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See FAQ (1st-gen-dakota/71332-gen-1-faqs.html) For Truck Info and general help and MORE! Please post your suggestions/ideas/etc. in THIS POST If you need further assistance with any of the issues below, please do not hesitate to make a new thread. All this is info collected from this site and around the Internet. This info will work for all Dakotas 1987 - 1996. For TONS more info/ DIY/ Ideas/ How to's check out the 2nd Generation Dakota FAQ, 3rd Generation Dakota FAQ, 2nd Generation Ram FAQ, 3rd Generation Ram FAQ, 1st Generation Durango FAQ, 2nd Generation Durango DIY, And the general forum FAQ. Lift kits 4wd Body kit 2in. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRA-PA-642/ Custom 6in body kit. http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...y-tires-d.html Full suspension kit 4in. ($1,700) http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/dodge_dak4WD.htm Here is a great site about installing the kit. http://www.walt-n-ingrid.com/modifications.html http://home.earthlink.net/~btm0106/ (Site down, may be up at sometime) Lift keys 2 inch. Lots listed on http://www.ebay.com/ 97-up may work! http://www.totalperformanceonline.co...1321/50/100-14 Or you can just crank your torsion bars and add rear blocks for 1 inch or so. You can tack weld some 1/4 inch steal strips to your keys. Here is a post on it. 1st-gen-dakota/175855-cheep-lift-post1417241.html#post1417241 You can get blocks just about any parts stores. Sizes are available from 1 inch - 6 inches. You can get Shorter rear spring shackles. Or flip your shackle hangers. Check out http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...ut-blocks.html http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...le-hanger.html If you got a V6 you can get V8 torsion bars to give you an extra inch or so. Add a leaf too. http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-VehicleBrowse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2005974/p-2005974/N-111+1993+200728540+600003409/c-10101 You can get air shocks too. These are not air bags. So you don't need an on-board compressor. http://shop.oreillyauto.com/productd...ype=50&PTSet=A Or https://www.shockshopusa.com/thankyou.html Universal air bags. http://www.airbagit.com/Default.asp?Redirected=Y http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AIR-59501/ http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/ You can get coil over rear shocks. It may add an inch of height. http://shop.oreillyauto.com/productd...ype=50&PTSet=A 2wd You can use the 2in body kit. It says only for 4wd, but It will work for 2wd. All you need to do is cut in a 1 inch spacer for you steering shaft. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=PRA%2DPA%2D64 2&N=700+%2D59186+%2D59416+%2D42535+115&aut oview=sku For the front you can get coil spacers. Use one on top and one on the bottom for 2in lift. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku http://store.fatbobsgarage.com/share...t=products.asp If you got a V6 you can get V8 coils to give you an inch or so or custom coil springs. Ebay.com may have some. For the rear, you can use shorter spring shackles. Or flip your shackle hangers. Check out http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...ut-blocks.html http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...le-hanger.html Add a leaf too. http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-VehicleBrowse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2005974/p-2005974/N-111+1993+200728540+600003409/c-10101 You can also do a spring over axle swap. But this will add around 5 inches of lift just for the back. After a SOA swap, you can use lift blocks. Sizes are available from 1 inch - 6 inches. You can get air shocks too. These are not air bags. So you don't need an on-board compressor. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...50&PTSet=A https://www.shockshopusa.com/thankyou.html Universal air bags. https://airbagit.com/index.php?osCsid=949e8293e36ab275b7beeed6ca3c2580 http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/ Largest tires that will fit 4wd Stock 29 -30 inches . Well if you crank the bars to lift 1-2 inch you can fit 31s, lift keys 2-3 inch lift 33s, suspension. lift 4-5 inch 35s Check http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techart...ide/index.HTML 2wd Stock 235/75r15 2 inch Lift 30 inch tires, 4 inch Lift 31 in tires. Lowering kit 2wd http://www.belltech.com/ http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/dako...html#oldDakota http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/34.asp http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...LES&c=SU&m=all http://airbagit-store.com/default.asp?redir=1 For the rear just use spring blocks, or longer spring shackles. Universal air bags. https://airbagit.com/index.php?osCsid=949e8293e36ab275b7beeed6ca3c2580 http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/ If you got a v8 you can get v6 coils, you can heat the springs, You