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Third generation Dakota's #925025 02/09/11 10:34 PM 02/09/11 10:34 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,330 Lynchburg, VA Leon441 OP master
Leon441 OP master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,330 Lynchburg, VA	Building a 97' Dakota. Would like to see some pics if anyone has one or just has pics. Leon Career best 8.02 @ 169 at 3050# and 10" tires small block power.

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: Leon441] #925026 02/09/11 10:45 PM 02/09/11 10:45 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O 70Cuda383 Too Many Posts
70Cuda383 Too Many Posts Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O	hi. what are you looking for? I've been through my truck pretty throughouly, and can answer lots of questions! check out www.dakota-durango.com too. lotta guys have their R/Ts well into the 11s and 12s, a few in the 10s, and at least 1 guy trying to get into the 9s. http://www.youtube.com/v/5M1iBf2wjEw http://www.youtube.com/v/sgkOx73GIw4 http://www.youtube.com/v/zUJ2or1zBtU here a link to a ton of pics of my truck in work http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/filbert383/Dakota%20Engine%20swap/ Photobucket sucks

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: Leon441] #925027 02/09/11 11:27 PM 02/09/11 11:27 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 142 Maryland S Sick 660r member
Sick 660r member S Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 142 Maryland	Do not check out dakota-durango. Its a waste of life. There are a few interesting setups on dakotart.com 2000 dakota 418 magnum paxton novi 2k T56

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: Sick 660r] #925028 02/10/11 12:32 AM 02/10/11 12:32 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,489 Pacifica, CA Devilbrad top fuel
Devilbrad top fuel Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,489 Pacifica, CA	I get the feeling Leon isn't looking for R/T's with Hotchkiss suspension kits and billet battery covers.

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: Devilbrad] #925029 02/10/11 12:35 AM 02/10/11 12:35 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,875 communist bloc of new jersey J jamesc master
jamesc master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,875 communist bloc of new jersey	Quote: I get the feeling Leon isn't looking for R/T's with Hotchkiss suspension kits and billet battery covers. probably more like coil over strut and four link

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: Devilbrad] #925030 02/10/11 12:36 AM 02/10/11 12:36 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,489 Pacifica, CA Devilbrad top fuel
Devilbrad top fuel Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,489 Pacifica, CA	Here are some class racing Dakotas.

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: Devilbrad] #925031 02/10/11 12:39 AM 02/10/11 12:39 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,489 Pacifica, CA Devilbrad top fuel
Devilbrad top fuel Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,489 Pacifica, CA	I still stand by my opinion that the Gen 2's are better looking.

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: Devilbrad] #925032 02/10/11 12:44 AM 02/10/11 12:44 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,875 communist bloc of new jersey J jamesc master
jamesc master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,875 communist bloc of new jersey	naa...lowrider

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: jamesc] #925033 02/10/11 12:47 AM 02/10/11 12:47 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,489 Pacifica, CA Devilbrad top fuel
Devilbrad top fuel Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,489 Pacifica, CA

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: Devilbrad] #925034 02/10/11 12:47 AM 02/10/11 12:47 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,256 Salisbury North Carolina 8secDart pro stock
8secDart pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,256 Salisbury North Carolina	Does anybody have any info on that black stocker.That looks like mines little brother.Great looking truck.Would like to know frontend setup.

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: 8secDart] #925035 02/10/11 12:50 AM 02/10/11 12:50 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,875 communist bloc of new jersey J jamesc master
jamesc master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,875 communist bloc of new jersey	i thought you were selling the dakota Lenny

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: 8secDart] #925036 02/10/11 12:50 AM 02/10/11 12:50 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,489 Pacifica, CA Devilbrad top fuel
Devilbrad top fuel Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,489 Pacifica, CA	Quote: Does anybody have any info on that black stocker.That looks like mines little brother.Great looking truck.Would like to know frontend setup. The Gen 2? That's my friend Jennifer McCormack's truck. What do you want to know, I can find out.

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: Devilbrad] #925037 02/10/11 01:19 AM 02/10/11 01:19 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,256 Salisbury North Carolina 8secDart pro stock
8secDart pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,256 Salisbury North Carolina	I'am keeping the old rag,LOL.It's all done now.Time to let it eat. Yes the black stocker GEN 2. See if he has a drop spindle or what spring he has.It sets low in the front.I got mine that low but just looking at a different way.His looks like it works really well.You can PM me if you don't want to put the info on here.Thanks Lenny

