2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT 2wd
1. 5.9 V-8
2. 46 RE Automatic
3. 9.25 Limited Slip Diff with 3.55 gears
History:
I bought the Dakota Feb 2006 from a friend who bought it from the Chrysler Credit Repo Sale. The Dakota had 69,000 hard miles and was beaten and battered. I had to replace both front fenders and removed several softball size dents and probably 75 to 100 dings and hail dents. I bought it thinking it was a V-6 because it had no fender emblems. (I didn't drive it before I bought it.) I found out later that 2001 was the first year that Chrysler left off the emblems. My wife had a 2000 Durango 5.2, V-8 2wd that I fell in love with. It drove great, had very good power, and was very roomy inside. (I was a big Chevy fan!) Once I raised the hood on the Dakota and saw the 5.9 I fell in love!!!
I originally bought the Dakota as a family hauler, of course it still hauls the family, but I have a large smile on my face! (Who cares about the 13-15 mpg when you're having this much fun!)
I spent about 6 months of evenings pulling dents and smoothing body panels then a good friend sprayed the color.
Special Thanks:
1. My wife and son for their patience and love.
2. Bubba Godwin - for selling me the truck at a screaming deal!
3. Johnnie Roberts - for use of his bodyshop and applying the paint.
Modifications and Repairs:
1. DJM /3 Drop Kit
2. 18x8 Boss Motorsports '315' wheels
3. AEM Cold Air Kit / Throttle Body Spacer
4. Hypertec Power Programmer
5. Fresh tune-up - Cap, Wires, Rotor, Plugs
6. Ceramic brake pads - Rotors - Rear shoes and wheel cylinders
7. Change all fluids (synthetic)
Body:
1. 'Good Hoods' Viper Hood Scoop
2. Hrod Emblem Shaved
3. Martin Senour Black and Planet Color Mango Candy
4. Stainless Handle Covers, Wheel Opening Moldings
5. Mopar Chrome Side Trim
6. Demon Emblems
7. Hand Striping and Air Brushing
