I have been looking at getting a Dakota for a long time now, finally found a really good deal on a 2000...went to look at it today, but there is no tilt for the steering wheel.

Is this normal in the '00 sport editions? Is it a big job to take it in and get tilt installed, or is there a way to manually tilt the steering wheel up yourself? Its just a few inches too low for me, if I could raise the wheel a little bit it'd be perfect.

Also, it does not have the flare kit (no flares around the wheels), its got real thick sport tires and would look awesome with them on...can those be purchased after-market, and does anyone have a clue how much they are?

Thanks for the help.

 

well not so sure if I can answer all your questions, but to the best of my knowledge once a tilt, always a tilt, and vice versa meaning you may be stuck in that sitting formation. You could try playing the the position of the seat or how u sit while holding the wheel. As for the fender flares (I too think they make the dakota, a dakota) you can buy some cheapy bolt on one's from Summit Racing (which btw is about 8 miles away from me ) or you can get in contact with mopar accessories via DODGE WEBSITE and look under mopar. hope that helps a lil

 

According to the dealer when I got mine the fender flare's will run you nearly $500 plus painting and install.

I'd go with some aftermarket.

Swapping tilt steering in is possible, but it involves taking out the steering column and putting a new one in. Not easy or cheap.

 

WOW, I made a bad assumption when I thought that ALL Dakota Sport Packages had tilt as an option. Guess not!

 

I have a 2002 Sport Plus and it is part of the "Deluxe Convinenience Group" (consists of Electronic Speed Control (Cruise control) & Tilt Steering Column) , which is standard equipment on the Sport Plus models and an option on the base Sport Model.

Mark

 

Mine is a 99 Sport, it has tilt.

 

as far as tilt, no clue, but on the flares look at places like jc whitney and other aftermarket and custom sites and stuff, also ive seen them on ebay, but you cant much guarantee the product on there

 

As fas as fender flares are concerned you cna get them aftermarket from most offroad stores like jcwhittny or 4wheel parts. Or if your lucky the junkyard but there gonna cost ya a penny

 

UNUSUAL.... is all I can say about no tilt. Does it have cruise? if so it's gotta have tilt.....the actuating lever is down on the left, tucked in the column, it's kinda flat and you pull it down. Mine came without flares and I prefer it that way only because it's just another spot for rust to build up. It works good because the factory rims on mine have no offset so the tires don't stick out(31x10.5s). Bushwacker flares in black would look sharp I bet.

 

My 2001 sport doesnt have a tilt.. oh welll