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DakotaDave
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12/06/2001
21:28:28
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Hello Im doing a 4x2 to a 4x4 Straight axle conversion.... I will be posting the pics on my website and progress on the project..... work has already begun.... Im having the axles rebuilt and geared right now....
http://home.elp.rr.com/dodgetrucks/index.html
click on projects to view progress....
By the way I have a 3 inch Fabtech lift for sale I wont be needing it anymore.... will sell it pretty reasonably....
I will be able to sell the lift in about 3-4 weeks as soon as we take it off of my truck...
The lift is only 6 months old...
I also have 5 (Five) 15 x8 American Eagle rims for sale ...
you can see pictures of them in my website....
you can leave me a message on my message board on my site or you can email me ... if you are interested or have questions on my project....
By the way Im also dropping a V8 in it....
will keep you posted...
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4wDakota
Dodge Dakota
12/07/2001
11:26:32
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Dave
On your site, pic gallery 1, the upper right picture of the drivers side (trk%20007.jpg)
Is that with a 3" body lift? ? ?
Sometimes I'd swear you 2wd guys have smaller frames than us 4wds. The body lifts never show as much.
Thanks,
Corey
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DakotaDave
Dodge Dakota
12/07/2001
22:22:32
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Yes that is a 3 inch body lift with a 3 inch suspension lift
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RAMROD
Dodge Dakota
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8/10/2002
18:28:27
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I OWN A 95 DAKOTA AND WAS PLANNING ON DOING A STRAIGHT AXLE CONVERSION. MY TRUCK IS ALREADY 4WD BUT THE IFS DOES NOT IMPRESS ME AT ALL. I REMOVED ALL OF THE OLD FRONT SUSPENSION. MOSTLY I WAS WANDERING IF ANYONE HAD ANY TIPS ON WHAT TYPE OF REAR WOULD WORK BEST AND IF ANYBODY HAD PHOTOS OF THEIR SETUP.
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born2steel21
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8/10/2002
19:38:01
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TEAM RAMROD!!!!
Sorry, I just watched "Super Troopers"...lol
-- Death Before Dismount --
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Robert
Dodge Dakota
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3/04/2003
06:53:58
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How much did the conversion cost to go from a 4x2 to a 4x4?
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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3/04/2003
15:21:21
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Born2steel21, Isnt that movie the best. That whole series is crazy.
About the conversion... I cant wait to see it. What axles are you running and gearing etc.
Joe E.
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Robert
Dodge Dakota
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3/05/2003
01:51:27
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The question was, how much did you spend just on the conversion from 2x4 to 4x4?
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Duh
Dodge Dakota
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3/05/2003
16:45:47
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Maybe if the original post wasn`t 2 and a half years old , you would get a response.
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Maxtire
Dodge Dakota
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3/05/2003
22:02:02
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http://www.maxtire-4x4.com/DakProject.html
The pictures and information is on that site
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Bobby
Dodge Dakota
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3/05/2003
23:18:42
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I've had a 97 Dakota straight axle swap for a while now. Ford 9" rear, Detriot Locker, Dana 44 front, ARB. Works well. Questions anyone?
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Duhcodaman
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3/06/2003
00:07:45
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Click on my profile to see my solid axle swap.Nice to have a place where fellow Dakota owners can appreciate each others trucks.
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FRANK T
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2003
15:34:22
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SO WHATS IT COST TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT? (ABOUT THE SAME AS A NEW ONE?)
FRANK
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Maxtire
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2003
16:17:06
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If you already have 4wd:
To do the straight axle conversion with springs you are looking around $3000 and to do it with king coil over shocks about $5000 as seen on the dakota project...
to do the 4wd conversion you would have to call us because then it becomes a custom job you decide what transfer case and transmission you would want to go and we would have to see if and what items you would need.
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FRANK
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2003
16:35:28
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I GOT 4X4 POWER! ONCE I'M DONE PAYING OFF THIS TURCK I'M TAKING OUT ANOTHER LOAN TO DO IT UP(THE WAY IT SHOULD HAVE COME FROM DODGE AND THE WAY A TRUCK SHOULD BE) BOO FOR DODGE NOT MAKING THIS TRUCK TUFFER! A TRUCK IS TO BE MADE TO GO OFFROAD. NOT FOR SPEED NOR ANYTHING ELSE! JUST OFFROAD!
FRANK
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99Dak5.2L4x4
Dodge Dakota
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3/07/2003
17:54:36
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this may sound like a dumb questions but to someone who doesn't know very much... like me.. well I need to learn.. cause I want a straight axel.
