Yes Poorboy is correct, we want 87-90 to get the 5 bolt wheel set up. We will consider the 91-96 as backup plan. Also is it correct that the 2wd dakota all came with rack and pinion steering?
We have a few leads on 87-90 to look at, hoping for good frame.
And most definitely the brakes and suspension will all be rebuilt before going on the road.
Mike
Mike, its easier to find a 91-96 2 wheel drive Dakota then it is to find the older ones. More years means more trucks produced. My next project is going on a very nice clean 91 chassis.
All 2 wheel drive Dakotas through 96 have rack & pinion steering with a coil spring front suspension. 4x4 through 96 have a steering box with torsion bar front suspension.
Another note, the rear axle on a 2 wheel drive is mounted above the springs, but a 4x4 rear axle is mounted under the springs (at least until 96, I have no idea what is under the 97 and newer Dakotas for suspension). Gene
