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8/18/2001
16:48:50
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Anyone know if there is a Pre - runner style
front bumper/light bar available for the Dakota
I can't seem to find anything ..and no Fabtech
don't have them.
MIKE
1999 CC 4x4 Sport
Dakotas RULE!!
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TigerDak
Dodge Dakota
8/18/2001
18:50:10
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I got mine from an old Mopar accessory package. Have you checked out the usual sites? Rancho? Warn?
I'd probably check out a 4x4 magazine and you will likely see several discount warehouse places that carry them. I have a Gen I so I'm probably not much help, but that is where I would start.
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Hawkeye
Gen III
8/18/2001
19:09:20
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Actually Fabtech has a universal fit one that will work. Have been giving some real hard consideration to it myself. Have seen a couple of Daks with it on and they look great.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
32x11.50 BFG AT's
Urban Warrior
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Blizzard
Gen III
8/18/2001
19:24:04
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Explorer Procomp also makes a universal fit pre-runner light bar called the ProRunner.
http://www.explorerprocomp.com/lightbar.html
Nothing Dakota-specific though.
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
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Hawkeye
Gen III
8/18/2001
19:56:47
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Yep I forgot about the Pro Comp one.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
32x11.50 BFG AT's
Urban Warrior
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Hawkeye
Gen III
8/18/2001
21:02:07
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I am really trying to decide what I want to do. (Sorry Blizz, I know you've heard this a million times.) I really like my grill guard. It looks great and gives fairly good front end protection. It is kinda heavy though and affects my approach angle because it wraps under the bumper to connect to the frame. Its not strong enough to use a highlift on or really push much with so really it only serves as a place with mount some lights and offer a little grill protection from limbs and stuff. This is why I am considering the Pre-runner bar from Fabtech so hard. It will still let me mount my lights, offer some protection for the grill, and do so without affecting my approach angle and with a lot less weight. It will also let me come up with something on the front bumper to use a highlift on. I CANT MAKE UP MY MIND!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Sorry guys. Just had to get all that out.
For the record, I like the Fabtech one a little better than the Pro Comp one. I have looked at them both. The Pro Comp one is about $113 and the Fabtech one is $145. The Fabtech on seems to be a tad stouter to me.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
32x11.50 BFG AT's
Urban Warrior
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Mac10
Dodge Dakota
8/18/2001
23:46:59
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Hawkeye, Do you remember that guy that posted some pics of his 00 or 01 QC with a custom lift and a pre-runner style bumper and skid plate? Do you remember what the make of that bumper was? That was the perfect front bumper. You could put tow hooks on it, use a highlift on it, it had lots of protection. and the appraoch angle was awsome. I dont remember which post it was, but I remember he was the manager of an off-road store.
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Mac10
Dodge Dakota
8/19/2001
00:23:49
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Oh yea, here are the pics.
http://members.networld.com/rogerd/dak.htm
This guy has a custom 4 inch lift, 3 inch body lift and 35 inch tires.
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Hawkeye
Gen III
8/19/2001
08:38:53
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Yeah I have the pics and have emailed with him a little. I have the number of the place that made his. Just havent called them yet. My fear is that soemthing of that size and weight would be very expensive to ship from Utah to Florida. But yes I do love that bumper for a lot of the reasons you mentioned. Might start getting some prices on it and see what other options I can come up with. Unfortunatly with 2 kids and trying to get ready to start building a house I have to do things the most economical way possible and still achieve the desired results. Here is a rear bumper that I am waiting on a price for. This company also makes a nice front bumper but I really like the other one better.
http://www.toughcountry.com/images/Dodge/whiterear.jpg
http://www.toughcountry.com/images/Dodge/dakotaside.jpg
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
32x11.50 BFG AT's
Urban Warrior
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TigerDak
Dodge Dakota
8/19/2001
16:03:34
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That's a problem I like to have: Not knowing where to get my next upgrade from! At least you know you're getting one!!!
LOL
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Jeff
Dodge Dakota
8/20/2001
12:37:30
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Hawkeye do you have a link to the Fabtech you want? I would love to see what it looks like...
