Dodge Dakota Forum : Custom Dakota Truck Forums http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/ This is a discussion forum for Dodge Dakota owners. en Fri, 18 May 2012 22:41:28 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.customdakotas.com/streetrod/misc/rss.jpg Dodge Dakota Forum : Custom Dakota Truck Forums http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/ painting my intetior http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/i-have-question/16195-painting-my-intetior.html Fri, 18 May 2012 20:03:58 GMT Im wanting to black out the interior on my truck. And my friend told me I could just use spray cans. Could I do this? I thought it would fade after awhile of using spray paint cans. Im wanting to black out the interior on my truck. And my friend told me I could just use spray cans. Could I do this? I thought it would fade after awhile of using spray paint cans. ]]> I have a Question? 94dakotaV6Magnum http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/i-have-question/16195-painting-my-intetior.html Smokin the Bandit http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/spanks/16194-smokin-bandit.html Fri, 18 May 2012 16:50:39 GMT heres another good story from back in the day. :popcorn: My friend and I were out cruisin around in my tricked out 96 5.2. Sitting at a light a trans am pulls up. You know, the 6.6 bird on the hood smokey and the bandit car that we all grew up loving. This was a good looking car, nice shape... heres another good story from back in the day.
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My friend and I were out cruisin around in my tricked out 96 5.2. Sitting at a light a trans am pulls up. You know, the 6.6 bird on the hood smokey and the bandit car that we all grew up loving. This was a good looking car, nice shape and sounded beautiful. When the light turned, we both started kind of slow, and kept getting in it a little more till we both hit it. He fell back so fast my friend and I thought surely he was just messing with us and let up. The next light turned red, and he pulled up and gave it a quick rev, and we knew he was ready. As the light turned I hesitated for just a split second to make sure he was going to hit it. As soon as i saw him punch it, I jumped on it. By the time I hit second gear i was more than a car length ahead. The next light turned red, and a few car lengths ahead i had plenty of time to stop, as the bandit, obviously too embarrassed to stop, blasted through the red light past me.

Another good laugh at a victim of the Mopar monster
:D ]]> Spanks dailydakota http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/spanks/16194-smokin-bandit.html Body/Paint or Performance? http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/i-have-question/16193-body-paint-performance.html Fri, 18 May 2012 12:35:52 GMT Ok guys im needing some feedback. Im trying to figure out what to do first body work and paint or do all my performance upgrades/modds first. The motor and drive train is solid with no real issues. Im just looking to upgrade parts for more power. The body is all original and im really wanting a... Ok guys im needing some feedback. Im trying to figure out what to do first body work and paint or do all my performance upgrades/modds first. The motor and drive train is solid with no real issues. Im just looking to upgrade parts for more power. The body is all original and im really wanting a good clean truck with a rollpan, custom hood, billet grille, new lights, smaller mirrors, and fresh paint. I really want to do the body/paint first but would like some feedback from you guys to make sure im thinking clearly on this. All the performance stuff will be done with engine in the truck and I use fender mats so dont think I will have to worry about messing up the fresh paint. So what would you do if you were me? ]]> I have a Question? JR318 http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/i-have-question/16193-body-paint-performance.html gauge bezel http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/picture-media-post/16192-gauge-bezel.html Fri, 18 May 2012 03:11:09 GMT put in a carbon fiber gauge bezel today...opinions? put in a carbon fiber gauge bezel today...opinions?
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]]> tunertruk21 http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/picture-media-post/16192-gauge-bezel.html detroit dak crew http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/general-dakota-discussion/16191-detroit-dak-crew.html Fri, 18 May 2012 01:54:51 GMT im in the metro detroit area and roll woodward every week and im trying to get together some more people that are into dakotas to roll the streets with. theres not alot of us around but the ones that are stay true to their daks and most people just dont understand it the way we do im in the metro detroit area and roll woodward every week and im trying to get together some more people that are into dakotas to roll the streets with. theres not alot of us around but the ones that are stay true to their daks and most people just dont understand it the way we do ]]> General Dakota Discussion slammedpolock http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/general-dakota-discussion/16191-detroit-dak-crew.html WTB Gen II Fender Flairs http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/wanted-buy/16190-wtb-gen-ii-fender-flairs.html Thu, 17 May 2012 05:24:19 GMT I'm looking for some Gen II fender flairs. I have called every junk yard in the state and can not find them.

Anyone know where i can find stock one's? ]]> Wanted to buy AR3 http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/wanted-buy/16190-wtb-gen-ii-fender-flairs.html duplicolor bed armor http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/i-have-question/16189-duplicolor-bed-armor.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:08:22 GMT anyone use the duplicolor bed armor aerosol spray? im thinking about using it from the silver on my truck down. anyone use the duplicolor bed armor aerosol spray? im thinking about using it from the silver on my truck down. ]]> I have a Question? dak lyons http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/i-have-question/16189-duplicolor-bed-armor.html 3rd gen fender flares http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/i-have-question/16188-3rd-gen-fender-flares.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:03:37 GMT how do i remove the fender flares off my dakota. i know there are bolts. are they also on using double sided tape? how do i remove the fender flares off my dakota. i know there are bolts. are they also on using double sided tape? ]]> I have a Question? dak lyons http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/i-have-question/16188-3rd-gen-fender-flares.html Thank you http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/scosche-industries/16187-thank-you.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:09:35 GMT Thanks for taking the time to learn more about us.

