Dodge Dakota 3" Body Lift / How To Do It Yourself / Link in Description
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 4 янв 2024
- One man, one truck. Start to finish installation of the Performance Accessories 3 inch body lift for our 2001 Dakota. I go over everything we do and give you some short cuts to make this daunting task a little bit easier. Tricks and tips for making this easy peasy. This kit is applicable to 2wd 4wd 4x2 4x4 models 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 and 2004. we have an automatic transmission 4.7 v8 but the 3.9 v6 will be the same. Single cab, extended cab, and quad / crew cab models. We also have a 2" suspension lift, with the end of the road goal being to fit 35s for tires. I've done it before and we'll do it again. Comment with any questions, otherwise enjoy!
Affiliate Links
315/75R16 RBP Repulsor M/T only $234.55 each - ebay.us/xBAthi
1997-2004 2" Dakota 4x4 Rear Lift Kit - ebay.us/YbGNx5
2000-2002 Dakota 3" Body Lift PA60043 - ebay.us/WnDxMr
1997-1999 Dakota 3" Body Lift PA693 - ebay.us/63Sydo
2003-3004 Dakota 3" Body Lift PA60153 - ebay.us/Gx1p3Z
I am an eBay and Amazon affiliate and so our links earn us a small commission from sales. The items do not cost anymore because of our affiliate relationship with eBay and Amazon.
32 degrees outside, well that means you're nowhere near me here in Phoenix, AZ. That means I can't pay you to install this thing, LOL. Great video
This video just poped up and I watched every second of it because I’ve been wanting to get that body lift and now I have to get it because I know what I’m doing big big thanks!!!
Awesome man!
Just got the lift thanks for the help!
I love this, I’m using this vid to do my 06 Dakota. Can’t wait to get it done
Awesome man! I was hoping this would help somebody 👍
Is an 06 much different? I want to do one to an 05 but I can’t find much info on them. 🤷♂️ any help would be appreciated.
How do you install that second front bumper bracket that you choose to leave out?
hey hows it going besides the bed whats the difference between the Dakotas and the Durangos I've already done the suspension lift but want that more aggressive look thanks
Definitely loved your video! Just bought a ‘97 Dakota sport 4wd and I want to try this ! Do you need more than one jack to do this successfully?
Yeah I would have two, but they can be a cheap $29 scissor jack from Walmart, works just fine
Love the video.. is it possible to do this on a 2006 Raider ?
I'm sure it is. Probably just the 2006 Dodge Dakota body lift kit would work. You'll have to do a little research and confirm
Great bro my dodge Dakota is shitty 97 first year of 2nd gen only v6 ext cab but im sure a small body lift N 30s will make it look better
You could still make a little monster out of it 👍
I'm Thinking of doing this body lift. I have a manual shifter on the floor, to engage 4 wheel drive. Can you let me know what steps I should do for that please?
There is an extension for the shift lever that will come in your kit. I believe you will have to cut the lever and weld that piece in
i am now wanting to do this to my ext cab 01 dakota. how long did it take you start to finish and seems pretty easy should be able to do all this with basic tools? new to all this.
Yeah basic tools will do it all. The body lift ur first time will take 6-8 hours probably. Very straight forward, nothing too crazy. You have good written directions too. I'm an idiot and I have done this several times, so you can definitely do this
what about the time on the suspension lift?
@user-di2ss6qo6o suspension lift should take 2 hours max, if you just do 2 inch blocks in the rear and crank your factory torsion keys all the way for 2+ inches in the front
so i have an issue with passanger front cab mount it just spins any idea to get it out? also the driver front no bolts will stay in any ideas how to fix those issues?
Sounds like you got a rust bucket on ur hands. I'd have to see it to know how bad it is or what the proper solution is. Best of luck good sir
Its actuallu not that bad the locker nut spins on the passanger front why it wont come out and driver side i was trying to use original bolts. Havent got my lift kit yet
What do you recommend for a v6 quad cab 04 Dakota??? I’ve haven’t seen many body or suspension lift kits for these??
Is yours 2wd or 4x4?
@@bikesandbangs 04 Dakota 2wd quad cab
@@bikesandbangs 2wd, I’ve yet to see any body or lift kits for this model
@@bikesandbangs yes 2wd
@@mickofbeliath6666 This will be 2 inch rear shackles for your truck ebay.us/SRpcSs
These are 2 inch spacers for the front ebay.us/9L5Fny
And apparently I have sold eBay and amazon out of all the body lifts for these trucks lol so you'll have to order it straight from Performance Accessories, here is the link to the exact body lift you need dpioffroad.com/3-inch-body-lift-kit-for-2003-2004-dodge-dakota-std-ext-quad-cab-2wd-4wd-gas-by-performance-accessories-pa60153
Cheers!
can you jack up the cab in the middle if all you have is a 3 ton floor jack?
I'd probably get another jack if I were you. Even a $20 bottle jack would work
@@bikesandbangs ok thank you. I got my lift and was looking at those bottle jacks
@@bikesandbangs whats the easiest way to lift up the bed i have dual exhaust going out to the side
What size tires are u gonna put on it?
I ended up with 315/75r16's so 35's. I got more videos of that and the finished review too
Would this work for 2010 4wd?
You can body lift your truck. The kit is a little bit different than ours, and it's more expensive. But here's the link to it www.suspensionconnection.com/60163.html?&LVL_SCO_SCH_PMX_RET_DIR_PMX_PerformanceAccessories&gad_source=4&gclid=Cj0KCQiAz8GuBhCxARIsAOpzk8wTY96t6kLb6xbZF0z_WGLZB7nxS1uVMMt46yRcd6AYbOx0OAc3N4caAlQqEALw_wcB
Hmmm says the link isn’t working. I was thinking of doing something similar to what you did. Which I’ve seen not many options to do a lift. I do like the front to be higher and the back to be lower. Any suggestions
@marcelle2309 hey I guess I sold all the body lifts off eBay and Amazon, there are none now. So you will have to order from a manufacturer website, here's a link
www.daystarsuspensionparts.com/pa60153
You can crank you torsion keys in the front if you have a 4x4 and get up to 2 inches of lift. Or if you have a 2wd you could do a 1 or 2 inch coil spacer to lift and level that front 👍
Where the black truck you did
I still got it
@@bikesandbangs you have 4.7?
STOP TALKING THROUGH YOUR NOSE!!!!!!!
Lol
Do you know where I can find a steering extension for an 05 Dodge Dakota? I can not find it anywhere and all the kits for my truck are back ordered.
@@joshblankinship6761 I do not my guy
@@joshblankinship6761 I’m have the exact same problem I have an 05 Dakota quad cab Laramie 4.7 I managed to find a two inch front leveling spacer on Facebook marketplace then found a 2 inch “add a leaf” on 4wheel parts website I haven’t seen too much for body lifts but your best bet is probably second hand websites it’s a weird year I’ve kinda learned everything is discontinued
@@joshblankinship6761also you could cut and sleeve the steering shaft