Project - 96' Dakota Sport

[Jeff]

I finally got a few things done so I figured I would post.



I picked up the 2000 Dakota wheels for only $25. They are in great shape. The BFG tires are not as nice as the set I got for the Jeep but they are decent and only cost me $300. This is before I installed the rear lift. The front here is raised about 1.5in over stock.

I installed a set of 2in lift blocks on the rear of the truck.


Raise the truck and support the axle.




Remove old U bolts




Lower axle 2.5in and install blocks and new u-bolts


Tighten to 85ft/lbs (or in my case, bang the hell out of it with an impact)


Then I cut off the extra U-bolt with a cut-off wheel leaving about 1in below the plate. This is the result of the rear lift. In this pic the back is still 1.5in so it has a little rake. I have since raised the front end further to about 2-2.5in





The next little project I did was an improved intake system. The stock intake system was old-school to say the least.




I acquired an 'intake hat' form a 2000 Durango with a 5.2L v8 for this project. Simply bolt it to the throttle body and clamp on a pipe and a K&N. Simple! It sounds great.




I have one more project I have done that I didn't take any pictures. I will get that up here soon. Any ideas or comments would be great.