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We're glad to be a part of this forum and hope you will check back with us periodically for updates. ]]> Scosche Industries ScoscheCarAudio http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/scosche-industries/16187-thank-you.html 97-04 dakota 5 lug swap IN PROGRESS http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/styling-mods/16186-97-04-dakota-5-lug-swap-progress.html Wed, 16 May 2012 02:35:15 GMT been working on this for a while after reading a artical on Google in a offroad magazine. My parts list 2003 Dakota/Durango spindles 2003 Dakota/Durango brake caliper mount (modded) 2005 Dakota front brake rotors (turned because they were used) 2000-2001 dodge ram front wheel bearings ... been working on this for a while after reading a artical on Google in a offroad magazine.

My parts list

2003 Dakota/Durango spindles
2003 Dakota/Durango brake caliper mount (modded)
2005 Dakota front brake rotors (turned because they were used)
2000-2001 dodge ram front wheel bearings

Sums up the front for how I did it.in the artical I read the guy used 98 f150 4x4 rotors that I'm assuming were drilled for the newer dodge 5 lug.they are a close fit to begin with but if I have to buy new rotors ill save a trip to the machine shop using stock Dakota rotors.

I have a connection at a junkyard for parts so all my parts are used.I will have new wheel bearings and brake pads befor installed on my truck.old parts for mock up.

Also read that the axles and drums are a direct swap for the rear for the 9.25 rearend.I will find out when mine come in.pics coming soon.:1237: ]]> Styling Mods vic http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/styling-mods/16186-97-04-dakota-5-lug-swap-progress.html Tailgate adjustment http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/body-work-forum/16185-tailgate-adjustment.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:55:57 GMT Does anyone know if this can be adjusted out. The tailgate has a dent in the lower center and it is creased but im not sure if the dent caused this or not. It was like this when I bought the truck and im not sure if anything else was done besides the dent. If I can adjust it out then I will repair... Does anyone know if this can be adjusted out. The tailgate has a dent in the lower center and it is creased but im not sure if the dent caused this or not. It was like this when I bought the truck and im not sure if anything else was done besides the dent. If I can adjust it out then I will repair the dent and save the money I was going to have to spend on a new tailgate and buy more parts for the truck.
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]]> Body Work Forum JR318 http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/body-work-forum/16185-tailgate-adjustment.html Wheel adapters http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/i-have-question/16184-wheel-adapters.html Tue, 15 May 2012 11:12:50 GMT Anyone here use wheel adapters? If so any problems? Where to buy? Anyone here use wheel adapters? If so any problems? Where to buy? ]]> I have a Question? dak lyons http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/i-have-question/16184-wheel-adapters.html Seat Belt Questions http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/general-dakota-discussion/16183-seat-belt-questions.html Tue, 15 May 2012 09:11:44 GMT Between 87-96 I have seen many variations in color of the belt spindle end cap. For instance I forget what color my 88' is but these are out of a 90' (light blue) and 92' I have seen orange. I assume they all mechanically function the same?



Can they be extra wound to add more tension to the seat belt? Has anyone ever re-spooled it with new belt like of a different color? My black leather seats now are calling for more black contrast in my interior I have replaced almost all the blue interior with grey a more neutral color. So I figured I could hit up a junkyard possibly find the same BMW I took the seats from if not a nice Cattilac or something with black interior and black belts with a nice more modern fabric material. The Dakota male clip does not fit into the BMW seat female clip so I am having the BMW male clips sewed onto the Dakota spools, since I already have everything cut and apart though I would rather use black has anyone else taken these spools apart?? ]]> General Dakota Discussion pinkfloydeffect http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/general-dakota-discussion/16183-seat-belt-questions.html Painting Chrome http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/body-work-forum/16182-painting-chrome.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:09:03 GMT Im in the process of getting all of my parts together before I start shaving and modding. Im going to be painting the truck after all the prep work is done and im wanting to paint everything the same color (front bumper, mirrors, grille, headlight bezals, etc). The problem I have is the front... Im in the process of getting all of my parts together before I start shaving and modding. Im going to be painting the truck after all the prep work is done and im wanting to paint everything the same color (front bumper, mirrors, grille, headlight bezals, etc). The problem I have is the front bumper is chrome and I dont know what has to be done to paint it. Do I need to buy a new painted bumper or is there something I can do to the one on my truck and just paint it? Thanks for any help and advice in advance. ]]> Body Work Forum JR318 http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/body-work-forum/16182-painting-chrome.html Timing cover seal http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/i-have-question/16181-timing-cover-seal.html Mon, 14 May 2012 23:06:46 GMT I was looking at rhe front of my motor after taking off the clutch fan. There has been a bit of leakage areung the timing chain cover. Not much but I figure a new seal would be good for it. Is this a PITA to do? I already have the alt and A/C compressor out of the way (thought I screwed up the... I was looking at rhe front of my motor after taking off the clutch fan. There has been a bit of leakage areung the timing chain cover. Not much but I figure a new seal would be good for it. Is this a PITA to do? I already have the alt and A/C compressor out of the way (thought I screwed up the water pump taking the fan off:rolleyes:) and thought this would be a good time to do it. If it isn't to bad to do. ]]> I have a Question? darmatwil http://www.customdakotas.com/forums/i-have-question/16181-timing-cover-seal.html