Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Lift Kits for 3rd Generation Dakotas Built and in Production

Hey guys (mainly Dakota owners)...

The long awaited 3rd gen Dakota lifts are finally here!  I know you guys have been wanting one for quite some time so I took the opportunity to make lifts that are more than just a lift...they are fully functional upgrades to your ride that are built to last and can take some abuse off road, unlike other companies that build lifts to look pretty.

I know you all want to see pictures, videos, and know all about the lifts so that's what I've had my tech guys doing right now.  We've hired a photographer for outstanding quality pictures on installing the lifts and have scheduled to install the lift on a customer's 4x4 Dakota in just over a week.  At the same time, we have selected a new .com name and will have it up and running around the same time the customer's lift will be complete.

I do apologize for not having everything ready for you guys sooner (like 5 years ago) but things are underway as we speak.

In the mean time, I created this blog for you guys to ask any questions you may have and pick my brain (since after all I am the chief engineer). 

A little about the company:
Jack My Ride is a web based company with an emphasis on vehicle lift kits and related performance accessories.  All of the technicians and and engineers have more than sufficient experience with the physics and intricate dynamics of suspension components.  Until recently, the company's focus was on the sale and technical support of lift kits.  Now, however, the company's two founders and chief engineers have begun to market their ideas and cater to the demands of the customers.  That being said, the aim of Jack My Ride is to transition from a company selling other companies' lifts to one that specializes in the best, most durable and dependable lift kits on the market, using the highest quality materials and designs.

90 comments:

  1. So this sounds great, but I found zero info on this "Jack My Ride" "web based company"

    What other lift kits do you sell, and could you please give me a link to them?

    Thanks

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  2. Will you be adding any type of steering dampening to the steering system, 35" tires are gonna jerk the wheel around a lot without dampers.

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  3. @ Daniel...

    Thanks for looking into the company and showing interest in the selection of lift kits. I may not have stated it clearly in my initial post, so I will clarify now...you are correct that there is no information to be found about Jack My Ride as we are launching it for the first time in March, 2011 along with the website. For the very reason that there is no site, I created this blog today. The web company we previously operated under was a very local, small, online store that used ebay as a platform for selling products. However, with the successful creation of the Dakota lift kits and new aim of the company, we have just begun to transition into a larger, ".com" business.

    Therefore, I regret to inform you that there is no link currently available but I can tell you that we will offer several lifts for the Dakotas as well as other kits which you are already familiar with for other mid-sized and full sized trucks. The list of company names for other kit manufacturers is in the works and is projected to grow as the company grows.

    Again, thank you Daniel for your interest. Please don't hesitate to ask should you have any more questions!

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    1. Is there a website up and if so what's the web address? I've searched for JackMyRide.com but nothing shows up.

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  4. Sweet, thanks for the reply, I am looking for a 6/4 lift, with the capability to run 35" tires @ 12.5" width.

    I would be even more all over it, if it gave a decent width stance increase over stock.

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  5. Sorry, I just saw your post regarding steering dampening. Thus far, the kit packages do not include any upgrades to the steering system (such as a steering damper kit) as we found that 35" tires on the Dakota don't necesarilly require them. However, you are correct that impacts to a larger tire have more "leverage" against the steering system which is felt especially on surfaces such as a washboarded road. Therefore, my associate engineer and designer has looked into this and is in the process of communicating with manufacturers and their distributors.

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  6. Quote:
    "Sweet, thanks for the reply, I am looking for a 6/4 lift, with the capability to run 35" tires @ 12.5" width.

    I would be even more all over it, if it gave a decent width stance increase over stock."

    Based on your request for a lift, I am confident you will be more than satisfied with the options we will offer!

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  7. Awesome, I can't wait to see what you have in store. Do you have any hints at pricing on such a lift?

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  8. man this is killing me.. need pics ASAPPPP

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  9. Not quite but the good news for you all is that I was talked into offering discounts on group buys as to promote the new lifts. The discount will be in the range of 5-10% for groups of 10+ so if you know anyone with a 3rd gen Dakota get together before purchasing one.

    More details about discounts offered and prices for specific packages will be online soon.

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  10. Daniel, here is some basic information about the lifts that will be offered for the 3rd Generation Dakotas years 2005-2007 (newer model years being tested and researched).

