Post pics of your gen 2!

[got_torque]

Post some pics of your gen 2, and maybe a little abuot it!

http://dfwdakotas.com/S40130034.jpg

http://dfwdakotas.com/kanddak.jpg

[KREWZER]

1996 RC Dakota Sport, Lapis Blue, Spindles and Coils Currently in the works

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/Mopar96/RetroFit011.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/Mopar96/DODGE017.jpg

[MoPaR DaK]

92' Amber Fire, Belltech 2/4, R/T wheels, AAR 3" cowl, Sir michaels steel roll pan, shaved antenna and front license plate holes..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/MoPaR_DaK/My%20Truck/IMG_0146.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/MoPaR_DaK/My%20Truck/IMG_0190.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/MoPaR_DaK/My%20Truck/IMG_0191.jpg

[beeper]

Nice looking trucks! :biggthump


Here is my old beater, complete with backwoods pinstriping, dents and rust..... :jester:

Had it for 5 years now and it had been smacked pretty hard in the front by a deer when I got it, it still shows some of the scars from that but I got it super cheap and it owes me nothing. :biggthump
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL188/1011530/2340094/111503642.jpg

[whitelighting13]

here is my dakota, the pics suck cause all i have is my camera phone, will hopefully be getting a camera come december. i'll have had it a year come march, and have put over 10k miles on it so far. and yea i know i need to get that back tire fixed its my spare cause i keep getting flat tires and have not fixed it yet.

[cupholder]

i want a gen 2 RC...... :drool:

[realdeal7369]

heres my contribution...

[realdeal7369]

92' Amber Fire, Belltech 2/4, R/T wheels, AAR 3" cowl, Sir michaels steel roll pan, shaved antenna and front license plate holes..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/MoPaR_DaK/My%20Truck/IMG_0146.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/MoPaR_DaK/My%20Truck/IMG_0190.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/MoPaR_DaK/My%20Truck/IMG_0191.jpg

i freaking love this color. if my paint was in horrible condition, id re-do it just like yours man.

[chester_peabody]

Here's some more of mine... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/chester_peabody/dakotherside.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/chester_peabody/dakside.jpg
that's the current state rt wheels on the front and some old crabs on the back cuz I can't afford tires. As you can tell I've stopped washing it because I'm getting ready to do another repaint after I shave my door handles. I'm going with a copper mettalic (don't say amberfire!!!!) it's going to be the same color as my bike http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/chester_peabody/bike.bmp and I'm putting some flares back on it. This color is alot brighter and has a ton more flake in it. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/chester_peabody/dakdriversside.bmp Thats the first pic I have when I started I was alot shittier but I didn't think to start documenting things until I had it in peices. And for shits and giggles here's my old DSM It was truly a badassed car and I've bitched enough about it in other posts I thought I'd toss it up here so you all know I know where I'm coming from when I say they's a POS :biggthump http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/chester_peabody/Jul2266.jpg Yes I painted that one too I've got a thing for electric blue that I've just recently grown out of.

[fortknox82]

Here some pics of my 94 2.5L thats gonna be turbo soon. Its running and i drive it to work everyday now with the new ported fuel injection setup. Check it out.

http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/users/41b860fdzcb26b6f8/d8dd/__sr_/a4ec.jpg?phwQfTDBXqcbS0eN

http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/users/41b860fdzcb26b6f8/d8dd/__sr_/c0dd.jpg?phwQfTDBhV0VG4mZ

http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/users/41b860fdzcb26b6f8/d8dd/__sr_/1e03.jpg?phxQfTDB02TKeH5f

http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/users/41b860fdzcb26b6f8/d8dd/__sr_/67d1.jpg?phwQfTDBwvLmIzfb

[meluke]

this is my dakota i bought the begining of this summer, it is far from looking nice like these pictures.
wheni am done i will have it looking nicer like these ones.

[ScatDak]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/IronMike/sd2.jpg

Soon to go through a change stayed tuned

[Skoodles]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/IronMike/sd2.jpg

Soon to go through a change stayed tuned
thats exactly what i had in mind for my truck cept for the white thing on the back but damn thats a good lookin truck

[meluke]

that is sweet!

[Vincent]

Nice pic, ScatDak! I need to find a good place to get better pictures. The driveway shots aren't very impressive.

My 92...

http://www.vincentroberts.com/images/DSCF0174.JPG

[KREWZER]

Nice truck Vincent...looks like u got it repainted

[Vincent]

Yeah. Not too long ago.

I think I need to paint the door handles. Any opinions? They seem to stick out on a white truck.

[KREWZER]

Yeah i think i saw ur truck on Cardomain a while ago when it was still halfway sanded and what not...I think with ur painted mirrors and clear corners, the painted handles would look good. But then the rest of ur black trim would stick out even more. just my opinion...

[Skoodles]

finally got my truck this morning gah i love this thing. pics were taken at night so i couldnt get far enough away to get the whole truck with good light so ill take more tomarow.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/691000-691999/691171_152_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/691000-691999/691171_153_full.jpg

needs window tint exauhst and lower it. think ill be happy for now

[KREWZER]

nice :biggthump Those wheels clean up really well if u just put some time into em...BLING BLING!!!

[Skoodles]

nice :biggthump Those wheels clean up really well if u just put some time into em...BLING BLING!!!
yeah the whole truck was covered in tree sap ben sitting for a few years but when i get a day off i wanna hand scrub everything. and hopefully down the line find some r/t rims

[KREWZER]

ur grille and ur bumper look exactly how mine used to, except i had a lot more rust, u should take some time and repaint the bumper and the grey parts on the grille, would definitely help the look. I think it did wonders for mine.

[b2™]

Great looking gen 2s guys. Oh and ScatDak, what are planning to do? I like that truck just the way it is. I'm interested to see whatcha gonna do...but I also hate to see it changed. Oh well...change can be good...right? :huh:

[Skoodles]

ur grille and ur bumper look exactly how mine used to, except i had a lot more rust, u should take some time and repaint the bumper and the grey parts on the grille, would definitely help the look. I think it did wonders for mine.
i wanna find a different grill for it like the chrome 4pc inserts

[KREWZER]

i wanna find a different grill for it like the chrome 4pc inserts
yeah those do look pretty cool, i just dont like how there wouldnt be anything in the lower valance.

[Skoodles]

yeah those do look pretty cool, i just dont like how there wouldnt be anything in the lower valance.
ok flame me if you want but what is lower valance?

[chester_peabody]

it's that plastic lower bumper called an air dam sometimes..... nice truck but a wierd combo. I haven't seen any gen 2's that color in a club cab let alone in sport trim. My truck is a constant work in progress so feel free to ask what you want cause chances are I've been there. :biggthump

[KREWZER]

it's that plastic lower bumper called an air dam sometimes..... nice truck but a wierd combo. I haven't seen any gen 2's that color in a club cab let alone in sport trim. My truck is a constant work in progress so feel free to ask what you want cause chances are I've been there. :biggthump

how many Lapis Blue RC Dakotas have u seen? Ive never seen another truck my color in person, and only two on the internet.

[Dakota94Sport]

Here's mine (maybe the links will work):

http://www.geocities.com/cris_r_key/Pictures/Dakota_Right.JPG
http://www.geocities.com/cris_r_key/Pictures/Front.JPG
http://www.geocities.com/cris_r_key/Pictures/Behind_Seats.JPG

[WUWU20]

Latest shot of mine, its been dropped and de-stripped since last seen, waiting on exhaust tips to come in so I can install my roll pan. So, what you think of the color DownBoi? :biggthump

[KREWZER]

Latest shot of mine, its been dropped and de-stripped since last seen, waiting on exhaust tips to come in so I can install my roll pan. So, what you think of the color DownBoi? :biggthump

is that Lapis Blue?!?!... That is hot dude, how much of a drop is that?

[WUWU20]

is that Lapis Blue?!?!... That is hot dude, how much of a drop is that?
I believe it is, I only see codes, not names, 2 - 3 drop.

[KREWZER]

thats only a 2/3? Looks good as hell, im puttin my Spindles and coils in Sunday. Whats the paint code? someone doesnt believe me that urs is the same color. Mine is PC4 or something...