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Hawkeye
Gen III
8/20/2001
18:51:29
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Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page.
http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/new/new.html
To see what it looks like on a Dak, go to Blizzards website, and look at the first Dak, the white one, on his visitors rides page.
http://www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
32x11.50 BFG AT's
Urban Warrior
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Hubba Bubba
Dodge Dakota
8/22/2001
15:43:04
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I have looked at a few of the 4 runner bumper dealios that you have mentioned here. It looks like they attach with 4 brackets that bolt onto your existing bumper. My mopar brush guard attaches also via 4 brackets onto both the frame and the bumper. The question is can you Hi-Lift jack the front end with the pre-runner bumper attachment? Then can you do it using the brush guard? I tried but was skeered when I started lifting it up about 4 inches. Why wouldn't a brush guard work?
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Hawkeye
Gen III
8/22/2001
15:50:32
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You cant jack with the Pre runner bars. I tried with my Grill guard and it wasnt strong enough to do it. I am trying to come up with a way to jack from the front bumper. Havent come up with anything yet other than a new bumper.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
32x11.50 BFG AT's
Urban Warrior
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Dakota
Dodge Dakota
8/24/2001
10:47:10
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I have the Fabtech Pre-Runner Bar installed:
http://dakota3.4mg.com/salmonstatepark.htm
http://www.dakota2.4mg.com/Prerunner2.2.htm
And I love it.
-Dakota
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Hawkeye
Gen III
8/24/2001
14:08:49
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Dakota,
Nice to finally meet the guy behind the truck. I have had your site bookmarked and using it as a referance for quite a while now. Love the truck!! In the Salmon park pics, did you experience any shifting or squeaking of the body mounts with the lift? I dont see why you would but have heard a couple of guys say that theirs did (not Daks). I know a few others with body lifts and they take theirs in some serious stuff with no problems. I am putting on my body lift and 33's tomorrow. (cant wait!! Sorry guys, I know you have heard me rambling on about this a dozen times now!) Putting on the Fabtech bar as soon as it comes in (monday hopefully).
I may be crazy but at least Im not insane!!@#^$#@&*!@$#@!WOHOOOO!!
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
32x11.50 BFG AT's
Urban Warrior
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Dakota
Dodge Dakota
8/27/2001
15:25:24
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I did NOT notice any sqeaking at all. Of course i wanst going more than 5 mph over the whole trail...but I still dont have that many miles on it since (only about 1000..hehe) Im going to re-tighten the bolts wed night. I doubt there loose..but who knows.
I cant wait to see the photos when its done.
Ive been serching for a DANA 60 axle....for a Solid axle swap. Enough of this IFS stuff.
Just about to grab a pair of TSL Thornbirds too. Im still running the 31" Dunlop Rovers...
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Hawkeye
Gen III
8/27/2001
21:39:45
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Dakota, As soon as I get the pics developed I'll be posting it. Make sure to take some of yours with the new Thornbirds.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
33x12.50 Pro Comp X-Terrains
Urban Warrior
99 Durango 4x4
5.2 3.55
31x10.50 Pro Comp AT's
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Dakota
Dodge Dakota
8/28/2001
10:01:53
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I will...as soon as I get some new Rims that can hadle the 33x14.5x15 I will be glad too!!! I cant wait to see them myself!!
-Dakota
http://dakota2.4mg.com
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Androjay
Dodge Dakota
9/04/2001
22:01:23
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We are manufacturing Pre Runner bars for Dakota's From North East Ohio Off Road. We have 2 kinds we are doing. One that is just basically a light bar and the other Replaces the bumper and has the light bar as well its a frame mount sets up. We will have photo SOON......We have th RockStopper Bar Photos up on the site right now at www.hometown.aol.com/neohioffroad
Thanks,
Jay
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Blizzard
Gen III
9/04/2001
22:14:16
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Shoot me an email when you have pics available, Jay! I'm especially interested in the replacement bumper.
Thanx!
