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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 04:11 AM
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Hello dodge forum. My name is travis and i just recently picked up a 92 Dodge Dakota. It may start off slow but i have big plans for it. However i need some help looking for some parts. If anyone can help me that would be great. I am looking for a lowering kit 2-3 in. in the front and 3-5 in. in the back. smoked tail lights. bigger roll bars/sway bars. for now its pretty much a stock v6 but not for long planning for a twin turbo 5.2L so if anyone has any suggestions for anything im new to this so help would be appriciated thanks
 
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 08:42 AM
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Welcome to the site. I will move this thread to the first generation Dakota section,
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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Check the FAQ2 for all the info you need.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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Lowering the front is easy if its 4wd, just drop the torsion bars, as for the back, flipping the shackles and putting the axle above the springs should drop it some, as for the roll bar, check salvage yards, some came with them factory. The smoked tails, you can either tint yourself with VHT paint(check other posts on the forum on how to do this,) or I have seen a set on Ebay a while back.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 11:36 PM
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well the only thing is that my truck is 2wd
 
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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2wd's are already pretty low to begin with. The biggest problem is that these trucks are so old that not too many companies make parts for them anymore, especially aftermarket look-good goodies.
 
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