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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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has anyone been able to find lift kits for these models dakotas? i've been able to find body lifts and 2 inch suspension for 2wd but nothing for 4wd dakotas
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 11:42 PM
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There isn't much, but this is copied from FAQ2...

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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.streetperformance.com/par...9-dd43ssv.html
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. Here is a How to. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1979009-post2.html

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
The best option (if you don't mind the fabrication involved) is to do a solid front axle swap. I'm currently working on one on my truck to clear 37s.
 
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