[MoPaR DaK]

I don't think thats lapis blue, there is another darker blue that they put on these trucks too and is not lapis.. I think it looks to dark to be lapis.. but could be wrong

[WUWU20]

Mine is PCH Brilliant Blue.....sure looks just like yours, ol well, still bad ass :woowoo: Yea, mine is just 2-3, if you go 2 more in the front than mine, you better start cutting them fender wells out...lol trust me, when that tire goes up and hits the inner fenders, it's a HAND FULL! I had to extend my bump stops with just the 2 inch drop (spindels) because of this problem.

[KREWZER]

what shocks are u running? And i dont think my stockers are wide enough to hit the fenders. And too bad ur truck isnt the same color, Lapis blue is awesome. Urs still looks good :biggthump

[RLG]

Haha I was right.

[KREWZER]

shut up!!!

[WUWU20]

what shocks are u running? And i dont think my stockers are wide enough to hit the fenders. And too bad ur truck isnt the same color, Lapis blue is awesome. Urs still looks good :biggthump

How wide the tire is has nothing to do with it hitting, its how tall it is, mine are the stock hight and they slame into the inner fenders without the adjustment I did to the bumps and I'm only running 2 inch drop spindels. Unless you are running a whole lot shorter tire than stock and I mean alot they will hit if you don't change you bump stops. I added a piece of 1 1/4 square tube to the lower control arm pad that hits the rubber bump.

[KREWZER]

so i guess ur running the stock shocks then still since u only did a 2" drop? Man i just took my spindles out of the box, and damn theyre hella smaller than my stockers, plus my coils....damn its gonna be low, hopefully. But yeah, im still running the 215/75s in the front. But i need new tires anyway so ill get em when i get back from germany. Ill probably throw 195/75s on all around since ill have my 5" rear drop installed then too.

But i just figured since my tires arent that wide that they wouldnt rub on the inside, and i heard that i could just bend the lip on the inside of the fender up and it would keep the rubbing to a minimum.

[WUWU20]

If I get to install my roll pan tomorrow (exhaust tips came today!!) I'll take some pics of what I'm talking about while its on the lift so you can see where it'll rub and the blocks I did.

[KREWZER]

ok, sounds good. Like i said, im not too worried about, im putting the spindles and coils on and my trucks just gonna sit there till March anyway (lost license) plus ill be in germany. I dont think 195/75s will rub, they are hella small.......I know your supposed to, but did u have to get a front end allignment when u got the spindles on? Supposedly the toes gonna be in like 3" after the spindles are on. I dont care about the inward camber, i just dont want my truck to be bowl legged...

[MoPaR DaK]

Spindles will change nothing.. it's the springs that will alter the way the wheels sit as far as alignment

[KREWZER]

Spindles will change nothing.. it's the springs that will alter the way the wheels sit as far as alignment

hmmm...ok...so the only thing thats gonna be different is the camber angle? U have a PM...

[MoPaR DaK]

Everything should be exactly the same with the lowering spindle, it is the exact same thing as the stock ones except the hub gets mounted two inches higher, thus makes the truck sit two inches lower. The springs will change things as far as alignment though.. not sure how much but you'll be able to tell if its off

[KREWZER]

ok, thats what i was thinking....ummm someone should come in here and clean this thread up...i think im gonna delete all of my posts that arent pictures...

[WUWU20]

ok, sounds good. Like i said, im not too worried about, im putting the spindles and coils on and my trucks just gonna sit there till March anyway (lost license) plus ill be in germany. I dont think 195/75s will rub, they are hella small.......I know your supposed to, but did u have to get a front end allignment when u got the spindles on? Supposedly the toes gonna be in like 3" after the spindles are on. I dont care about the inward camber, i just dont want my truck to be bowl legged...

My alignment was way out after the spindles, wheel was out of center and wheels towed in, you will need a F.E.A after your done.

[MoPaR DaK]

My alignment was way out after the spindles, wheel was out of center and wheels towed in, you will need a F.E.A after your done.
Did you mess with the tie rods? Like threading them further out or in? Mine sat dead nuts straight when I did mine. I don't see how it would get changed

[KREWZER]

grrreeeaaat...im just not gonna put em on...

Somebody want some spindles?

[WUWU20]

Did you mess with the tie rods? Like threading them further out or in? Mine sat dead nuts straight when I did mine. I don't see how it would get changed

Nope took nothing loose but the spindles, they were easy to install and I wouldn't have thought that it would have changed anything but it sure did, I drove it home that night after I installed them and could really tell that things were out of wack so I had a F.E.A done the next morning, I used brand new Bell Techs.

DownBoi, put the things in man, it aint no big deal to get a F.E.A, don't let 30-40 bucks stop ya! :bs2:

[MoPaR DaK]

Yea, deff don't let it stop you.. the springs were going to do it anyways. I mean mine was a straight as it was when I started.. But I guess stranger things could happen

[KREWZER]

i was kidding anyway guys...maybe mine wont be off either...I want the camber though, i like that little bit of inward lean on the front tires.

[jokerlowrider]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/jokerlowrider/car%20show/truck.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/jokerlowrider/car%20show/random%20pics/100_0866.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/jokerlowrider/car%20show/random%20pics/100_0867.jpg

1991 Kota x-cab fully bagged, shaved and laying frame 17 x8 wheels, oil pump just went out so I am in the process of redoing the motor in it and should have it finished by spring

[meluke]

looks MINT joker she'll look real good with a bit of paint on'er

[munypit]

Here are some pics of my dakota

[meluke]

DROOL :drool:

[Vincent]

Those wheels look awesome on GenII's, Joker.

[jokerlowrider]

Thanks guys but its a work in progress since I sold my last 2 that I built and wrecked the other one
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/jokerlowrider/car%20show/keithvan-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/jokerlowrider/car%20show/796e7533.jpg

Here is 2 of my vehicles that I use to have

[grumpy44]

yo downboi, think you could get rid of the picture man, its starting to give me the creeps. Nothing personal.
got spindles blocks and shocks on the way. Fixin to order roll pan and gauges. And who knows what else. Just thought I was broke.

[KREWZER]

yo downboi, think you could get rid of the picture man, its starting to give me the creeps. Nothing personal.
got spindles blocks and shocks on the way. Fixin to order roll pan and gauges. And who knows what else. Just thought I was broke.
you crack me up...have u even seen the movie?

and i checked out that macs springs site...i couldnt find anything for Gen I or IIs on suspension...so i was wondering what exactly what u ordered...and how much did u pay?

[KREWZER]

better?.........

[Slow97dakota]

92' Amber Fire, Belltech 2/4, R/T wheels, AAR 3" cowl, Sir michaels steel roll pan, shaved antenna and front license plate holes..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/MoPaR_DaK/My%20Truck/IMG_0146.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/MoPaR_DaK/My%20Truck/IMG_0190.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/MoPaR_DaK/My%20Truck/IMG_0191.jpg
ditch the rt wheels, put a 5 speed in backed by my motor and ur truck would b badass :biggthump
are u dead? i havent seen ya in ages

[KREWZER]

ditch the rt wheels, put a 5 speed in backed by my motor and ur truck would b badass :biggthump
are u dead? i havent seen ya in ages
hes been on DakUSA a lot more lately...

[meluke]

this seems to be a popular thread i started so can you guys help me?

ok my KOTA run wikked for 320,000 but i am not sure but i think the tranny is going, when i hit 2,500 RPM in second gear it like falls out gear and will rev up for a sec then like drops back in to gear
if you haave any tips i am open for ideas.. thanks

[KREWZER]

yup, sounds like ur tranny is slipping...

