I have a '91 Dakota Sport 4x4 and im looking to convert it from an auto to a stick and also need some help on how to lift it, anyone with experience or advise please comment, thanks

 

I would buy a body lift, a set of blocks and some lift keys to get about 4-5 inches of lift. sorry mine came stock with a 5-speed so can't help you there. performance accessories sells a 2" body lift for around a hundred bucks. seems like the lift keys are 50-100$.

 

You can check the FAQ2. This is all a copy and paste.

Lift kits

4wd
Body kit 2in. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRA-PA-642/

Custom 6in body kit. https://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 https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...ut-blocks.html https://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



Transmission swap
V8 Auto- manual (NV3500) https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...-5-2l-4x4.html

NV4500
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...00-thread.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...-for-swap.html
T-56 converion kit for Dakota / Rams http://www.keislerauto.com/mopar-faq.html

 

thank you very much that has helped a ton, i really want to do this swap but its gonna be a while i gotta find some parts and save up some money