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Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) [Re: ramblebee] #54124 03/03/08 08:36 PM 03/03/08 08:36 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 248 Amarillo, Tx ramblebee OP enthusiast
ramblebee OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 248 Amarillo, Tx	84 Ram I sent you a pm.

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) [Re: ramblebee] #54125 03/03/08 08:38 PM 03/03/08 08:38 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I don't see how that the spindles can be wrong. I comapared between the two sides of my truck one side with drop spindle and one side not, and the rotor is sticking up past the upper control arm on the side wth the drop spindle and it is about two inches bellow the upper control arm on the side with the stock spindle so I know that it dropped my truck. The spring is holding it up. Where does every one else get their drop springs from. I can see that I am probbly gonna have to shop somewhere else.

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) #54126 03/03/08 08:47 PM 03/03/08 08:47 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 248 Amarillo, Tx ramblebee OP enthusiast
ramblebee OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 248 Amarillo, Tx	Quote: I don't see how that the spindles can be wrong. I comapared between the two sides of my truck one side with drop spindle and one side not, and the rotor is sticking up past the upper control arm on the side wth the drop spindle and it is about two inches bellow the upper control arm on the side with the stock spindle so I know that it dropped my truck. The spring is holding it up. Where does every one else get their drop springs from. I can see that I am probbly gonna have to shop somewhere else. There is a member that posted on here the other day about bolt on lowering kits and he has springs as part of the kit.I know Chisholm discontinued the arms but not sure on springs.I went back with stock springs.

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) [Re: ramblebee] #54127 03/03/08 08:52 PM 03/03/08 08:52 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	So you got the drop from your spindles and lower control arms.

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) #54128 03/03/08 08:54 PM 03/03/08 08:54 PM
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ramblebee OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 248 Amarillo, Tx	Quote: So you got the drop from your spindles and lower control arms. Yes, I put uncut stock coils back in.

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) [Re: ramblebee] #54129 03/03/08 09:05 PM 03/03/08 09:05 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I'm thinking that I want to go another route with this, i like the idea of having the original springs in my truck because I hate the way it drove with cut coils. I know it drives good with the originals so I think I will folow in your tracks and try to find a good set of lower control arms. Can I ask how much drop you got from your lowers?

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) #54130 03/03/08 09:16 PM 03/03/08 09:16 PM
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ramblebee OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 248 Amarillo, Tx	Quote: I'm thinking that I want to go another route with this, i like the idea of having the original springs in my truck because I hate the way it drove with cut coils. I know it drives good with the originals so I think I will folow in your tracks and try to find a good set of lower control arms. Can I ask how much drop you got from your lowers? Im not positive how much drop I got.Now that everything has settled I measure 13" from center of wheel to fender lip.I think Chisholm claimed 2" drop for thier arms.

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) [Re: ramblebee] #54131 03/03/08 09:31 PM 03/03/08 09:31 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I have emailed the person on here selling the bolt on lowering kit inquiring about thier lower control arms. I want to thank you for the help. I hate to be the guy who doesn't research his own stuff but it seems that you already had it figured out, so maybe I'll be able to help you on your next prodject as much as you and the others have helped me on this one.

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) #54132 03/03/08 09:47 PM 03/03/08 09:47 PM
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ramblebee OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 248 Amarillo, Tx	Quote: I have emailed the person on here selling the bolt on lowering kit inquiring about thier lower control arms. I want to thank you for the help. I hate to be the guy who doesn't research his own stuff but it seems that you already had it figured out, so maybe I'll be able to help you on your next prodject as much as you and the others have helped me on this one. Im blushing. Glad I could help

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) [Re: ramblebee] #54133 03/03/08 10:20 PM 03/03/08 10:20 PM
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76dodgeboy master Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,064 Iowa	Do you want to get rid of your old springs?

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) [Re: 76dodgeboy] #54134 03/03/08 10:26 PM 03/03/08 10:26 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	They don't work as drop springs what would you want them for?

