[caulk04]

Won't work that easily...

The frames are different from 4wd and 2wd vehicles, specifically in the front end.

The front suspension is totally different, the front CV shaft wouldn't be able to go through the coil spring...

It would be much easier to buy a 4wd and modify the suspension to sit at the height you want.

 

[caulk04]

My only issue with that would be, arent you not supposed to run 4wd on the street in dry conditions? Mainly tight turns and such correct? Obviously the main benefit here would be for excellent traction and in a 4x4, I could just put in 4wd and launch that puppy.. Id more be interested in full-time AWD though, not having a lowered 4wd.

The only difference between '4wd' and 'AWD' Dakotas/Durangos is the transfer case. 4wd is a general term for the models that can drive the front axle. AWD is a more specific term used for models that drive the front axle all the time.