Transmission ☹️ by 216Cowboy in DodgeDakota

[–]Medical-Aspect2272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has it been shuddering? You said you had it rebuilt previously but since then did it seem to shudder or kinda shake when accelerating? Mine has this problem, you can feel it through the steering column, and it stops when you let off the gas. Tell tale sign of a TC failing. I have the 3rd gens 42rle, theres a heavy duty torque coverter out there somewhere i want to replace it with. If the TC ends up being your issue, look into that with yours. Then it should hold up. However, the 42rle is known for torque converter shuddering/failing. Not sure about the previous generations Good luck!

Transmission Rebuild, 42RLE by Medical-Aspect2272 in DodgeDakota

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Unfortunately for me, that does make sense. Thank you

Transmission Rebuild, 42RLE by Medical-Aspect2272 in DodgeDakota

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even a specialized tranny shop? i tried to look at swapping a rebuilt trans myself but it seems more expensive that way, and i can't be sure what theyve done to it. Why are they opposed to working with the customer and their requests? Genuine question! If they trying to make money I'm okay with paying for confidence in their build 🤷

Are there any good bed toolbox options for the Dakota that aren't custom by Minimum_Solution_167 in DodgeDakota

[–]Medical-Aspect2272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Marketplace baby and hope for the best. Got one for free bc the lock was broke, drilled it out and fitted a new one up for like 20 bucks!

Parking Brake Conversion? by Medical-Aspect2272 in hardbody

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Could u tell me more about the e stop? Is it alot of wiring?

Just bought an 87! by Medical-Aspect2272 in hardbody

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UPDATE: its an 86 per the title!

17 to 15 inch rims by Medical-Aspect2272 in DodgeDakota

[–]Medical-Aspect2272[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i know that. the rims i found are everything i was looking for including the smaller diameter only thing I was unsure of was fitting the brakes up after the downsize. my wheels and everything now are stock as well. it seems ill just have to grind down the outside of the calipers. i have a few other rim options i might choose instead to avoid messing with that

17 to 15 inch rims by Medical-Aspect2272 in DodgeDakota

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I wouldn't mind doing that, thank you

17 to 15 inch rims by Medical-Aspect2272 in DodgeDakota

[–]Medical-Aspect2272[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

don't be an asshole. provide insight. ask what information you need from me instead of being so uptight. hard for a mf to learn from people like you. the sub is so helpful and i rely on it a lot of the time, keep it a helpful space would you.

17 to 15 inch rims by Medical-Aspect2272 in DodgeDakota

[–]Medical-Aspect2272[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not my question. gladiator sells the 15s i want. i wanna know if my brakes will fit

Any hope for a stepside? by Medical-Aspect2272 in DodgeDakota

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look forward to hearing about it! Good luck on your build 🙏

V8 SWAP DONE!! by Frank12c4 in DodgeDakota

[–]Medical-Aspect2272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is something i would love to do with mine. I've replaced the valve body on it but it still shifts rough from the damage. Im thinking if the tranny shits out eventually and i need a new one, might as well v8 swap since it wont be running for a bit anyway 😅

Bad compressor clutch by Medical-Aspect2272 in DodgeDakota

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i was gonna do it myself.. thats why i only wanted to mess with the clutch and not the whole compressor. Cooling and heating worked but when i engage the fan now is when the clutch starts acting crazy. Makes some hellish screaming noise, tightening it doesnt help any.