I've dropped close to 800 lbs off my Dakota, maybe more now with the manual steering. Interior, before and after. The new steering column is steel, steering shaft is solid...Lot's left to loose. I'm at 3150 lbs without me in it, all steel body.
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2001 Dodge Dakota 408 All Motor 11.27 @ 117.83 mph 2017 NM Mopar Challenge Series Champion.