    Kit packages include the following:
    -Leveling Kit (accomplished by the use of spacers)
    -True leveling kit (increases front ride height by replacing coilover assemblies and upper control arms/ball joints
    -Multiple 4" and 6" lifts (accomplished using differential drop brackets, cross member drop brackets to drop the lower control arms, and taller steering knuckles with blocks or taller leafs in the rear). Variations will be offered to upgrade suspension components in the front and rear of the vehicle. Many more details and pictures to be posted on the website.

    *Please remember that I created this blog page and account today in order to raise interest and answer any questions you may have. That being said, I welcome all questions but will not disclose information that can be used by potential competitors*

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  11. I am going to have to go with Gabriel here. The lift-kit industry is pretty well established and the basic method for lifting an IFS truck is pretty standard. Short of posting CAD drawings there is nothing you could disclose that would put your company at a competitive disadvantage. Furthermore your product is not patentable at any rate if it uses lift components already in production by other companies for other trucks.

    I say post up the pictures, show us that this product is real and marketable. I know a fair amount about running a manufacturing business (I am 1/3 owner of Tapmaster Incorporated with ties to the Masco group of corporations) and while my experience mainly relates to plumbing valves and fixtures it is inadvisable to start any company by keeping your product line a secret. Hype it up, show it off. Nobody is going to reserve money for a kit that seems to be nothing but a smoke and mirrors trick.

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  12. Tyler, thank you for your post. I understand that the process of lifting an IFS vehicle is well established and we are using these same techniques. However, I have heard that other smaller companies have recently taken an interest in lifting the third gen Dakotas. Though the information is not a "secret," disclosing specific measurements and CAD designs (as you stated) would help other companies expidite the fabrication of a lift. These are the details I was refering to in the above post so I apologize if it seemed as though we are hiding somehing special. We are not. The reason there are no pictures posted is honestly because we are not ready yet. As mentioned before, we are in the process of building a site and putting the final kits together so while I could post pictures of products that have not been powder coated and do not have the company name on them, I do not believe that would convince you. I understand you are all anxious to see a lift kit and I assure you that you will in the near future. I now see that I may have tried to push the product too soon as I suddenly feel the need to prove the existence of a lift. That is exactly what we are trying to do at the moment and I ask you to please be patient. I will be honest and say that we do not have as much business experience as others, especially in operating outside of eBay. We do have a lift but it is about a week away from being posted online, hopefully less. Again, please be patient and bear with us.

    On the same note, I would like to hear more suggestions from a buyer's perspective on what we should do to be a better company. The first thing I will try to expedite is the posting of pictures and more detailed description of the kits we have put together.

    Thanks again for th post Tyler, if you have more questions or suggestions please post what is on your mind.

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  13. Please dont take it like we are attacking you in any way, it just sucks that we will get a company interested in doing it and then they back off for no apparent reason. I have only been a Dakota owner for less than a year and I have seen 2-3 lift companies come and get our hopes up and then disappear. I have my fingers crossed that this will happen, but you also have to understand our skepticism and frustration.

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  14. Thank you for your honesty. I was not aware that so many companies had offered to build a lift but did not follow through. Though I had heard of a company or two doing this do you all, I was under the impression that the main reason no company had built a lift is because the larger companies did not want to invest their time for such a small number of Dakota owners. However, I believe this is what gives a smaller company like ours the chance to grow and gain support from our customers.

    As for the reasons why other companies have backed off I am not sure, but after taking on the challenge to design and build a lift for the Dakotas, I have my guesses. These Dakotas are only slightly different from many other trucks on the market with lifts available, but it may vary well be these small differences that have driven the other companies away. Rest assured, that is NOT how we operate. For many years my philosophy has been "ANYTHING is possible with the right effort and approach." I believe this theory, along with an outstanding work ethic and integrity is what will set our company apart from the others. In time, I hope you will all have the opportunity to come to see this.

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  15. Will this lift kit be able to fit the 2008+ models or is this strictly 3rd Gen?

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  16. Thank you for the post Benito Perone. The 08+ models are still technically 3rd generation Dakotas and therefore should share the same platform. In the research that we have done, we have found that there are no substantial differences between the model years and therefore the kits should fit all third gen Dakotas. However, the only way we can be certain is to have someone in the Phoenix area with an 08+ Dakota interested in a lift drop their truck off once we are set up and running.

    In th mean time, if anyone has more information on the differences between the 05-07 and 08-11 models please let us know and we will be able to provide a more definite answer.

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  17. Will these systems require any cutting or welding to install the kit?

    I have seen lift kits in the past that require certain parts to either be ground, or cut and then new brackets to be welded.

    Does this kit require any of this, and if so, how extensive is it?

    Thanks!

