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conig
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2003
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http://www.prerunners.net/membersrides/rides20.asp#
check out this link and take a look at the silver dakota. it says he has after market control arms by cst. what brand it this? I know fabtech makes them and so does aim, but what brand is cst and are they anygood?
all info appreciated.
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rivermaniac
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2003
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conig , they are out of riverside california ...They make good lifts , they are silver in color and the draw back is they use spacers for the springs instaed of a longer one like fabtech's .............Other than that pretty much like fabtech .........they have a lot of lifts specially 2 wd ........
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conig
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2003
18:50:01
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I'm useing spacers now and don't really have a problem with my a-arms hitting but when it does happen I always feel like I'm gonna mess something up,lol
I can't find a way to get just fabtech a-arms fabtech cs wasn't very healpful they wanted to sell the whole kit.
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rivermaniac
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2003
19:35:59
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you should be able to get them from 4 wheel parts .......What if you bend one , let me say that again , what if I bend one and need to replace it ?????? They should sell you just the arm ...........
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Frank Gandt
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3/03/2003
22:47:16
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How can we get these arms!
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MechanicMike
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3/03/2003
22:53:05
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Anyonw know if you can run stock rims with these a-arms or is it like Fabtech where you have to go to aftermarket wheels. Also interested to know where to buy these. Thanks. Mike
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lilblackdak
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3/03/2003
23:32:10
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do either of these a-arms work for gen II daks?
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rivermaniac
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3/04/2003
00:03:32
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guys guys , go to performancelifts.com click on midsize dodge lift , jcwhitney , 4wheelparts, all have the kit , it's 609 bucks .......yes you have to change you rims or use spacers .......I have some american eagle 15x7 if anyone looking for rims .................I have 15x8 also .....
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christopher
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3/04/2003
15:19:54
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What is the name of the company in Riverside that makes the lift? Or what does CST stand for?
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Joe E.
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3/04/2003
15:22:53
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California Stree 0r super trucks. I think. Ive contacted them about custom lift spindles for my 1990 2wd. Seem like nice people. Unfortunately Im in FLA.
Joe E.
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christopher
Dodge Dakota
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3/04/2003
15:49:45
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I'm in Riverside. I'll try to check out their shop if I can find a listing for it.
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Christopher
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3/04/2003
16:48:29
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The place is called
CST Performance Suspension
cstsuspension.com (not finished yet but check out the project truck)
(909)328-9902
I called. They are a suspension parts manufacturer. The guy said that they stopped making lifts for the Dakota about 1 year ago.
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conig
Dodge Dakota
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3/05/2003
10:28:49
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dam, Im gonna try calling there dealer list see if they have any arms laying around.
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stealwings582
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3/05/2003
11:17:54
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I'll give you this conig, your persistant. Keep at it dude.
Wouldn't want any other!
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Jeff @ PLC
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3/09/2003
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Nobody has the CST Dakota arms in stock - trust me on this. In fact, as far as I know I have the only set of prototype 2000+ arms on my own 2wd Dakota that is sitting out in the driveway. I am friends with CST and they used my Dakota as the test truck for their 2000+ kit. Based on my feedback and the lack of sales the Dakota kit was all but scraped. The Dakota just is NOT easy to lift without spending lots of money. Don't get me wrong, a lifted Dakota is a great thing... but the simple upper control arm and 3" spring thing is not going to be enough for somebody that really wants to have fun in the dirt. Not that it makes a big difference now that CST has discontinued the Dakota kit... but I'd like to say that a full replacement spring was included in their kit, not just a spacer. The spacer was offered but so was a 3" lift spring.
If anyone wants to buy JUST the Fabtech Dakota control arm kit the price is $449 plus shipping and CA sales tax if you live in California. The Fabtech arm kit also includes new upper ball-joints. Keep in mind that Fabtech suggests these arms be used on the 1997-1999 trucks only - the reason why CST used my 2000 to design a new arm for the 2000+ vehicles.
I bet my Dakota has seen more abuse than most - it's been to Baja (Mexico) a few times and has been used to prerun and chase the race truck. It's been jumped and thumped and it has never let me down. One thing the truck lacks is suspension travel and the Fabtech control arm kit will not fix this. If you want a lift for looks the Fabtech is great. If you want a more competent off-roader leave the suspension at stock height or spend a bunch of money re-working the front end.
If anyone has Dakota lift questions feel free to e-mail me at Jeff@PerformanceLifts.com
On a side note... if enough Dakota owners ordered a CST kit they still have the jigs used to make my arms... just because they quit making them doesn't mean they can't start again.
Thanks,
Jeff @ PLC
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Jeff @ PLC
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3/09/2003
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To add to my last post...
CST's arms also require a wheel with less backspacing. I am running the factory 15x8 wheels with 31x10.5R15 BFG M/Ts. I used a .75" thick billet spacer that let me retain my stock wheels. These spacers run $100 bucks and I've put them through hell. They have over 80,000 miles on them and quite a few of those are off-road. The spacers are not going to fail - simple as that. The downside is the front tires stick out past the front fender line about .5" inches and get the truck pretty dirty when it's raining, snowing, or if there is water on the road. I've got 80,000 miles of use on this lift and haven't replaced a single suspension related item. No ball-joints, no tie rod ends, nothing.
Jeff @ PLC
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