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Old 08-27-2011, 03:15 AM
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Hi everyone first post here,

I just bought a 1998 Dakota 5.2 V8 ext cab 4x4. It was hit in the front and sustained minor/fair damage. I need to replace the hood, driver side fender, and bumper. My question is, does Durango have these same body panels as a Dakota? From what I can tell by looking at a Durango, they look the same. But I have to be sure. Also are there any differences from year to year.

Tommorow I am going to look at a ' 97 Dakota hood, and the same place has a 2000 Durango hood ( same color as my Dakota ). Do either of these have any slight differences from a ' 98 Dakota hood?
 
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Welcome. The hood and the fenders will be the same. I think the bumper will work as long as you get a pre 01 bumper. In 01 they were switched to a "one piece" bumper. I'd get the hood that's the same color, as long as it's in good shape so you don't have to mess around with painting it. Good luck.
 
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hi and welcome yes they are the same
 
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They are the same. But, I think,.. The Durango bottom part of the bumpers will
be painted to match the body color. Ours are gray. (I think).
 
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Cool thanks for the heads up. I picked up the ' 97 hood, it was in really good shape, with the right color for a good price. Also got a ' 01 Durango driver's fender which will need to be painted. Now I gotta find a bumper.
 
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make a custom bumper....
 
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Originally Posted by ScatPack70
Hi everyone first post here,

I just bought a 1998 Dakota 5.2 V8 ext cab 4x4. It was hit in the front and sustained minor/fair damage. I need to replace the hood, driver side fender, and bumper. My question is, does Durango have these same body panels as a Dakota? From what I can tell by looking at a Durango, they look the same. But I have to be sure. Also are there any differences from year to year.

Tommorow I am going to look at a ' 97 Dakota hood, and the same place has a 2000 Durango hood ( same color as my Dakota ). Do either of these have any slight differences from a ' 98 Dakota hood?
yes they will fit I have a 99 dakota and my front fender and hood are from a 2000 darango
 



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