[meluke]

i sthat a chep fix?
i am kinda new to all this

[KREWZER]

i sthat a chep fix?
i am kinda new to all this
not that i know of...get it serviced, or rebuilt

[meluke]

SHIIT i will keep you guys posted

[chace]

hey joker lookin good, cant believe i almost had that truck, shew that sucked but atleast u didnt lose a nice truck for my pos. but can ya help me out on baggin my truck dont knwo whta all i need to bag a 94 x-cab should be the same as urs

[chace]

mine is a 1994 dodge dakota slt x-cab
specs about it below

site where my pics are is http://www.dodgertclub.org/Colby ignore the pics of my s10, but the white kota isthe 1994 im taklin about the s10 is my dd i wrecked

[chace]

btw dude, its not goin to be cheap if its slippin

its a elec od trans so there expensive to work on bc no1 likes to work on them, includin me- btw im a auto tech, the kit is cheap but the labor is expensive bc its so bothersome, im gettin rdy to rebuild mine myself bc its welded the clutches up bc the trucks been abused, but the rebuild kit is like 130 at advance auto parts- so maybe u know a friend thatll help you rebuild it, if not youre goin to be forkin overe some cash

[realdeal7369]

yeah, i know what you mean. mine fried like a chicken at KFC. everything in it was toasted. spent waaaay too much. BUT, the end result is a healthy chirp into second, and a little sideways action too. gonna be alot of fun with that 390 stroker motor. maybe hear a third gear chirp...we shall see er um i mean hear...lol :drive:

[thtanoyinguy]

i sold it, but here are some pics of the gen II i used to have...

http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?bg=FFFFFF&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2154000-2154999/2154356_10_full.jpg
http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?bg=FFFFFF&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2154000-2154999/2154356_12_full.jpg
http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?bg=FFFFFF&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2154000-2154999/2154356_13_full.jpg

[rtee007]

Hers a few pic of my first Dakota V8.....she was a real killer!
Still in service after drag strip and street race duty.
185K

http://dakota-truck.net/PICS/rivers01.jpg
http://dakota-truck.net/PICS/rivers02.jpg
http://dakota-truck.net/PICS/rivers04.jpg
http://dakota-truck.net/PICS/rivers05.jpg
http://dakota-truck.net/PICS/rivers03.jpg
http://dakota-truck.net/PICS/rivers06.jpg

[jokerlowrider]

Hey man its not hard to bag a Dakota you will need drop spindles for the front to make it lay out but I got my kit from FBI for my truck

[meluke]

what the price on this bag drop?

[jokerlowrider]

900.00 for everything in the kit plus another 200.00 for the four link so around 1100.00

[Fakota]

wondering if you had any problems lowering, and what kit you used, i wanted to go with western chassis, just because of the option of diff. heigths in the back. I have the 95 5.2 mark III ground package and r/t rims. gotta pic, but have to shrink it first, i can email if you're curius.

[ScatDak]

wondering if you had any problems lowering, and what kit you used, i wanted to go with western chassis, just because of the option of diff. heigths in the back. I have the 95 5.2 mark III ground package and r/t rims. gotta pic, but have to shrink it first, i can email if you're curius.


None at all I went with 2"x4" Drop with BellTech Spindles and Rear Shackles on my Gen2. But I do see a problem with yours the MarkIII Package might interfere with the R/T Wheels

[WUWU20]

None at all I went with 2"x4" Drop with BellTech Spindles and Rear Shackles on my Gen2. But I do see a problem with yours the MarkIII Package might interfere with the R/T Wheels

Hey ScatDak, I sent you a message about that rear sway bar but hadn't heard anything from ya, if you still want rid of it let me know.

:hijack: :sorry:

[janesy]

might as well revive this thread.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/janesy01/dak1.jpg

[WUWU20]

might as well revive this thread.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/janesy01/dak1.jpg

Looks NICE!! Our trucks almost match...lol

[janesy]

not bad, I like that retro scoop, looks cool.

[InTeNsE98RT]

might as well revive this thread.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/janesy01/dak1.jpg


:drool: That is freakin awesome I want one :drool:

[ScatDak]

WUWU20 Looks really good keep it up I will get you that swaybar.

[realdeal7369]

might as well revive this thread.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/janesy01/dak1.jpg


looks awesome man. where did you get the tonneau cover from. im wanting one bad.

[janesy]

I bought the cover used, I beleive it said "RDL" before I peeled off the sticker. now I couldn't tell you for sure tho.

she's pretty, and she's got some bite too.

[realdeal7369]

cool beans man, ill have to look it up.

[white95]

Mopar pcm,headers,dual 2 1/2 into x-pipe,ported throttle body and intake,pulleys, elec fans,3.90s out back with posi.and 5-speed.

[janesy]

nice clean truck!! :biggthump

[Gaze]

http://images17.fotki.com/v297/photos/6/694959/3359839/DSCF0157-vi.jpg

http://images16.fotki.com/v283/photos/6/694959/3359839/DSCF0160-vi.jpg

It's my mom's "Mid-life crisis" truck that I've been modifying for her. It's a work in progress right now...

[janesy]

WOW, pink!

Are those Boyd "smoothies"

[Gaze]

nope... they are Boss 18s on Toyo Tires. Not the best, but they were affordable. The truck is far from complete. I'm browsing around these forums now trying to get some more ideas...

[jokerlowrider]

Good looking truck

[lsigrandson]

Pink looks good on Mopars and ONLY Mopars. Nice truck!

Mike

[JethroStyles]

I'm really thinking of going Lime Green on mine... Not sure... I want some 18s BAAAAAAAD... Time will tell :biggthump

[redakota]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f93/weezerfan4/untitled4.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f93/weezerfan4/untitled6.jpg
exterior is stock

and just for fun
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f93/weezerfan4/low.jpg


plans as of this week are gen III wheels, clear corners, and maybe one day roll pan. ive been looking at other types of rims, just cant afford them at the moment. :slap:

[fast95dodge]

Not much done to the exterior, mostly engine/drivetrain work being done, dropped her a little and try to keep her clean :)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j244/BluSoos69/dakmod1.jpg

[KREWZER]

looks good...u have 235s mounted on the stockers? Got any more pictures? I was trying to think how a wider tire would look on these wheels...truck does look really clean BTW. U dont see many long beds around anymore that arent beat to shit.

[mopar318]

Not much done to the exterior, mostly engine/drivetrain work being done, dropped her a little and try to keep her clean :)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j244/BluSoos69/dakmod1.jpg

We should add our mods together...and we would be a 12 sec truck. :biggthump

[fast95dodge]

looks good...u have 235s mounted on the stockers? Got any more pictures? I was trying to think how a wider tire would look on these wheels...truck does look really clean BTW. U dont see many long beds around anymore that arent beat to shit.

I dont have a picture of the tires specifically, although 235 fit just fine, i think the rim is set for 225 because thats whats up front lol, as you can tell from my sig. i go through tires quite often so usually im just buying rear tires and sometimes they dont match the fronts. Right now i dont have barely any rubber left on the tires from having to much fun... especially with these 17 y old kids and their POS fox body mustangs :D Other than that if i have time i'll take a few pics of the tires so you guys can have a good laugh at how much rubber i have left lol.

We should add our mods together...and we would be a 12 sec truck.:biggthump:

Ya i know that would be great :) but then... wait a sec who would get to drive it? :drive:

[chester_peabody]

looks good...u have 235s mounted on the stockers? Got any more pictures? I was trying to think how a wider tire would look on these wheels...truck does look really clean BTW. U dont see many long beds around anymore that arent beat to shit.

I've seen 255/60/15's on the crab wheels without any problems

[fast95dodge]

I've seen 255/60/15's on the crab wheels without any problems


Damn i should try that out, i need as much rubber as i can get touchin the road

[mopar318]

Damn i should try that out, i need as much rubber as i can get touchin the road

You should get some GenIII rims and put some 255/60 or 275/60's on them. You will hook way better. You will get a better Trap speed with the 255/60 though because of the smaller tire. When I installed the locker and 275's I went from a 14.7 at 101 to a 13.9 at 101. I went almost a second faster but I blame the speed on the larger, heavier tire. I still cant hook up though, 2.23's 60 foot. I got E/T street now though, new times soon. Last track I went too blew some major ass.

[fast95dodge]

You should get some GenIII rims and put some 255/60 or 275/60's on them. You will hook way better. You will get a better Trap speed with the 255/60 though because of the smaller tire. When I installed the locker and 275's I went from a 14.7 at 101 to a 13.9 at 101. I went almost a second faster but I blame the speed on the larger, heavier tire. I still cant hook up though, 2.23's 60 foot. I got E/T street now though, new times soon. Last track I went too blew some major ass.


