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2000 Dodge Dakota DJM Suspension Drop - Layin' Low - Tech

PARTS LIST:
Front Suspension Kit PNCA2397L-3 $419.95
1 left lower control arm
1 right lower control arm
8 pivot bushings
4 pivot sleeves
6 grease fittings
2 PN8413 ball joints
2 urethane bump stops
2 PN1315 front shocks

Rear Suspension Kit PNHS2397-5 $262.45
2 leaf spring hangers
2 shackle extenders
16 7/16-inchx1-¼-inch bolts
16 7/16-inch nuts
32 flat washers
2 urethane bump stops
2 PN1900 shocks
Total cost: $682.40

Dodge Dakota Djm Suspension Rear Leaf Springs
Moving on to the rear suspension of the '00 Dakota, Dave unbolted the rear leaf spring shackle bolt, then removed the leaf spring pack.
Dodge Dakota Djm Suspension Air Chisel
An air chisel was used to break loose the rivets, which secured the rear shackle mount brackets.
Dodge Dakota Djm Suspension Rear Shackle Mount
The rear shackle mount and shackle were removed together. This comparison image will give you an idea of where the 5-inch lowering difference came from.
Dodge Dakota Djm Suspension Djm Shackle
The DJM rear shackle mount was installed just an inch from the bed floor.
Dodge Dakota Djm Suspension Spring Hanger
After using an air chisel, Dave removed the front leaf spring hanger and leaf spring. Again, this comparison image shows the difference in the two leaf spring hangers, which allows for a 5-inch drop.
Dodge Dakota Djm Suspension Front Hanger
The new DJM rear suspension leaf spring front hanger was secured. The front leaf spring eye was inserted into the hanger bracket and secured with a bolt and nut. A wrench, ratchet, and socket were used to secure the nut and bolt of the rear shackle.
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