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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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Smile need some frame parts

Hi guys i'm new to this site ......i have a 95 Dakota 4WD i'm getting ready to pull the motor 5.2 out to rebuild but i notice that the
( Frame side rail Bracket ) its where the upper control arm and shock bolts to
is rusted pretty bad on the left and right side i would like to find out if there is a place where i could buy those parts i tried googling
it with no luck thanks
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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No you wont be able to buy a new piece. You have a few options.

Find a used junk/parts truck to chop off part of the frame that you need and weld it on.
You can try to cut out the part of the rusted area and weld in new patch pieces. Or

You can swap frames with another Dakota with a good frame.
 
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