well i got the flat bed on it and all the rust fixed but the body mounts they are pretty bad.
I have to lift up the bed alittle for more tire clearance still

 

Cool. All wood. Don't forget to put a good sealer on it.

 

its all pressure treated and in the summer after it bakes for awhile im going to stain it

 

well for now im thinking that i need a limited slip or locker in the rear and a manual trans before i go and turn it to 4x4 i have some questions

1. what vehicles have a limited slip or posi stock that would hook straight up to my truck and take the brake stuff from my truck.

2. can i use a 4x4 manual trans without a transfer case

 

1. Some Dakotas came with the LSD. Find a 1st Gen Dakota axle with LSD for a drop in.
2. Nope, you will need the transfercase.

 

1. how can you tell if it has LSD
2. can I run the trans/transfer case with out the front shaft and axle

 

To test for an LSD, jack it up and spin a wheel. If the other spins the same way, it's an LSD. If they spin opposite directions its an open diff. You can also run the last 8 digits of the VIN through the dodge website (link is in the FAQ) and they'll give you a build sheet in a day or two that says if it's an LSD or not.

 

like if i go to a junk yard how will i tell if its lsd

 

Your best bet would be to go and write down the VINs, then run them through Dodge's build sheet request form. Or maybe the VIN Decoder will show what axle type is in the truck, that would be quicker if it does show axles.

My build sheet came back with "DSA Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle", which would be what you are looking for.

 

This is how! Or remove the cover.