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Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Robbins] #1313990
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looks good!

Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Dabee] #1313991
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your moving along well

Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Dabee] #1313992
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It's looking good Russ!

Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Dabee] #1313993
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The Hemi in it's new home.




sure looks good in there

Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Dabee] #1313994
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All done with the chassis. Working on the cab now.

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Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Dabee] #1313995
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very nice.

Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: rapidtransitrick] #1313996
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very nice.




Thanks, installing the Belltech 2 Inch drop coils in the front and raising the rear one inch really improved the stance.

Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Dabee] #1313997
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are the belltech spindles a good quality? what are you doing for wheels?

Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: rapidtransitrick] #1313998
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They don't make a dropped spindle for 04 and up Dakota. There isn't enough clearance for the ball joint on the lower control arm. It hits the rim. My only option was the 2 inch dropped coil springs. Yes they are nice quality and went in real easy. Cost from Summit with my racers discount was $135 plus shipping. I think dropped spendles run around $500 a pair so the springs were a better deal.

Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Dabee] #1313999
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They don't make a dropped spindle for 04 and up Dakota. There isn't enough clearance for the ball joint on the lower control arm. It hits the rim. My only option was the 2 inch dropped coil springs. Yes they are nice quality and went in real easy. Cost from Summit with my racers discount was $135 plus shipping. I think dropped spendles run around $500 a pair so the springs were a better deal.




they achieved your purpose correct

Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: rapidtransitrick] #1314000
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looking good so far


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Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: rapidtransitrick] #1314001
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They don't make a dropped spindle for 04 and up Dakota. There isn't enough clearance for the ball joint on the lower control arm. It hits the rim. My only option was the 2 inch dropped coil springs. Yes they are nice quality and went in real easy. Cost from Summit with my racers discount was $135 plus shipping. I think dropped spendles run around $500 a pair so the springs were a better deal.




they achieved your purpose correct




. I'll know better once I get the sheet metal back on. But, yes so far they look like they are going to get the job done.

Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Dabee] #1314002
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It's been a while since I posted an update on my 55 truck project. I figure I'm about two to three weeks away from getting it on the road. Drive train is all done, I'll have the wiring done tomorrow, carpet should be here in a couple days, all the sheet metal is on except for the doors. Still need to instal the glass and fuel cell. I'm using the Dakota fuel cell with the Hemi fuel pump installed in it.

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Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Dabee] #1314003
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From the side

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Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Dabee] #1314004
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Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Dabee] #1314005
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The bed flor was in great shape so allidid was sand it and reseal it. The Dakota fueltankwillbe mounted in the bed and a sheet metal box built around it.

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Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Dabee] #1314006
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Your doing great Russ!

Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Dabee] #1314007
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The bed flor was in great shape so allidid was sand it and reseal it. The Dakota fueltankwillbe mounted in the bed and a sheet metal box built around it.




looks great,,,,is there no room under for the fuel tank ?or a reason your mountingvit in the bed ?? keep up the good work,,,


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Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: fstfish66] #1314008
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There is no room undrneath for the Dakota fuel tank. I decided to. Use it rather than buy an aftermarket tank and fuel pump. This is a low budget job.

Re: 55 dodge truck on a 2005 dakota chassis [Re: Dabee] #1314009
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There is no room undrneath for the Dakota fuel tank. I decided to. Use it rather than buy an aftermarket tank and fuel pump. This is a low budget job.




ok kool nothing wrong with a low budget ride i have one my self


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