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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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11/27/2002
16:29:44
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Alright. I have a 1990 2wd V6 club cab Dak. I have been searching all over for a lift to run 33-35 in rubbers on my truck. Have 5in of lift now, 3in body/2in susp., and can only run 31x10.50s. Garbage!!! So I am looking to start a new project. A solid axle swap from my 2wd to a 4x4 running somewhere in the 35 in range. I know I can have leafs custom made but dont really know what axle to throw up front. As of measurements, width, etc. Any info would be great. Thanks.
Joe E.
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me
Dodge Dakota
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11/28/2002
15:26:15
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Not exactly what you are looking for, but check them out.
http://www.angelfire.com/va2/bobalooey/
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/feature/99dakota/solidaxleswap/
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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12/01/2002
15:17:48
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Thanks me, Those links are great. I am trying to get in touch with them. I am glad someone here is trying to help.. HINT HINT...
Thanks.
Joe E.
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DougP
Dodge Dakota
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12/01/2002
19:41:27
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Here's another:
http://www.utahwest.com/Truck/conv.htm
I'm using it to guide the swap on my '95.
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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12/02/2002
16:16:17
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Thanks again guys. Wow, $8,000 tho. Thats alota cash. But I am still investigating. Thanks
Joe E.
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4wDakota
GenIII
12/02/2002
16:30:23
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Get a Dana 44 out of an old Wagoneer.
If you only want to do light offroading (not rockcrawling) get a Dana 30 or 35 out of a CJ or YJ or XJ. They have upgrade kits for stronger axles (internals). Most jeep guys upgrade to dana 44's or 60's so they scrap the Dana 30's and 35's
Since your Gen I is light I think you'd have no problems with the smaller axle and they are cheap. Once you have the suspension setup it would be an easy swap to a Dana 44 later if you want the extra strength.
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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12/02/2002
17:58:18
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Thanks for the info. Its so overwhelming trying to sort this all out. I was thinking of cutten all the stock suspension componets out and running a full leaf spring suspension. I figured thatd be easier to deal with as well as cheeper. How hard is 2 mounts per spring and then 4 "U" bolts. But then my poblem is with the steering. Donno what to do. Maybe an old Jeeps steering. Any help is appreciated. How mush do you guys igue a swap would be? Beng used Junkyard axles, new springs, and for now, what ever gears come with the axles. Thanks.
Joe E.
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