R/T with 6 Inch Lift

[Rebel13]

I have completed the front end of my suspension lift Saturday. It is now 6 inches higher then stock R/T stance, 5 Inches higher then regular 2WD. The rear has a little left to work with, I'm going to wait 1-2 months to see about any front sag before I do the rear. I expect some sag .25" - .50" and then the rear will go about about .5" higher.

While working with it today, one of the stock front shocks took a dump, so I will be getting some new ones. This was already planed to be done anyway. Yes, I am still running factory shocks front and rear. Front has custom adapters and the rear is tweaked, only good for road driving. I need new ones before rear is finished.

Current Status:
Front done, except new shocks coming next
Rear will go up about .5" and need new shocks
3" Body lift planned
35" Tires planned when all done with lift, Tuff decision on wich ones

Stock measure is 8.5 and I clear 15! :rockwoot:
How I did it don't ask! It's my secret :nana:

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4723/dsc01369bj1.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01369bj1.jpg)
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[NH_TAZ]

Just a question, why would you lift an R/T?

[chiller2484]

Just a question, why would you lift an R/T?

does seem kind of pointless, doesn't it? never gonna be 4wd, unless he adds some serious stuff to the front. but then, why not just buy a 5.9 QC and lift it? I know they say "Dodge: Different", but that just seems wasteful...

[Special Ed's R/T - Yaaaay]

that's flat out retarded

[chiller2484]

that's flat out retarded

why don't you tell us what you really think? :jester:

[bad360rt]

I think it'll be sweet once he gets a decent set of tires on there :biggthumpup:

For those saying it's stupid cause he's not 4wd, lifted baja trucks are 2wd. :D And besides, most lifted trucks nowadays never see more than a puddle and maybe some snow, so if it's just for looks then it doesn't really matter if it's 4wd or not.

[chiller2484]

I think it'll be sweet once he gets a decent set of tires on there :biggthumpup:

For those saying it's stupid cause he's not 4wd, lifted baja trucks are 2wd. :D And besides, most lifted trucks nowadays never see more than a puddle and maybe some snow, so if it's just for looks then it doesn't really matter if it's 4wd or not.

i understand that most people don't take their 4wd trucks off-road. maybe he is gonna make it baja style. if this guy is doing it just for looks then it will look good pending some new wheels. guess that's why his name is "Rebel"

[tcuillier]

that's flat out retarded

Looks like a low rider with hydraulics at full rebound! :jester: Retarded? For sure.

Tom:

[Jimbarrt]

hmmm, where is this discussion headed....

[chiller2484]

hmmm, where is this discussion headed....

:flush:

[bad360rt]

hmmm, where is this discussion headed....

I guess no one goes by the old saying about if you don't have anything nice to say :)

FWIW, there was a time when I thought lowered trucks were the dumbest thing ever, trucks were meant to be lifted. But my views have changed, obviously. But I'll always have a soft spot for lifted trucks. :D

[uwntsumrtII]

i'm prettty sure he's going for a PreRunner look.

[Rebel13]

I had to tweak it some more, it was riding badly on the bumpstops. So now I'm actually running 7"-custom.

Why, why not, each his own, you can't please everybody, therfore we modify. I like all trucks lifted stock or lowered. Your right about the name of rebel. But really my reason? I will never get that truck into 10's without spending monster bills. I'm better off getting a crotch rocket. Besides, R/T's are only cosmetic with a little more performance. It's really no big deal.

I'm not going to pre-runner it, just a clean lift. And I am not going off road with it either really. Yeah it's looks, nothing like riding someones ass when they piss you off, pure intimidation and other reasons.

Yeah, it does look really bad now, but that is mainly the tires. Look at this 4X4
http://www.rebel13.com/DDLC/Readers-Rides/J4b.jpg
It could pass as an R/T also if you didn't know any better and that picture shows that it can look good. And besides, it's not done yet.

[Trueblue R/T]

{Besides, R/T's are only cosmetic with a little more performance. It's really no big deal.}

Thats the only part I dissagree with you on but then again a Cuda was just the next body style valiant with a big ol motor no big deal right.. one other thing have you ever seen anyone do a SLT clone..

[Rebel13]

A hemi versous a 360 is a big difference, I agree. But,a 318 versous a 360 isn't that much different. 15HP out of box isn't that huge. Mods don't count either, some are and arn't avalible with any motor out there. Oh, and yes I have seen one!

[Rebel13]

Here you go, still avalible to be seen. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Dakota-r-t-r-t-rt-360-5-9-v8-rare-5-speed-very-fast-custom-tuned_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6196QQihZ017QQite mZ270211008833QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[BTLFED R/T]

Here you go, still avalible to be seen. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Dakota-r-t-r-t-rt-360-5-9-v8-rare-5-speed-very-fast-custom-tuned_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6196QQihZ017QQite mZ270211008833QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Ah, that's made to look like a Sport, not an SLT! :nana:

And actually, a guy named Rick on this forum has a SY RC R/T that was cloned into a Sport. The Sportnot!

[uwntsumrtII]

"Sport My Ass" get it right!! :rtfm:

[BTLFED R/T]

"Sport My Ass" get it right!! :rtfm:

:finger:

[Wild Bill]

:gayflag::gay:

[Pete102580]

to each their own i agree.... its not my truck and not my money--- i could care less what the dude does. its not like he took a delorean and made a donk out of it...