can cut the springs. Or flip your shackle hangers. Check out http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...ut-blocks.html http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...le-hanger.html 4wd http://www.totalperformanceonline.co...ayout_0100.xsl If you got a v8 you can get v6 torsion bars. You can crank down the torsion bars. For the rear use longer spring shackles or do a spring under axle swap. Some have token out some springs from the spring pack. Or flip your shackle hangers. Check out http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...ut-blocks.html http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...le-hanger.html Off Road Guide off-road/173712-off-road-guide.html Good post on doing a u-bolt flip. http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...bolt-flip.html Push Bar, Brush Grill, Grill Guard, Light bars www.Jcw.com has some light bars. For a full size guard there is only one. www.ebay.com A few others said cap-it.com has it and smittybilt.com, Westin.com but I checked I couldn't find anything Or custom make it. I custom made mine. You may also be able to get a 2nd gen and try it. I believe the frame widths are the same. One guy said he got it from this site. It doesn't have it listed but give them a call. http://www.armorrex.com/product/prod...eID=9&cateID=4 Go Industries site Knockdown Grille Brush Guards Tow Hooks There are no Tow Hooks available as a direct bolt on. So custom fit is your only choice. 1st-gen-dakota/176727-tow-hooks.html#post1424515 Front Hitch There are no Front hitch kits made for the 1st Gen. But I custom made my own. http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...agnostics.html Skid Plates http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...id-plates.html Dual Shock kit Here are some pics. 1st-gen-dakota/175437-dual-shock-kit.html#post1413366 http://www.trailmastersuspension.com...multishock.htm http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...al-shocks.html Skid plates http://www.walt-n-ingrid.com/modifications.html#Skid http://www.trailmastersuspension.com...ories.htm#skid Or you can custom make your own. I custom made mine. Custom Bumpers http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...er-design.html Engine Swaps V6 (3.9) - V8 (5.2 and 5.9) http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1276458/tm.htm 1st-gen-dakota/130068-swap-questions.html Mopar Action Magazine did a article on it. 1st-gen-dakota/176114-mopar-action-dak-5-9-swap-pics.html 1st-gen-dakota/175439-engine-swap-info.html#post1413374 ( Info on motor mounts LA blocks to Magnum Blocks v6 and v8) http://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen-...ome-today.html http://www.engine-swaps.com/ http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/192wddakensw.html V8 (5.2- 5.9) Easiest way is to get a 5.9 from heads down (long block). Including flywheel and harmonic balancer. Everything from the 5.2 will work. Including electronics to injectors to computer. The 5.2 and 5.9 is basically the same exact engine. Externally and almost everything internally. Diesel Engine swap http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...94-dakota.html Transmission swap V8 Auto- manual http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...-5-2l-4x4.html Transfercase swap (NV231D to NV242J, All wheel drive) http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...w-parts-d.html http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/xfer/tera4_1/ (4:1 Gear reduction for NV231) Engine Stand Alone Engine Management Systems http://www.fuelairspark.com/Products...er/sb/over.asp Big Block http://www.bigblockdakota.com/gpage5.html http://www.engine-swaps.com/ http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/192wddakensw.html Stroker kit http://www.krcperformance.com/krc/in...hk=1&Itemid=26 (408) http://www.moparstyle.net/technical/408stroker.htm http://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen-...hlight=stroker http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles...ker/index.html http://speedomotive.com/ps-140-13-mo...roker-kit.aspx Here is a great chart of what kind of size engines you can build with different strokes. Suspension Swaps Rear end Swap 8.25 Chery. To 9.25 Chry. 1st-gen-dakota/177892-9-25-rear-end-swap.html 2wd to 4wd http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_961445/tm.htm Solid axle conversion http://www.utahwest.com/Truck/conv.htm http://www.angelfire.com/va2/bobalooey/ http://www.pioneer4wheelers.org/foru...ead.php?t=3433 http://www.4x4wire.com/feature/99dakota/solidaxleswap/ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/834955 7-8 listed http://www.cardomain.com/ http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...