ok i know this has been covered before, i had all the info saved on my comp but then it crashed....grrr
so i was wondering if someone could direct me to some info on doing the swap myself...
ex:
parts i need, where to get them
thanks and appreciate it

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Zigg

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 ST
Straight Piped
Body Lift
35 x 12.5 x 17 on stock rims
Debaged
Night Shaded Tails and 3rd Brake Light

wow thats going to be expensive since yours is 4x4. you gotta change both axles. Im going to get my truck changed to 4:10's when i get the money but im just going to buy all the parts and have a local performance shop do the swap. i wouldnt even try it especially with a 4x4.
however, i can try to point you in the right direction. you need to go to www.dodgedakotas.com and talk to user GraphiteDak. he did a 4.56 gear swap on his 4x4 dak.
here's a vid of his truck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDMWBCpf0s8

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88 dakota 3.9 5-speed RC. stock
2001 dakota 3.9 auto CC
AIRAID CAI
Dynomax 3" superturbo catback
Hughes Stage one intake manifold
NGK's with minor ignition work
5.9 TB
180Tstat
Next: 4:10's W/LSD, 1.7rr's
2003 Harley Wide Glide, loud

well, i've decided to only do one set for now...the rears obviously...
but basically its getting into summer, im not wheeling in this thing so no need 4x4
so i just wont use 4x4 until i do the fronts
its gonna cost me about 450 in just labor to get the rears done

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Zigg

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 ST
Straight Piped
Body Lift
35 x 12.5 x 17 on stock rims
Debaged
Night Shaded Tails and 3rd Brake Light