First off, I'm new to theis forum, so hi to all the regulars.I got my dakota back in january and I'm working right now on repainting it. I figured i'd do some other work while i have it torn apart. This question is geared toward Crazy4x4RT...Iread thatyousaid you put the Ram 2500 leaf springs on your dakota,and i was wondering if they were a direct fit or if you had to modify the mounts. Thanks.

Hi welcome! Well I took the easy way. I seperated out the spring packs. I just keeped my top one. And used the 2500 bottoms. It gave me great lift. And can haul anything with out it sagging. So to say the truth they fit perfectly. But I did have to get longer u bolts to compensated for the extra leafs, along with a longer spring pack bolt.Heres a pic.

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Thanks, do you think it would be worth searching some junkyards for the ram leaf springs?

Ya its worth it. For me I got lucky. My neighbor gave them to me. He put on a 6in lift on his. So stockers were trash, to him. If you want a true suspension lift and you need the extra streanth in the rear, Then go for it.

one last question... is there anything i need to know, such astips or tricks for repacking the springs

use c-clamps to hold the spings in postion. The center bolt is usually rusted. And you dont want it to pop off on you. and whenu put it back to gether use the c-clamp. I dont know if you do any offroading with yours. If you do flip the ubolts around like mine is in the pic. It will give you more ground cleance. You will need a 2wd top if yours is a 4wd. If yours is 2wd just flip it. Use plenty of penitrating oil. It will make such a differnce. Pre plan everything. get all your parts before you start. New bolts will be best. Used can be scary.