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
www.geocities.com/blizzzzard69
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Dakota
Dodge Dakota
9/05/2001
11:21:00
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Jay,
How about a replacement bumper that can include a winch? Ive been looking and have found a couple..but nothing that I "HAVE TO HAVE." Kinda of like this one:
http://www.hansonenterprise.com/new/images/dodgechrome.jpg
And also:
http://www.prozap.com/ram_gallery.htm
But maybe with a pre-runner style guard on it? Wouldnt have any interest in this would you??
-Dakota
Http://dakota2.4mg.com
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Dakota
Dodge Dakota
9/05/2001
11:40:02
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In addition to my last post....
This is the bumper I really like....
http://www.roadarmor.com/trucks_suv's.htm
If only someone would make on for a DAK....
Hint...Hint...Hint.... anyone with fabrication experience....
-Dakota
Http://dakota2.4mg.com
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Androjay
Dodge Dakota
9/05/2001
12:28:49
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WE CAN MAKE ANYTHING FOR YOU DAKOTA !!! E-Mail me photos and there YOURS as well as the one we are putting out right now.... E-mail at NEOHIOFFROAD@AOL.COM
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Jon
Dodge Dakota
9/05/2001
15:28:30
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Yah the bumper on the green QC will never be made again. The guy who made that bumper lives in SLC. His name is MAtt and he owns Factory Tubular Accesories. I asked him to build me one. Nope, $1500 took a long long time to make and was a pain in the ass. Also the lift on the QC will cost you about 3000-3500 to do. He had to flip the steering above a bunch of stuff. Also a major pain to do. But he said if I really wanted it , somewhere around those figures for just the lift. He is a really nice guy, he is the manager at 4 Wheel parts in SLC. Just thought that might help.
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Hawkeye
*GenIII*
9/05/2001
20:35:39
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Id be interested in the new bumper too Jay. Still want to get the bars from you, just have to pay off some on the latest mods first.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
33x12.50 Pro Comp X-T's
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matt
Dodge Dakota
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4/25/2002
15:54:51
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anyone have the pro comp pro runner bar? just got mine and wondering the best way to install. looks like i'll have to grind the tabs down a bit and do some welding. suggestions welcome...
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QUADMAN
GenIII
4/25/2002
16:01:54
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I have the procomp and it fit perfectly. You shouldn't have to do a thing to it. Mine bolted right up. Do you have the universal one?
OPINIONS ARE LIKE....WELL, YOU KNOW THE REST!!
33X12.50 MTR's, 3" PA Body Lift, Procomp Prerunner Lightbar, K&N Dropin, Flow 40 with duals, MANY MORE TO COME...
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matt
Dodge Dakota
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4/25/2002
16:45:35
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ya, i got the universal one. did yours come with any 90 degree mounting tabs? mine didnt, but they are shown in the instructions. did u just drill holes on the top of your bumper and bolt it on? is it solid?
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QUADMAN
GenIII
4/25/2002
20:19:09
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My bar came with tabs that mount on top of the bumper and two that mount into the front. The bumper leans forward and the two flat light mounts run parallel with the bumper. The lightbar is solid, the bumper leaves much to be desired however. I have a 3" body lift and the brackets for the bumper are, well, for lack of a better word, CRAP! They let the lights dance a bit. As long as the bumber is still on the factory mounts then it should be solid as a rock. My lightbar is mounted so solid to my bumper that I am sure you could rip the bumper off with it. I am going to attempt to stiffen up my body lift mounting brackets somehow.
OPINIONS ARE LIKE....WELL, YOU KNOW THE REST!!
33X12.50 MTR's, 3" PA Body Lift, Procomp Prerunner Lightbar, K&N Dropin, Flow 40 with duals, MANY MORE TO COME...
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josh
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2002
02:18:05
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ok ok ok.... i've been waiting to see if one of ya would put these links to these pics, but none of ya did so here's two pics of a TRUE prerunner front bumper
http://www.glassworksunlimited.com/images/gu30_2.jpg
http://www.glassworksunlimited.com/images/gu30_4.jpg
if ya are interested and live near NC there's a Welder here that said he would build this bumper for $350-450 (which includes metal, labor, and a coat of black paint) and can build it in one day. and trust me the quality of his work is top notch.
so, if any of ya are interested or might be in NC just email me and we'll talk.
josh
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