ALL the weight off the leaf springs before pulling the bolts out.... (Ask JKeaton about that one)
 
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Old 12-19-2010, 11:59 AM
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Plus they're very easy to install.
Just make sure you have ALL the weight off the leaf springs before pulling the bolts out.... (Ask JKeaton about that one)
i DID have all the weight off, or so I thought....and only just on one side....so it was kinda in a bind...and made a really, really loud noise when i finally knocked that bolt out.......and then i had to change my shorts.....i learn most things the hard way.....
 
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I don't know why there is such a hate on for lowering 4WD or lifting 2WD trucks.

People seem to have this misconception that 4WD is only for off-roading. When it's quite usefull on pavement, when the roads are slick, I wish I had 4WD the other day trying to get into the parking garage on my way to school. :facepalm:

Also some of the fastest off-road trucks are 2WD, and LOVE the look of lifted 2WD trucks. The long control arms, that give lots of suspension travel, and keep proper geometry just look great to me.
 
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Old 12-19-2010, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ruger226
Well i did some thinking today and realized that our trucks look real good lowered and there will neve be a lift for our truck. So i might take the leveling kit out and drop the back but im not sure if i can bring myself to dropping a 4x4 any advice?? Also post some picks if your have lowered your dak. I think im gonna take some **** from the 4x4 guys on here for this one.
Mine's 4x4 and I have the drop shackles sitting in the closet right now waiting to go on. I realized that living in Jersey now I'll never be going offroad and not only do I like the look the lowering shackles make a lot of sense for a street truck. Trying to find a shop that won't kill me for the install and changing out all the shocks at the same time. I would say just take the 4x4 decals off (personally I think it looks cleaner without them anyway but that's a matter of taste).

Originally Posted by lghtngblt02
If I was going to level I would def go with the drop shackles... I just tow a lot and haul alot and when loaded it sits perfect, plus the rake isn't so bad
Stop making excuses.
 
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yup all about what you like and dont...i've said this a million times on here "its your truck do what you want cause in the end you drive it so do what you want!"
 
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Originally Posted by Altair
Damn you!!! I was hoping no one would pull this card on me... I know this route is out there, I just cant justify it, plus I kinda like the lil bit of rake
 
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