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Dodge Dakota Info Sheet.

Original: 1/18/95
Modified: 11/17/95 (denoted by *)

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*Document History:

* This document was originally designed to be nothing more than a spec
* sheet. Soon after I finished that portion, I added a few notes about
* things I found interesting about my truck. These sections, along with
* a history of my modifications now make a major part of this document.

* This will be the final posting of the Info Sheet. All the information
* contained within is being transfered to a Dakota FAQ.

* Since I do not have all the specs on all models of Dakotas, I am now
* asking for any and all owners, mechanics, and fans to submit all the
* little tidbits of knowledge you have.

My own history:

I own a 1994 Dakota SLT with the V8 and the manual transmission. She
is currently a regular cab shortbed with P235's. All my impressions are
based mainly on this style, but here is all the info I can find in my
various reference material. Beware, some dates may be off due to mid-
year changes.

I've upgraded to 31x9.50R-15 SuperSwampers in May. Got a Rhino Coat
bedliner in August.

* On November 15, 1995 I retired the Swampers in favor of a more street
* friendly tire. Why? The hum and poor handling just became a pain on
* long trips, and with the miles I'm going to run this winter to and from
* ski resorts, I wanted something friendlier. Off came the Swampers and
* the stock rims, and on went a set of 15x7 American Racing aluminum rims
* and a set of 31x10.50-15 Mickey Thompson Baja Belted HPs. Fit great with
* no change in the torsion bars and the ride is fantastic on the road.
* Off-road and snow trials will occur early in December.
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DODGE DAKOTA
87 - 96 (10 Years in the making)

The Dakota was introduced in late 1986 as a 198