[tcuillier]

:gayflag::gay:

100% agree! One person loves it---the owner.

Tom

[Wild Bill]

The owner is the only one that matters after all....

[chiller2484]

FWIW, there was a time when I thought lowered trucks were the dumbest thing ever, trucks were meant to be lifted. But my views have changed, obviously. But I'll always have a soft spot for lifted trucks. :D

i'll agree with you there to an extent. i think it really depends on the truck. i don't like seeing big trucks lowered, and i don't like seeing little trucks lifted. just doesn't look right. but then again, i've seen some pretty sweet f350's and the like sitting on 24s bagged laying frame.

i've seen some nice lifted dakota's too. i'm not knocking that. i just don't see why he did it to an R/T.

[chiller2484]

...Why, why not, each his own, you can't please everybody, therfore we modify. I like all trucks lifted stock or lowered. Your right about the name of rebel. But really my reason? I will never get that truck into 10's without spending monster bills. I'm better off getting a crotch rocket. Besides, R/T's are only cosmetic with a little more performance. It's really no big deal.

I'm not going to pre-runner it, just a clean lift. And I am not going off road with it either really. Yeah it's looks, nothing like riding someones ass when they piss you off, pure intimidation and other reasons.

Yeah, it does look really bad now, but that is mainly the tires.


like i told dave, lifted dakota's look good too. maybe it is just the wheels that are throwing me off. guess it won't be so bad since you won't be doing any off roading. definitely the first lifted R/T i've ever seen.

[chiller2484]

100% agree! One person loves it---the owner.

Tom

guess that's really the only one person that matters, huh?

[Trueblue R/T]

A hemi versous a 360 is a big difference, I agree. But,a 318 versous a 360 isn't that much different. 15HP out of box isn't that huge. Mods don't count either, some are and arn't avalible with any motor out there. Oh, and yes I have seen one!

LOL I don't get why you would want to lift a R/T,,you don't get the difference between the R/T and other trucks..The good part is both trucks{yours and mine} are paid for so we can do what we want with them.. Oh and I'm not sure but I believe there was more than 15 horses between as delivered 318's and the as delivered 360 motor in a r/t..Anyway have fun with your truck..

[bad360rt]

like i told dave, lifted dakota's look good too. maybe it is just the wheels that are throwing me off. guess it won't be so bad since you won't be doing any off roading. definitely the first lifted R/T i've ever seen.

I think the wheels are throwing a lot of people off, maybe they think he's going to leave it like that? I think it'll look great when he gets the 35's on there. :)

[WeezyRT]

I think the wheels are throwing a lot of people off, maybe they think he's going to leave it like that? I think it'll look great when he gets the 35's on there. :)

I was thinking the same thing while I was reading through all the posts.

[Duner]

He's gonna take the little donuts off?

Oh man, that's just gonna ruin the look for me.:biggthumpup:

[Jamie Black R/T]

im all for being different and modding your own truck as you see fit....but why lift a 2wd truck? let alone an R/T

maybe im just biased but when i mod my truck i intend to use the fucking thing...when the 408 went in i started driving it way harder.....hotchkis i started cornering harder...stereo i started crankin er up

i like to get the most out of my setup.....but lifting a 2wd??? a 2wd that was factory lowered to boot...

id love to :nono: at you but WTF......its your truck....now put some damn rubber on there before posting pictures at least!!! :nana:

[99R/TMan]

i agree with everyone to some extent. but why waste an rt when there isnt that many out there. its kinda like lifting a damn lightning, why not just buy a 4x4 5.2 or somethng in a dakota or ram.:rtfm:

[uwntsumrtII]

i'll agree with you there to an extent. i think it really depends on the truck. i don't like seeing big trucks lowered, and i don't like seeing little trucks lifted. just doesn't look right. but then again, i've seen some pretty sweet f350's and the like sitting on 24s bagged laying frame.

i've seen some nice lifted dakota's too. i'm not knocking that. i just don't see why he did it to an R/T.

http://i27.tinypic.com/302mngl.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/2unyop4.jpg

[BryanRT360]

I saw that same truck at a racecar convention in Atlantic City

[chiller2484]

http://i27.tinypic.com/302mngl.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/2unyop4.jpg

yeah...like that. lol. sweet

[99R/TMan]

hey how are youll posting pics in the post without a link? it always tells me they are to big of photos.

[R/T Phil]

Call me crazy but the looks of an R/T so high is like wearing your pants up to your chest. I amazed when I see so many R/T's lowered so low. I guess I'll just drink some pruce and try to forget I ever seen that.

[BTLFED R/T]

It looks like a monster truck that has the small tires on it so it can be trailered! :jester:

Not my bag, but being different is cool! :biggthumpup:

[irbaboon]

like i told dave, lifted dakota's look good too. maybe it is just the wheels that are throwing me off. guess it won't be so bad since you won't be doing any off roading. definitely the first lifted R/T i've ever seen.

theres a prerunner R/T on Dak usa. I always kinda thought it was useless to lift a 2wd but then again i was going to lower my 4x4 Quad cab but would never get it as low as i wanted. Of course i only wanted to do that because it was what i had and needed 4x4 at the time. I dont know his exact intentions but sometimes you have to work with what you have.

