[Leapfrog]

One of the most bad ass Dakotas I have seen.

 

[dieseldak]

Messing around at work...............still plenty of flex left in her aswell.

 

[jucnbst]

awesome build! I can't believe I never stumbled across this before.

 

[newfie]

Nice work man can you make me up a set of those bumpers lol

 

[TheB2B]

Dieseldak looking at putting on the same mirrors on my Dakota as you have, how hard was that? Did you wire the mirrors into the existing Dakota wire harness if so how?

 

[mzdeal]

Hey, I got some Ram tow mirrors to put on my '99 Durango. I'll have to "Frankenstein" these on like you did. Uh, I guess it's doable? Imagine I'll do some drilling and filing, but what about the plastic trim, is that even close? Any tips appreciated.
I'm putting on these: http://www.cipausa.com/product/7310...endable-power-replacement-towing-side-mirrors
these are big ass mirrors but otta help on towing.

Milt in Austin

 

[TheB2B]

Finished mine, when on a Dakota, couple weeks ago. Fit of the plastic to the door frame was damn near perfect. I would strongly recommend using the foam filler from under the OEM mirrors to make it look correct. Also had to graft on the electrical plug to the new mirrors as the they did not fit the connector on the Dakota.

Need four very large fender washers to cover the mount holes on the door as by the time your done craving they are way to big and cut down the mirror mount bolts as they will be too long. But it is doable.

 

[mzdeal]

Thanks for the reply. Guess I'll give it a go this weekend. These big mirrors come with a metal plate (triangular with holes) for the inside. Maybe it will do for the big washers, but as long as the outside trim lines up I can hack and drill and hammer the rest.

 

[TheB2B]

Those plates ended up as landfill, I couldn't figure out how to put them to use, but your mileage may vary. I did use the foam blocks and the foam sheets to help seal between the mirrors and the door. Also the driver mirror is almost a direct bolt on fit, almost. The passenger well that will take a bit more hacking. Found my Dremal to be my best friend that evening.

 

[TopGearMopar]

Awesome truck man, seriously, good job. Very nice touch with the flares and Hummer wheel/tire setup. Love it.

Maybe in the future I'll have you come live with me temporarily to help do the diesel swap to my rango LOL!

 

[bubba338]

Mr dieseldak where in Ontario are you from? myself I was from Brampton I live in Alberta now. so I was wondering can you maybe email me sometime I would like to ask you some questions as I really like what you did here with this truck! [email protected] is my email thanks bud

 

[Spawn_X]

Props dude. Seriously, props. Very well done. Love the fender. Always wonder why the fawk bushwhacker never made a set for our trucks???

I gotta say though, 5.9 cummins is pretty overkill in our "smaller" trucks, you are still limited by your chassis on the towing. Not that you'll use this to pull a 40 ft trailer, but still.

Great job man. Great job. <handshake>

 

[6BT-DAKOTA]

Nice Truck I personally know what u went thru . . .

 

[Tyler_2009]

what are the fender flares from i cant find any for a dakota anywhere so ive been wondering for a long time ever sense i seen your truck on what vehicle you got them off of please tell

 

[jhyneman]

I am currently working on my 2000 quad cab, putting it on a 1983 Dodge Ram 4x4 frame with a 4bt. Do you have any pictures of your frame to cab and frame to bed mounts. Right now with 4bt mocked in place and the cab and bed mocked into place it looks like I will have 6.75" of gap between the bed mounts and the frame. Also how did you adjust the radiator support for the narrower frame.