What should i use to lower the rear ofthe dakota 4inchs blocks, shackles, hanger, thanks

 

I'm not sure what's available for the Dakotas but I would avoid 4 inches of blocks...you are just asking for axle wrap and the drive shaft angle is going to be off. If you can find shackles, maybe combine that with a 2 inch block to get 4 inches. I dropped an S-10 years ago with 4 inch blocks and had one block actually break and one shear off the centering pin. Do the Dakotas have enough leaf spring travel for 4 inches of lowering?