I'll say it again - to me these generation Dakotas are the BEST looking trucks ever! Not to mention just the best overall! Hey, I might be the oldest old boy here, had a heap of vehicles in me time - my '93 Dakota is the best, and my all time favorite! I never tire of driving it!

 

damnn i always loved the way both your dakotas stand! mine was a 94 with the same green.. makes me wish i kept it!

 

That's what I want my engine bay to look like some day. Damn!

 

my shocks are rusted out and i want a good brand for descent money not interested in Monroes but what else cheap duarable for offroad use

 

you have a solid truck .. loving the overall built of the wheel along with the dark black colour

 

Figured id post here to keep better track of its build.
When i bought it:





Currently in November:




and in the bad weather :O Topper Removed.. since this all i added was my wheel spacers.. So i can turn hahha

 

Looking good. And yes, turning is kind of important, lol.

 

My son's $700.00 96 Dakota Sport 4X4 3.9V6 5 speed.

Not sure how to post pictures so hopefully this works.

When we brought it home:

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/image...5/19066856.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/image...5/19066857.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/image...5/19066858.jpg

And Now Aug 2014:

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/image...7/19066873.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/image...7/19066874.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/image...7/19066875.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/image...7/19066876.jpg

Anybody know where to find grill guards for the 1st gen Dakota's or what other will fit?

 

Before (no good pics. haha):




Now:

 

Where did you find the parts you needed for this truck