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ChrisNSeattle
Dodge Dakota
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10/12/2007
17:13:57
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Here's the scoop. Just bought an 04' Dakota SLT 4x4 4.7L V8 club cab... and perhapes one of the best purchases I have made - for vehicles that is. I would like to make this thing look badass - meaning - larger tires/rims running boards and whatever reccomendations you all might have. I'm not sure where to start nor am I a mechanic. (brother is a mechanic and could help with questions I may have when needed) but I want this to be my project and have this truck last as long as possible. So could anyone help me where to start looking for ideas, costs etc... I'm a 35 yr old dad and this would be a cool project to do with my 7 yr old boy.
thanks for any and all help.
chris
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KCWW
Dodge Dakota
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10/12/2007
18:20:13
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Welcome to the club! (and the board)
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gen1dak
Dodge Dakota
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10/13/2007
12:39:12
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Very cool. Take care of that boy.
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Manny
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2007
12:06:04
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Low rider wheels and tires
wing on the roof
APC stickers all over it
Fart-can muffler
Not a pretty picture, is it?
Don't make it look stupid.
Take your time and make sure it's the right mod for the look you want to project. After all, the way your truck looks is a statement about you. And believe it or not, people judge you by your ride.
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ChrisNSeattle
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2007
19:04:43
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thanks for the advice... and you're right - that picture you made is SOO NOT what I'm aiming for... however larger rims/tires I am looking for, but have no clue how to go about doing that.
thanks for the welcoming and advice!
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tlc361
Dodge Dakota
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10/28/2007
22:55:33
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Welcome
My Dak is:
2001 Quad Cab, 4X4, 45RFE, 4.7L
The best vehicle I have had bar none.
Mine is stock, only changes:
LT265/75R16 Tires and cranked T-bars to level her out.
When taken care of they truck can be very good to you.
TLC361
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TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
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10/29/2007
11:04:08
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Me too!!
my 01, 4.7, QC, SLT, manual, ...............
is the best vehicle for me too bar none.
It's not quite stock either.
126,000 miles, still runs awesome.
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brianj
Dodge Dakota
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10/29/2007
18:50:39
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well what you interested in? speed? off roading? custom? then just go from there. what are you interested in cris?
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ChrisNseattle
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2007
06:38:12
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First thing I would like to do is raise it up a few. I have 4 bars in back and it has 245's on it right now. I know it can hold 265's without rubbing, but I would still like to raise it up more. What is needed for this to happen?
BrianJ - I'm interested in custom more than offroad and speed. with the gas prices going up -speed is probably not a good idea. I already have a heavy foot. :)
I was going to bring it in to a tire shop and ask what I can do to raise it up more for a larger tire, but thats like talking to the government and asking how much more money can I give them!
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Alan
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2007
12:26:07
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hey chrisnseattle i have some 18 in billet specialties rims that are directional with ok tires but the wheels are really nice ill sell them to yo for cheap
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j227/QtPie317/DSCN0579.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j227/QtPie317/1217024329_l.jpg
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1hotkadota
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2007
18:11:20
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Chris,
you might want to add a few speed parts to help with gas on those bigger tires. Speed patrts will raise your mileage if you can keep your foot out of it. After all of my mods to my 4.7, I'm getting 24mpg hwy. I have a RC 2wd though. But still its up from the factory estimates. Just something to think about.
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jayb
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2007
21:08:57
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larger wheels are a waste of money as far as I'm concerned. I don't know what your interests are, but if you decide to lift it, go with a 2 inch body lift and 4 or so inch suspension. No more than 2 inches of body, because it will look stupid. The only reason I am supporting body lifts, is because it makes working under the truck 10 times easier especially if you ever do a tranny job. At the same time that you lift it, invest in new tires and wheels. You will need ones that space out a tad for some reason due to the lift I'm pretty sure. Then go with 33" BFG A/T ko's. You can't go wrong with that setup. Having a lifted Dakota is pretty sweet in my opinion, because its not nearly as common as say, a lifted K-5 or a Toyota pickup.
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Reapist
Gen I
11/01/2007
13:26:38
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Click on my profile and look at my truck and see if that's what you want to achieve. I'm in Everett btw.
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Bucket
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11/02/2007
08:55:15
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No, you got it all wrong reapist,what he needs is larger tires,a lift,re-gear, some brown and tan shaker cans and badda bing, badda boom... instant "Bucket-Mobile" desert ready.
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jayb
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2007
15:48:48
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thats ghetto riggin it right there. do it like bucket has his.
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