I have definitely been thinking about it, especially a pair of those R/T rims. When i first bought the truck, it was back in 04, with 88,000 original miles, and ran a 15.7, since then i've brought it down considerably but my 60' foot is sitting over 2 sec's like yours i believe i was a 2.2 or somewhere around there. (I havent been to the track since last summer.) I figure though, if i go with Low Profile tires with aluminum rims, that hopefully i wont gain to much in weight, so hopefully my trap speed will go down, along with my E/T. I know the truck should be in the mid to low 13's i'm just fighting the weight/hook ratio for the bed.

[realdeal7369]

http://images17.fotki.com/v297/photos/6/694959/3359839/DSCF0157-vi.jpg

http://images16.fotki.com/v283/photos/6/694959/3359839/DSCF0160-vi.jpg

It's my mom's "Mid-life crisis" truck that I've been modifying for her. It's a work in progress right now...

panther pink? thats cool as shit man. definatly different

[fast95dodge]

My 26X10.5 E/Ts weight about 18 pounds a piece. The 275's are almost 35. R/T rims and tires are gonna wiegh more than what you have now though.

I dont know much about the long beds..is the wheel base extended before or after the axle. If its after you should be getting better wieght transfer than a short box.


Heh, i just realized we're getting quite off topic, so i'll start up a new thread, but to answer your question, honestly i dont know if its extended before or after the axle. I would assume it would be after, but like i said, IDK.

[WentInsane]

As far as traction.. what I did when I had my S-10 with a LT-1 was run with weight in the back and adjusted it til I got it where I wanted it. When I figured out the amt of weight I needed, I made a box that fit between the wells to put the weights in. What I dod as far as the weights go is I took old wheels weights and melted them down and made them into "blocks." I was going to make custom lead pieces that mounted over the fenderwells in the empty space of the bed. But I never got around to that.

[hemi_dakota94]

Here are a few pics of my Dak, a couple of the pics are from Carlisle. Its a 94, 318 5 speed 4x4. I have rims and tires from a 99, a torsion crank, 2" rear lift blocks, 2" body lift, flowmaster 40 series, just to name a few small mods. I'm new to Dak-Dur but I spend most of my time over on DodgeTalk. This site is great too! Lots of resources and info between the two sites! :wave: :biggthump :usa2: :beer:

[redakota]

i know ive seen that one cardomain or somewhere. very, very nice :biggthump :biggthump

[hemi_dakota94]

i know ive seen that one cardomain or somewhere. very, very nice :biggthump :biggthump

Thank ya, thank ya! Its my pride and joy. I dont see very many like it, and thats why I jumped on it when I saw it up for sale. I have come to the point that I can afford a new truck now, but I just dont want one!!

My Dak is all over the web. LOL and a little more publicity wont hurt me!

[redakota]

you should post those pics in the multimedia section, youll get a lot of good comments. :biggthump

[Lobsta]

Meet Bruno-

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/ztekej/SOVA/Bruno.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/ztekej/SOVA/Bruno3.jpg

[Gaze]

Update on the pink Dakota!

In the last couple months, I've done a few more mods for my mom's toy:

http://images1.fotki.com/v333/photos/6/694959/3364829/DSCF0710-vi.jpg?1153268481

http://images14.fotki.com/v335/photos/6/694959/3364829/DSCF0302-vi.jpg?1153268589

http://images19.fotki.com/v292/photos/6/694959/3364829/DSCF0846-vi.jpg?1158107625

http://images1.fotki.com/v333/photos/6/694959/3364829/120_046-vi.jpg?1153268497


Not pictured, I replaced the chrome bumper in the front with a brand new one, I installed an LED underbody kit (pink of course), and I have valve covers and other misc parts to begin dressing up under the hood.

Any suggestions from the II gen crowd out there? (Keep in mind, I'm just the artist and mechanic and the truck is driven by a 48 yr old woman, lol)

[Finn03durango]

Hello everybody!
I've been reading your great pages, now it's time to try write :woot: , sorry for my lousy english :sorry:

Have you seen there same headlights like my ex -91 export 4x4 model?
It got headlights washer also.
I haven't seen any in internet and i even don't know what option code this kind of grille is.
We have here in Finland "lot" of those Dakota's: My ex 4x4 and two 4x2 models is came in new, all 5.2+A500+3.92sg and all same color and built date 28.10.1990.
Older V6 Dakotas we have more, newer than -91 none, except few personal imports.
Link my ad, yes it's sold: http://www.nettiauto.com/581000
You can watch other ad's from Finland biggest car sale page switching right side page "merkki" (Dodge or Plymouth etc) and then press "hae".

[WentInsane]

Hello everybody!
I've been reading your great pages, now it's time to try write :woot: , sorry for my lousy english :sorry:

Have you seen there same headlights like my ex -91 export 4x4 model?
It got headlights washer also.
I haven't seen any in internet and i even don't know what option code this kind of grille is.
We have here in Finland "lot" of those Dakota's: My ex 4x4 and two 4x2 models is came in new, all 5.2+A500+3.92sg and all same color and built date 28.10.1990.
Older V6 Dakotas we have more, newer than -91 none, except few personal imports.
Link my ad, yes it's sold: http://www.nettiauto.com/581000
You can watch other ad's from Finland biggest car sale page switching right side page "merkki" (Dodge or Plymouth etc) and then press "hae".
Are you talking about those sealed beam headlights? B/c I have seen several Dak's here (WA state) and in California where I used to live, that had sealed beams.

[Finn03durango]

Are you talking about those sealed beam headlights? B/c I have seen several Dak's here (WA state) and in California where I used to live, that had sealed beams.
Yes, sealed beam, same as 1 gen Dakotas. Here of course lamps is E-sertified and parking lights is in same beam, because they must be white, yellow/orange is not legal.
I just haven't seen any similar lights even not other european countries, but like you said, there is also used same system.
edit: I should watch sharper, jokerlowrider's CC got similar lights.

[Blue93Dakota]

Here are a few recent pics of my '93. Signature pretty much sums everything up.

[realdeal7369]

Update on the pink Dakota!

In the last couple months, I've done a few more mods for my mom's toy:

http://images1.fotki.com/v333/photos/6/694959/3364829/DSCF0710-vi.jpg?1153268481

http://images14.fotki.com/v335/photos/6/694959/3364829/DSCF0302-vi.jpg?1153268589

http://images19.fotki.com/v292/photos/6/694959/3364829/DSCF0846-vi.jpg?1158107625

http://images1.fotki.com/v333/photos/6/694959/3364829/120_046-vi.jpg?1153268497


Not pictured, I replaced the chrome bumper in the front with a brand new one, I installed an LED underbody kit (pink of course), and I have valve covers and other misc parts to begin dressing up under the hood.

Any suggestions from the II gen crowd out there? (Keep in mind, I'm just the artist and mechanic and the truck is driven by a 48 yr old woman, lol)


yeah, stop by and get my cowl hood for 350.oo im in philly too, and a cowl hood would look awesome on that truck

[janesy]

Well, i just lower mine some more, rear now has a c-notch, shackle kit, custom SS springs and Caltracs. Front is springs and coils. Looks low, and will hook like nobodies business at the track. Been sitting for a year, it could use a wash, and an engine, and a tranny, and an exhaust, and a... list goes on

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/janesy01/lowered1.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/janesy01/lowered2.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/janesy01/rearlowered.jpg

[janesy]

and here's a little taste of things to come.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/janesy01/cell1.jpg

[redakota]

those wheels are awesome!! nice dak.

[Jonny mopar]

heres a couple pics of my dakotas. Mine are not very pretty but i like them. My black 92 is kinda beat up, i used it to haul lots of scrap metal and scratched and dented it to hell. But its has the 5.2 magnum and still hauls balls.

My 93 4x4 is a decent looking truck but its been a MI truck all its life and has some rust.

[solo1]

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/00redrt/DSCF2920.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/00redrt/DSCF2906.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/00redrt/DSCF2905.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/00redrt/DSCF2911.jpg

[WUWU20]

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/00redrt/DSCF2920.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/00redrt/DSCF2906.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/00redrt/DSCF2905.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/00redrt/DSCF2911.jpg


Like the wheels, what are they?

[Bsmith]

This is my 92. Pics arnt too recent...moldings been taken off and tint too.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n245/bsmith0787/2341722_6_full.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n245/bsmith0787/2341722_16_full.jpg
The last picture of the interior intact. Seats are gone, carpet is gone, tint is almost all gone.

