3rd Gen Dakota 2005 - 2011 Dodge Dakota Tech - The ultimate forum for technical help on the 3rd Gen Dakota.

Springs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 23, 2012 | 11:59 AM
  #21  
varnerhba's Avatar
varnerhba
Thread Starter
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 453
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
Default

Originally Posted by KS Cowboy
How much stiffer are yall talkin? I have thought of this before, and I would think that +100 - +200 pounds per side would be plenty, if not overkill, but i am not too familiar with springs and suspension.

Two things to consider:
1. Will stiffer springs effect breaking performance?
2. IF you are going to do a leveling kit, put the spacer in the strut, not above it. This might compress your spring a little bit more. (this is of no help for those who go the wrong (jk), i mean opposite direction , (down)).

im not to sure my thought is yes, since the front end wont compress as much, IMO new struts - stiffer struts - better brakings same concept for the springs?? anyone?

and i wasnt talking about a spacer int he strut i was talking about a stiffer coil and the same ram 1500 4x4 spacer i use now....on the outside i just dont want binding ball joints.....check out that first picture i put up with the king shocks, stock upper and lower arms with a tab for the mounts
 
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2012 | 12:20 PM
  #22  
donkeypunch's Avatar
donkeypunch
King Jackass
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,610
Likes: 5
From: Aurora, CO
Default

Who's white truck is that? I want more pictures and information.
 
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2012 | 12:35 PM
  #23  
jkeaton's Avatar
jkeaton
DF Admin
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 28,197
Likes: 363
From: Winston Salem, NC
Default

Originally Posted by donkeypunch
Where did you purchase these? I am considering a set as well.
Ebay is my friend.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/260924235944...84.m1439.l2649
 
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2012 | 12:47 PM
  #24  
varnerhba's Avatar
varnerhba
Thread Starter
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 453
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
Default

Originally Posted by donkeypunch
Who's white truck is that? I want more pictures and information.
lol thats what i did
 
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2012 | 06:07 PM
  #25  
FrenicX's Avatar
FrenicX
Record Breaker
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,063
Likes: 5
From: Sandy, UT. (SLC Suburbs)
Default

Originally Posted by donkeypunch
Who's white truck is that? I want more pictures and information.
That's the Mitsubishi raider Baja concept, back from 06 i think. edit.. nevermind, didnt read the "white"
 
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:10 PM
  #26  
varnerhba's Avatar
varnerhba
Thread Starter
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 453
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
Default

that baja concept truck is stock uppers and lowers with tabs welded in to accept the king coilover, this would be IDEAL if we could make a fork or some type of adpater to place in some coilovers, im going over all the most reasonable and cost effective options for someone who just wants a mid travel kit, from the way the things are going, looks like im giong to have to get geometrical over here and bust out some crazy ****! i think our best bet is going to be putting some coilovers in there and ill see if i can fab up a adapter piece.

ram struts have already tried to be used there was an article somewere someone wrote up and couldnt get it to work, springs are too wide.

i just want a little more lift in the front i want 33's comfortably.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:33 AM.