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First gen dakota nose swap.

Posted By: moparjim87

First gen dakota nose swap. - 04/05/13 06:59 PM

Has anyone done it? I have a 95 club cab dakota, and I have an 88 dakota that id like to put its clip on the 95. Being their both "first gens", how hard could it be? Both trucks are complete and are in decent shape. Thanks
Posted By: chrgr340

Re: First gen dakota nose swap. - 04/05/13 07:56 PM

I know the fenders are the same. I think you'll just need to change the radiator support, bumper, grille, headlights, and hood. I plan to eventually do this to the '87 I have also.
Posted By: savoy64

Re: First gen dakota nose swap. - 04/06/13 05:14 AM

chgr 340 is right on--- but you will need to cut the frame extension off a later truck so the radiator support bolts and bumper bolts are properly located---my son and i did this to an 87 used as a rock crawler---then it gives you room for a V8....bob
Posted By: Dakota_Don

Re: First gen dakota nose swap. - 04/15/13 03:15 AM

isnt the 95 dak longer in the front then the 88?
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