I’ve got a ‘97 with the 3.9 magnum in it, and I feel like I’ve been getting really poor gas mileage. I have the 22 gallon tank, and I only make it about 250-260 miles before my gas light is on and I’m practically on E. I typically calculate my mileage after a fill up, and I’ve been getting 13.5-15mpg over the last couple tanks. What do yall get?

I know some people think they are a terrible looking truck but I think they look pretty decent. There seems to be a good amount of space under the hood as well. Just wondering why we don’t see more done with this platform

So my 3.9 loses vacuum at any rpm above idle even my vacuum canister doesn't help

having issues with my “trans temp”. whoever had the truck before me put a rebuilt trans in it and since the trans temp lights been on after a few seconds of running. the trans isn’t hot and has a cooler on it. i’m thinking of bypassing the temp sensor for now but i can’t figure out where it’ll be under the hood. i’m also thinking the tcm needs reset but i’m not sure yet

I have recently purchased a first gen Dakota and am preparing to build it into my hunting/hauler. The bumpers are rusted and today I located a 2002 with a heavy duty bumper for a reasonable price. Any idea if it would fit? I searched and well obviously body panels would not fit, the forum seems divided on the fit of some things.

I was looking at 1996-99 dakotas and was wondering the fuel economy? What’s the best and worst that’s been had? High way and in town?

it’s a 99 with the 3.9 and a 4 speed, what transmission would be in this truck? every thing i see only talks about it just being a 4 speed and nothing to do with the actual model of the trans

Compared to doing a timing chain on a 3.9 93 would head gaskets be easier or harder

and what is the best rear shackle for the leaf spring passenger for a 2001 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 extended cab manuel sport 4wd

I can’t actually find the factory torque spec for the lower control arms bolts. I have seen online that they are supposedly 180 lb-ft for all 4. Only thing is the 2 out of the 4 are smaller. Bigger ones in the front of the arm and smaller ones in the back. Other thing is 180 seems excessive.

I pulled both the left and right side all apart so if anyone has torque specs for the upper, knuckle, and ect that would be great. I’m pretty sure I already found those it’s mainly the lower arms I’m not sure about.

My left blinker will blink fast but is not out in front or back any ideas also it’s my first truck it’s the v6 someone tell me some cool stuff about it

Here in a couple hours I’m going to poke around under the dash above the pedals in my ‘97. I’m hoping I can manually turn the blend door to heat. I’ve done it on an ‘01 but I’m not certain how similar the HVAC is between the two years.

Mostly I’m hoping someone might save me a headache.

So, I just signed papers on a 2008 Dakota SLT 4x4 with the updated 4.7L PowerTech/Magnum and 545RFE 5 speed AT. 107k miles, I'm the third owner. Super happy to have a Dak back in my life after trading in a limping 2002 back in 2019.

Anyway, I have a few questions. First, I'm pretty sure the previous owner didn't get the spark plugs checked at 102k like the manual dictates, either bank of them. How much are plugs going to run me? And are they different depending on which bank they're in?

For the fun stuff, what's the aftermarket support like for street builds? Intake and exhaust are pretty easy but what about suspension? Especially converting the leaf springs to tower springs? And rear disc brake conversion kits? Stage 1 NA tunes? I hear the 545RFE can hold 400+ ft.lb. of torque pretty safe.

Looking forward to digging into this project for the long haul. See you in the comments!

I have a 2003 4.7l v8 dodge dakota slt not showing off figure i should include the entire model and make. Im having an issue with the radio the previous radio installed by the previous owner shorted out and fryed itself so i got a new one on amazon of the same brand but just little better on the hard ware inside well i plug the adapter into the harness and the whole truck loses it and the cluster gauges drop and the no bus code shows and all my warning lights sound and the truck will not start anyone got any insight on this situation of mine?

Truck sat for 12 years When cold if I give it gas it kind of surges forward barely instead of accelerating if I floor it she will take off but not the greatest hp is gone I've replaced tons of parts and I thought I was on the upside but I'm stuck any help is appreciated thanks fuel pump and injectors are 7k miles old with good pressure chasing a sensor i think

I have a 93 V6 and it's developing a rough idle and won't start when it's warm sometimes when it does that it fires over but doesn't fully start, I've done plugs, wires and distributor would that be a coil

My hood flew up and smashed my windshield but also bent the hood hinges and there’s none of my truck at any pick n pull and I can’t find them for sale online

I was wanting to put some new speakers in my 1998 club cab and was wondering if anyone had some fairly cheap suggestions on new speakers. I’m hoping to spend less the $509 for both front and back

Hey everyone just got off work! Question for everyone. I’m looking to get brighter bulbs for my head lights. Any recommendations? Also I’m looking for fog lights too I don’t have any right now. Truck didn’t come with them factory so I’m gonna add my own.

My resonator was loose and I took it off. I have been driving my truck around short distances for a couple weeks now. Is this ok? Does it need to be fixed? If so what needs to be done? Thanks!

After 313k miles of enduring Michigan/Ohio winters this RT has finally reached the end of its journey. My turbocharged “92 will now be inheriting some upgrades very soon.