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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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that looks realy good
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Sdowdle541
What light bar is that? I am shopping around and don't want the traditional bull bar. Do you have any close up pictures of it?
Its custom made. I made it out of old moly chassis tubing. I will get some close ups for you.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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How do you like the Daystar Leveling kit? I had mine for 2 Years now and i love it! No problems so far!!

And looking good Donkey!!!!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Are you going to throw blocks in the back? Ive seen some posts saying that 2" added too much to the front and then it required some lift in the rear to actually level it. Just curious because I heard 1.5" levels the truck.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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Thankyou for the comments gentlemen.

Rengnath, I have been back and forth on 1" blocks for a while now. I'm considering it, but I love the way the truck looks when leveled. I have leaf helpers in the rear (which I think gave me a little bit of lift, based on the look with the 2" kit= leveled).
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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Gotcha. The difference that little bit of lift in the front makes a world's difference. These Dakotas look so much more like trucks when you level them off. The front ends just sag too low.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rengnath
Gotcha. The difference that little bit of lift in the front makes a world's difference. These Dakotas look so much more like trucks when you level them off. The front ends just sag too low.
So true, I posted these comparison pics in another thread, but here they are again.

Before

After (TM 1.5)
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Ya I need to do that to my dakota. I did it to my last one, but i just need to break down and buy it, and probably some rancho's, now that i am starting to notice some bounce in the front.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 12:44 PM
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Ya I need to do that to my dakota. I did it to my last one, but i just need to break down and buy it, and probably some rancho's, now that i am starting to notice some bounce in the front.
KS, I have a TM 1.5" leveling kit for sale. $50 if you are interested.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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Dakotaff, that picture is what made me decide to go for it. It just puts a smile on my face every time I look at the stock suspension, and then with your 1.5" leveling kit.

Plus, I just picked up Rancho struts online for $165 shipped and Im going to have the kit installed at the same time, so Im really excited. Christmas is coming a little late for my truck, but it will be a good one for sure.
 
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