Hello: I have a 2000 Dakota V6 regular cab and I want to swap the cabin for an quad cab 4 doors,my question is,the chassis is the same for the two model,can be that possible?(i know is crazy)

Great forum,Thanks in advance!

Javier.

 

It's easier to get a new truck i think...you have to make sure both cabs are EXACTLY the same (such as overhead console, electric seats/mirrors/ect), get a new (much shorter) bed, and source the cab. Then transfer all the chassis wiring and computer modules as needed.

Assuming the chassis will even line up... an ext and quad maybe..a reg and a quad...doubt it.

I'll let a more intelligent person answer this more concretely.

 

the quad cab is an ext cab frame(at least), they will not line up bolt for bolt, the wheelbase is waay off too
it can be done i know a guy who built a quadcab with a 6.5' bed... but thats a ton of work
im not normally one to say this but yea, you'd be better off to buy a new truck

 

Thanks guys,sand news I dont want to get rid of the truck,I brough brand new and have less than 40000 miles,but my family get big and I need the possibility to put a car seat on the truck and my finiancial situation dont let me buy a new truck.

Thanks very much for the advise!

Javier

 

Don't hold me liable here, but have you considered (is it legal?) to have a car seat in the center seat?

If you have a 4 person family, then I can understand your problem....

 

i have a pair of bench seats, you could just bolt one into the bed, put the oldest and the wife back there....


hehehe im trouble

 

I know that'll fly in TX, AR, KY, and NV.. but ohio????

 

as long as the seat is bolted to the frame in some fashion, and has seat belts.
otherwise you gotta keep it under 25 with people in the bed

 

Thanks again,when I say my family get big is because get big,I have a triplets babies 2 years ago,all girls and my primary car is a chevy(sorry) suburban 2008,my case is just that some time we are in situation of my wife need to some place with one or two and I need to go with another to the doctor for example,but you know what,I never check if is legal in florida to put a car seat in a 2door truck.Interesting!
I love my truck and I have plans of install diff rims and tires ,update the stereo.etc

Javier