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99RTExtreme
03-06-2011, 07:48 PM
Need to replace front bushings (ES poly kit) and shocks all the way around. Looking at Belltech SHOCK SET,STREET PERFORMANCE,10101I/2212DD. Also I was looking at cutting the spring/coil (stock) about a 5/8" turn for a 1.5" drop. The rear I will be dropping an 1". Looking for feedback to see if this combo will work.
Richard

blk00rt
03-06-2011, 07:54 PM
tried the cutting coils did not like how it rode...best thing to do is find lowered coils with the drop you want.

99RTExtreme
03-06-2011, 08:10 PM
I found some spring/coils with 1.5" drop for $165 a set. I think I will try and if I don't like I will have to buy drop springs/coils. What kind of shocks did you have?
Richard

blk00rt
03-06-2011, 09:02 PM
I have QA1 shocks all the way around

Adobedude
03-06-2011, 09:11 PM
I found some spring/coils with 1.5" drop for $165 a set. I think I will try and if I don't like I will have to buy drop springs/coils. What kind of shocks did you have?
Richard

1.5" drop on a regular Dakota will be .5" on an R/T, were already an inch lower...So, 2" drop springs for a regular Dakota will give you a 1" drop etc...Make sure those 1.5" springs are for an R/T.

QA-1s at all four corners here.

99RTExtreme
03-06-2011, 09:30 PM
Talked to Belltech and Western and both said the springs were for R/T, same price $165 a set for 1.5" drop from stock R/T springs.

99RTExtreme
03-09-2011, 09:55 PM
Today I ordered my front end bushings and shocks. Will take 2 weeks to get. Will update on install with pics.
What I ordered:
Bellteck shocks
Front 10101I
Rear 2214DD
Bushings
ES Red complete Dakota kit DAKdeal050 with 30mm swaY BAR (yes I measured)
Was going to drop it some but decided to wait until I get back from overseas, deploying/transfering to the USS Enterprise at the end of next month. And will not return until the end of summer.
Richard