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97_blk_dak
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12/17/2002
18:19:13
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Like the subject says, I finally have pics of my Dakota after the lift. Go to my photo album and let me know what you think. When the tires and wheels arrived, they were already mounted with the white lettering facing in. I'm thinking about getting them swithced so the white lettering faces out. What do you guys think would look better? I can't decide.
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1997 5.2L 4X4 CC
Dakota USA
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97_blk_dak
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12/17/2002
18:26:42
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I still have install the front gap gaurds and have new mounts welded so I can remount my step bars to cover up the little bit that the frame shows and to remount my Safari bars.
Also, I went to Home Depot to buy a coupling nut and some all-thread to make an extension in the 4x4 shifter, but don't know what size I need. Does anyone know the size?
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1997 5.2L 4X4 CC
Dakota USA
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Canadakota
Dodge Dakota
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12/17/2002
18:44:33
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SWEEET!!!
Very nice job 97_blk_dak!! I think that you should keep the white letters in on the tires, but that's just my opinion. It would look good white-out too because of your decals, it's your call. The size of the nut/all-thread is 5/8" ?? I THINK. All you have to do is pop the cap off the top of the shifter and take the nut that holds it on with you, then you CAN'T get it wrong.
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conig
Dodge Dakota
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12/17/2002
19:42:01
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looks real nice.
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97_blk_dak
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12/17/2002
19:45:18
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Thanks guys! Back to Home Depot I go.
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1997 5.2L 4X4 CC
Dakota USA
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4wDakota
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12/18/2002
10:10:19
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Sweet truck!
What are the specs on your rims?
Corey
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's
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97_blk_dak
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12/18/2002
12:41:08
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They are 15x8 Eagle Alloy 589's with a backspacing of 3.25. I had a rubbing problem at full turn on the outside fenderwell, but after a little trimming, that was taken care of. They sell for about $95-$100 each.
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1997 5.2L 4X4 CC
Dakota USA
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TallQuad
Dodge Dakota
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12/23/2002
11:43:38
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VERY NICE!! Black looks so sweet!
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CaptMorgan09
Dodge Dakota
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12/23/2002
19:09:23
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Nice truck. How is that custom grill working out for you? I was looking into getting something like that on my black dakota, but was wondering how you pop the hood. Haven't done too much research yet, hate looking when I have no money. :)
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97_blk_dak
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12/23/2002
20:46:24
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I have been very pleased with the look of the grill inserts. As far as how to open it, a hood latch came with the kit. It has a lever that hangs down that you pull from underneath the grill to open it.
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1997 5.2L 4X4 CC
Dakota USA
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HemiDakota97
Dodge Dakota
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12/26/2002
13:46:07
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blk dak, what brand of body lift did you use, because i know that with my PA body lift kit, i got a 3" extension in the kit for the shifter. we welded it on because it would be less likely to break later on.
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97_blk_dak
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12/26/2002
14:23:18
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I got the PA lift too and it did have an extension in the kit but I don't have access to a welder. So I just used the Home Depot fix and it took about 10 minutes. It looks just like it did before the lift. I don't use the shifter much, so this way should work fine.
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1997 5.2L 4X4 CC
Dakota USA
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HemiDakot97
Dodge Dakota
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12/26/2002
16:44:26
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Alright just checking. Oh, by the way, does anyone the stock ride height of a Dakota club cab 4x4, i have been tying to find it out, but haven't been albe to find out
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Jay
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12/31/2002
17:18:51
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Is that Grill insert the one from SS for $130.00???
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97_blk_dak
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1/01/2003
00:47:04
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Yes, they are the SS grill inserts and I believe they were about $130-$140 for the upper set and about $60 for the lower valance. They are a little pricey, but I have been very happy with them. I just found a similar set that is made by Smittybuilt but I can only find them for the upper grill. They have them at truckperformance.com for $71. Here is a picture of those.
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1997 5.2L 4X4 CC
Dakota USA
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Jay
Dodge Dakota
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1/01/2003
11:36:33
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Thanks. Think I will get them next paycheck of course. This paycheck goes to replace the rear slider which I accidentally shattered.
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Andy
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1/05/2003
10:20:36
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Congratulations! Very nice truck! Will you put that Westin bar back on?
