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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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This maybe a dumb question, but i was wondering if anybody knows where to get a 2in BL for r dakotas. I have a 2008 dak. Im putting on a 2 inch/lift level and want to top it off with a 2inch BL.

Im not a big BL person., thats why i figured i would go with a 2inch instead of a 3 inch bL
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by smitty21
This maybe a dumb question, but i was wondering if anybody knows where to get a 2in BL for r dakotas. I have a 2008 dak. Im putting on a 2 inch/lift level and want to top it off with a 2inch BL.

Im not a big BL person., thats why i figured i would go with a 2inch instead of a 3 inch bL
I was looking for the same thing myself but have been unable to find one. I'm currently looking at getting a 3" lift with all the pieces and then I'll look at the possibility of cutting down the spacers and getting a new set of shorter bolts. I've done this approach before with jeep body lifts, but it depends on the spacer material and forming. The steering shaft extension will be another consideration - if I can't make this fit, I'll stay with the 3" lift. The radiator brackets aren't a problem since they're fairly easy to fabricate, and I can't think of any other consequences currently.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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http://www.performanceaccessories.co...63&Title=DODGE DAKOTA STD, EXT, & QUAD CAB AUTOMATIC ONLY, 2 & 4WD&Active=Yes&Category=Body Lift Kits
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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3'' BL is perfect if you want added strenght remplace bed plastic 3''puck with 3''x3'' square tube from left frame rail to right.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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so i guess im gonna be stuck with the 3 inch BL
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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i am... no issues yet
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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dont get me wrong......I ran one on my 99 before i got my 08.....its not the height im worried about. its just the frame and hitch showing as much as it does with the new body style.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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True with the s2pid gap over rear tire...i fix this with rubber carpet...

but i wanted 33'' had no choice
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Dakkkota
True with the s2pid gap over rear tire...i fix this with rubber carpet...

but i wanted 33'' had no choice
Got a picture of how to covered it up?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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I order the performance accessories gap guard....and the front was imposible to install so i used the kit as a template for the rear and return it.
the carpet cost 7$

http://fatbobsgarage.com/i-7543318-d...uard-2005.html
 
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