[solo1]

i dont know and never knew the brand..!!
when i got them...i never asked..but i liked them since ..just did the paint job on them...i love the way it came out...thanx!!!

[fast95dodge]

i dont know and never knew the brand..!!
when i got them...i never asked..but i liked them since ..just did the paint job on them...i love the way it came out...thanx!!!


Looks awesome, who makes your front valence and roll pan? Those are awesome looking and as for the truck :bow: that truck is showing me i put my money in all the wrong places. As i re-read this thread i noticed when i played around with my photobucket that my pics i posted are gone. So here they are again.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j244/BluSoos69/The%20Dak/dakmod1.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j244/BluSoos69/The%20Dak/dak3.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j244/BluSoos69/The%20Dak/dak2.jpg

[94dak4x4]

It's about time I posted something in this thread. Here's a few of my favorites :onethumb:

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/alincoln_86/truck_005.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/alincoln_86/truck_003.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/alincoln_86/truck_sunset_4.jpg

[CaptainCummins]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k98/CaptainCummins_01/Truck/100_0536.jpg

[Devilbrad]

96, stock 5.9 for now (originally a 5.2), 5 speed, 4.10 LSD, Mopar headers and PCM, 3" cat and Gibson cat back, March pulleys, K&N 14X3 FIPK, Centerforce clutch, 17X7 and 17X8 Centerlines with Nittos (cant remember size), Western Chassis 3/4 drop, and 85 Daytona bucket seats.

http://hometown.aol.com/n2mopars/mydak2.jpg
http://hometown.aol.com/n2mopars/images/motor.jpg
http://hometown.aol.com/n2mopars/bradburn.jpg
http://hometown.aol.com/n2mopars/KKmotor.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/devilbrad/Dakclean002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/devilbrad/Dakclean001.jpg
And video of the gay sounding stock 360 through the 11 year old Gibson exhaust!
Exhaust (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v518/devilbrad/?action=view&current=06050703.flv)

[ScatDak]

OH MY Brad actually washed his truck, Hell has frozen over Guys.

Brad when are you ever going to finish that friggen motor. Hell I hope before I'm 40 :twothumb:

[Devilbrad]

OH MY Brad actually washed his truck, Hell has frozen over Guys.

Brad when are you ever going to finish that friggen motor. Hell I hope before I'm 40 :twothumb:
As soon as I can find a local shop to do small block Mopar lifter bore bushings! Its like finding a needle in a hay stack. I really dont wanna ship my block across the country. Besides, plans for the next motor started this week. :onethumb:

[ScatDak]

Try giving Mazzolini Racing a call. 951-787-8783 They are in Riverside I bet they know of some one that is into Mopars really big up here in NorCal

[janesy]

Took a minute after work and tossed my track wheels on to see what it's gonna look like. They used to be on Slow97's Dak. They fit almost perfect, maybe a tad outward but Hell, price was right and they look great!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/janesy01/angleslicks.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/janesy01/sideslicks.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/janesy01/frontslicks.jpg

[Jonny mopar]

How hard was it to put the daytona seats in it??? I would like to put buckets in my 96 dak. And i have a pair of daytona seats here.

96, stock 5.9 for now (originally a 5.2), 5 speed, 4.10 LSD, Mopar headers and PCM, 3" cat and Gibson cat back, March pulleys, K&N 14X3 FIPK, Centerforce clutch, 17X7 and 17X8 Centerlines with Nittos (cant remember size), Western Chassis 3/4 drop, and 85 Daytona bucket seats.

http://hometown.aol.com/n2mopars/mydak2.jpg
http://hometown.aol.com/n2mopars/images/motor.jpg
http://hometown.aol.com/n2mopars/bradburn.jpg
http://hometown.aol.com/n2mopars/KKmotor.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/devilbrad/Dakclean002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/devilbrad/Dakclean001.jpg
And video of the gay sounding stock 360 through the 11 year old Gibson exhaust!
Exhaust (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v518/devilbrad/?action=view&current=06050703.flv)

[WUWU20]

Damn nice!! Gen II's are the shit. :onethumb:

[Jonny mopar]

some pics of my 96 v8 4x4 5sp And my 93 3.9 v6 5sp 4x4

[janesy]

I have Daytona seats in mine, they are a direct bolt in.

[Little Blue Guy]

Here is front of "Little Blue Guy".....he's not to bad for paying $120 about 2 years ago...'94 Sport, 3.9, 5spd, now has factory AC I put in from a 93 4x4 Dakota I bought a few months ago....I will probably paint the front & rear bumpers to match the truck soon.

Bryan :drive:

[Little Blue Guy]

Here is the dash of "Little Blue Guy".....nothing special....

Bryan :drive:

[boricua8194]

i knowim late on this forum... but here is my generation 2....1994..total shave job with showtime hydraulics......

[Vortech92]

Mine is in the sig...

[M1Koter]

due to popular demand I got some other pics, the first one is me the first day I had the truck
http://a528.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00533/72/51/533861527_l.jpg
the second one is my dakota on the left and my buddie's dakota on the right
http://a906.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/9/l_3a936540bfa89b91ef2d47c4e31ac0a9.jpg
and the third one here was a rare moment(it was freshly washed) and that is why I took the pic
http://a536.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/9/l_3012af1311eeda8c03fb5a9ca481aa07.jpg
and this is the link to my burnout video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBa4LEP3SPA

[94dak4x4]

Come on guys, don't just say "look at my sig", post some good 800x600 pics. We can see your sig pic anytime.

[superdaver]

Vortech92,

Any more pics of info on your truck?

What lowering equipment are you running, what size wheel/tire combo?
Custom grill?

Any suspension/handling modifications?

[Vortech92]

It has 3 in drop blocks in the back and 2 in drop coils in the front. Those are 17 in Billet Specialties wheels (very old ones) with nitto drag radials 275/45 on the back and 245/45 ventus hr2's on the front. The grill is some kinda billet one...it was on the truck when I got it...never seen one like it before. No susp. or handling mods. Here are some recent pics...
http://a467.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/5/l_7c627cf9ce2dc86a156e75207a597f5a.jpg
http://a976.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/55/l_28e34f70434fa754c7ade10db689e76f.jpg

http://a880.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/35/l_7f322c93e6bad22a8251b9f3ac57681f.jpg

http://a592.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/43/l_43c0b73e7a68eeb5b0e937fdf4c8408f.jpg

http://a553.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/35/l_c3122c732d50c47b44ce6d41f67d5ad8.jpg

[ScatDak]

I've seen that truck before? You bought it off Ebay. I remember seeing that Kota about a while back on there. Nice truck.

[Vortech92]

It was on ebay...but I bought it from a guy that lived about 30 miles from me. He had it on ebay...but I got it before anyone bought it off there. Saw it at our local 1/8th mile dragway and had to have it.

[94dak4x4]

Vortech92, in your sig you have an extensive list of engine mods, but only an MSD boost retard (heh, retard) and Mopar PCM controlling it. Is that really all, or is there something else not mentioned? How smoothly does it run? I'm curious because I'm building a bored/stroked 5.2L and our PCM choices are quite limited on the older Daks. Do you think I'll be fine just using the Mopar PCM? I plan on keeping it NA, so no boost or nitrous to worry about.

And thanks for the better pics, that thing looks mean :drive: :mullet:

[Vortech92]

Yep that is it...I talked to KRC and they said I could run all the way up to 30lb inj with the mopar pcm. KRC told me there was no way to flash my model pcm so there isn't really anything you can do. It runs great...I can 't even tell a diff with the 24lb inj in...and it is right on the money on the wide band o2...drives like stock!

[M1Koter]

Yep that is it...I talked to KRC and they said I could run all the way up to 30lb inj with the mopar pcm. KRC told me there was no way to flash my model pcm so there isn't really anything you can do. It runs great...I can 't even tell a diff with the 24lb inj in...and it is right on the money on the wide band o2...drives like stock!
what are the specs on the cam your running

[Sneezer]

Vortech92, in your sig you have an extensive list of engine mods, but only an MSD boost retard (heh, retard) and Mopar PCM controlling it. Is that really all, or is there something else not mentioned? How smoothly does it run? I'm curious because I'm building a bored/stroked 5.2L and our PCM choices are quite limited on the older Daks. Do you think I'll be fine just using the Mopar PCM? I plan on keeping it NA, so no boost or nitrous to worry about.