[Intense RT]

While this owner may care for his truck, if he ever sells it like that, I'd put money on this truck being one foot in the junkyard. The next owner would probably care less for the R/T package characteristics and just think of it as another truck with a sticker package. I've seen too many locally known performance vehicles go from pristine with the first owner, and a step down each owner thereafter. I'm meaning beyond normal wear and tear....big dents, bald tires, trash in the interior. While this will not necessarily happen, I do believe this R/T has lost some of it's identity. To each his own though.

[slvr03dakrt]

my r/t is in better shape than when i bought it from the dealer. The original owner took ok care of it but the inside of the bed is pretty beat up. 1 good size dent on the top of the bed rail and a few rock chips. It is no show truck but I would consider it a nice daily driver.

[Intense RT]

Same situation here, just in my experience, it usually goes the other way...downhill.

[tcuillier]

i agree with everyone to some extent. but why waste an rt when there isnt that many out there. its kinda like lifting a damn lightning, why not just buy a 4x4 5.2 or somethng in a dakota or ram.:rtfm:

I agree, why waste a limited edition R/T, just to be a 4x4 wannbe??? I've seen worse, but not much worse!

Tom

[Adobedude]

Just a question, why would you lift an R/T?

I can't wait to lift the front of mine a couple feet...

[tcuillier]

I can't wait to lift the front of mine a couple feet...

LOL, that's a "torque" lift! Very acceptable.

Tom

[fastdodgert]

throw some coil overs and ladder bars on it,itll be one bad ass prerunner.

[5.9 R/T]

Hey guys, go get a beer and relax...lol
A R/T is not a Lambo or a Ferrari....
yes it's a "special edition", but I don't know why you're all so upset...
I wouldn't do it to my truck, but NewDestination on dd.com has a nice truck to me and it is a r/t...
Unfortunatly, our trucks aren't collector pieces... Not worth much more because it's a r/t...
If the owner is happy with it it's ok... learn to give some credit even if it's not the way you would have headed... (I give him credits and will wait till it's complete to say my final opinion, but for now I don't like it either, but I'm not upset... He just took another turn than us with lowered r/t...)

I want to see it finished before going any further on my opinion.. I'm sure if he would take all what makes it visually a R/T and do a nice job you would all like it...

[Jimbarrt]

I have completed the front end of my suspension lift Saturday. It is now 6 inches higher then stock R/T stance, 5 Inches higher then regular 2WD. The rear has a little left to work with, I'm going to wait 1-2 months to see about any front sag before I do the rear. I expect some sag .25" - .50" and then the rear will go about about .5" higher.

While working with it today, one of the stock front shocks took a dump, so I will be getting some new ones. This was already planed to be done anyway. Yes, I am still running factory shocks front and rear. Front has custom adapters and the rear is tweaked, only good for road driving. I need new ones before rear is finished.

Current Status:
Front done, except new shocks coming next
Rear will go up about .5" and need new shocks
3" Body lift planned
35" Tires planned when all done with lift, Tuff decision on wich ones

Stock measure is 8.5 and I clear 15! :rockwoot:
How I did it don't ask! It's my secret :nana:

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4723/dsc01369bj1.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01369bj1.jpg)
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/8277/dsc01368ut8.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01368ut8.jpg)
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/6259/dsc01367pn1.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01367pn1.jpg)

Geez, man, don't let these guys get to you! Some of the guys around here think R/T's are the Holy Grail of automobilia. [No thinking out of the accepted performance upgrades allowed] They don't like it if folks put aftermarket wheels on the truck, unless "they all" agree [or say they agree] that they like a particular one. So, the lift is real tough for them to accept.

In reality, R/T's aren't that different or special versus other Daks, and only "extra valuable" to other R/Ters. Its your truck, so modify it however you want, just watch out for narrow minded opinions. OK, in 30 years, you may regret it, if for some reason these trucks become collectable, but we can't just park the truck in a garage and hope it appreciates. We need to enjoy these trucks, now, as we want to.

Sometimes its good to stir up the pot, so keep up the mods, and keep us posted.

[John]

please hurry up and finish it. I want to see it with some real tires under it.

[fastdodgert]

as for tires, i read you dont know which tires to put on it. i work at a 4x4 shop and the toyo open country m/t's or the cooper discovery m/t's are awesome mud terrains. there radial and price pretty good

[Rebel13]

As for tires, I will most likely go with LT315/70 R17 Nitto Dune grapplers, wich is about a 35". My current numbers are 7.5 above stock. I have a 3" body lift sitting here awaiting installation to make it 10.50 over stock when money allows.

Have you seen a lifted lightning you ask? Start researching more! Some of the harley trucks, witch is the same is a lightning has a supercharger. Big whip, throw a whipple on there and wow. So I guess you like lightnings then lol. It's not like I am doing this with a formula 1 car, so chill out.

If you really new your stuff, you would be asking how I got this height and not the why's! :nono:

[tcuillier]

As for tires, I will most likely go with LT315/70 R17 Nitto Dune grapplers, wich is about a 35". My current numbers are 7.5 above stock. I have a 3" body lift sitting here awaiting installation to make it 10.50 over stock when money allows.

