[ID 4x4]

For those who don't know, forexfour was somewhat of a pioneer when it came to offroading 2k+ daks. Early days of DD.com, he was a mainstay, first guy I know who did a 2k+ rancho lift, plus a hanson bumper and winch. And, yeah, he's moved on to the jeep world.

 

[dakolorado]

For those who don't know, forexfour was somewhat of a pioneer when it came to offroading 2k+ daks. Early days of DD.com, he was a mainstay, first guy I know who did a 2k+ rancho lift, plus a hanson bumper and winch. And, yeah, he's moved on to the jeep world.

Smart guy, I on the other hand went from a 2004TJ to this 2004 Dakota. I needed more space and room for passengers and camping stuff. I am trying to pioneer my way through the Dakota market. Next on the list is SAS.

 

[darencook]

What does everyone do for the skid plate for their gas tank. I have everything else protected but can't come up with anything that will work for the gas tank. Anyone have any pictures of how they did it?
Thanks

 

[HemiDak]

You don't need anything for the gas tank. You'll hit the driveshaft before anything hits it.

 

[myname88k]

ok i know the post has kind of switched topics but i has a question about the instal ok i want to put some hooks in the rear and i was wondering if the bracket that attaches the bumber to the frame is an ok spot....

 

[HemiDak]

Just get a hitch for the rear, it's best.

 

[dakolorado]

Either a receiver hitch (cheap) or a custom bumper ($$$)

 

[UsRanger11B1V]

.. Also your rock sliders are they just 2 inch square tubing?? Or something different.. If its the tubing I can fab them up myself... Thanks man

bigmacdak

The search tool is a wonderful thing.


Hey Josh,


Do you have the blue prints for your sliders as well?


Bret

 

[Abstrastic]

What does everyone do for the skid plate for their gas tank. I have everything else protected but can't come up with anything that will work for the gas tank. Anyone have any pictures of how they did it?
Thanks

My truck already has a huge ass skid plate for the gas tank. and a huge three piece one for the under belly. I am guessing it came stock on the truck but I haven't seen them on other 4x4 Dakotas.

 

[ColoDak]

If you look at the pic I have posted, you'll see my custom made rear towhook. Cost me under $25.00 to make, it's been on two different vehicles and through 4 accidents. In one accident, the good ol' tow hook was personally responsible for destroying a '81 Merc. Capri. When the guy rear ended my R/C, the tow hook pierced his grill, left a perfect 2"x2" impression on the radiator as it bent it back, broke it loose from it's mounts (never pierced it though) and shoved it and the fan against the engine block. It sacrificed itself so that the R/C bumper would suffer minimal damage.

 

[ColoDak]

My truck already has a huge ass skid plate for the gas tank. and a huge three piece one for the under belly. I am guessing it came stock on the truck but I haven't seen them on other 4x4 Dakotas.

Yep, the factory skid plates are heavy guage plastic/fiberglass. While they are not sliders, they will take a massive amount of abuse. I have by mistake, while off-roading slammed my tranny skid plate hard enough on a rock to jar loose several fillings, and it is still 100% intact.

 

[BAD]

will those skid plates fit other years too? cause I got a 98 Club Cab 4x4 with the 5.2 and I would assume that they would be the same but does anyone know for sure

 

[larstrak]

...back to tow hooks? anyone know how/where/ideas to mount on 97-04 daks? (front)

 

[UsRanger11B1V]

I have the same problem. I don't have a BL,so I guess I'm screwed. I guess I'm going to have to get a Kennesaw bumper in the future to alleviate this problem.:mullet:

 

[whitelighting13]

I know that the last part of the gen 3 dakotas had tow hooks, or at least slots for them in the bumper. you can sort of see it here. its inbetween and lower then the fog lights.
http://www.swiftindavis.com/sblog/media/1/20030916-04_dakota_qc.jpg
Maybe someone with this can post a pic of their truck with them on for you guys.

 

[dak99ota]

hey YellowKota2k, i know that this might be a bit of a stretch but i am in the market for some skid plates. do you still have that pdf?

thanks

 

[HemiDak]

I sure do. Send me a PM and I'll hook you up with them.

 

[03'Dakota]

The skid plates are custom made, but created from a drawing made by the member "forexfour" a long time ago. He made a PDF for them that I took to a shop and they cut them out for me exactly as the plans said. I got a deal on them by going to the right place, but was quoted about $250 from most other shops.

They were worth every penny because I have put MANY large rock scratches and dents on them including bending the one for the transfercase pretty good. That's alright though, it has saved my frame and drivetrain from all that abuse.

If you would like, I still have a copy of the PDF file on my computer. I can send it to you via AIM or email if you want. Just let me know.

The sliders are 2x3.5 main (I believe, can't remember) and 2x2 outriggers. They're pretty strong and were mounted well.

can you send em to one more person?? CollinJ89@sbcgloabl.net :mullet:

 

[dak99ota]

soarhigh87@hotmail.com

Thanks a million

 

[HemiDak]

Sent and sent.