Just did my 05 dakota with 2" front and back. I did realize the increase in angle on the cv axles in advance. Because they were already pretty excessive stock. So i put a 2" diff drop kit in at the same time. Has my axles nice and pitched to diff decreasing the front driveshaft angles. The only difference in the ride is the way the wind hits the truck
Now I have remove the diff drop and cv are still binding with the 2 inch strut spacer.... idk what to do next, did you had any issue with your cv axel binding when you install the lift and if so please tell me how to fix.
Did you ran into complications at the top of the strut nuts when installing them? Eg, after putting on the spacers, mine were facing the opposite of the bolt holes and couldn't fit them in because of it. Any ideas? Much appreciated dude 👊
Going to be replacing pretty much my entire front end, my lower ball joints are shot but since I am going to down there replacing them anyway I figured I would just play it safe and replace everything. Although there is one thing I am missing, my Dakota does not have any CV Joints/CV Axles it looks like. The CV joint with that boot looking thing to the right of the strut my front end does not have. I find this weird or is that only for 4x4 trucks ? As my Dakota is a 4.7L RWD 2006
Hello, I am writing to you from Chile, could you tell me how many pounds per meter or the measure you use to know the tightening of the bolts as it corresponds so as not to damage the threads for the torque, correct, I am placing 3" on the front, greetings atte
We didn’t have to drop the differential for this leveling kit on the dodge Dakota. Just remove the Knuckle and the strut. Just like replacing the strut but adding a spacer
A 2001 Dodge Dakota 4×4 has torsion bars that can be cranked on to lift the front end up.by about 2 inches. You will need blocks.or.add a leaf kit to raise the rear.
I had some wheel well rubbing after i put on the larger tire. I shaved the wheel well with a grinder in the areas that rubbed. If you mean a sound like gears grinding then you may need to have a professional look at it. If it’s bouncing maybe your shock absorbers need replacing
@@joncastillo2714 yea grinding as in my bearings or cv axles but everything was fine before I lifted it I also put new shocks and struts I’m thinking my cv axles are at a bad angle and can’t take it
Great video. Helped me out a lot. Did the front today I'll do the rear tomorrow..thank you...
Just did my 05 dakota with 2" front and back. I did realize the increase in angle on the cv axles in advance. Because they were already pretty excessive stock. So i put a 2" diff drop kit in at the same time. Has my axles nice and pitched to diff decreasing the front driveshaft angles. The only difference in the ride is the way the wind hits the truck
Mine too
I don't understand I install a 2 inch lift on mine with a diff drop and my cv were binding badly that it didn't even rotate
Hey did you had to install a front deff drop kit too alont with the strut spacer?
I didn’t but others have asked the same question. The truck ran fine without it
Now I have remove the diff drop and cv are still binding with the 2 inch strut spacer.... idk what to do next, did you had any issue with your cv axel binding when you install the lift and if so please tell me how to fix.
I didn’t have any binding. Did you check the axle to see if it needs replacing? Check your ball joints. Are the wheels tilted in bad camber?
The cv axel and ball joint are good.... all I recognize is bad angle with the cv... idk 🤷♂️, could really do with some help...
Can you send me a pic with your cv axel angle to correspond with mine please
I put a 2 inch on mine with the diff drop kit and the cv axels a binding, idk if you should put diff drop on 2 inch lift
Did you ran into complications at the top of the strut nuts when installing them?
Eg, after putting on the spacers, mine were facing the opposite of the bolt holes and couldn't fit them in because of it.
Any ideas?
Much appreciated dude 👊
Going to be replacing pretty much my entire front end, my lower ball joints are shot but since I am going to down there replacing them anyway I figured I would just play it safe and replace everything. Although there is one thing I am missing, my Dakota does not have any CV Joints/CV Axles it looks like. The CV joint with that boot looking thing to the right of the strut my front end does not have. I find this weird or is that only for 4x4 trucks ? As my Dakota is a 4.7L RWD 2006
Are there any lift kits that yall recommend that are cheap and easy? And is there anything I need to k ow ahead of time before i lift my dakota?
hi! just wanna ask what brand did you use for the leveling kit, i'm a little bit in trouble putting mine
Supreme suspensions
@@joncastillo2714 thanks
Any issues with cv axles binding. Getting ready to put mine in now.
Mine was binding so bad
i've got a 2007 as my first vehicle and i'm getting ready to install my lift. any tips for me? probably just going to do it in my backyard
Hello, I am writing to you from Chile, could you tell me how many pounds per meter or the measure you use to know the tightening of the bolts as it corresponds so as not to damage the threads for the torque, correct, I am placing 3" on the front, greetings atte
I don’t remember off the top of my head. Search torque specs on google. There are results for shock struts there.
@@joncastillo2714 thank's million regards. 👍🏻
Do you have to do a diff drop a on lift like this one or any other level lift like a 2”in front?
We didn’t have to drop the differential for this leveling kit on the dodge Dakota. Just remove the Knuckle and the strut. Just like replacing the strut but adding a spacer
Do you have any idea if it will fit a 2001 Dakota or if there is one available for it?
Not really sure, this was my first Dakota
@@joncastillo2714 thanks. nice video, good job.
A 2001 Dodge Dakota 4×4 has torsion bars that can be cranked on to lift the front end up.by about 2 inches. You will need blocks.or.add a leaf kit to raise the rear.
Have you ever had Problems with your ASD fuse in your Dakota?
i have not
what struts do you have?
Stock for 2006 Dakota
What did u do to the back to lift it
I didn’t modify the back. Still stock
@@joncastillo2714 Where did you buy the kit?
Where's the diff drop part?
I didn’t drop the differential
Just did 3 inches and my truck bounces and grinds any suggestions ?
What brand and size of lift?
What truck?
I had some wheel well rubbing after i put on the larger tire. I shaved the wheel well with a grinder in the areas that rubbed. If you mean a sound like gears grinding then you may need to have a professional look at it. If it’s bouncing maybe your shock absorbers need replacing
@@joncastillo2714 yea grinding as in my bearings or cv axles but everything was fine before I lifted it I also put new shocks and struts I’m thinking my cv axles are at a bad angle and can’t take it
Tires and alignment also
Boring as f, maybe take it to a shop!?!