Basically cut out a ford crossmember got the axels at the same height and measured with string lines to get it senterd and tacked the crossmember in
Lots of droop
Plating/ bracing
Covering up the ugly crossmember ends and strengthening

 

Driver side hoop
Boxing this in

TTB axel boxing it in

 

 

Still some more droop to be had just the end of the jack

 

Looks like a great build. I'm looking forward to see this complete.
I've done a SAS as well.

Also, You will get more views from this post in the 1st generation Dakota Sub-section, not many people look at the general non-specific forum. I would sugest to start new thread in the 1st gen Dakota section or hopefully a moderator can move this there for you.

 

Was just thinking about this a couple weeks ago. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

 

Dang...not knowing much about welding besides my very amateur ability with a FC...those look like damn nice welds. And a sweet project. Hope he comes back to post.

 

 

What a tease! Looks good though.

 

Good lookin project!! keep those pics coming...