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: 8secDart] #925038 02/10/11 01:23 AM 02/10/11 01:23 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,489 Pacifica, CA Devilbrad top fuel
Devilbrad top fuel Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,489 Pacifica, CA	Quote: I'am keeping the old rag,LOL.It's all done now.Time to let it eat. Yes the black stocker GEN 2. See if he has a drop spindle or what spring he has.It sets low in the front.I got mine that low but just looking at a different way.His looks like it works really well.You can PM me if you don't want to put the info on here.Thanks Lenny She. Pretty sure her truck has dropped spindles and Moroso track springs for a Chevelle, that's what most Gen 2 stockers use. I was planning on fabbing control arms and using QA1 shocks for a Chevelle/Nova application with the tapered springs that fit in the frame spring pocket, but have the adjustable collar on bottom of spring. And possibly MII spindles to take advantage of the aftermarket brake choices. Edit: Just heard back from Jennifer, truck has V6 Dakota springs and Afco shocks with dropped spindles. Last edited by Devilbrad; 02/10/11 01:27 AM.

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: Devilbrad] #925039 02/10/11 01:52 AM 02/10/11 01:52 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,256 Salisbury North Carolina 8secDart pro stock
8secDart pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,256 Salisbury North Carolina	Thanks for the info I got tublar lower with the drop pocket and stock uppers.I still had to cut a 1/4 round out of a 6cyl spring to get it down.The upper ball jouint is at more of an angle than I like.It's not in a bind but just not perfect. PS,sorry to hijack the thread Leon,LOL

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: Devilbrad] #925040 02/10/11 09:32 AM 02/10/11 09:32 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 210 Georgia C CopperDodge enthusiast
CopperDodge enthusiast C Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 210 Georgia	Quote: Quote: Edit: Just heard back from Jennifer, truck has V6 Dakota springs and Afco shocks with dropped spindles. Find out what else she is doing to leave that hard. Trans brake? What all did she take off the front end? I want my tires up in the air like that....

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: CopperDodge] #925041 02/10/11 05:11 PM 02/10/11 05:11 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 142 Maryland S Sick 660r member
Sick 660r member S Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 142 Maryland	Quote: Quote: Quote: Edit: Just heard back from Jennifer, truck has V6 Dakota springs and Afco shocks with dropped spindles. Find out what else she is doing to leave that hard. Trans brake? What all did she take off the front end? I want my tires up in the air like that.... X2 More specs on the shocks as well. 2000 dakota 418 magnum paxton novi 2k T56

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: CopperDodge] #925042 02/10/11 05:23 PM 02/10/11 05:23 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,330 Lynchburg, VA Leon441 OP master
Leon441 OP master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,330 Lynchburg, VA	This is a customer truck I am doing. They like generation 3 as they are RT fanatics. Curious about drop spindles for this application. Don't like the lower control arm with the altered spring pocket because it changes the geometry in an unfavorable way. I'm hearing some big prices for the spindles though. The other thing is lightweight lift off hoods that actually fit stock trucks. Pics of front frames as to answer where is it safe to cut weight. Just would like to see some ideas. Already got some plans just would like the added security of seeing what was done in the past. It's not a backhalf 4-link or ladder bar. But, the framerails are very much modified with caltrac leafs and caltracs. An awesome set of shocks. Trimed down Dana 60 with some nice internals. Truck should turn out nice Holeshot Star wheels true 10.5's . I had nothing to do with the engine so we will just have to see how it runs. Leon Career best 8.02 @ 169 at 3050# and 10" tires small block power.

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: Leon441] #925043 02/10/11 05:37 PM 02/10/11 05:37 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 142 Maryland S Sick 660r member
Sick 660r member S Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 142 Maryland	I have more if you need anything else 2000 dakota 418 magnum paxton novi 2k T56

Re: Third generation Dakota's [Re: Leon441] #925044 02/10/11 05:39 PM 02/10/11 05:39 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 142 Maryland S Sick 660r member
Sick 660r member S Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 142 Maryland	Quote: This is a customer truck I am doing. They like generation 3 as they are RT fanatics. Curious about drop spindles for this application. Don't like the lower control arm with the altered spring pocket because it changes the geometry in an unfavorable way. I'm hearing some big prices for the spindles though. The other thing is lightweight lift off hoods that actually fit stock trucks. Pics of front frames as to answer where is it safe to cut weight. Just would like to see some ideas. Already got some plans just would like the added security of seeing what was done in the past. It's not a backhalf 4-link or ladder bar. But, the framerails are very much modified with caltrac leafs and caltracs. An awesome set of shocks. Trimed down Dana 60 with some nice internals. Truck should turn out nice Holeshot Star wheels true 10.5's . I had nothing to do with the engine so we will just have to see how it runs. Leon I dont know of any drop spindles or lift off hoods. 2000 dakota 418 magnum paxton novi 2k T56

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