And thanks for the better pics, that thing looks mean :drive: :mullet:

You can also run a Megasquirt to control everything, or consider changing over to a Ford MAF system. Those are the two cheapest options to get more tuning and control on our trucks. I haven't decided which way to go yet on mine. There are benefits to each option.

[Vortech92]

All I know its a small comp blower cam....dude couldn't remember the specs...said it was from KRC. Its not that big because it idle's close to stock. Nice to know there are other options in tuning! What all do you need to change to a ford MAF?

[Jasonb61]

Very nice looking truck.. You ever come to commerce? What do you run in the 1/4? If you decide you dont like the billet grille, just call me up and I'll help you take care of it :jester: For real, good looking truck!

[aspen79]

I've got a GenII and would post some pictures, but when I tried posting some in the photos section they are shown as attached files and not in my actual post. I asked this in that forum, but will ask here too. How do you get the photos to show up with your post? I'm probably an idiot for not being able to figure it out. Help?

[ScatDak]

Aspen go to Photobucket.com they will host your pics. DL them there and right click on the link copy and paste the [IMG]whateveryourpics

[Sneezer]

All I know its a small comp blower cam....dude couldn't remember the specs...said it was from KRC. Its not that big because it idle's close to stock. Nice to know there are other options in tuning! What all do you need to change to a ford MAF?


Everything to run an engine out of a 89-93 5.0 Mustang. Harness, PCM (they call it an EEC), TB, MAF, engine sensors, O2 sensor, distributor and upgraded injectors.

The hardest thing is having the mustang distributor machined to match up with the Dodge one, and then it will fit into the block. The EEC is self adapting, and very forgiving. It will take a lot of mods before it runs out of power. And there is a ton of aftermarket stuff for it, including data logging and other programs to further tweak the power curves, etc.

You do need to get an elbow for the manifold that adapts a ford TB to a carbed intake - they are pretty inexpensive.

Here is a thread from a guy who did it to a blown 360 in a Challenger.

http://www.dodgetrucks.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=78783&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15

Here is his original thread on cuda-challenger

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=7247.0

And here is a more recent one.

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=28401.0

And finally here is a guy who used the GM LS1 stuff on his. This option is a little more expensive, as the Ford stuff is cheaper to get and easier to adapt overall. He was adding it to a 5.7 Hemi motor though, but the same thing can be done to a magnum in theory. I am sure someone has done it, but for me the LS1 system is too expensive since it is a coil on plug setup, the overall cost of the basic bits is higher, and upgrading coils if needed is significantly more expensive. Plus it looks like additional fab work may be needed beyond a distributor machining.

http://mysite.verizon.net/ls6ron/id1.html

And finally, here is the main site for Megasquirt, if you are interested in that.

http://www.megasquirt.info/

[Vortech92]

Jasonb61, I live in south ga...We have a local 1/8th mile in Douglas and a 1/4 mile track in Cecil that is about an hour away. I'm going to run it soon in the 1/4.

Sneezer, Thanks for all the info!

[aspen79]

Thanks SkatDak, I'll do that, appriciate the help!

[aspen79]

After seeing the pics of all your Dakota's, kind of makes mine look plain. I'm planning some work in the near future, haven't decided exactly what yet. Here's a semi-decent picture of it from one angle anyways.

[M1Koter]

sucker looks pretty damn clean, I hope to get my truck painted some day

[aspen79]

To be honest, in the photos it looks better than in person. I think it still looks decent for a 12 year old Wisconsin vehicle, but is showing it's age a bit. Usually try to keep it spotless inside and out.

[M1Koter]

yeah wisconsin is not nice to cars and trucks

[aspen79]

You know all about Rustconsin, or is it Saltconsin too! Didn't notice before where you're from. Been to (past) Waukesha many a time on my way to Brookfield where we stay for Ford training school, and New Berlin where the training school is. Yep, I work at a Ford dealer which means job security, yes? Anyways, suppose I better get going and batten down the hatches for the possible tornado's, large hail, 70 mph straight winds, etc..... that's headed towards us with in the next couple hours. Gotta make sure the generators ready to go too. Hey, you never know! Worst part is, my house is on a slab, no basement. Always get nervous when a big storm is coming. None of the neighbors houses have basements either. If everything survives, catch everyone later.

[Shifty]

Mopar pcm,headers,dual 2 1/2 into x-pipe,ported throttle body and intake,pulleys, elec fans,3.90s out back with posi.and 5-speed.

Do you have a lift on that? and what size tires you running?

BTW Nice looking truck man

[Vortech92]

Ran My truck in the 1/4 here is the link...
http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showthread.php?p=741491#post741491

[446Kota]

Here are a few pics of mine. KatFysh Dak..440/727, 4000 PTC, '68 B-body 8 3/4 rear w/ 4.10 Sure Grip rolling on 28" ET Streets. I did the cam break in this past Monday{Finally}.. Sounds wicked EVIL...Enjoy.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid217/p268651a93b3a74347e81a0b0876c798a/ec664e47.jpg.thumb

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid210/pa9badfc4d653fb3d11fffd352c3a6c8f/edf1bfb0.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid223/p8a2660835c4b90b413840f77a5dc6331/eadc611c.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/paee986eac7a0104d2703467281297d4f/ea1624a8.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pdea6def82cbed61e791f36f44aa4f513/ea0bf375.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pe612f60b8764fadf82e30694765d5d22/e913bd55.jpg

[turborscapri198]

Dang nice truck! :mullet:

[446Kota]

Thanks. I've been at it off and on since March of last year. I was hoping to have done for the Mopar Nats last year but , ya know.. Soo, this year, I already sent in my pre-registration..Can't wait to get it out on the street. We're goin on vaca fer all of next week then it's ballz to the wall to get it finished up..

[M1Koter]

Thanks. I've been at it off and on since March of last year. I was hoping to have done for the Mopar Nats last year but , ya know.. Soo, this year, I already sent in my pre-registration..Can't wait to get it out on the street. We're goin on vaca fer all of next week then it's ballz to the wall to get it finished up..

hey when your there look for a 99 ram electric blue 70 challenger with 17 inch billet rims on it, and what did you do for headers on that thing? Looks bad ass man

[446Kota]

I'll be looking for ya. I'll have the Dak in Club Parking section with the Moparts.com guys.. The headers are 2" Hooker Super Comp fenderwell exits from my friends '70 Dart.

[hwystar]

Here`s mine

[ki4dmh]

Here is my bone stock 96 dak. It has the 3.9L engine with a 5 speed. Still runs pretty good with 226,000 miles on it. Lots of plans for her in the future.
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z293/ki4dmh/8-8-2007005.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z293/ki4dmh/8-8-2007002.jpg
Scott

[Fluffy]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Dakota360/IMG_6679.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Dakota360/Picture001-2.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Dakota360/Picture003-2.jpg

[TurboBlew]

Heres mine I just acquired! Got a laundry list of items to go on it and fix. But its in excellent unmolested shape!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/Frankfriendly/Gen%202%20Dakota/PA140044.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/Frankfriendly/Gen%202%20Dakota/PA140039.jpg

[whitelighting13]

2slow4u did you make the cuda roll pan or did you buy that? it looks like it would really clean up the back of the gen IIs and ive thought about buying one.

[Fluffy]

2slow4u did you make the cuda roll pan or did you buy that? it looks like it would really clean up the back of the gen IIs and ive thought about buying one.



I made it myself. The Roll Pan I got off E-bay years ago for about 30 bucks or so. The tips are Gibson stainless steel. about 60 bucks per tip. I measured and cut the roll pan and then had the exhaust hung.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Dakota360/Picture002-3.jpg

[92kota]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/bemiller7/Truck%20Pond/DSCN1719.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/bemiller7/Truck%20Pond/DSCN1709.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/bemiller7/Truck%20Pond/DSCN1720.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/bemiller7/Truck%20Pond/DSCN1710.jpg

On going project.. Never be finished! 173k and still going strong

[DragKota95]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/bemiller7/Truck%20Pond/DSCN1719.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/bemiller7/Truck%20Pond/DSCN1709.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/bemiller7/Truck%20Pond/DSCN1720.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/bemiller7/Truck%20Pond/DSCN1710.jpg

On going project.. Never be finished! 173k and still going strong
not too big on that steering wheel man. but the truck looks bad ass!!
heres mine guys. finally go an engine pic of the V6er:woot:
http://i23.tinypic.com/111upkx.jpg
http://i21.tinypic.com/2wpmcll.jpg
http://i20.tinypic.com/2d9312x.jpg
http://i23.tinypic.com/2hob40k.jpg
http://i22.tinypic.com/153xrwm.jpg

[92kota]

Haha me either man its the stocker for 92. I want to get a billet one when I get billet wheels. Money goes too damn fast.