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  18. I have to say I am impressed with the quality and regularity of your responses. I agree with you that targeting a niche market such as the Dakota is advantageous for a smaller company specifically if there are no other large competitors offering a kit for this vehicle. I suspect a lot of companies did not produce a kit for our vehicle simply because there are too many other new more popular vehicles coming that all need after-market attention.

    When your kit is complete and has been tested I look forward to trying it out on my own vehicle. As far as customer satisfaction is concerned, you would do well to provide a sound warranty that is clearly defined and stand behind it. From a sales perspective the internet is your friend. I have yet to come across a website by one of the larger suspension companies that pleasing to use. Pictures are an excellent tool (most sites only have 1 photo per kit) as well as easily accessed detailed (and illustrated if possible) installation instructions.

    I hope to do business with you in the near future.

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  19. Thanks Tyler and Daniel. I'm glad you asked these questions. To start, there will be some cutting and welding involved, unfortunately. The first place that will need to be cut is the rear cross member in order to fit the rear cross member drop bracket. No welding will be required here though. The second place requiring cutting (and possibly welding but not required) is the "y" exhaust pipe that goes under the front driveshaft (and therefore gets in the way when the differential is dropped). Although easily fixed, this is one place we have tried to improve in order to make the kit as complete and of the best quality possible.

    We completely agree with you Tyler! After installing and selling many lift kits, we feel that it is our responsibility as good business owners to stand behind our product. We also know that in order to provide assurance to the customer (and better sales numbers) most questions should be answered through quality pictures, instructions, and a thorough description. While we would like to offer a warranty, we are still in the process of determining what is reasonable. If we thought people would never use our kits off road then we would slap 10+ years warranty on every kit but we cannot be held responsible if someone runs into a 20" rock with the front cross member going 60 miles per hour. And as much as we hope that everyone who buys a kit from us is honest, someone won't be and so we are forced to write a warranty that defines the "fine lines" of what will be covered.

    I hope I covered all your questions and concerns so far but if I missed something or you have more questions please don't hesitate to post them up!

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  20. Still curious if you will be considering making a SAS kit for our trucks.

    I would rather have a dana 44, and some more differential options than the stock c205f.

    Will Jack My Ride make a SAS kit for these trucks, I know that would require lots of welding.

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  21. Daniel,
    We have definitely considered making a solid axle swap kit for these trucks. However, most likely it will occur further down the road as our company grows. Most likely an SAS kit will be more of a special order item but rest assured, if there is a demand for a product we will do our best to provide the product to the customers.

    Also, someone previously inquired about the use of steering dampers...we may have a solution for a dual stabilizer system. When we have confirmed that it works (and works well) we will offer it on our site.

    As an update to the release of the Dakota suspension lifts and launch of our site, we are on schedule for March 7th. Originally we were planning on the 1st of March but decided to work with our first customer to put together an instructional DVD and include pictures and video of the lift kit in action. We are sorry for the delay but believe this will provide you with a more thorough understanding of our products. However, as pictures become available to me, I will post them here so please check back often.

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  22. can you post up some pictures of previous trucks you lifted

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  23. also will you have limit straps and 930joints and what will the ground clearance of the cross memeber be like?

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  24. Just curious as to why there is a site registered, but it is registered under a home address.

    When you google that address, you get a photography studio.

    You messin with us?

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  25. I have to say, I have been following this, but it seems to have died off, do you still plan on making a kit?

    If so, any updates?

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  26. Did this go dead, or are we gonna get any news anymore?

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  27. How we comin? The 7th is right around the corner, got this monster installed?

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  28. Thanks for checking back. Yes, the kits are made and the 6" kit has successfully been installled and tested. I do appologize for the delay. Here is an update on the information until the site is published:

    For the 3rd gen Dakotas, there will be a 6" and 4" kit availabe. The kits use taller, much stronger knuckles which account for steering endlink geometry, stronger wheel hubs and larger rotors to handle more weight, coilover drop brackets, diff drop brackets, cross members to drop the lower control arms, taller and stronger anti sway bar end links, and blocks in the rear. All the materials to perform the lift will be supplied less the materials required to modify the exhaust system (we used flexible stainless steel pipe in our test vehicle as a temporary fix and will provide information for you to do the same).

    In order to run the kit, 17" wheels (or larger) are recommended as the brake calipers MAY rub on a 16" (stock) wheel. In addition we recommend using 1.5" wheel spcers or aftermarket wheels with decreased backspcing (specific informatin will be available soon, this is all off the top of my head).

