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Old Dec 4, 2020 | 11:42 AM
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2000 dakota 4x4 3.9l Will a steering spindle from a 2003 Dakota fit my 2000? Thx
 
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Old Dec 4, 2020 | 04:03 PM
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Not 100% sure I know they changed the brakes on the 2003 and 2004 so think the answer is NO.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2020 | 05:21 PM
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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.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2020 | 09:36 PM
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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.
 
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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.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2020 | 01:06 PM
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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
 
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Old Dec 5, 2020 | 03:06 PM
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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.
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.
 
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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.
 

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I just didn't want to go to the 2003 or 2004 brakes as I would need new 17" wheels and rims.
Stock wheels are 16" for my 03'.
 
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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.

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