r/DodgeDakota

After 4 long years she is finally done.

Before photo was after 2 years, never took a photo when I first bought it I guess haha.

Edit: This is me starting the truck. The oil is fine I stupidly uploaded as a gif cause who wants to hear that buzz during start up?

I have had an issue with the fuel gauge connector (trying to find one is hard) It’s loose. if I wiggle it will drop to E and stall pretty quickly. If I push it in tight it will read full. when I turn off the truck it stays at full. Is this a normal behaviour? the tank probably is full or close to it. I want to have a working gauge if I lifted the bed to access the stalling issue. 2 birds one stone

2005 Dodge Dakota ST 4.7L V8 RWD

After installing a 2in leveling kit, the upper control arm bolt no longer lines up properly. Did I mess something up or am I forgetting a step? Any help would be much appreciated!

A little over a week ago I bought myself a 2nd Dakota because it was too good of a deal to pass up on. This beautiful pine green pearl (my fav Dakota color) Dakota comes with nearly everything and compared to my other one it is almost legendary how much better it is.

Old: New:

SXT, SLT

2002, 2001

Burgundy, Pine green

Club Cab, Crew Cab

3.9 V6, 4.7 V8

RWD, 4x4

5 speed, 5 speed

232,xxxkm, 159,xxxkm (Kilometers not Miles)

On top of it being a v8 manual with 4x4 and only 160,000 km it also has foldable mirrors, cargo lights and a covered bed aswell as better speakers/sound system and a functioning parking brake all of which my red one does not have, this one also has much less rust though there is still a bunch. And the kicker, I paid only $1800 Cad for it, my other one for reference I paid $2500 Cad.

Let me know what you think but personally I think id be an idiot not to have bought this truck

6x114.3 is a real bugger to find. There is barely any options. I think I may be forced to switch to the 2nd gen dakota 16" rims. Id rather get something else though. Is there any easy way to switch it to a 5 bolt pattern? Or is there something good adapters available for these trucks?

Just picked up some new wheels for the Dakoturrrr
really feeling the midnight vibe 😅. Next up, I’m thinking about adding a couple 6.5” LED side shooter light bars on the front bumper, and later this week I’ll be installing a Pioneer double din for CarPlay/navigation… might throw in a backup cam too, we’ll see 😂

It’s a 2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7v8 4x4 and have almost 200k onna dash . Here’s what she looking like . Definitely in need of TLC .

Just as the title says, I'm looking to see what aftermarket support is like for the Dakota. I'm looking to make a little bit more power if possible. It's got some rust in the rear fenders, but I just see that as an opportunity to try out doing some body work haha.

I’m trying to fix my right side blinker but there’s this bolt that’s in between the bumper and headlight idk if there’s a easier way to take off the headlight any tips or am I gonna have to take off the bumper? I tried to mark were the bolt am struggling with is located.

Did some research and it looks like Eflex fuel makes a kit for these to run on e85 but you would need to upgrade injectors and fuel pump. Anybody done this or know anything about it? I’m probably just going to do it because I think it’s cool I know there isn’t much savings just wondered if there’s anyone out there that’s done it.

I bought this rust free Oregon Raider at Copart for $1750 delivered. Basically identical to the Dakota. 138k miles. I so far replaced the front bumper assembly from the only parts truck available in the Midwest. Parts are getting hard to find for only a 2006. I am replacing the front differential and suspension components like control arms and ball joints.

Hello, I've been hearing a ticking sound on the passanger side on and off for a while. Mainly happens at around 70mph when warm or upon acceleration. Any hints would be appreciated!

I just had my fan clutch replaced and now my fan never shuts off and my truck that never had a loud fan sounds like a damn semi truck? Any help would be appreciated.