Hey I just inherited my grandpa's 1996 dodge dakota reg cab 2wd. and it is a little low for my taste. i was wondering what would be the best way to get a couple inches of lift so i can run some bigger tires.

Also any ideas on best way to paint the "wood grain" on the dash

 

Check out this thread real quick and it'll answer your question...

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...-question.html

or look at the FAQ...

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-dakota/170364-faq2-lift-kits-performance-engine-swaps-modiftcation-ideas.html

 

Don't mean to double post but it's being weird...

but I just spray painted my wood grain on the dash. So far it's been just fine but I'm sure people would recommend a little sanding or something and maybe something other than spray paint haha.

 

not all of them had woodgrain dashes go to a junkyard and get panels from a "plainer" version of your truck
they dont sell much interior plastic so I bet it would be cheap

 

If using the body lift on a 2wd, you will need to weld in a spacer on the intermediate steering shaft.

 

hey i just rencently bought a 96 dakota and i dint relize the cooling fan was not fasned to anything i was wondering if there is any way to secure it with out having to take it out

 

huh? what do you mean? It is screwed onto the nose of the water pump.
if a 4 banger it is an electric one much like a front (wrong) wheel drive car.