Have you seen a lifted lightning you ask? Start researching more! Some of the harley trucks, witch is the same is a lightning has a supercharger. Big whip, throw a whipple on there and wow. So I guess you like lightnings then lol. It's not like I am doing this with a formula 1 car, so chill out.

If you really new your stuff, you would be asking how I got this height and not the why's! :nono:

"If you really new your stuff, you would be asking how I got this height and not the why's"

Number 1, I don't there is more than 2 people on here that gives a shit how you got that heighth, looks like ass.
Number 2, your R/T has to ride like a fricking brick. Looks like Pico lowrider with hydraulics at full extension, and I'm sure it rides that same.
Personal opinion---what a waste of sheetmetal.

[Rigeldust]

How??? Why??? Who cares. I no like. Im sorry but its not a RT to me. It makes no sense. I know people will say to each there own and where do I get off. But... he posted it and I'm just being honest. He's a big boy.

Not the worst RT I've seen. :jester:

[tcuillier]

How??? Why??? Who cares. I no like. Im sorry but its not a RT to me. It makes no sense. I know people will say to each there own and where do I get off. But... he posted it and I'm just being honest. He's a big boy.

Not the worst RT I've seen. :jester:

Agreed, who gives a rat's ass! I'll guarantee all the rebound travel is gone! He might as well replace the springs with a length of 3" pipe! I really hope he doesn't tell how he achieved the results. I would hate for someone else to ruin another Dodge.

Tom

[Rigeldust]

Agreed, who gives a rat's ass! I'll guarantee all the rebound travel is gone! He might as well replace the springs with a length of 3" pipe! I really hope he doesn't tell how he achieved the results. I would hate for someone else to ruin another Dodge.

Tom

Photoshop :bs:

[tcuillier]

Photoshop :bs:

Hopefully, you're right!

Tom

[bad360rt]

Really? You guys kill me. I think it's great Rebel, make sure you post pics when you get the 35's on there.

FWIW, I'd be willing to bet that his truck rides better than any Hotchkis'd R/T :biggthumpup:

[Rebel13]

Update, it is at 11" lift now...
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm283/R1B3L/00%20Dakota%20RT/Progress/DSC02154.jpg

[tcuillier]

---striving to suppress my gag reflex!

[Intense RT]

---striving to suppress my gag reflex!x2 and real cowboys drive 4x4's..:puke::jester:

[hskr]

---striving to suppress my gag reflex!

Take the cock out of your mouth. It will be easier.:jerkit:

[tcuillier]

Wow, and that comes from Mr. green, white and blue truck! Well done!

[TurboBlew]

Im worried when any man had "cowboy up" on their tail(s)... :D

[RTZoD]

Well dare to be different takes on a whole new meaning. Just like I don't get the concept of having hydraulics, lowering or tail draggers.. But there are alot of people that choose to chop the fuck out of some super nice classic cars. I don't see the reason to bust this guys balls because he has done something out of the ordinary. Its no different then some fucktard making a DONK with 40 inch wheels on a cutlass. Give the dude a break atleast he doesnt have tribal bands running down the side. Oh and yes loose the cowboy up tails. That would be the only thing id say needs to be done away with. I bet he doesn't have the ball joint issues our stock/lowered trucks have.

http://news-images.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/4/6/5/2/2/donk2.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb172/d-boy894/DONK.jpg

[Jontoad]

I bet he doesn't have the ball joint issues our stock/lowered trucks have.


actually if you read dakota-durango at all the lifted trucks have much worse ball joint issues and are using ball joint spacers and cutting half the spring bucket off to clear for down travel...

and that truck looks hideous with those small tires. the only 2wd lifted truck i find acceptable is a pre runner...

[2k1AmberR/T]

I don't understand why you don't have bigger tires??? It wouldn't be so bad with some damn rubber in the fender wells. Yours looks about as bad as Viperkota's. I don't know what is worse, thinking you drive a Viper or thinking you drive a 4x4. You either have no idea it's absolutely hideous or you have some of the worst taste in the world. I want to punch my screen, the end.

[hskr]

There used to be a guy in Saan Diego that had a KB blown R/T with a 10" lift on it. When he bought it, he said it was slammed to the ground and he liked his kidneys too mucch so removed the lowering kit and decided to go the opposite direction just to be different. It looked very good. Other than the R/T decals, it looked like a lifted Sport. Ann R/T is still a truck. Some people can't understand why most of us lower our trucks. Why should it matter if he wants to lift his?? Doesn't matter if it's three inches off the ground or 10' in the air, it's still a R/T and if they ever do become collectors will loose just as much value for not being stock.

[2k1AmberR/T]

They will never become any type of collectors item, the only people that might think they will are people that own them. They will become work trucks as time goes on and be beat to shit and forgotten about like the Ram SS/T. Hahaha.

[Rebel13]

I will be putting on 35's when I can afford it. These are temp cheap used tires i got installed balanced and all for $100 flat. I had to have something bigger then the rubber bands that where on it before!

I know how most of you all don't like it. Most groups stay within there simular groups and bitch about the others. Since this is an R/T and an R/T forum, I figure you will want the info.

