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So I recently ran into a problem with my 1990 Dakota. It is four-wheel-drive and all of my bushings are shot and it looks like my upper control arm is tweaked. Would a upper control arm from a 97 to 99 work because there’s some nice aftermarket ones out there for them. My biggest problem is I can’t find anything suspension wise for a first GEN Dakota .
 
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So I recently ran into a problem with my 1990 Dakota. It is four-wheel-drive and all of my bushings are shot and it looks like my upper control arm is tweaked. Would a upper control arm from a 97 to 99 work because there’s some nice aftermarket ones out there for them. My biggest problem is I can’t find anything suspension wise for a first GEN Dakota .



Funny you mention this. I tried the same thing, I purchased a 97 for my 87 4wd. While the bushings are the same, and I believe it would bolt to the frame. The ball joint is different. The stud is a different size, So at least you would have to change the spindle, and from there on, I have no idea. Here is a picture of the 87 vs 97

 
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Funny you mention this. I tried the same thing, I purchased a 97 for my 87 4wd. While the bushings are the same, and I believe it would bolt to the frame. The ball joint is different. The stud is a different size, So at least you would have to change the spindle, and from there on, I have no idea. Here is a picture of the 87 vs 97

ok neat thank you for the info did you find a ball joint that fit
 
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ok neat thank you for the info did you find a ball joint that fit



I returned the arm and purchased ball joints and control arm bushings. Rebuilt my orig.
 



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