    Using 35" tires with the 6" kit, the ground clearance under the front cross member drop bracket was about 16" as we created the bracket to be only 1.5" lower than stock, even on the 6" kit. This allows for maximum clearance with adequate strength.

    For those of you concerned about angles, we have checked the CV angles and at full downward wheel extension with the 6" kit the half shafts are at about 23 degrees. This has been known to cause binding with stock CVs when stressed in 4x4 and therefore we will be offering upgrade kits. However, sitting on level ground the CVs are level with the 4" kit and only a few degrees off zero with the 6" kit.

    Please check back for more updates or if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.

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  29. What needs to be modified on the exhaust system? I cant remember anything on my truck that would interfere with a lift kit, and require modification.

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  30. The exhaust coming off the driver's side of the engine crosses under the front driveshaft. Therefore, when the front differential is dropped 4" the exhaust must be slightly lowered. 2wd models will obviously not require modification.

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  31. Ahhh, okay I never really looked that close at that side.

    Now when you say that this kit has been "Fully tested" What tests did you perform?

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  32. So any news as to when we might see some pics?

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  33. why do we have to get larger rotors. Can we still use our original size and can we grind down the calipers to fit 16 inch rims. and can we get some pictures.

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  34. if i were to destroy a wheel hub would i be able to find a replacement easily

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  35. Well, testing is done then! Good, now we need pics and prices or it did not happenned!!!!

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  36. Come on show us a leg shot, even if it shows none of the suspension system, lets see this dakota!

    +1 for the guy above me

    Pics or it didn't happen...

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  37. +1 For Hector and Bobby, Pics or it didn't happen

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  38. Guys I don't mean to burst your bubble, but until you see some pics, this is all just vapor ware...

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  39. Stick a fork in this blog, it is done. Not one pic in 4 days after this supposed lift was installed?

    Wanting quality pics or not, this just goes to show that there is no lift, one was never designed, and everyone that followed this blog was suckered in...me included.

    Unless we can get the slightest bit of evidence to prove my theory wrong....

    Here is what you guys that are looking for a lift need to look into...
    http://www.dakotausa.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?47775-Solid-Axle-07-Dakota

    As the evidence so far suggests, this is the only way to put a suspension lift on without totally fabricating one your self. Plus you have much more diff choices as a D44 is a popular differential. If you want anything beyond ring/pinion, or a Lincoln locker, your out of luck with the stock C205F

    Prove me wrong, Ill make a full apology, to both the writer of this blog, and the people that read it.

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  40. Hey guys, sorry it took a while to get pics up. The customer we installed the first lift on was delayed due to personal reasons.

    I couldn't quickly find a way to post pics on this blog but the customer offered to send me links so here they are. These are some pics of the product as we tested it on his vehicle and will have more pics of the completed (all powder coated and pretty) parts on our site soon. Pictures shown are of a 2005 Dodge Dakota with a 3” body lift, our 6” suspension lift, and 35” M/Ts on stock 16” alloy wheels.
    (Please note the presence of the aluminum coilover spacer from a leveling kit. This was left in place to compensate for the extra weight on the front of the customer’s vehicle due to a 160 lb + bumper. Prior to installing the lift, the customer’s truck sat at the stock stance with the front 2” lower than the rear. After the installation of the lift, the front and rear sat level with the rear 4” higher than stock and the front 6” higher.)

    http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k632/phreakspike/KnuckleBallJointandCVAngles.jpg
    http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k632/phreakspike/TemporaryExhaustModificationBeforeDiffDrop.jpg
    http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k632/phreakspike/RightCoiloverCrossMemberCVKnuckle.jpg
    http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k632/phreakspike/RearWheel.jpg
    http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k632/phreakspike/RearLiftandBrakeLines.jpg
    http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k632/phreakspike/DroppedExhaustandDriveshaft.jpg
    http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k632/phreakspike/6InchLift.jpg

    Price for the 4" and 6" kits will be in the $2000 range.

    To answer a few of your questions: yes, you will easily be able to find new hubs, yes, you can grind your calipers slightly in order to run 16" wheels, and yes, the kit does exist. You asked me to prove you wrong Daniel, so here are some pics. We will have more and some video for you soon.

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  41. My apologies to everyone, Our suspicions were completely out of context.

    However, you do have to admit, there were some pretty odd things about this whole deal.

    Odd registrations, odd listings, and odd comments by the person that was getting the lift installed.

    Again, I truly apologize, and hope that you all can forgive me.

