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dfreeman
Dodge Dakota
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6/21/2005
23:48:27
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i've got a 93 dakota quad cab sitting in the driveway. 5.2L, auto tranny...but it's 2wd. can anyone give me some info about converting this to 4wd, preferably with a soild front axle? ifs would be easy i'm assuming...just a matter of swaping it from a 4wd model, but i'd rather have a soild axle under it.
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cheaper
Dodge Dakota
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6/22/2005
07:20:25
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If I were you, I would fix it up as original, sell it, and buy the truck I *really* want.
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dfreeman
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6/22/2005
10:40:12
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well, if i'm going to be doing a solid axle swap, the only advantage in a 4x4 dakota to start with is the transfer case. if i already have a good engine, tranny, rear axle, body, frame, and interior, why get a differant truck? besides that, i'd just have a lot of fun doing the conversion.
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cheaper
Dodge Dakota
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6/22/2005
11:30:38
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Like I said ...that's just me. I think there are so many used Dakotas available, you could save yourself alot of grief by starting off with something a little closer to your goal.
Life is too short...but hey, if that's what turns your crank, then by all means don't let me pi$$ on your parade!
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cheaper
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6/22/2005
11:39:08
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I see what you mean now, about going to a solid axle ...not much advantage starting off with a 4x4.
That would be worth the trouble, good luck!
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dfreeman
Dodge Dakota
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6/23/2005
00:21:06
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thanks for the input anyways...and i should mention that i'm in michigan, so a truck with NO rust on the body isn't the easiest to find. the only thing it really needs is a tune up, and i'm also rebuilding the trans. did i mention the truck was given to me? can't beat that price!
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Walt
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6/23/2005
08:42:48
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You'll have to change the tranny also unless you use a divorced transfer case. Or at least rebuild you existing tranny with a 4wd tail housing, output shaft, etc. so it'll bolt up to a stock NP231.
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