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97_blk_dak
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1/05/2003
13:53:40
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I think Monday I will remount my Safari bars and PIAA lights, but unfortunately, the way my Westin nerf bars mount, there is no way to relocate them any higher. It looks like I am gonna have to buy a new set of nerf bars.
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1997 5.2L 4X4 CC
Dakota USA
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98DakotaSLT
Dodge Dakota
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1/07/2003
18:31:54
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WOW- Nice Truck, I only wish I had the money to make mine look like that! Hey if your thinkin about getting new nerf bars, do you think you'll sell your others??
OMG- Your truck is so hot, How is it off road?
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97_blk_dak
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1/07/2003
23:39:35
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Thanks for the compliments!
I haven't found a good place to take it off road since I put on my lift, but hopefully I'll be able to let you know by the end of the month.
As far as the nerf bars, I paid $250 for them new about 8 months ago. Would be willing to sell if someone would like to make me an offer. Might even be selling the Westin Safari bars and the PIAA lights too.
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1997 5.2L 4X4 CC
Dakota USA
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conig
Dodge Dakota
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1/08/2003
10:34:59
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I don't want the safari bar but would be interested in piaa's. one question the blueish lens does it produce white light otr amber?
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97_blk_dak
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1/08/2003
13:20:33
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They actually have more of a yellowish tint to it. Here is a pic I found on the internet of them on with hyper-white bulbs in the headlamps.
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1997 5.2L 4X4 CC
Dakota USA
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98DakotaSLT
Dodge Dakota
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1/08/2003
14:45:54
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Name your price on the Bar and lights... I am very interested. Just let me know, also, what do you think you would want for the nerf and safari bars?? Well email me and maybe we can work somthing out.
Nauttica17@yahoo.com
Corey Mauck
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97_blk_dak
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1/08/2003
14:54:15
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The reason I was going to sell my Safari Bars was because I was going to get chrome nerf bars and the black Safari bars wouldn't match. But I think I am now just going to buy some black nerf bars so that I can still use my Safari bars and lights. As far as the nerf bars, I would be willing to sell for about $150 plus shipping. I'll go and take some close-up photos of them and post them here later today.
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1997 5.2L 4X4 CC
Dakota USA
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97_blk_dak
GenIII
1/08/2003
16:06:09
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Here is a link to some pics of the nerf bars. They have some minor scratches around the step area.
Westin Nerf Bar Pics
1997 5.2L 4X4 CC
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98DakotaSLT
Dodge Dakota
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1/08/2003
19:11:45
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97_BlK_DAK... I will buy the bars off you. Go aheah and get me your address so I can send you the money, also I need the shipping cost as well. But I do want them so dont sell them to anyone else!!! Thanks alot! I appreciate it!
Corey Mauck
Nauttica17@yahoo.com
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Ric
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2003
22:46:18
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Hey man! I had someone show me your truck! It is sweet, I have a 2001 Dakota SLT 4x4 and i cant find any body kits for it, they were all like 97-00. Would that work for my truck or are there any places i can go to get a 2001 body kit? how much should installation cost? Also, just surious how much the body kit tires and wheels cost with installation & shipping and handling...
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97_blk_dak
GenIII
2/26/2003
23:19:38
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When you say body kit, do you mean body lift? If so, mine is the one made by Performance Accessories. I'm pretty sure that they make a kit for your 2001 Dakota. I don't know how much it would be to have a shop install it for you because I did mine myself. They are really quite easy to do, they just take awhile. It took me the better part of a weekend to complete. I ordered my lift, gap gaurds, wheels, and tires from www.4wheelparts.com at the same time because the offered a larger discount than if I was to buy them seperately. Plus, they don't charge you for shipping and the tires came already mounted on the wheels. I paid about $1100 for all of it.
1997 5.2L V8 4X4 CC
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2003
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what face gauges are those? man your truck is a 10! very well done.
Joe E.
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99Dak5.2L4x4
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2/27/2003
11:27:35
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What type of cleaner do you use to keep those rims clean and shining? Do you have to buff them out often?
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Ric
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2003
14:15:39
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Yea i meant body lift, but im looking for a body kit to order online and then when it comes, im going to get it installed somewhere. Thanks for the info, i appreciate it. oh, and what do you need gap guards for?
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