[hwystar]

Haha me either man its the stocker for 92. I want to get a billet one when I get billet wheels. Money goes too damn fast.Agreed! I thought my modding days where done when I sold my Challenger. When I bought mine I had no intention of doing anything with it at all but drive it. Then I found this site and all you friggin guys gave me the bug again:rant::nana::jester: The only thing it sucks up faster than money is gas.lol Which is part of the same thing I suppose.

[Remoth]

here's my basically stock, paint-peeling, Gen II. I'm gradually cleaning up the engine bay. I hope to get the body restored next year sometime.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2932000-2932999/2932910_1_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2932000-2932999/2932910_2_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2932000-2932999/2932910_4_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2932000-2932999/2932910_6_full.jpg

It's not much to look at, but it runs good and loud. It'll be alot better when I get the paint done and new tires...

I also have Mesh Grill inserts (which I accidentally bought on ebay) on the truck. Put on just 30 min ago!!!

Edit: here's a pic with the inserts on. (Taken with my Phone) Not sure if I'll keep them or not.... Let me know what you think!!

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2932000-2932999/2932910_9_full.jpg

[fox_racer627]

My 91 Dakota:mullet:

Most Current---------> Least Current

[ScatDak]

Welcome Aboard Fox Racer Nice little Gen2 you have there.

[fox_racer627]

:wave:Thanks man, I got big plans for it but moneys tight so itll be a slow transition. Gettin the windows tinted tommorow though.

[slickota]

work in progress

[fox_racer627]

Nice! Tell me your going to trim those u bolts though right lol.

[slickota]

i actually did later that day.. I just wanted to get a few pictures while the sun was still out.

[slickota]

dual Alpine MRP-M350's. wired up and awaiting completion of fiberglass enclosure/center console with dual Alpine 10'' Type S subs wired for 2 ohms.

[96daksport]

http://thumb17.webshots.net/t/62/562/4/19/10/2739419100067206657iUcLmJ_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2739419100067206657iUcLmJ)

http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/19838/2629097770067206657S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2629097770067206657jlAvpG)

My 93. No pics of the 96

[92kota]

Slickota I want to see more pics, looks like we are going in a similar direction.

[maddest_hatter]

I bought myself a really great deal this week. $4000 for a 1993 5.2 Dakota with only 87K original miles on it! WOO HOO! SHould last me the next 10 years if I take care of it. Looks good sitting next to my 99 Durango!

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k306/michaeljr5/picture021-1.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k306/michaeljr5/picture020-1.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k306/michaeljr5/100_1542a.jpg

[ScatDak]

I bought myself a really great deal this week. $4000 for a 1993 5.2 Dakota with only 87K original miles on it! WOO HOO! SHould last me the next 10 years if I take care of it. Looks good sitting next to my 99 Durango!

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k306/michaeljr5/picture021-1.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k306/michaeljr5/picture020-1.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k306/michaeljr5/100_1542a.jpg

Hey maddest hater did you come through Modesto California at one time?

[maddest_hatter]

Hey maddest hater did you come through Modesto at one time? I swear I worked on your Durango

No, sorry... I have never been to California and, No offense, no one but me has ever worked on my Durango.

[TurboBlew]

wow... those trucks really bring some $$$ even for the age!

Nice find! Ive got aways to go on mine but I wouldnt trade it for anything!@

[maddest_hatter]

The KKB for the Dakota is about $4200, I paid $4000. I feel it was worth it! The Dakota is going to be my DD and the Durango is the family grocery getter. The Durango only has 87K miles on it and the Dakota has 86K actually. Not bad for a 10 and 15 year old trucks! I have owned the Durango for 4 years now and it is by far the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Hopefully the Dakota lives up to the same standards. There is still something wrong with a 5.2 in a mid sized pick up!

[TurboBlew]

Im not saying the price was bad. Im saying they hold their value pretty good!
Ive been looking for awhile and its hard to find an extended cab /v8 truck. let alone a clean 4x4 model. So you got lucky!

For what little Ive got done to mine...its pretty peppy! Figure a few hundy in some nice bolt ons...and you'll have a fun little truck.
I did some rockers, 52mm with cable conversion, headers, and an underdrive pulley. Runs right with the new Tundras! If I put the M1 on I think I could get a mid 14@92ish in the 1/4.

[maddest_hatter]

Im not saying the price was bad. Im saying they hold their value pretty good!
Ive been looking for awhile and its hard to find an extended cab /v8 truck. let alone a clean 4x4 model. So you got lucky!

For what little Ive got done to mine...its pretty peppy! Figure a few hundy in some nice bolt ons...and you'll have a fun little truck.
I did some rockers, 52mm with cable conversion, headers, and an underdrive pulley. Runs right with the new Tundras! If I put the M1 on I think I could get a mid 14@92ish in the 1/4.

Oh, I don't have any intention of doing anything to it. My Durango has a CAI and that is the extent of it's mods. This has a round air filter on the top of the engine, so there is no need for a CAI on it. I want to put a spray in bedline and a class 3 tow hitch on it. I also would like to get a matching fiberglass cap for the bed. On the plus side, she has a beautiful Alpine Stereo system in her!

[Blak92Dak]

http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u69/blak92

Mostly of the truck, but there are a few other thing on there too.

[96daksport]

Nice cleavage.

How hard was it to swap the rear to 5-lug? Which 5-lug rotors are you running? Those rims look bitchin.

[ScatDak]

All you need for the conversion is Rotors from a 90 Dakota with 15" wheels and the Axles and drums from the same model.

[Fast360Dak]

I just copied this over from the other thread..these may have already been seen.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/IMG_1448.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/Burple.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/SRTSeats1.jpg
SRT4 Seats

Older pics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/DriFront1.jpg


Back when I thought I was a ricer..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/Dak4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/ryan14.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/Dakota-Daytona3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/Dakota-Daytona2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/Auto5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/Auto3.jpg

[ki4dmh]

I just copied this over from the other thread..these may have already been seen.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/IMG_1448.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/Burple.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/SRTSeats1.jpg
SRT4 Seats

Older pics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/DriFront1.jpg


Back when I thought I was a ricer..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/Dak4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/ryan14.jpg




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/Auto5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/Auto3.jpg

That is one great looking Gen 2!!!:bow:
Scott

[Blak92Dak]

All you need for the conversion is Rotors from a 90 Dakota with 15" wheels and the Axles and drums from the same model.

Not that easy for a 4x4 truck. Had to take off the hubs, press out the flange and had a shop weld up 2 of the holes and redrill for the 5x4.5 pattern on the flange and then on the rotors too.

[ScatDak]

Actually no I think you can use the Hubs from a 87-90 model and go that route. Im not 100% on that one

[slugshot_90]

my gen 2
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/slugshot_90/DSCN1359.jpg

[91dak239]

Well they are sorta reposts but I'll post my Gen II :drive:
That's my baby in stock form (Note the stylishly busted off mirror and plastic rear window)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/Before.jpg

These next four pictures are the latest ones of my truck, after I added the new grill/bumper.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/FAngle.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/Dark.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/Side.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/Rubber.jpg

A little fun in the snow :P
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/P1010012.jpg

My Addco 1-1/8" front sway-bar
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/P1030085.jpg

Power Stop rotors
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/LHBrake.jpg

MSD Ignition, Coil, and Wires. (More for peace of mind)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/P1030088.jpg

[Blak92Dak]

No, they are VERY different... already tried that.

Actually no I think you can use the Hubs from a 87-90 model and go that route. Im not 100% on that one

[danbap]

hey 91dak239 what kind of rims are those black ones?

