Eh, if done correctly, a leaf spring setup can flex like crazy.

 

I believe most daks came with the 8 1/4. I know for a fact the Dak R/T's came with the 9 1/4.

 

ok so the guys on my site are telln me the plug on top of my rear is a speedo/rear abs sensor. i just wanna make sure that the 1500 has the same plug. i dont want to lose my speedo cuz im still gonna drive the truck on the streets.

 

Yep they've got one. There's a member on the Dakota side who just a solid axle swap.

 

And I would almost put money on it that they have the same electrical connection (possibly even the same sensor too).

 

if your going leaf springs in the front, you should get a d44 out of a 1st gen dodge. that way the mounts are already there.

 

ah thanks for the tip 99dodge. but ill still have to cut the spring purches and move them in im sure.

 

I'm doing a SAS on my Dakota right now. From axle is Dana 44 from a 89 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Exact same width as the Dakota. With full size axles on the Dakotas it will stick out 2in out on the sides.

The best thing your going to want to look for axles is a driver side diff. 2nd Gen Rams have them but use coils so you will have to cut it all off to use it. Some 70's Fords came with driver side drop.

My swap link is in my signature with TONS of pics.

 

I know this is an old thread but it pops up everytime i search , i am building a 99 ext cab Dakota 5.9 4x4 . I am going to use Ram 2500 D60 axles with Ford Knuckles (for the lock outs ) . Tone rings in the rear are the same so my speedo and ABS will work . I know the axle is a CAD axle but i am not worried about that .. I just want the IFS gone and ford axles are Pricey and in short supply around here . Dodge axles are everywhere .. Plus they are still D60's .

 

Im doing that exact same swap here soon but i can figure out my front suspintion im doing skyjacker 6'' lift leaf springs in rear and i want the same up front just dont know what leaf springs to order for the front becuase normaly they use coil springs any suggestions on 6'' lift leaf springs for the front ?