OK, I'm going to bust balls ;) Then going by your definition below, 87-96 are
the same generation. They share the same front fenders, cab, bed and interior.
The differences are the radiator support, front bumper, grill, etc.. and
tailgate. And even those are interchangeable if done as a set, I've seen
several Gen I "87-90" Dakotas with Gen II "91-96" noses on them. As you said
below "minor cosmetic changes don't really count".
Also, the 5.2 Magnum didn't come out until the 92 model year and I believe that
is the same year the 3.9 magnum was also introduced though I believe the 5.2
Magnum was introduced first. A 91 would still have an LA block though there is
the possibility some late 91s came with early magnums. So breaking it down by
LA vs. Magnum your break would be 91/92.
Even though Ma Mopar designated the 87-96 as "N" Body, I, like you, always
accepted the standard DML created designations which split the "N" Body Dakotas
into 2 separate generations at <=90 or =>91
In article <001601c78304$a7f5f350$4b01a8c0@system>, bernd@dodgetrucks.org
("Bernd D. Ratsch") writes:
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>
> The primary changes for the 2000 models was the squared off dash. Body
> changes were very minor and most all 1997-1999 parts will fit the 2000-2004
> models. As for the engines in the 1997-2004 models, same engine - different
> engine controller (NGC1, 2, 3).
>
> The "Gen xxx" descriptions are mainly there to differentiate in between the
> major model changes...minor cosmetic changes don't really count.
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