[Sick 660r]

I don't understand why you don't have bigger tires??? It wouldn't be so bad with some damn rubber in the fender wells. Yours looks about as bad as Viperkota's. I don't know what is worse, thinking you drive a Viper or thinking you drive a 4x4. You either have no idea it's absolutely hideous or you have some of the worst taste in the world. I want to punch my screen, the end.

that made me :jester:

[krusty_R/T]

R/T = Road and Track
R/T != Road and Tree

[BluRT00]

Instead of flipping out about his truck just click another subject and move on. The truck looks like a project seeing how long the thread is. Last I knew projects don't get completed over night, enless your rich. If it makes him happy then so be it. I know one thing oil changes are a breeze on his truck I bet. :jester:

[00WHITERT]

to each there own if he likes who are we to say anything he is the driving it i may to lift my truck in shity county in alabama i get stuck on the crapy roads around here from bottoming out

[BillMopar]

i think it'll be cool when its done. personaly i could care less if its any r/t or not, cool rig in my op :rockwoot: but this is prob one of the biggest reasons i wanna pickup two more r/t's befor all said and done, one to build the shit out of (curret r/t) , one to drive all the time and one bone stock to stuff somwhere.

[pdxR/T]

Im just curious to find out what kind of gas mileage its gonna get. haha

[krusty_R/T]

to each there own if he likes who are we to say anything he is the driving it i may to lift my truck in shity county in alabama i get stuck on the crapy roads around here from bottoming out
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q133/dougs_mound/funny/english.jpg

[TurboBlew]

R/T = Road and Track
R/T != Road and Tree

or Really/Tacky :D
Redneck / Truck
Rubied / Tasteless

[Pete102580]

i think it's cool. lifting an r/t makes a little less sense than putting one on the drag strip, but its in the same realm. these trucks don't really belong in an extreme of either form. which is why most of us get so much enjoyment from going faster than most would think is possible... this guy is just going in a different direction. more power to him. needs 'finished' like a motherfucker... but i give props none-the-less.

pete

[tcuillier]

i think it's cool. lifting an r/t makes a little less sense than putting one on the drag strip, but its in the same realm. these trucks don't really belong in an extreme of either form. which is why most of us get so much enjoyment from going faster than most would think is possible... this guy is just going in a different direction. more power to him. needs 'finished' like a motherfucker... but i give props none-the-less.

Pete

Anyone who posts a pic of their ride on this or any other forum, obviously is proud of their rig and should expect some comments ---hopefully positive from the others on the board. However, it can go both ways, don't be surprised if some think your ride is a POS! That's the chance you take. If you don't want the negative---don't post a pic!
By the way Pete, I think your R/T is a classic piece of shit!!!

Tom

JK

[RTZoD]

Yea red is the new ghey. Just kidding Pete.

[tcuillier]

Seriously Pete, your R/T is real nice. Just giving you a bad time. Buuuuuuuuut, it could use a green tape stripe to offset some of that ugly red!

Tom

[Rigeldust]

It's worse than I could imagine. :puke:

[hskr]

Seriously Pete, your R/T is real nice. Just giving you a bad time. Buuuuuuuuut, it could use a green tape stripe to offset some of that ugly red!

Tom

Or better yet, some played out ghost flames.

[tcuillier]

Bingo! Musta touched a nerve! FTW

[hskr]

I'll bet that's not the only thing you are touching while you are sitting in front of your computer.

[Batmans]

I agree with most of you. I give you props for doing something different, but why an R/T? Couldn't you just get a Ram with a 360? Dakota R/T was designed factory lowered for a reason, now it looks like a Ram 4x4 wannabe.

I see too many people molesting the R/T's and they look like ass. Again, what ever makes you happy, but that's another R/T off the charts in my book. I think one day the R/T will be a collector truck and the one's that stay unmolested will prevail in value in my opinion. Just my two cents.

[Adobedude]

I agree with most of you. I give you props for doing something different, but why an R/T? Couldn't you just get a Ram with a 360? Dakota R/T was designed factory lowered for a reason, now it looks like a Ram 4x4 wannabe.

I see too many people molesting the R/T's and they look like ass. Again, what ever makes you happy, but that's another R/T off the charts in my book. I think one day the R/T will be a collector truck and the one's that stay unmolested will prevail in value in my opinion. Just my two cents.

R/T a collector truck?

Wake up.....LOL

[Batmans]

R/T a collector truck?

Wake up.....LOL

Dork, lol

[Pete102580]

I agree with most of you. I give you props for doing something different, but why an R/T? Couldn't you just get a Ram with a 360? Dakota R/T was designed factory lowered for a reason, now it looks like a Ram 4x4 wannabe.


why drag race an r/t? plenty of camaros and mustangs out there.
pete

[Adobedude]

Dork, lol

I'm as dumb as anyone, maybe dumber...I bought the thing to drag race it.....LOL

:jester:

[Pete102580]

well dave, you have said on a few occasions that you could barely change oil when you bought it, so........ :jester:

[BluRT00]

I agree with most of you. I give you props for doing something different, but why an R/T? Couldn't you just get a Ram with a 360? Dakota R/T was designed factory lowered for a reason, now it looks like a Ram 4x4 wannabe.

