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"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth) 12/24/2019 at 17:52 • Filed to: None

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I’m gonna need a new Oppo sticker.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/24/2019 at 18:09

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New truck?!

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/24/2019 at 18:11

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congrats

For Sweden > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/24/2019 at 18:16

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I don't see a V8 badge though

TheRealBicycleBuck > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/24/2019 at 18:32

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The best Dakota. 

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > For Sweden 12/24/2019 at 18:43

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2003 5.9 R/T. They stopped putting badges on the corners in 2000.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 12/24/2019 at 18:58

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Been missing my Dakota since 2014. Tried to make my Ram more like my Dakota. Had the opportunity to get another Dakota. So I got a Dakota. 2003, 117k miles. Only a few things that need correcting.

DirtyDodge > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/24/2019 at 19:22

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Nice, i was just talking about the 99 dakota R/T earlier today, his was painted deep amethest purple which was a rare color, i myself had a 2000 durango R/T which is the same engine and trans but setup with awd, was a blast in the wet weather because it could always leave in a hurry.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/24/2019 at 19:25

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Nice!! Looks good!

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > DirtyDodge 12/24/2019 at 19:31

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Most of the 99s got bought back after Dodge didn't lower the tow rating. A few had bent frames due to the lower springs and the buyback deal was too sweet to resist. So many sold and got a newer one.

Brickman > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/24/2019 at 19:39

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and new blinker fluid.

Very nice Dakota. My dad almost bought a dakota single cab R/T manual in 2000. Bright blue with the stripes. Mom said no, and got a S-10 which I now have :)

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > Brickman 12/24/2019 at 19:46

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R/Ts never came with a manual. The NV3500 was rated for 330lbft and the 5.9 made 345. The 5.2 and 4.7 did though. I had an 02 4.7+5 speed that I loved from 2001 until I booped the butt of a semi when the trailer brakes failed in 2014. For a couple years I had the same headlights as this one does...my plan is to replace them as I didn't like them much.

For Sweden > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/24/2019 at 20:04

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mein gott

Thisismydisplayname > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/24/2019 at 20:08

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Nice choice. Does that one have rear discs? At least the front brakes are an upgrade over the ‘99s. This is from 3 years ago, the last time I was able to detail mine. Always liked those chrome wheels on yours though.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > Thisismydisplayname 12/24/2019 at 20:16

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Yep, 03+04 got rear disks. The chrome is flaking off a couple of the rims though. Not sure exactly how I'm going to address that in the future.

Brickman > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/24/2019 at 20:32

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I was 10 at the time *excuses. :P

Thisismydisplayname > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/24/2019 at 23:50

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Might be able to find a nice set of the 10” viper take offs for a replacement.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > Thisismydisplayname 12/24/2019 at 23:52

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True, was considering paint or powedercoat. Btw, you don’t know of a good Dakota forum? The one I used to moderate doesn’t exist anymore.

Thisismydisplayname > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/25/2019 at 00:24

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Dakotart.com is still out there, but not sure how active it is.  There is a lot of good info in the archives.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > For Sweden 12/25/2019 at 17:29

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How to tell Dakota’s by year:

1987-1991: recessed sealed beam headlights, 5 lug wheels.

1992-1996: fenders grew 4" to accommodate the V8 without requiring the electric fan that the Shelby had. Six lug wheels. Smooth square front. ‘92+93 had a 3" exhaust stock. The ‘93 of the best years.

1997-1999: rounded shape, came with corner badges.

2000-2002: 5.2 replaced with the 4.7, lost corner badges, a few other cost cutting measures.

2003-2004: Rear disks, black decal between extended cab windows removed.

2005-2007: These are easy to spot since every other Dakota looks better. 5 lug returned. 6 speed manual available though.

2008-2011: Return to a square style, gained the 303HP 4.7.

19JRC99 > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/26/2019 at 19:20

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Dakota-Durango is what I used to be on but it’s probably dead. 

19JRC99 > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/26/2019 at 19:20

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Argh, I miss my ‘96.