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  42. As per my word, I have apologized, and thank you for putting pics up, there are at least 90 some people on dodge forum alone that have just had their blood pressure lowered quite a bit.

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  43. So is this the final product? (minus the powder coating to make it look pretty) Or are you still open for improvements upon your current build?

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  44. I say that because quite a few of the guys have some serious concerns on some parts of the lift, I will try to get them to post their questions/concerns on here after seeing what has been done already.

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  45. Yeah, give me a while to take the pics, and highlight some of the points that we are worried about, both for durability and functionality.

    The exhaust is acceptable, I mean, it is a temp fix, but some of the other things really have us worried like those brake lines...

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  46. [IMG]http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae50/bruno747/RightCoiloverCrossMemberCVKnuckle.jpg[/IMG]

    If the image did not come up, just copy and past the address in the browser.

    Is that circled spot a ground down part of the knuckle? If so was this done to keep the system from binding?

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  47. [IMG]http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae50/bruno747/KnuckleBallJointandCVAngles.jpg[/IMG]

    Again follow the link code.

    Look at the stress on the brake hose. Why was it not replaced with a longer one, possibly a stainless braided one?

    Look at the other circle. That strut is almost totally compressed. Did you guys try jacking up just one tire? How long does it have before it binds? That looks like it would be a disaster running over a deep pothole, especially with that heavy bumper that truck has.

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  48. [IMG]http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae50/bruno747/DroppedExhaustandDriveshaft.jpg[/IMG]

    Once more follow the link

    Is there any stiffening, on the weld in the center of that cross member? Given that all the is holding that cross member on either side is a single grade 8 bolt. That weld may have really weakened the metal around it. One good jump, and I can see this causing some major damage. How about addind another bracke to the holes on either side of the pinion housing?


    For the diff drop bracket, why was it welded out of two pieces rather than just a single piece of steel bent at two angles like other general lift kits?

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  49. Not trying to annoy, just trying to express some of the concern that has been shown from multiple people.

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  50. Sounds good, and feel free to post your comments. Remember though that these are not pictures of the kit that will be sold. Extended brake lines for the front brakes will be included in the kit. I suggest these pictures be used to understand the basics of our kit, not as something to critique. If you do have a question about the kits please ask instead of speculating and I will be happy to answer them. I understand your concern for the quality and strength of the kits and I assure you that they are designed and built to be more than strong enough. We will post videos that will demonstrate this. The weakest points on the truck after the installation of the kit will be the stock components of the vehicle including the rack and pinion and front diff/driveshaft/tansfer case.

    The coils are more compressed on this vehicle due to the aluminum spacers. The design of the kit does not alter the stock ride or compression of the springs.

    The diff brackest are from the first run. They will be fabricated from single pieces of 3/16 to 1/4" plate steel.

    The "single grade 8 bolt" on the cross member drop bracket is sufficient to hold the stress. It is actually stronger than the stock cam bolts. The Cross member brackets are made of 1/4" steel and will not break or bend under normal offroad use. (the stock cross members are made of much thinner and weaker steel)

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  51. The place where the bolt attaches the cross member drop bracket to the stock cross member has a reinforcement that joins each plate of the cross member bracket so that downward force placed on the bracket is distributed over a 3" portion of the grade 8, 7/8" bolt. However, since it would not be hard to add more bolts to the center of the cross member we will look into it.

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  52. One of the guys on dodgeforum is asking if this kit is one made from modding a rough country 6" 2006 ram kit.

    I have to admit at first glance, it looks a lot like the knuckles are the same, and the cross members do bear a striking resemblance.

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  53. Haha, yeah, they are pretty similar, but different enough to matter. Our kits use the same basic idea as the Rough Country and Fabtech kits for the 2006 Rams as they all drop the differential, coilovers, lower control arms, and use taller steering knuckles. We have contracted with other companies, including other lift companies in order to offer kits for other vehicles as well as use some of their parts for our lift but Rough Country is not one of them. The rear shocks in the picture are made by rough country as we happened to have a few sets in the shop. However, our kit will use a shock that is compatible with the Dakota with 4" blocks (if you look in the picture, the shocks we used were too long and do not allow for much upward articulation).

    Please continue to ask questions, I feel that the more questions we can answer and the more information about our lifts we can provide, the more comfortable you will all feel when purchasing our kits.

    On a somewhat related note, we have begun to research and develop other off road components for these trucks. If you have any suggestions or would like to see other products offered, please let us know.

