Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost)
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Yep and when I posted about the tie-rod differences I was thinking there was a diameter change as well. IIRC I tried to use a '77 tie-rod setup in my '81 and it was a different diameter as well as length.
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ABOUT THAT BAD TIE ROD ANGLE PICTURE?
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What parts did you have on the truck at this point? Is this just a spring cut? I did notice the pocketed LCA in the current pictures, but I think just the spindle swap would get me as low as I need-famous last word I know !!! So far I have the following parts list; 91-96 Dropped Dakota spindles Chassis tech, 91-96 Dakota upper/lower ball joints, 79-80 B100 outer tie rod ends, 76 New Yorker tie rod sleeves (MOOG ES440S) and front Rotors (bearings and all from the C-Body). Am I missing anything? I am really enjoying this thread over here in the sand! You are making my life so much eaiser for my 2 day thrash come June! Keep the GREAT info coming
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Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost)
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Ok here is a quick rundown of parts so far.Rememer my truck is a 73 model.There was a tie rod change on the trucks in 79.Ive used 91-96 Dakota dropped spindles. Van outer tie rod ends.Book list them for several different vans,but if you ask for 79 b100 that will get you there. Moog part #ES2121L 76 Newyorker Adjusting sleeves.Moog Part #ES440S 76 Newyorker brake rotors.I dont have the part #.I still need to pick one up for the driver side so I will post it when I get it. The Moog book I have only goes up to 90,but as far as upper ball joints are concerned they never changed from 72-90.There is only one part number upper k778,and two part # for lower K7025 press in,and K727 for thread in.I personally have never seen a threaded lower ball joint on these trucks.They are the same size one presses in and one threads in thats the only difference.This is all half ton info.There were different balljoints for some 3/4 and 1 tons. I can say with a reasonable amount confidence that if you have a half ton 72-90 Ram you will not have to change the ball joints.The 91-96 Dakota spindle will bolt on. There will be some trimming and drilling of the dust shield for control arm and steering arm clearance. Some trimming or grinding on the ends of the control arms for rotor clearance.My truck has Chisholm arms so Im not sure how this will effect a stock arm. It could be possible that no trimming would need to be done on stock arms.Chisholm arms are very heavy duty. I think thats about it up to this point.Ill keep everyone informed.
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Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost)
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Iam a new member here and I want to say nice site. I have a question about lowering the front of my 84 Ram. I bought a set of 87-90 Dak drop spindles will they work? I have seen that you guys keep talking about using 91-96 spindles. Whats the differnce between the two?
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Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost)
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They should work just the same as i bought ones advertised for those years and used them on my '96 dakota and it all worked fine. I believe 87-96 spindles to be the same or very close to the same.
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Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost)
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It is lowered I did a axle flip in the rear, but in the front I just hacked up the springs so I could see what it would look like dropped. I am in the process of painting it I don't care a whole lot for the brown primer.
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Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost)
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Thanks I plan on giving them a test fit this weekend. Then I will pull everything apart clean the parts and instal new bushings, tierods, balljoints, basically rebuild the front suspension before I put it together for good.
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Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost)
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Scary... Dave:)
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Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost)
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03/01/08 09:39 AM
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Just bought a set of spindles off the bay, im going to take the plunge now too.
Keep us posted and show pics! If I see it done more than once, I may take the plunge myself!
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Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost)
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03/01/08 11:38 AM
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Ramblebee, do the dropped spindles reduce ground clearance under the lower control arms? If so, could you measure this for us?
Its on jack stands right now.I started the driver side last night.The spindles do bring the arms a couple inches closer to the ground but they arent so close that you would need to worry about it on the street.When I get it back on the ground I will measure for you.The arms are about level with or slightly lower than the cross member.
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