-my-truck.html http://offroad.automotive.com/72727/...uck/index.html Brakes (proportioning valve install) 1st-gen-dakota/180152-adjustable-proportioning-valve-install.html Lockers, LSD, ARB http://www.ringpinion.com/PartsList.aspx? http://www.differentials.com/pdfs/5....b-Differential (Welded Spiders) 1st-gen-dakota/178531-home-made-posi-trac.html http://www.sixstates.com/corporatedocs//file22.pdf LSD (Trac-lok) Rebuild http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...c-lok-lsd.html Differential Gears http://www.ringpinion.com/PartsList.aspx? http://www.differentials.com/pdfs/5.pdf http://www.4lo.com/calc/geartire.htm (Lots of calculators) Service manuals You can get Haynes. It is similar to Chilton's in price and material, it will run you $15 at most parts stores. For $19.00 you can get a full service manual on-line at https://www.alldatadiy.com/index.html http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm OR get the paper Full book at any dealership parts stores for $80. I got 1, I love it. Or http://www.helminc.com/helm/homepage.asp?r OR here are a few sites that have some good manual stuff. http://search.ebscohost.com/ User name: greatfalls Password: publiclibrary http://www.oplin.org/databases/proxy2/proxy.php?qurl=http%3a%2f%2farrc.epnet.com%2fautoa sp%2fframerq.asp For library card number enter 123456789 submit, chose the Cincinnati/Hamilton Library submit, scroll down to AUTO REPAIR REFERENCE CENTER, pick year, make and model. It even has manuals for atvs and other small engines http://www.eserviceinfo.com/ http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm;jsessionid=021F72FE4E48FCBC1AD8AA1 3F88ED58C 46rh (A500) / 42rh (A518) Auto Transmission Service Manual. http://rapidshare.com/files/205488149/46rh.pdf (Rebuild tranny) 1995 Dodge Dakota PDF http://rapidshare.com/files/205466895/1995_AN_SERVICE.ZIP 1996 Dodge Dakota PDF http://rapidshare.com/files/205460667/1996_AN_SERVICE.ZIP http://rapidshare.com/files/20554250...iagnostics.pdf Parts Manuals 1990 - 1993 Dodge Trucks Parts PDF http://rapidshare.com/files/30794092...dge_Trucks.pdf 1994 - 1996 Dodge Trucks Parts PDF http://rapidshare.com/files/205475222/94_96Truck.pdf Wire Diagram 1990 Dodge Dakota Wiring Diagram http://rapidshare.com/files/20549398...ota_wiring.pdf 1994 Dakota Wiring Diagram http://rapidshare.com/files/15954448...omplete_1_.pdf 1995 Dodge Dakota Wiring Diagram http://rapidshare.com/files/205477308/1995_AN_WIRE.pdf 1996 Dodge Dakota Wiring Diagram http://rapidshare.com/files/205480159/1996_AN_WIRE.pdf (All years) http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c1528007154c http://www.the12volt.com/(Radio wires) http://www.bulldogsecurity.com/ (Car alarm/remote starter wires) Vacuum Diagrams http://www.autozone.com/shopping/rep...00c15280070e62 Performance Larger throttle body http://www.thefastman.com/Throttlebodies47.asp, Kegger mod http://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen-...e-mod-diy.html, 1.7:1 Lifters (I would suggest. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...7&autoview=sku Much cheaper then the Mopar or Crower kits, and much easier to install in my opinion (no lash adjustments, no guide plates, fits under stock valve cover) http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/rollerrocker.php http://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen-...r-install.html) Cams Mopar Performance computer (V6 http://www.bionicdodge.com/bionic/in...p?topic=8778.0) High output coil + wires + cap and rotor Spark plugs (Autolite 3923's) Higher flow injectors Headers (v6 http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...9-headers.html) Open flowing exhaust systems High flow cat Lower (numerically higher) Rear End Gears Transmission shift kit Machine work (deck down block, heads) (Bore out cylinders). Polish and port heads and headers Electric cooling fan Electric coolant pump http://www.csr-performance.com/csr_pumps.html Under Drive pulley's. (be-careful lots are 6ribs. Magnums use 7 ribs) Lots more.... http://www.hughesengines.com/TechArt...es03012004.php (V6 Performance) Good Engine Articles 400HP on 318 http://web.archive.org/web/200605141...318/index.html http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tec...ecs/index.html http://www.popularhotrodding.com/eng...ads/index.html Parts sites http://www.summitracing.com/ http://www.jegs.com/ http://www.mopar.com/performance/index.html http://www.jcwhitney.com/Auto-Parts/101010.jcw http://www.motors.ebay.com/ http://www.craigslist.org/ http://www.4wheelparts.com/ http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php http://www.thefastman.com/Throttlebodies47.asp http://www.hughesengines.com/partsIndex.asp?eTypeID=15 http://www.v8performance.com/ http://www.krcperformance.com/krc/ http://www.monicattichrysler.com/com...?idCategory=73 http://www.trailmastersuspension.com/ http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/ (Fan clutch, water pump pulley tool, spanner wrench) http://www.napaonline.com/NOLPPSE/(S...530_0006544226 OEM Parts sites http://www.mopar.biz/ https://www.dodgeparts.com/oe_parts_...e2cf8fa4e8846c http://www.moparpartsamerica.com/par...?siteid=214583 2nd Gen. Dakota Seats into 1st Gen Dakota. http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1653356-post14.html