I see too many people molesting the R/T's and they look like ass. Again, what ever makes you happy, but that's another R/T off the charts in my book. I think one day the R/T will be a collector truck and the one's that stay unmolested will prevail in value in my opinion. Just my two cents.

At the rate some of these R/T's are going with weight reduction. Their won't be much left to be a collectable. :jester:

[Batmans]

why drag race an r/t? plenty of camaros and mustangs out there.
pete


I don't drag race. Are you talking about yourself? If you are, at least the truck isn't reaching the sky and about to run over some shit. I just don't see the point in lifting the R/T when they're lowered. It's just as ridiculous as a S10 Extreme with a huge lift. He could of just got a Dakota Sport or a Ram and bingo! Now, the R/T is no longer an R/T in my book. It's just as bad as the yellow mexican pinata on eBay for sale.

[hskr]

I don't drag race. Are you talking about yourself? If you are, at least the truck isn't reaching the sky and about to run over some shit. I just don't see the point in lifting the R/T when they're lowered. It's just as ridiculous as a S10 Extreme with a huge lift. He could of just got a Dakota Sport or a Ram and bingo! Now, the R/T is no longer an R/T in my book. It's just as bad as the yellow mexican pinata on eBay for sale.

He could have gotten a Dakota Sport, but then he wouldn't have the 5.9L. And it's still just as much of a R/T as any of the slammed R/Ts with 20+" wheels. And actually closer since he's still running the stock wheels. He just took it in the other direction.

[Pete102580]

I don't drag race. Are you talking about yourself? If you are, at least the truck isn't reaching the sky and about to run over some shit. I just don't see the point in lifting the R/T when they're lowered. It's just as ridiculous as a S10 Extreme with a huge lift. He could of just got a Dakota Sport or a Ram and bingo! Now, the R/T is no longer an R/T in my book. It's just as bad as the yellow mexican pinata on eBay for sale.

my point was, that there are plenty of cars and trucks out there that would be a better starting point than an r/t- no matter what you wanted to do with it.
pete

[ThundeR/T]

^+1:jester:

[Rebel13]

Cause it is an R/T and you have one, it will be an automatic discharge! R/T's really aren't that speacil(engine and lowered suspension only really,hell gen 4's have more speacilizing such as stitching in the seats). However, I am keeping it R/T with wheels and such. Sure, I only have one R/T logo placement anywhere on the truck. For one thing most people don't know the difference, and even if they did they would be confused unless they saw my vin. Hell, maybe one day I will even cover that up, to confuse the shit out of people if they are dakota interested.

I do what I do, You do what you do! :finger:

[tcuillier]

Cause it is an R/T and you have one, it will be an automatic discharge! R/T's really aren't that speacil(engine and lowered suspension only really,hell gen 4's have more speacilizing such as stitching in the seats). However, I am keeping it R/T with wheels and such. Sure, I only have one R/T logo placement anywhere on the truck. For one thing most people don't know the difference, and even if they did they would be confused unless they saw my vin. Hell, maybe one day I will even cover that up, to confuse the shit out of people if they are dakota interested.

I do what I do, You do what you do! :finger:

Don't know about Georgia, but everywhere else in the U.S. ---it's spelled special & specializing.

[TurboBlew]

GA folks are wierd.

Its one thing to lift an R/T. Its another to run "Cowboy up" stickers on the tailgate. Well not another... its fucking gay!!

[Rebel13]

GA folks are wierd.

Its one thing to lift an R/T. Its another to run "Cowboy up" stickers on the tailgate. Well not another... its fucking gay!!

Haha not from georgia originally folks! That must be why you never sold the balancer huh? Nothing on my tailgate BTW!

[RTZoD]

Wait a minute here.... I'm from GA and ... well shit, I have a purple truck. I stand corrected. Georgia is not as back ass-wards as TV leads you to believe. On occasion you run into some people that have never finished elementary school. But for the most part people here are adequately educated. In everyone's eyes we all down here speak like Forrest Forrest Gump. I have never called my Dad Paw or Paw-paw. Its just a stereotype. And his truck is no more ridiculous then this one with its wheels laying in at the top. Do people not realize that tires are supposed to be square with the road?

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e312/djwolf37/Bagged%20dak%202/S4200080.jpg

[tcuillier]

I agree---"laying frame"? What's that all about??? 'Bout as stupid as lifting a 2wd truck 2 feet in the air---and just as practical! JMHO

[Batmans]

I agree---"laying frame"? What's that all about??? 'Bout as stupid as lifting a 2wd truck 2 feet in the air---and just as practical! JMHO


I agree, its stupid. Just our opinions. No reason for the owners or anyone else to get bent out of shape. Not everyone is going to like certain things. I also think body kits look like shit on Dakota's and pink vehicles, but I'm not here ragging on people. I just think sticking a 2wd truck in the air is retarded. All that matters is the owners are happy.

[TurboBlew]

Wait a minute here.... I'm from GA and ... well shit, I have a purple truck. I stand corrected. Georgia is not as back ass-wards as TV leads you to believe.


Believe me... outside of Atlanta / Augusta... GA follks never fail to live up to stereotypes.

[RTZoD]

And extreme north east Ga its like South Carolina spilled into the mix.. :)
Ahhh we are all just mayonayse lovin cousin humpers down here.

