will the sussppention from a 01 dakota 4x4 fit a 01 dakota 2wd there both exstended cab can i put the 4x4 differential on the 2wd truck to make 4 wheel what can i do what cant i doo

 

no it is completely different. If you're trying to convert a 2wd to a 4wd then you're going to need a transfer case and then either do one of two things: 1.swap out ALL the components from a 4wd (ei. the torsion bar crossmember, front axle, wheel hubs, shocks, shock mounts, and im sure that there is more. OR 2. swap in a solid front axle and fabricate up your own suspension. Both of these options are very time consuming and will require welding skills. You'd be better off buying a 4x4...

 

dam there goes that idea

 

what if i put the engin and tranny in the 4x4 truck

 

the transmissions are different due to the transfer case so you would need a 4wd trans that will bolt to the transfer case

i plan on converting my 1st gen to 4wd just by switching out the 2wd frame to the 4wd. it seems like a lot of work but if the cab and bed are in good condition i'll just end up using those instead of switching everything over.

 

i have 2 2001 dodge dakota ones 4x4 ones 2 wheel if there both V6 will the engin from the 2 wheel drive bolt up to the the tranny on the 4x4 if not what will i need to do the engin swap to make the 2 wheel for wheel

 

It should.

 

they are exactly the same, so they'll swap easily. However, most people here will tell you that the V6 is a dog, especially in 4x4 form.

 

I don't have a problem with mine. It proved just as tough at Uwharrie as all the V8's out there...