My question is.. once you do that conversion to straight axel.. do you still have the ability to do the shift on the fly to 4x4 from within the cab? Or is it like the old way where you have to get out and lock the wheels into 4x4 individually?
just curious.. I'm trying to picture in my head how it works so if someone want to explain it to me I'd appreciate it.
thanks Bill
Austin, TX
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99Dak5.2L4x4
Dodge Dakota
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3/07/2003
17:58:32
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Oh.. and I assumme you loose all the ABS functions and so forth ? Does the light permenantly stay on?
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Maxtire
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2003
18:53:39
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No The ABS light does not stay on, and yes you do have to go outside to lock your front hubs.
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chaximus
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2003
21:48:34
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You mentioned to click on project to view progress...well...where's the project link?
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Tom
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3/12/2003
17:22:12
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Bobby,
what type of steering box/setup did you use, and what type of springs?
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Fitz
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2003
16:49:45
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Hey maxtire,
Just wondering, i own a 1996 Dakota Club Cab, 2WD, and have been looking for a 4 wheel drive conversion. I've emailed some places but have had no luck. How much would it cost to do a 4WD conversoin and the solid axle swap. And what axles? is it a dana 44 beucase that's what i'd pay for. thanks alot.
-Fitz
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jason
Dodge Dakota
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3/15/2003
06:42:26
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does anyone have the link for the solid axle conversion that guy put on his 1991 dakota 4x4? i had it but it didnt work, was wondering if the site was still around. it had a bunch of pics of his truck wheelin in utah i believe. thanks.
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Maxtire
Dodge Dakota
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3/15/2003
11:55:47
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Our website is www.maxtire-4x4.com the business phone number is there you would need to call us, since you want to go straigh axel you pretty much have a choice of axles we can put on for you. Due to the High volume of straigh axle conversions to many different makes of vehicles call us to set up an appointment and discuss the many different Set ups you can run with according to your needs and budget.
Thanks
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tj
Dodge Dakota
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3/15/2003
11:56:18
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hey ya go jason www.utahwest.com/Truck/fourwheeling.htmason
hope this helps. i'm starting my alxe swap on my 92 in may have all the parts now and the rest are on order. going with the dana 44 and ford 9" ordered a custom leaf pack for the rear. going to run 35" STS should be a sweet ride. if you have any question i will help as much as i can. i haven't had much luck getting help from other out their. good luck let me know how your's goes.
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jason
Dodge Dakota
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3/17/2003
01:12:55
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Hey tj, whats your email address?
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duhcodaman
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3/17/2003
23:02:44
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Hey Tom. My steering box is stock and I have a coil suspension.
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Tom
Dodge Dakota
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3/19/2003
20:32:39
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Thanks Bob,
Another quick question for ya:
-What were the measurements of your new axles, WMS to WMS as opposed to the stock rear end
I'm a member here, just cant remember my password 'cause i havent been here in so long. I think i spend too much time on www.pirate4x4.com. There are some amazing fabricators on those forums.
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tj
Dodge Dakota
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3/20/2003
10:09:56
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hey jason my email is travisfinlayson@yahoo.com drop me a line later
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Fitz
Dodge Dakota
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3/20/2003
17:11:23
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Hey guys. Im still a little confused and was wondering if ya could answer some questions. First, say i put in Dana 44 in the front and rear. Would THIS provide me with the lift? Or would i just have solid axles that are ABLE to lift to the sky? If this is so then what lift would you install if i bought just two Dana 44 axles. Thanks for all your help. Take it easy
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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3/20/2003
19:37:38
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Yo Fitz,
When you do a lift like this, with all solid axles, you totally remove all the stock suspension ei. a arms, coils, steering, etc.
So you are starting over from scratch. Most people take a set of custom leaf springs on the front and rear and have shackles fabed for them to hook to the frame. So you ge the lift from the springs you use. All the regular dodge susp stuff if defunct. You can get springs lifted 6ins or 20 inches. All in what you wanna do.
Its a totally custom set up. Thats why its so expensive. Then the steering is to be dealt with. Maybe an older 4x4s steering system can be installed. But our rack and pinion wont work. Again, all custom stuff. Good luck if your gonna do this. Expect it to be nondrivable for a month or so to do it right.
Later friend,
Joe E.
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Fitz
Dodge Dakota
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3/20/2003
20:36:21
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Thanks Joe. Sorry i didnt understand it the first time but its clear now. Thanks. Again, just an idea. But two days ago all my buddies were driving doiwn a hill into a mudhole at our school and i got stuck. It took so many trucks out there to pull me out. So maybe i might consider the 4 wheel drive conversion Maxtire does. But of course if I did that i'd do the solid axle swap. THanks again Joe.
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