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SDakotaDude
Dodge Dakota
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9/19/2002
16:01:24
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 Subject: Gen II Suspension?
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How exactly does the front end suspension on a gen II dakota work? It's a 93 4x4 CC with the 5.2L. Is it just shocks, or are there springs in there somewhere, cuz if it's springs i'd like to do about a 2 inch lift, front and rear.
And now 2 days after having the rear brake drum shoes & hardware replaced, it's like the whole front end is out of alignment, it shudders when driving over 50mph and it's kinda freakin me out. The tire pressure is fine, but I just recently rotated the tires. So i have no clue what's goin on now, i think i'll just go have the alignment checked or somethin.
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scott
Dodge Dakota
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9/19/2002
19:57:58
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dakotas have torsion bars for front suspension. if you're lookin to get 2in of lift in the front, you can crank them, but you'll pretty much have to max them out and you're going to get an extremely stiff ride. also, having the rear brakes worked on wouldn't affect the front end at all. probably get the alignment checked
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arthur
Dodge Dakota
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9/20/2002
01:37:14
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Your best bet for a cheap small lift is just to crank the torsion bars in front and add-a-leaf to the rear. It will probably get you around a 1-1.5" lift all the way around, but expect a stiffer ride.
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other bill
Dodge Dakota
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9/20/2002
10:08:28
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Your shudder, or shimy as some call it, may be from:
1. A bad tire that you moved from the back to the front. Try putting them back where they were and see if it goes away. After all, it is free.
2. Did you get new drums? If so you need to find out if they were turned. Just because they are new does not mean they are true(round). I found this out on an old pickup I used to own. Same goes with discs. When replacing either, they need to be turned prior to install.
3. If they are the original drums and/ or discs, and were turned to thier limit(minimal thickness) they may have warped once you put them back on and used the the brakes. This is not uncommon. If so, they need to be replaced(have them turned prior to install!).
3. You may have a rear brake adjusted too tight and with the constant dragging is causing your problem.
I am not suggesting to focus on just one end of the vehicle, but on each of the maintenace actions you have recently performed, starting with the easiest first. And contrary to some opinions, the rear end Can affect the front. Ever have your front tire tread "cup" on the edges? That is typically caused by weak rear shocks. They allow the rear of the vehicle more movement up and down while traveling down the road. This shifts more load weight to the front end in a sort of pulsating action, which is what causes every other tread to wear on the trailing edge.
Hope these suggestions help......and.....
The easiest lift for you will be the standard 2" body lift. It can be done yourself for under $200. Not a bunch of special tools, and not too technical if you have a general grasp on basic hand tools, can follow directions, and have a weekend free.
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