JMO. But first gen Dakotas are the red headed step child of the truck aftermarket industry. Not much available.......
There has been a few on this forum who have done solid axle swaps......
But you pretty much have to fabricate everything.
A body lift is probably the most practible, but it too will have obstacles to overcome.....
Radiator raised up, brake lines, steering column, floor shifters, anything that is connected from the frame to the body......
Good luck and let us know how it works out.

 

Thank you.
I guess that's why I went with torsion keys to begin with. The body lift seems extensive. But so be it.
I'm in Michigan with no garage. It will be a bit before I can deal with it. But thanks for all.

 

Yeah, a might chilly out there at the moment...... (I'm in southern michigan... we got some snow yesterday/today.)

I doubt anyone still makes a lift kit for your truck. The IFS complicates matters. They were out there at one time, but, your truck is pushin' 30 years old..... and aftermarket support has basically blown away.