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) [Re: 76dodgeboy] #54135 03/03/08 10:27 PM 03/03/08 10:27 PM
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ramblebee OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 248 Amarillo, Tx	Quote: Do you want to get rid of your old springs? I tossed them out yesterday.You wouldnt have wanted them, they didnt ride very good.

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) [Re: ramblebee] #54136 03/03/08 10:45 PM 03/03/08 10:45 PM
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76dodgeboy master Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,064 Iowa	Im not wooried about ride quality at this point. My 73 Clubcab LWB has a 1.5 coils out of it and it rides on the bumpstop bracket till its nice out and Im healed to do so. If you through them out ok. Im going to cut the bumpstop bracket when I have new coils and that way when they are cut if its to low Ill cut 1 coil out of the new ones and go from there. I cut the original ones, other than the bounciness it rides fine. Ive got some saving to do before I can buy the control arms or Dak spindles. Between my wife and I we have 13 Dodges 2are Rc's and None of hers are allowed to be lowered so Im going to do a couple of mine. 2 are parts and one was totaled. #13(Rc) was totaled the day it was bought but thanks to a kind moparts member Ive found another as soon as I can tear some parts off of #13 and make my way down to him Thanks for posting your swap and the pics. Whats the diameter of your tire?

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) [Re: 76dodgeboy] #54137 03/03/08 10:45 PM 03/03/08 10:45 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: Do you want to get rid of your old springs? Sorry I thought you were talking to me

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) #54138 03/03/08 10:48 PM 03/03/08 10:48 PM
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76dodgeboy master Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,064 Iowa	Thats ok. The ones you bought are way off. I posted earlier about my wifes 76. From center of hub to fender lip it was 17.5" Totally stock.

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) [Re: 76dodgeboy] #54139 03/03/08 10:53 PM 03/03/08 10:53 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I should be paying better attention I do remember you post and do appreciate the input.

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) #54140 03/04/08 07:59 AM 03/04/08 07:59 AM
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85_Ram_4speed master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,325 Truckville, the capital of NY	84, it sounds like that guy is really feeding you a line of ****. My spindles have shipped, but while i was under redoing the exhaust, i noticed im going to need new rubber lines, probably new hardlines, and maybe calipers if the bleeders dont open up, so unfortunatly im going to have to wait a little bit on the swap as i might need to get tierod ends and what not too. I am most likley just going to get new stock spring and use the spindles, i dont want to go as low as you guys are doing. Outcast Dodge guy.

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) [Re: 85_Ram_4speed] #54141 03/04/08 08:04 AM 03/04/08 08:04 AM
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85_Ram_4speed master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,325 Truckville, the capital of NY	Ramblebee, are the '85 truck outer tierod ends the same taper as the dakota ones---what does your little moog book say? If so i may be able to get away with just new adjuster sleeves. Does it have spring specs too? I thought it was said a 90-93 spring was a touch shorter than would be for 89 and earlier. I know my ball joints are the same as the dakotas so that is a non issue as of right now. Outcast Dodge guy.

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) [Re: 85_Ram_4speed] #54142 03/04/08 01:13 PM 03/04/08 01:13 PM
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MoPar Jamie master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,576 Sarcoxie, MO, USA	Anyone got a link to the E-Bay spindles? I cant seem to find it - MoPar Jamie 1972 Fury III 4dr 1986 D-150 LWB Royal SE

Re: Dakota spindles on 73 clubcab done (almost) [Re: MoPar Jamie] #54143 03/04/08 01:33 PM 03/04/08 01:33 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,325 Truckville, the capital of NY 85_Ram_4speed master
85_Ram_4speed master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,325 Truckville, the capital of NY	Quote: Anyone got a link to the E-Bay spindles? I cant seem to find it I think i typed in "dakota spindles" for the search and came up with them. They were not listed were they should have been, i think they were listed under hoods or something like that. There was a 87-90 set and a 91-96 set--the later model set was cheaper and the ones used in this thread. I dont know what or why there would be a difference, plus the later model set is cheaper too. Mine cost $168 shipped, i should have them in a few days. Outcast Dodge guy.

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