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  54. Thanks for taking the time to address our concerns

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  55. Just throwing this out there, don't know if anyone else would like this, but how about a kit to cut the rear fenders to fit 35's without a 3" body lift, that will also add on about 2" width.

    So a fender flare kit for both front and back, but the back gets cut on the rear, to allow room for larger tires to compress up into the fender, and the flare will still give it a clean look.

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  56. Any updates, been a week, and not a peep, no vids, no site, no more pics

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  57. Sounds good Daliel, we will look into a fender kit, however, it will be after we have finally settled the lift kits. Unfortunately, we are waiting for the fabricator we are working with to return the parts so we can take pictures and post them on our site. Soon after we have these pictures then the site should be up and running. I appreciate your patience and apologize for even further delay. However, rest assured that the kits will soon be available to purchase. I am meeting with the fabricator tomorrow to check on the progress and will post an update either tomorrow or Saturday so check back soon.

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  58. Awesome, cant wait. Looking forward to see what the final product will look like.

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  59. Well its late Sunday now, how about that update you said you would post...

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  60. Some of the parts are done but not all of them which I know must be upsetting to you all, as it upsets me. Unfortunately, the kit is not as much of a priority for other companies as it is to us. Please know that we do not see such long delays as acceptable and will do what is needed to provide you, the customers, with much better service when doing business, even if that means using a more reliable fabricator. For now, I regret to ask you to please check back next weekend for another update.

    Thank you.

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  61. Okay bubba, what is the update this weekend?

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  62. Hey guys, I just picked up the parts today and so far everything looks great. I'll be dropping them off to be powder coated tomorrow. What kind of colors would you guys like offered? I was told the price is pretty much the same for any normal color (non normal would be a pearly candy orange for example). What makes the most sense is to make black the default color and if anyone wants a different color they can specify via email when they order.

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  63. Me personally i think Red or a Dark red would look good under the truck,
    IMO

    Black would be a good neutral color too.

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  64. ????????????????????????????????????????

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  65. LOL i think its over now,
    It was good well it lasted.

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  66. takes over half a month to get some parts powder coated? wow good god I pray that no one every buys this, can you imagine the time it would take to have anything done under warranty?

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  67. I see that there are some pics on dodge forum again, looks like fantastic progress.

    Care to comment?

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  68. Video of new kit is up on youtube!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtIyTep_q4A

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  69. i have an 08 quad cab, with 3" lift kit from supreme suspension. also with 2" add-a-leaf. running 285/75/16 dickcepek crusher. having an issue with rubbing... but also looking for more lift and bumpers.....

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  70. Do you still make lifts for 06 dakota

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  71. no they dont, thats why im building my own

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    1. I have the figurements on the brackets for the axles drop. Figuring out the cross member drop is what has me stuck

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  72. it would be easy if they stated what the measurements are, but i have to start from scratch and rip everything apart and build it from there.

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    1. How's it coming ? Intrested in doing the same thing....

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  73. Hello, here is some info on the 6" suspension lift...
    Price including shipping: $3842 via PayPal
    Includes:
    -Front and rear cross member drop brackets
    -Coil over drop brackets
    -Front differential drop brackets
    -Taller/reinforced steering knuckles
    -wheel hubs
    -rear lift blocks and u-bolts
    -Rancho 9000XL 9 way adjustable rear shocks
    -parking brake relaxation bracket
    -extended front sway bar end links
    -extended front stainless steel DOT approved brake lines
    -Full color installation instructions
    -Full front diff skid plate 1/4" thick

    Call or text Steve, former owner of JMR at (480) 331-4548

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  74. We only have one more of these 6" suspension lifts available. After this, we will be selling the plans and remaining tools and supplies for approx $10,000 to one of the local fabrication shops.

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    1. Do you have any contact info for the shop you sold the plans to?

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  75. JMR still has a few kits left for sale. I just got one from them.480-331-4548

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  76. any lift kits still available? or a link to a place that sells lift kits for them

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  77. can someone post a link to where i can buy the fabtech dirt logic front shocks that jmr used to sell with there higher end kits for the third gen dokotas. i have a 2006 dakota with the jmr 6 inch lift kit installed looking to get better front shocks, also i believe they have to be altered a bit to make them fit.

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  78. anyone out there still driving there third gen dakotas with the jmr lift kit? how are things going, mine was stored for a few years now just insured it again. seems okay. the sway bar did break right away so now i just drive without. seems good though.

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  79. I just got an 06 Dakota and want one of the 6” lift kits, please contact me at d_jones@hotmail.com

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