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Old 12-02-2000, 06:13 PM
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several places have suspension parts to lower your street tought Durango and DJM is one of them.

Check out www.djmsuspension.com for more info.

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Old 12-03-2000, 05:21 PM
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R-M,
I checked-out DJM about a year ago-- they provided the lowering-parts for the Shelby
Durango prototypes-- Their kits for the 4wd
"D" are dear-- and require "professional"
installation.
I always felt the 4wd Durango ride-height is
a bit high, especially if you're not going to be doing any off-road stuff.
You can "safely" lower a Durango about 1-1/2" in front by twiddling the torsion-bars and trimming or replacing the bump-stop. The rear can be dropped about 2-1/2" (bringing it level) by replacing the bump-stops and using a 1" block and rear shackles. I've done neither, yet, but am considering it.
The design of the Durango's suspension is
"tight", that is, they've left little room
in the basic-design for lowering, (especially in front) without using special replacement front "Knuckles", as they call them, and significant geometry-changes.
Any lowering techniques will reduce the
load-carrying ability of the Durango, as well as the tongue-weight for towing.
As you can see, still procrastinating on any
changes--, but thinking.
Tom

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Old 12-04-2000, 01:51 PM
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thanks for the info - I don't know anyone who has lowered a 'Go yet, so nice to hear what works.

The Shelby stance is kick a$$

If I ever traded the RAM in, I'd be firing up a 360 powered 2WD Shelby look a like for sure !

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