So what you say is the engine bolts to the front axel? The Dakota has the 4x4 stuff under it now. I was told by my buddy at the trans shop (mopar guy) that the v6 trans would bolt up to a 5.7? The wiring-box would all come out of the Durango unless I get the v6 box programmed. NOT a race truck at all, just normal driving with more grunt.