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DakDave
Dodge Dakota
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7/26/2002
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Hi I finally completed the axle conversion on my 98 Dakota ....
All and all we lifted the truck aproximately 13.5 inches and fit 35s confortably ...
to see the final product go to
http://www.maxtire-4x4.com/DakProject.html
the page shows most of the mods I did to it ....
hope that you like all the work we did ...
if you have any questions email me or reply to this thread.....
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scott
Dodge Dakota
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7/27/2002
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That looks great! What a transformation!
What do you figure it would cost to do just the susp. lift?
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Dodster
Dodge Dakota
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7/27/2002
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Looks awesome and expensive!! Very nice truck!!
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DakDave
Dodge Dakota
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7/27/2002
10:27:03
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Believe or not the Coil Over Suspension cost me $3500 I had the tires and rims
The front locker cost me $380
the supension work was done and designed by Maxtire
I put other goodies in it too so all I spent about $7500 including the engine
It has a 721 transfer case from a 1999 V10 Ram that we found totaled in a junk yard
it sounds expensive but for the amount of work it really wasnt
but I did most of the work
Dave
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Mike S
Dodge Dakota
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7/27/2002
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That looks great! My girl finally has given me the ok on converting my 93 2wd to a straight axle 4x4. So far my plan has been to find a late 70's F-series or Bronco and swap the front end and rear to my Dak. Hopefully I will only have to take it to a shop to do the welding and fab up some of the steering components.
What did you get your axles off of? Why did you decide on a coil over set up? How does it ride in normal day-o-day situations? And did you attemt to keep the rear ABS or not
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DakDave
Dodge Dakota
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7/27/2002
12:51:35
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Mike the axle came from a 1982 jeep wagoneer.. it fit under the truck perfect plus it was a Dana 44 ... we guted the gears and put on 456 to match the gears I had put on earlier on my rear... we did not change the rear axle therefore my rear ABS still work. the front are disk brakes...
the reason we went with coil over is because it is completely adjustable suspension... if I want to lift my truck again all I have to do is grab a spanner wrench and turn the shock so that is higher... I can lift another 5 inches without spending a dime up front.. the rear is blocks so just need new blocks to lift the rear... the rear axle is stock .. with the exeption that we machined the axle shafts to accept a chevy bolt patern to match the front axle...
the suspension is awsome .. the truck rides like a cadillac .. on and off road...because of the dual stage springs in the shock... soft ride on and off road very little bounce...
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Mike S
Dodge Dakota
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7/27/2002
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Sounds like you've got a great ride then. It's the first I've heard of anyone using the Wagoneer axles. I take it your wheel base isn't any wider than stock then?
So far I am planning on a leaf spring suspension, mainly for simplicity and cost. My east coast wheeling probably won't be any more than mud, snow, and some trails, but knowing how I am even with 2wd, I'll find something else to play in :)
Thanks for the info
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Jim
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
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where is MaxTire located
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Blizzard
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7/31/2002
22:14:42
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Does look really good! Let us know how it holds up.
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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DakDave
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2002
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Hi guys .... You were wondering how the truck does.. we finally broke in the engine and we took her out to the hills for some uphill racin... ... she did just fine.. I wasnt too hard on her but she climbed like you wouldnt believe... we even whent up some hills in reverse ... just for fun... I took her to the mud tryed to get her stuck .. but she pulled right out...
Jim the information for maxtire is on the website.. just go to the home page ...
the url is www.maxtire-4x4.com the contact numbers are there...
My truck is their 12th axle conversion.. they have done a 2000 nissan frontier and it has the same identical suspension as mine. They have also done some chevys and an excursion...
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99Dak5.2L4x4
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2002
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DakDave
What kind of gas mileage you getting?
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forexfour
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8/01/2002
11:51:26
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That looks Great Bud!
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Mike S
Dodge Dakota
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8/10/2002
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What transfer case did you use?
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DakDave
Dodge Dakota
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8/10/2002
19:53:56
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Hi guys sorry I havent answered in a while... you guys want to know all my mods... lol.. glad to share them with you...
first answer.. Im getting about 13 mph in highway... gas gusler..
the transfer case is from a 1994 Ram V10 Heavy duty..
the rear axle is stock... dakota..with 456 gears and posi traction
the front axle is 1982 jeep wagoneer.. with 456 gears and detroit locker..
the front axle is a Dana 44
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DakDave
Dodge Dakota
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8/16/2002
02:01:05
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Update...
You guys are wondering how the truck is doing... we had a little competition among the local guys here... Im please to let you guys know that the Dakota is King of the Hill... so far she has pulled ahead of everyone inlcuding a V10...
However they tell me to enjoy my victory until the next project truck comes out.. it has a chevy 454 engine ...
We shal see.. Ill keep you all posted ... Im also comtemplating changing the suspension in the rear to a four link suspension and just use King coil over shocks all the way around...
Dave
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SuperBee
Dodge Dakota
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8/17/2002
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NEEDS MORE 408!!!
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Jason Gilbert
Dodge Dakota
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8/20/2002
20:54:14
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Hey Dave. I was going to do pretty much the same conversion as you. All but the engine swap. Can you send me pics of the front suspension? I really would like to see the fabrication for the steering box and the coilover brackets. Thanks. I'd also like to know how it rides and if your planning on converting the rear to coils anytime soon. Thanks.
jgilbert01@cox.net
http://members.cox.net/jgilbert01/truck_pics.htm
Jay
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DakDave
Dodge Dakota
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8/22/2002
21:02:08
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Hi gil ... sorry I dont have pictures of the components ... whats on the website are my pictures ... I can try to take some more and possibly email it to you... I also got video of the truck doing some pretty neat hill climbing.. It will be up on the website soon...
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