[Rebel13]

And extreme north east Ga its like South Carolina spilled into the mix.. :)
Ahhh we are all just mayonayse lovin cousin humpers down here.

Don't know about anyone else but that sounds like you like inbread cum? :jester:

[ThundeR/T]

i must say it is an interesting site like a escalade lifted about 2 1/2 feet on some big ass tires but honestly why not opt for a regular 2wd dakota that costs alot less? and to make it look better why dont you make it into some sort of baja truck as stated above their all 2wd

[hskr]

i must say it is an interesting site like a escalade lifted about 2 1/2 feet on some big ass tires but honestly why not opt for a regular 2wd dakota that costs alot less? and to make it look better why dont you make it into some sort of baja truck as stated above their all 2wd

Why didn't we all start with a '95 Gen II Dakota that is lighter and cheaper than the R/T, and with the 5-speed, actually put's up comparable track numbers?? To each his onw.

[shiftmx55]

You guys are all throwing a fit over this guys lifted r/t, BIG DEAL!i think it is badass, i like different things, and i give him a lot of credit for it.

If only you guys saw the guy on dakota durango doing a solid axle swap on a red cc r/t with like 40 inch tires...

[shiftmx55]

And here it is..

http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79037&highlight=SAS

[tcuillier]

Three letters---POS
Glad you like it.

[hskr]

Three letters---POS
Glad you like it.

We all know how you feel about this Tom. I think you can unsubscribe from this thread and just go about your merry way. Your comments have been noted, and you don't need to keep repeating them.

[BluRT00]

Boy I sure hope that guy puts a big block in that truck. Or a really built up 408 to help spin those huge ass tires.

[shiftmx55]

Three letters---POS
Glad you like it.

I never said i like that red r/t.

What is with people these days? I remember i used to be on all sorts of forums where everybody got along.

If you dont like something that somebody did, sure go ahead and leave your comment but why keep bringing it up? Stop looking for attention becuase your just making yourself look like a fool. I dont like your truck, i think your flames are hideous. Are you going to see me making a big deal about it? Didnt think so. Have a nice day.

[ThundeR/T]

What is with people these days? I remember i used to be on all sorts of forums where everybody got along.

If you dont like something that somebody did, sure go ahead and leave your comment but why keep bringing it up? Stop looking for attention becuase your just making yourself look like a fool. I dont like your truck, i think your flames are hideous. Are you going to see me making a big deal about it? Didnt think so. Have a nice day.



eat your words fool.you come on here saying why is everyone else talking shit when you are clearly making your own scene..and you have 7 posts with no credibility and if your gunna try to make a fool of someone else do yourself the favor of spellchecking because your looking the fool:jerkit:

[tcuillier]

We all know how you feel about this Tom. I think you can unsubscribe from this thread and just go about your merry way. Your comments have been noted, and you don't need to keep repeating them.

Got three letters for you too, Brian---KMA! Hope we're still buddies and have a great Merry Christmas.

[shiftmx55]

eat your words fool.you come on here saying why is everyone else talking shit when you are clearly making your own scene..and you have 7 posts with no credibility and if your gunna try to make a fool of someone else do yourself the favor of spellchecking because your looking the fool:jerkit:

What's lodged in your ass?

who gives a shit how many posts i have. i dont see that me saying i dont like that guys flames doesnt mean im talking shit? i said i didnt like his flames, i dont see the big deal in constructive critisism, he is the one calling things pieces of shit.

And i think your the one that needs to check your grammer, i only spelled one word wrong, here are your mistakes. "because your looking the fool?" WTF does that mean?! oh, and spell checking is two words not one buddy. one more thing, it is called GONNA, not "gunna"

[ThundeR/T]

Stop looking for attention becuase your just making yourself look like a fool.<<and you dont have grammar issues?:jester: and the only reason his flame job is ok on his truck is because its not flame red and its ghost flames hmmm looks ok to me
and soooooo sorry i dont feel like buying a new keyboard dumbass, and yes you did state that you dont like his truck and it appears to me you can still read the "wrongly" spelled shit i typed. and wheres your truck? all i see is some dirtbike name...sorry sweety no dirtbike threads here:nana:

[shiftmx55]

If you paid any attention, you would notice i posted pictures in the multimedia forum of my truck days ago:finger:

its all harmless fun...im not trying to be the a-hole here

[hskr]

eat your words fool.you come on here saying why is everyone else talking shit when you are clearly making your own scene..and you have 7 posts with no credibility and if your gunna try to make a fool of someone else do yourself the favor of spellchecking because your looking the fool:jerkit:

Well aren't you the big man on campus with a whole 184 posts. Man, what's a guy gotta do to get that many posts?? Oh wait, I have more than that already. Nevermind. Carry on.

[hskr]

Got three letters for you too, Brian---KMA! Hope we're still buddies and have a great Merry Christmas.

Very mature Tom. You and I will never be buddies.

[krusty_R/T]

You all are acting like faggots.

[tcuillier]

Very mature Tom. You and I will never be buddies.
:boohoo
Damn, that's a heartbreaker--- guess I can quit looking for that Christmas card from you. Anyway, you, the wife, Brenna, Jacob and all the Cropps in Burr---have a great Christmas anyway.

