2000 dakota 4x4 3.9l Will a steering spindle from a 2003 Dakota fit my 2000? Thx

 

Not 100% sure I know they changed the brakes on the 2003 and 2004 so think the answer is NO.

 

Easiest way to check is to find the part numbers for each year model. If they are the same you're good, if not then unlikely. Rock Auto's a good place to start for this sort of check.

 

The problem is these spindles are no longer available so that's not how to check. Do a used part search at https://www.car-part.com/ should do it will tell you.

 

Just did a full USA check on a 2003 spindle all it gave me was 2003 or 2004 spindles as suspected they did a major brake system change starting in 2003 a different spindle was used those two years.

 

The 2003 spindle and brakes are a HUGE upgrade over previous years. Usually, the 03/04 spindle is highly sought after for the upgrade, but it must be done to both sides.

You will need: 2001/2002/2003/2004 upper and lower ball joints, 2001-2004 tie rod ends, 2003/2004 brake calipers/rotor/pads/brake line

 

My bad. You'd think I would have remembered considering I've been on a mission to convert mine to something that uses a unit bearing assembly instead of a spindle, and I was checking for just this on Rock Auto.

 

Yes I'm in the process of upgrading to 2000 to 2002 brakes I now have all new control arms calipers and a good set of used 2001 spindles ready to go.

I just didn't want to go to the 2003 or 2004 brakes as I would need new 17" wheels and rims.

These should be a big improvement over my small 98 Disk brakes they SUCK.

IV'E had brake problems from day one when my Dakota was new front and back brakes.

 

Stock wheels are 16" for my 03'.

 

Well I was informed other if wrong thanks I still would need new tires and rims the 2000 to 2002 brakes should do just fine those pads are around 25 to 30% larger and the caliper piston is a little bigger with better pad control.

Cant wait to get it done in March that's the planed week I'm getting it done DIY.

small pad is my 98