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NickG
Dodge Dakota
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1/13/2003
02:38:27
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 Subject: 2wd to 4wd questions
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Hey, i've got a 96 3.9 5 spd, regular cab shortbox, now im wondering how difficult it'd be to swap in a 4wd system, anyone done it?... obviousy i'd need, , tranny, transfer case, front driveshaft, prolly rear driveshaft for 4x4 tranny is different, front diffy to match rear diff gearing, basically whole front.. uhh, front crossmember, control arms, anything else u guys can think of? also would any of the earlier model(same body style and gen) dak 4wd systems fit in it? or are their differences.? plz help me out. and dont tell me im nutz, cauz this really shouldnt be that difficult(and yes i have plenty of mechanical skill- although i am not completely fimiliar with the dak susp settup) thanks
Nick
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Chip B.
Dodge Dakota
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1/13/2003
02:45:55
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Nick, if your looking for a massive project to occupy your time, I commend you. If not, trade that sucker in on a 4x4.
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NickG
Dodge Dakota
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1/13/2003
02:50:46
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yah, im cool with a project, just need to know sum of the parts i may have missed- or parts that i added and dont need to get
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Chip B.
Dodge Dakota
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1/13/2003
03:07:12
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My son wants to convert his 4x4 Jeep Comanche pick-up into 2wd but it's such a nice truck I keep telling him to "leave it alone". I still see him eyeballing 2wd versions and then eyeballing his. It's only a matter of time and that boy will have his truck spread all over the driveway.
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cory
Dodge Dakota
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1/13/2003
14:00:50
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I would go with a solid axle swap if your gonna
use it a fair amount for offroading. any
questions on that let me know and I will try to
help you with it
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thetimon
Dodge Dakota
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1/13/2003
14:28:46
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hey if you have good mechanical skills and can weld very very very well........find a 4x4 rear smashed dakota in a junk yard. cut the frame in front of the firewall. then cut your 2wd frame in same spot......and put the 4x4 one on.... this would probably be the most economical way of doing it rather then buying all the parts seperatly. the motor mounts should be the same. you'll just have to get tranny......but hey.....the wrecked one would have that to...its worth looking into......whatever you cant salvage from the wreck you then buy......good luck..
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