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| 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 |  Moving on to the rear suspension...  Moving on to the rear suspension of the '00 Dakota, Dave unbolted the rear leaf spring shackle bolt, then removed the leaf spring pack.  An air chisel was used to...  An air chisel was used to break loose the rivets, which secured the rear shackle mount brackets.  The rear shackle mount and...  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.  The DJM rear shackle mount...  The DJM rear shackle mount was installed just an inch from the bed floor.  After using an air chisel,...  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.  The new DJM rear suspension...  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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