Guess I'm the newest one for the moment. Picked up a 95 dakota over the weekend, still kind of unfamiliar with it all. Guy said the ear light didn't work, the passenger window wouldn't stay up, there was an oil leak, but only when running and an exhaust leak. In one day figured out that the lights work just fine, the exhaust leak is because the exhaust is laying in the bed, the oil leak is because there's twice the amount of oil in there than needs to be and thanks to two friends, the window is back to specs, though I need a new window crank handle now...

What I wasn't told was that the alignment is very bad, the speakers are all pretty much blown and it smells as if two chainsmokers lived in it for about 2 weeks straight. But it's a pretty decent truck so far.

 

I had a 93 v6 that i owned fir just over a year. In that time, i have lifted it 5", put in a Dixie Horn, Made it a push button start (ignition broke), installed some side steps, new speakers, and did a few other small things. But, i stopped taking good care of her, and she slowly fell apart.

Onto the new! Found this 95 with a 5.9l Magnum and some Ram 2500 axles. Needs a lot of work on little things, But the body is a few chips away from perfect. Headlight flicker, dome light does not work, aftermarket radio just flaps around, steering is loose as all hell, but i've already fixed some other problems.


And bonus pic next to my 93:

 

 

It's under there somewhere lol

 

My 1992 Dodge Dakota LE 4X4. Bought her in Fairbanks Alaska while stationed at Eielson AFB in 1999. Was show room looking when I bought her. Previous owner treated her like a car...I drive her like she's the awesome truck she is! Snow jest bout over her axles and she never got stuck. Drove her from Alaska to Hurlburt Field, Florida. She's a wee bit ol in the tooth now...weather and time ain't been good to her...but she rumbles and burbles on!!!

 

Well.. The motor went in the old 94 the other day so had to scramble and find another vehicle fast luckily I found another Dakota. Picked up this beauty today. 99 Dakota with only 75,000 miles on her. Off to the 2nd gen forum. Thank you all for your help when I had issues with old faithful. 😄

 

I picked up this clean 1992 LE with V8 4x4 and only 140,000 miles at a auction for $2200. This is my second 1st gen Dakota and current 4rth Dakota that I have.

 

Maroon (Daily): '92 3.9L, 4x4, Dana 40F 60R 3.92 gearing, welded rear end. Picked this one an the '01 up for $1200 for the pair. Did a complete frame up restoration on this beast. Has Pioneer 6.1 Audio system. Kick panels: 4" Subs, Doors: 4.25 3-way Full Range, Rear: Integrated 6x9 RF Full range complimented by Dual SD12s integrated into seat back.

Silver (Daily): '01 3.9L, RWD w/ remote locker. Dana 40 axle, 5.13 gearing. Had EVERYTHING replaced except body, interior, and rims. Gearvendors OD. Rockford Fosgate/Infinty Audio. 6.5" front, 8" integrated subs in rear w/ Facto-modded headunit (Looks stock but output is kicked from 30w to 200w/ch)

Black (Lawn Ornament): '90 5.9 Cummins swap. Full time 4x4 w/ Dana 60 F & R. Currently has nests in cylinders and intake. Broken frame.

 

Satsuma FL here


After riding to the pond at the end of the road

 

1988 auto, love this truck. Got it for $500