So, this is more of an 'I'm dreaming big,' and am wondering if anyone has ever even attempted such a large build on a 2nd gen Dak and is it feasible thread than an actual 'I'm doing this,' thread. That being said, I DO want to convert my 99 Dakota Pickup cab ,3.9L, 5-speed NV3500 to 4x4, this is one of the many methods that crossed my mind, and after kicking the thought around it seems the most time and labor consuming, but hey if i'm going to convert it, I may as well go all out.
Now, before we start this discussion, id like to kick to the curb any suggestions of "Why don't you just trade your 2wd in for a 4x4?" The answer is this, sentimental value.
And now on to the topic, I've done some research (and by some I mean it's all I've done for the past month) and it seems as though I'd be in for a lot of welding, fabrication, measuring, remeasuring, oh wait I screwed up let's try that again, for a few months. Not to mention a few high dollar tool purchases for aligning the front differential and the T-case...that's a headache believe me. But I think this would be worth ever penny and drop of sweat, just for the solid axle capabilities.
Your thoughts? By the way, keep it civil please.
Now, before we start this discussion, id like to kick to the curb any suggestions of "Why don't you just trade your 2wd in for a 4x4?" The answer is this, sentimental value.
And now on to the topic, I've done some research (and by some I mean it's all I've done for the past month) and it seems as though I'd be in for a lot of welding, fabrication, measuring, remeasuring, oh wait I screwed up let's try that again, for a few months. Not to mention a few high dollar tool purchases for aligning the front differential and the T-case...that's a headache believe me. But I think this would be worth ever penny and drop of sweat, just for the solid axle capabilities.
Your thoughts? By the way, keep it civil please.