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If you do and decide to go with the Dakota I have an 04 extended cab and I can take many measurements. Mine is a 4.7 auto 2 wheel drive and averages between 18 to 20 mpg on long trips. The stock seats suck so I installed a set of power seats from an 04 Durango, much more comfortable.

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

If you do and decide to go with the Dakota I have an 04 extended cab and I can take many measurements. Mine is a 4.7 auto 2 wheel drive and averages between 18 to 20 mpg on long trips. The stock seats suck so I installed a set of power seats from an 04 Durango, much more comfortable.

Thanks, if I decide to go with it I think I will use a dakota frame.According to Tech's article and other people, they seem to be more happy with the way they turn out. I might take you up on your offer of measuring things up if I decide to do it, and I did some more thinking about it and I think I would leave the Dodge motor in because it would be easier and cheaper. You measuring things up would help a lot on me because our local salvage yard new owners won't let anybody go down there anymore, the employees will go down there and get the parts you need. He said too much stuff was getting wrecked, he was losing more money than he was making money people go down there.

Originally Posted by 53 Chevy5

Thanks, if I decide to go with it I think I will use a dakota frame.According to Tech's article and other people, they seem to be more happy with the way they turn out. I might take you up on your offer of measuring things up if I decide to do it, and I did some more thinking about it and I think I would leave the Dodge motor in because it would be easier and cheaper. You measuring things up would help a lot on me because our local salvage yard new owners won't let anybody go down there anymore, the employees will go down there and get the parts you need. He said too much stuff was getting wrecked, he was losing more money than he was making money people go down there.

If you go with the Dakota I'd use as much of as you can. The major draw back, at least to me, are the 6 lug wheels. I'd be happy to help any way I can.

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

The major draw back, at least to me, are the 6 lug wheels.

Why do you feel that 6-lug wheels would be a drawback?
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Originally Posted by techinspector1

Why do you feel that 6-lug wheels would be a drawback?
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The choice of aftermarket wheels is limited at best.