what size would be best and whats the best cost

 

I would have to say that the best size is the one that clears the tires

 

It depends on how tall YOU want it. And what YOU can spend. YOU should check out the FAQ2 in this section. Here is a copy and paste from there.

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

 

Crazy4x4RT thank you for all of the info

 

i found a new trail master 3" body lift, cranked the torsion bars and got some add-a-leafs for the rear of my 93 and have about $120 in it

 

i'm preatty new to lift kits, what would be the best a cheapest way, tryin to stay away from welding

 

the cheapest would be to get some add-a-leafs off ebay for around $45 shipped and crank up the torsion bars. i had 32x11.5-15 bfg's on the same wheels with no rubbing

 

with the leaf springs, could i go to a pick-n-pull and get some of another dakota and use some of those

 

Yes you could,but they are the same as yours. So it will not help. You can get a Rams or any full size, if they are arched more than yours.

 

where are the torsion bars and how do you crank them