Can I put tranny and axles from ram 1500 under a Dakota?

10

Asked by holderdaniel Mar 05, 2014 at 01:21 PM about the 2001 Dodge Dakota SLT Quad Cab 4WD

Question type: Car Customization

I have a 2001 Dakota with the 5.9L 360, 4x4.  I also have a ram
1500 4x4 w/ 5.9L as well.  I'd like to replace the tranny, axles and
suspension in the Dakota with the ones from the ram 1500.  Is this
doable?  I love this Dakota, its got all the speed and power I want,
but the axles and trannys keep going out.  I'd like to beef it up
more

5 Answers

12,655

what year is the ram? that will help answer the tranny question. you would have to narrow the axles to fit the Dakota. the springs probably wouldn't fit.

10

The ram is a 96. The Dakota has torsion bars so I'd have to modify it to coil over anyway

1 people found this helpful.

The 1500 ram & Dakota axles are different widths, being the 1500 ram is wider. I guess it is possible if you don't mind it sticking out some, & I suspect the spring mounts won't line up either. Having it shortened would be expensive too. There is kits out the to put a 426 hemi in a Dakota & a pretty special mod.

Your Answer:

Dakota

Looking for a Used Dakota in your area?

CarGurus has 20 nationwide Dakota listings starting at $3,999.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Samantha Brown
    Reputation
    3,280
  • #2
    98DAK
    Reputation
    3,260
  • #3
    havoc_33
    Reputation
    2,180
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Dodge RAM 1500
3 Great Deals out of 71 listings starting at $4,000
Used Ford F-150
321 Great Deals out of 14,968 listings starting at $1,712
Used Ford Ranger
18 Great Deals out of 1,529 listings starting at $2,888
Used Toyota Tacoma
55 Great Deals out of 1,071 listings starting at $8,708
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
202 Great Deals out of 5,975 listings starting at $2,975
Used Nissan Frontier
22 Great Deals out of 878 listings starting at $5,998
Used Toyota Tundra
35 Great Deals out of 1,184 listings starting at $8,500
Used Dodge Durango
46 Great Deals out of 2,266 listings starting at $5,500
Used GMC Sierra 1500
148 Great Deals out of 7,258 listings starting at $3,950

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.