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[Crazy4x4RT]

Custom Hoods, Fenders, Graphics, Bumpers
http://www.glassworksunlimited.com/shop/home.php?cat=13 (Wide Fenders, Baja, Pre-runner)
http://www.dakota-durango.com/parts_hoods.php#AAR2 (Cowl induction hoods)
http://www.carhoods.com/(Hoods, ect)
http://www.andysautosport.com/dodge/1991_1996_dakota/(Hoods, ect)
http://www.aarqualityfiberglass.com/ (Hoods, ect)
http://www.crosscanadaparts.com/cgi-bin/crosscanada/product_list.html?img_num=328 (Body parts)
http://www.millsupply.com/ (body)
http://www.totacc.com/user/glenzoni/index.html (Graphics)
http://www.phoenixgraphix.com/ (Graphics)
http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-dakota/193634-custom-bumper-design.html (Bumpers)
http://www.razzi.com/results-product.php?make_id=11&model_id=0&year=1993&type_i d=0&Submit.x=68&Submit.y=6 Body Kits

Convertible kit
Instructions http://airbagit.com/techzone/raticalhard.pdf
Kit http://airbagit.com/product_info.php?products_id=5998

Clear lights / Euro Lights
All over www.ebay.com
http://www.memoimports.com/mi/index.php?fa=prt.subcategory_aft&cat=Dodge%20Truck s&subcategory=Dodge%20Dakota%20signoand%20Dakota%2 0Sport%20Yrs.%2088%20-%2096
www.ebay.com
http://www.procarparts.com/tail-lights-redclear-dodge-c-27_42_349.html?osCsid=1c0e6632c8ef9837be4f05b0c249 6073

Here is a post on tinting your tails with VHT 1st-gen-dakota/180165-vht-nightshades-for-tailights.html
Light covers http://spideraccessories.stores.yahoo.net/headblac.html




Info sites
http://www.allpar.com/trucks/dakota-1987.html
http://www.v8performance.com/tipsandtricks.htm http://www.dakota-truck.net/infosheet.html (all dakota info) http://www.allpar.com/ (all mopars)
http://dodgeram.org/tech/gas/specs/index.html(all engine specs) http://www.4lo.com/calc/geartire.htm (Lots of calculators)
http://www.okoffroad.com/editorial-boltpattern.htm (Wheel Bolt patterns)
2nd-gen-ram/171765-injectors.html?highlight=fuel+rate (fuel Injectors, fuel rates)
http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...agnostics.html (Transmission Diagnostic Chart)

Billet Grill
Lots all over www.ebay.com
http://www.cwgrilles.com/Merchant2/m...ry_Code=Dakota These look like this http://i31.tinypic.com/2vl1yeb.jpg

Electric Fans
There is not a direct bolt in kit. The best choices are to Get a dual fan unit from a Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique. or the dual fan from a 98-03 Intrepid. I think you can also use a dual fan unit out of an early/mid 90s Camaro. You may need to make custom mounts. You can also go to most parts stores or www.summitracing.com and buy universal fans, check www.ebay.com too.


Computer Reprogrammers

There are very little for Dodge OBD1.

The best would be a Mopar performance computer. You can get them at http://www.mopar.com/performance/index.html or http://www.summitracing.com/

Jet chips has a plug in. It has been cheep quality and not worth it for most. http://www.jetchip.com/

You can get http://www.hypertech.com/Products/Po...uning%20Module (No reviews yet)

Here is one that flashes and can give you a handheld unit. http://www.bgperformancepcm.com/#magnum
At once this site had it listed but the site seems to be down now. http://nrar.com/

You can Also get get a multi-processor-driven signal manipulator that goes in-line between your engine and ECU.
http://www.unichip.us/dodge.asp
Petersen's 4Wheel & Off-Road Magazine did an article on it.
http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/drivetrain/131_0707_1994_dodge_4x4_truck_dyno_tuning/index.html


DIY links 2nd-gen-ram/117182-diy-links.html
http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...9-mirrors.html (How to tighten up 6x9 mirrors)
http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-dakota/194143-official-diy-body-work-thread.html (Body work)
http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-dakota/192351-diy-multi-meter-101-a.html (How to use a Multimeter)
http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...-part-1-a.html (Custom LED guage lights)
http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...ess-entry.html (Wireless door locks)
http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...an-clutch.html (Tips on removing fan clutch)

Flatbed on 1st generation Dakota
http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...e-finally.html
http://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...atbed-pix.html


Wheel spacers
http://www.spidertrax.com/s.nl/sc.7/category.2856/.f
www.ebay.com
Check ebay lots to choose. Some to convert bolt pattern size too.