Thomas-
I remember your truck from the meet, and it
really did not seem to be rusty. I can't imagine
that the frame would be rusted through it. But
nonetheless, a good welding shop would be able to
patch the frame for not much $$$. I have known
people who have had this done (although not a
Dakota) and it was done for less than $200.
Good luck, and hang in there.
Tom
--- SilverEightynine@aol.com wrote:
> Ok guys and gals... one of your fellow
> Dak'sters is in big trouble (still).
> Since I can't come to a resolution on my own...
> I thought I would bounce this
> off the list and see what you all have to say.
>
> Basic run down of facts:
> 1) Bought 1989 Dakota 4x4
> 2) truck was beat to hell
> 3) total cost of truck including all parts and
> expenses is getting high
> 4) truck doesn't run - and the 2wd truck is on
> its last leg
> 5) I replaced the entire rear suspension (leaf
> springs and shocks) and the
> truck back end still sags to the right
> 6) I'm running out of money
>
> If I have ruled out the suspension as a cause
> of the sagging... is the next
> logical assumption that there is frame damage?
>
> If that's the case - is it worth repairing and
> does anyone know what frame
> repairs entail?
>
> I'm about 2 steps away from selling at least
> one truck if not both. I have
> GOT to have dependable transportation. I would
> prefer a Dakota 4x4... but I
> may have to go with a non-dodge alternative.
> I would hate to sever my
> ties to the DML before I got a chance to have
> any fun at all. After meeting
> Tim Althoff and Tom Cantor and the rest of the
> folks who attended the Marion,
> OH meet... I was really charged up about making
> my way to more DML events,
> representing the overlooked Gen I premaggers
> out there. (we Gen I's are your
> trucks ancestors and still demand respect LOL)
>
> Warm regards,
> Thomas Stack
> (silver98) <-- but for how much longer?
=====
93 Black Dakota CC 5.2 Auto, MP Camshaft, MP Computer, MP Valve Covers, Doug Thorley Headers W/ 3 " Exhaust, Jacobs Ultra Ignition, FMS Injectors, K & N Air Filter, and Boyds. Coming soon ...3.91 Gears and Trans Shift Kit.
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