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jim
Dodge Dakota
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3/07/2006
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i see many guys using a 2" block and cranking the t bars for a little more lift/agressive look for larger tires. do you think a 3 inch block and crankin the t bars on a 02 qc 4x4 would throw off the balance of the height from front to back?
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8banger
GenIII
3/07/2006
01:30:23
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I would go with a 2" block in the rear, mine sits a little higher in the back with the t-bars cranked and the 2" block.
Here are some pics of my truck with the 2" t-bar/block lift.
It sits higher than a full size Chevy 4X4 now
03 Dakota 4X4 QC SportPlus 4.7L 3.55 LSD AWD
Superchipped, 2Chamber Flowmaster Dumped, K&N Drop-in, 2" Torsion/Blocks Lift
BFG AT/KO's 265/75/16
My 4X4's Baptism
65 Stang
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Hoss01
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2006
08:06:38
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Hey 8banger, how high did you raise your front end? Did you max them out, or stop short?
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8banger
GenIII
3/09/2006
11:03:21
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I didn't max them out, they still had a few turns left in them. I just brought the front up 2" and left it there, it immediately settled 1/4" after I drove it.
It's probably not a good idea to max them out.
03 Dakota 4X4 QC SportPlus 4.7L 3.55 LSD AWD
Superchipped, 2Chamber Flowmaster Dumped, K&N Drop-in, 2" Torsion/Blocks Lift
BFG AT/KO's 265/75/16
My 4X4's Baptism
65 Stang
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bigred
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2006
20:50:06
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why do the lift blocks when you can get rear add a leafs? i have a 98 dak and want to do the same thing, but i have rear leaf springs
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8banger
GenIII
3/09/2006
21:54:17
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Add-a-leafs change your ride quality and make the rear stiff. If you want to maintain the stock ride, go with blocks or shackles. I don't know if they have lift shackles for the daks though.
03 Dakota 4X4 QC SportPlus 4.7L 3.55 LSD AWD
Superchipped, 2Chamber Flowmaster Dumped, K&N Drop-in, 2" Torsion/Blocks Lift
BFG AT/KO's 265/75/16
My 4X4's Baptism
65 Stang
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bigred
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2006
21:59:49
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sweet. thanks i woulda gone for the leaf springs. can i pick up some 2 or 3 inch blocks from jc whitney or summit?
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Paul
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2006
20:05:29
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Most autoparts stores should be able to order them for you. Napa, Advanced Auto, Autozone etc....
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bigred
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3/14/2006
13:52:11
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if i get 2 inch blocks will i need new shocks??? what if it's combined with a 3 inch body lift and cranked t-bars?
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jim
Dodge Dakota
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3/16/2006
19:39:51
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big red im startin to understand this a little i think i was always a car guy, i have been askin the same questions, if you do a 2 inch block and a 3 inch body lift you should be able to fit a 33 inch tire or a 285/75/16, the shocks will stay the same beacuse your not changing any major parts like a arms or anything, the front end will still be factory so the stock shocks should work.....did i get this right guys?? maybe one of the experts can correct me if im wrong.
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Dan
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3/19/2006
00:36:04
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8banger- your dakota looks a hell of lot better than that Chevy
also!!!
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jim
Dodge Dakota
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3/23/2006
15:01:49
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8 banger can you measure from the ground straight up through the center cap of your front tire to the fender and give me a measurement so i can compare mine to what you have....thanks again.
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jim
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3/23/2006
18:34:06
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and how far is the speedo off, just put my blocks in and got tires today
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8banger
GenIII
3/23/2006
22:28:39
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Mine is 383/8" if I measure exactly how you described. I have 265/75/16 BFG A/T KO's and they are at 40psi.
My speedo is right on, but I used Superchips to calibrate for the larger tires.
03 Dakota 4X4 QC SportPlus 4.7L 3.55 LSD AWD
Superchipped, 2Chamber Flowmaster Dumped, K&N Drop-in, 2" Torsion/Blocks Lift
BFG AT/KO's 265/75/16
My 4X4's Baptism
65 Stang
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Allan G.
Dodge Dakota
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3/24/2006
01:13:23
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8Banger... your tires are 265/75/16, so i could understand better is that close like a 31" tire or something??
also ur truck is sweet looking.
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8banger
GenIII
3/24/2006
01:58:28
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Thanks, actually they are closer to 32"s, the metric conversion equals 31.7" X 10.4"
03 Dakota 4X4 QC SportPlus 4.7L 3.55 LSD AWD
Superchipped, 2Chamber Flowmaster Dumped, K&N Drop-in, 2" Torsion/Blocks Lift
BFG AT/KO's 265/75/16
My 4X4's Baptism
65 Stang
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jim
Dodge Dakota
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3/24/2006
20:18:54
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8 can you measure from the ground to your fender when you get a chance.....thanks
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8banger
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3/24/2006
22:21:49
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Jim, read 3 posts up. ; )
03 Dakota 4X4 QC SportPlus 4.7L 3.55 LSD AWD
Superchipped, 2Chamber Flowmaster Dumped, K&N Drop-in, 2" Torsion/Blocks Lift
BFG AT/KO's 265/75/16
My 4X4's Baptism
65 Stang
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jim
Dodge Dakota
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3/25/2006
02:36:46
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thanks 8 wasnt payin attention when i read that post, wanted bfg's didnt have the cash for them, so i got terra track at's......house comes before toys!!!! still looks pretty cool though, maybe after some OT ill do a 3 in bl and go to a 285
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jim
Dodge Dakota
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4/07/2006
00:23:59
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sorry 8 i think we misunderstood each other, i wanted to know the measurement from the ground to your front fender, i want to know if i have my bars set right, thanks again for all your help. dont mean to be a pain in the A$$
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8banger
GenIII
4/07/2006
20:48:50
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Yeah I got 383/8 if I measure from the ground to the center of the front fender, the tape measure is directly in front of my center cap on my wheel. Is that what you wanted?
03 Dakota 4X4 QC SportPlus 4.7L 3.55 LSD AWD
Superchipped, 2Chamber Flowmaster Dumped, K&N Drop-in, 2" Torsion/Blocks Lift
BFG AT/KO's 265/75/16
My 4X4's Baptism
65 Stang
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