Hi there...welcome to the DML! :)
Yes, Fabtech has a 2" or 3" (recommend the 3") suspension lift for your Dakota
(1997 - 2000):
http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/appguide/apps_susp/apps_dodge/apps_dakota.html
Along with the suspension lift and a 2" Body lift, you can fit the 32" tires
and with a 3" Body lift you can run 33" tires without any clearance problems.
(I personally run the Fabtech 3" + 2" Body Lift with 32" BFG A/T KO tires)
On the brakes...that doesn't sound right at all...i'm at 48.8K miles and still
the original pads/shoes/rotors/drums. Have the dealer check it out.
As for the "POP" noise, again...have the dealer check it out since there have
been TSB's out on this since 1997.
Again...welcome to the DML...glad to have you with us. :)
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT (V6/2WD - Supercharged w/Nitrous)
http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd/Dakota.htm
> Hi, I just purchased a 2k Dakota Sport ,2wd ,Club Cab with the 3.9, and I
> LOVE IT !! Just wanted to get some insight into this truck from people
> with experience, and prior knowledge.
>
> 1) is there a suspension lift package available for the 2wd? (only 3"
> or 4")
> 2) what is the largest tire that will fit on the stock suspension?
> (looking at maybe a 32x12.50-15 ??)
> 3) brakes... is there a problem with fast wear? (my truck is only a
> year old this month, and the brakes are already pretty far gone... rotors,
> and pads both)
> 4) is there a problem with the front suspension making noises (a pop)
> on a sharp! Turn, say... like into a tight parking spot?
>
> That's about all that I will bother you folks with for now. Thank you in
> advance.
>
> Big Fuss
> Jax , FL
>
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