[ThundeR/T]

unsubscribed.....:jester:

[hskr]

:boohoo
Damn, that's a heartbreaker--- guess I can quit looking for that Christmas card from you. Anyway, you, the wife, Brenna, Jacob and all the Cropps in Burr---have a great Christmas anyway.

Wow, look, someone knows how to use the search function on the intraweb. isn't that special!!!

[Warrior Poet]

Well aren't you the big man on campus with a whole 184 posts. Man,
what's a guy gotta do to get that many posts?? Oh wait, I have more than that already. Nevermind. Carry on.

*Carries on smartly*

[Rigeldust]

*Carries on smartly*

:jester:

[BluRT00]

A disease. :jester:

[Rebel13]

It's been almost 2 years since I posted last and been on here... Here is what it is at now and to stay. I need to take better pics, even these are old and crappy, but you get an idea. I don't drive it much, I 2 wheel more then I cage! Flame away again if you like, I don't care. :jerkit:

Specs:
9.5" Lift over stock R/T
33x12.50's Tires
15X10 Rims

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm283/R1B3L/Signatures/d.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm283/R1B3L/Signatures/z.jpg

[Black98R/T]

doesnt bother me all that much that its a R/T, but that its just a 2WD is what gets me...why?, but what do i matter?
looks good though

[Pete102580]

more pics

[Rebel13]

more pics

Will do when I get off my ass to do so! 90's+ heat, I don't want to do shit!

[Rebel13]

doesnt bother me all that much that its a R/T, but that its just a 2WD is what gets me...why?, but what do i matter?
looks good though

Just like a lowered/bagged 4wd dually, we like and do what we like with our own trucks.....Freedom! :rockwoot:

[Rebel13]

I forgot I had this pic, probably the last one I made about a month ago. That is a stock 2wd to get an idea.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261425_1877869103445_1142782623_31638215_3843982_n .jpg

[topgun]

its looks good. no doubt there. but the r/t thing.... I'm just not seeing why you did it with a 2wd.

[AudioStylz]

Some of the negativity on this thread just makes me want to bash my head against the keyboard until blood starts flying and I lose consciousness. Why can't people think with an open mind about anything?

Yeah it's a lifted R/T, so friggen what?! When I 1st saw this topic over on Dakota-Durango back in 2008 I thought "Hmmm interesting, I'll bet that'll piss off the RT crowd!"

I personally think the truck looks bad ass and would like to do it to my 2000 Club Cab with a V6 but I can't afford that kind of over taking.

[RiG]

There was a girl I met once, who had a lifted/pre runner style R/T. It looked bad ass!
The guy I sold my last R/T to has lifted it now with bigger tires. Not sure on the lift, it doesnt look huge but it came out ok. I can see wanting the biggest motor for a lifted truck, makes sense. Good job on doing what you want with YOUR truck.
I have a friend that gets shit for taking the big wing off his Type R Integra. He always tells them "You know whats cool about Integras? They made more than one, so you can go buy one and do whatever you want to it." haha

[Pete102580]

Some of the negativity on this thread just makes me want to bash my head against the keyboard until blood starts flying and I lose consciousness. Why can't people think with an open mind about anything?

.

consider the crowd. we're pretty heavy into what we're into, which has never been a lifted r/t.

[AudioStylz]

consider the crowd. we're pretty heavy into what we're into, which has never been a lifted r/t.

Good point. I'm waiting to get razzed for being on an R/T forum with a 4.7L truck! :jester:

[Duner]

Good point. I'm waiting to get razzed for being on an R/T forum with a 4.7L truck! :jester:

Yeah, we hate youz guys with those funny 2-cam having engines. :stirringthepot:

[Black98R/T]

Yeah, we hate youz guys with those funny 2-cam having engines. :stirringthepot:

:rolleyes:

[charger_340]

Hey, I too enjoy the whole "do what I want to *my* vehicle/doing stuff to piss people off" mentality too. My '97 (318, 5spd, 4x4) currently has 20" R/T reps and is getting lowered 2" with Belltech 6400 shackles and a few left turns on the torsion bars. I'm also paint matching both bumpers and debadging it.

As much as I probably should have just purchased an R/T, I live in Minnesota, so doing what I'm doing with my current truck allows me to enjoy it year-round.

[Black98R/T]

lol, as long as you dont through the R/T badges on it i'm sure everyone will be fine with that change

[charger_340]

lol, as long as you dont through the R/T badges on it i'm sure everyone will be fine with that change

I may want it to look like an R/T, but I'm not gonna be a total poser. With no emblems at all I figure it'll be more of a mystery truck, lol.

[Black98R/T]

I may want it to look like an R/T, but I'm not gonna be a total poser. With no emblems at all I figure it'll be more of a mystery truck, lol.

good choice, nothing like a good ole' poser
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff406/black98RT/fakeandgayrt.jpg
:jerkit:

[WeezyRT]

good choice, nothing like a good ole' poser
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff406/black98RT/fakeandgayrt.jpg
:jerkit:

Eh, I say if he's got the QC with a 5.9L then hes not THAT big of a poser. Terrible decal placement though haha.

90% of what makes these things R/Ts, most people end up changing anyway.

[Black98R/T]

i see it driving around every little while and i am positive its a v6 lol he putt's around all the time