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    2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4wd SLT - "Rumble"

    Finished adjusting the bumper today, and although it's a bit gappier than before, and I believe the new bumper is slightly bent, I'm going to call it good enough for this old truck, at least until I can afford a steel winch bumper.
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    2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4wd SLT - "Rumble"

    But isn't the 2nd gen a 6 lug wheel, whereas they went to a 5 lug with the third gen?
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    Bike rack????

    Wow, that's awesome. Those fender flares really remind me of the H3 or the Chevy Avalanche. I love it. Sick looking 4x4. Nice and boxy like it should be!
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    Anyone building a Dodge Dakota

    Here's mine! https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/2006-dodge-dakota-quad-cab-4wd-slt-rumble.44063/ Same generation as yours, by the looks of it. I just finished repairing some deer induced bumper shattering, so it's looking even better now with new headlights. I'll be updating the build...
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    Bike rack????

    What vehicle is that? It looks like an H3 hummer pickup with a Jeep Wrangler fibreglass top on it.
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    2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4wd SLT - "Rumble"

    So I received all the parts last week for the repair and got started on it in earnest yesterday. Got decently well into it. I managed to get rid of the dent, rust gash and cracked paint from the driver side fender right behind the headlight: Got the new headlight housings in and they look good...
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    Overloaded

    That camper is laughably huge. It even has a pop out for pity sake! I feel like you would need a Deuce and a half to properly carry that monstrosity.
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    How Do You Travel?

    1. What is your favorite kind of run? Do you prefer day runs, weekend camps, road trips, or long hauls? My favourite is to do 5 day or more expeditions to ghost towns or other remote places, such as my 2018 Kitsault expedition, or the Northern Wanderings trip of 2021. Unfortunately I rarely have...
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    2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4wd SLT - "Rumble"

    I like the second generation ones too, but I especially love the body style of the pre-facelift third gens like mine. The biggest challenge I'm running into is that there's basically zero aftermarket support for these nowadays. Rancho used to make a lift for the third gen, but those are not...
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    2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4wd SLT - "Rumble"

    I gotta say, I'm really starting to love this truck. I've pulled like four random people out of the ditch already this winter lol I'm looking forward rectifying the front lift situation and building more on it. Looks like I'll be getting a new bumper from the wrecker on the 4th of January, so...
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    2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4wd SLT - "Rumble"

    Funny you should mention that, because I emailed a local fabricator for a quote...hehe. I don't think it's in the cards right now, unfortunately, due to financial constraints, but definitely on the list of desired mods.
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    2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4wd SLT - "Rumble"

    Hey, thanks! I'll make Rumble pretty again, don't worry. If the price is right, I'm going for the steel winch bumper, but I have yet to hear back from the fabricator. Probably going to call them today. Yeah, it's not the most glamorous story, but there's no cliffs near Edmonton so my choices...
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    2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4wd SLT - "Rumble"

    So the next mod I did was to build racks on the sides between the uprights of the bed rack to hold the recovery boards and, on the opposite side, the axe and shovel: Funny enough, I did this in order to clear up the top part of the rack for more cargo, or perhaps, someday, a rooftop tent...
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    What is the last thing you bought and plan to buy?

    Okay so several asked for a quick update on the tent when it arrived. Here it is in my garage waiting to be installed: So far quite impressed with the quality of the build, especially given the amazing price. The mattress is perhaps a little on the thin side, but honestly doesn't seem too bad...
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    What is the last thing you bought and plan to buy?

    It's listed as on clearance, so I don't know if they'll keep stocking it or not. I will definitely post about it in my build thread and if there are any issues, I will for sure let you guys know :)
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    What is the last thing you bought and plan to buy?

    https://www.princessauto.com/en/vehicle-hard-shell-rooftop-wedge-style-tent/product/PA0009043449 This. I really didn't think I would ever pull the trigger on a rooftop tent, but honestly this was way too good of a deal to pass up. Shipped to my house for free.
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    2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4wd SLT - "Rumble"

    So I keep thinking about a solid axle swap even though it's expensive and complicated. I did a little research and found that the 2010 series of Jeep Wrangler's front axle track width is only 1" narrower overall than the Dakota, plus I'm fairly certain the bolt pattern is the same. Something...
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    Legal Weapons and Overlanding

    My choice would have been something like .44 magnum for Grizz, but there's something to be said about round count and speed of fire, as well as quick reloads, and 10mm is surely no slouch. Lighter than carrying a huge revolver too. Solid all around choice I'd say.
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    2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4wd SLT - "Rumble"

    No, the 1500 strut is 2" longer, unfortunately, however the top hat diameter, bolts and bolt spacing are the same, meaning that you can bolt it right into the top, but it won't fit into the lower control arm by reason of being too long. The upshot is that tophat spacers made for the 06...
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    2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4wd SLT - "Rumble"

    Spacer lifts are fairly easy to come by, as the strut top is the same as the same gen Ram. From what I know of IFS in general, 2" is pretty safe. Before I bought mine, someone did a spacer close to 4" of lift, which is really too much. In my case they combined it with a spring over axle lift in...
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