[WentInsane]

hey 91dak239 what kind of rims are those black ones?

I do not know for sure what his are, but I believe they are the Cragar "Soft 8"s

[91dak239]

hey 91dak239 what kind of rims are those black ones?

Those rims would be Crager Soft 8's in Black (They come in black powder coat or chrome.) The fronts are 17x8" and the rears are 17x9" They'll run you about 55$-65$ each from summit racing.

[Metal Hed]

hey 91dak239 what kind of rims are those black ones?
Cragar Soft 8's Im getting a set soon!! They look awesome and they come in 17"!!

[danbap]

are they lighter then factory wheels?

these are the wheels i have
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-94-1995-95-Dodge-Dakota-Alloy-Wheel-Rim-15-OEM-1_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQ categoryZ43955QQihZ002QQitemZ120182143264QQrdZ1QQs spagenameZWD1V

[91dak239]

I don't think they are lighter, but if i recall they were about the same weight, unfortunately they are not the lightest wheels but they look good are cheap and are pretty wide :D

[danbap]

that is true.

[96daksport]

http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/17493/2435184760067206657S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2435184760067206657YTLIKN)

[Bsmith]

Heres mine in the shop.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n245/bsmith0787/get-attachmmjjentaspx-2.jpg

[maddest_hatter]

Ok... I bought her in June, I've worked on her a bit. She needs a paint job, but I am not going to do that till I get back to the lower 48 states. What do y'all think? I have my snow tires on right now, but I have a set of gen 1 Durango 15 inch rims to go on her in the spring with new tires. I also need to find a new front valance.

[96BlkDak]

[QUOTE=Fast360Dak;1217290]I
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Dakracer/Dakota/SRTSeats1.jpg
SRT4 Seats
[QUOTE]



did you have to do much fabricating to get those SRT seats to fit????

[Fast360Dak]

Had to have new mounting tabs made. The bolt holes in the GenIIs are wider than the track.

[BIG_B_96]

here's mine
'96 ext cab 318 2wd


http://s417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/Big_B76/?action=view&current=000_0043.jpg

http://s417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/Big_B76/?action=view&current=000_0046.jpg

[Runn]

Heres Mine. 92 CC 318 Magnum 4x4. 2" P.A. Body lift, 31" Tires, Custom Role bars, K&N air filter. Sound system, Cobra 29LTD Classic CB. Currently has 171,000 on it and a blowen trans :(

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc115/Runn_photos/IMG_0200.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc115/Runn_photos/IMG_0193.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc115/Runn_photos/truck-fall2003smaller.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc115/Runn_photos/medoingaburnout.jpg

[cbrooks09]

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2895524
look it up tell me what you think i need ideas!!!!

[Fast360Dak]

That all the pics you have?

I start by getting rid of all that blck trim, including the fender flares.

[maddest_hatter]

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2895524
look it up tell me what you think i need ideas!!!!

She's nice! That is the same color as mine. Mine is a 4x4. I have a couple of ideas in mind for mine too. I have the same rims as you to put on mine. But I don't know if I wanna go 255/70 R15s for a sporty street truck look or 31/10.5 R15s for the 4X4 look.

I want to get mine repainted and get the black moldings on the sides taken off, along with the LE badge behind my side windows. I like the fender flares, so they are staying. I can't decide if I want a black hood or white hood with red stripes down the top of the truck. Either way, I will have to take my running boards off if I want to put 31s on it.

[cbrooks09]

yeah she's a good truck . me and my dad made my roll pan . but it helps that he has done fiberglass for like 17 years . .. my problem is so many ideas so little funds .

[BIG_B_96]

.. my problem is so many ideas so little funds .

sounds like my situation..
try doin 3 vehicles..
and with out a job..
my boss is a b*tch and skipped town. :rant:

[Ranger50]

Here is mine the day after a 3hr lowering marathon:
http://usera.ImageCave.com/Ranger50/95Dakota/060608_17381.jpg

Brian

[danbap]

what did you use to lower it?

[Ranger50]

what did you use to lower it?

BellTech 2" spindles and 2" blocks in back.

Brian

[plum95]

Well I don't really have that many good pics of my trucks but heres a few.
this is the only real before pic I have I hadn't done much with the body just got it going down the road right again. It was worse than what pics do justice.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/craigmac12/purple%20dakota/100_0393.jpg
in process I broke the rear window right before I started taking it apart
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/craigmac12/purple%20dakota/100_0419.jpg
bed in paint
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/craigmac12/purple%20dakota/100_0449.jpg
somewhere along the way
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/craigmac12/purple%20dakota/100_0452.jpg

[plum95]

getting pretty close with the wheels that hit the fenders so I can't run them
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/craigmac12/purple%20dakota/100_0488-1.jpg
and then what look to be the best done for right now pics I have at the moment
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/craigmac12/purple%20dakota/100_0543.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/craigmac12/purple%20dakota/100_0544.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/craigmac12/purple%20dakota/100_0489.jpg
and one from the track for fun
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/craigmac12/purple%20dakota/100_0500.jpg

[KREWZER]

thats a really nice truck now! im glad there are people taking the time to make these old beaters road worthy. Mine needs some lovin... BAD

[Metal Hed]

thats a really nice truck now! im glad there are people taking the time to make these old beaters road worthy. Mine needs some lovin... BAD

i hear ya on that one!

[Ryan70340dart]

here mine before and after

[Metal Hed]

here mine before and after
that is a fuckin sexy truck, whered u get the cowl hood?

[Fast360Dak]

here mine before and after

You ever post some interior pics?

[plum95]

thats a really nice truck now! im glad there are people taking the time to make these old beaters road worthy. Mine needs some lovin... BAD
thanks I like the gen IIs a lot I have I might as well put pics of the other ones up too.
here mine before and after
I really like your truck it makes me wish I would have kept my black 96 around

here's my other 2 gen II's I have right now
The 92 4x4. I originally bought this one to use for parts but I tossed a battery in it and she fired right up and kind of moves, needs a trans and some other stuff.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/craigmac12/100_0390.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/craigmac12/100_0391.jpg
This is the 93 I bought it for parts without a key so I couldn't try to start it and decide not to tear it down. these are before I don't really have an of it torn down
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/craigmac12/100_0388.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/craigmac12/100_0389.jpg

[Ryan70340dart]

thanks it has beem a lot work and time no i cant find my camera but i will when i find it I got the hood from a guy off customdakotas.com but it made by aar fiberglass.com it a 3 inch cowl

[Ryan70340dart]

aslo tailgate has been shaved

[91dak239]

Here's some updated pics of my truck I've posted some of 'em before some are new though. As compared to the photos i originally posted in this thread on my truck I have replaced the truck bed with another one without body damage so it's in a stylish shade of primer gray atm. (Oh and yes I know that the bumper is slightly lower on the driver side.)

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/P1010016.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/P1010014.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/P1010012-2.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/P1010004-1.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/P1010008-1.jpghttp://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/P1010009-1.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/P1010060-1.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/KenkuraFrog/P1010069.jpg

[b2™]

Truck looks good bro! Just curious though. I've noticed alot of people going w/ bright blue HID heads and the Yellow Fogs as of late. New trend or what?

[91dak239]

As for trends I have no idea :jester: I think it looks cool it is contrasting and my other reasons are below, my philosophy is its gotta be functional and higher performing than stock well in most all cases.

Well the yellow fogs are much better if you plan to sue them in adverse weather conditions, to the the light color the light reflects less off of fog so it is easier to see.

The headlights are actually a very slight off-white light output but when looking at the lenses they always show up a white-blue lol

[b2™]

I've just seen it around here alot. I've always heard about yellow bulbs and yellow light housings better for fog/rain that's why alot of your GT racing classes use them. I just really hate the color yellow :jester:

[Bsmith]

When the truck had rims...
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n245/bsmith0787/get-attachmentaspx-4.jpg
After I had to take'em off
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n245/bsmith0787/town2.jpg

[M1Koter]

wow that thing in slammed!! Sittin in the weeds is an understatement. Nice work my friend!!

[mopar dakota]

heres my 93 rc lowered 2in in the front and 4in in the back

[mopar dakota]

heres a pic of the back

[ScreamnM5]

man o man. so mutch i have mis in last 2 years ive been over seas.