Hey Guys,

I have a trip to the rockies planned, already built up the interior of the bed for camping a bit, but I want to get a few things done before I leave. It's a V6 RWD truck, but whatever, it's clean and mind. Knowing that it's 2wd, I was thinking LSD + Winch and that would be fine for MOST things.

However, I don't see many first gens with winch mounts. Anybody have pics?

Also, looking for a bolt in solution for my rear end; it's currently open. I tried getting quotes to install an LSD in my axle, but they were all $1000+. Hoping to find a posi rear end for sale, please keep your eyes open for me.

Thanks!

 

Yes. Google.

 

Google is only showing 2nd and 3rd gen dakotas with winches

 

Maybe this will help? the one from Andy's is supposed to fit 87-96 Dakota.
https://www.ebay.com/bhp/dodge-dakota-differential
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Quality-Dur...Model%3ADakota
https://www.andysautosport.com/produ...__1230-LR.html

 

I can find the LSD's themselves, but paying someone to install them is generally over $600 in labor, so you're talking $1000-1500ish.

I'm looking for the entire axle. :P

 

I saw a post in another Dodge forum where a guy put in a PowerTrax and it only cost $115.00 to install it. Apparently it is not as extensive a job as changing out the whole diff. That post was in 2003 so prices are probably higher now.

 

So there are no bolt in winch mounts available?

 

Not that I have seen. Might be able to find a 2" receiver mount for the front, and the appropriate winch mount that will plug into it. May be forced to fab something up.

 

There are a few grille guards that you can add a winch carrier on to it. You may have to modify a gen 2 version or even a 2nd gen winch bumper.
The Jeep Grand Cherokees are similar in width, you could modify one to fit.
What I did was custom make a front hitch and use a hitch winch tray. See the FAQ2 in this section for more info.