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joshbaker Trail Master NOW WHERE IS THAT SPELL CHECK BUTTON hmmmm..... Posts: 507	89 Dakota Jul 8, 2012 23:17:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joshbaker on Jul 8, 2012 23:17:18 GMT -5 Not done yet but getting closer.
	2006 f250 powerstroke 6" lift with 35x13.50's 2011 vw Jetta tdi 1989 Dakota. Sitting on d44's and 37's

smrflng Moderator Posts: 400	89 Dakota Jul 9, 2012 5:37:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by smrflng on Jul 9, 2012 5:37:05 GMT -5 Looks good Josh. It should go well on the trail. Russ ;D ;D
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BIG J Global Moderator Posts: 1,134	89 Dakota Jul 9, 2012 7:12:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BIG J on Jul 9, 2012 7:12:22 GMT -5 Looks pretty straight forward, I like the simplicity.
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LILREDCJ6 Global Moderator Looking for something to do that pays the bills. Kiss My Grits Posts: 2,095	89 Dakota Jul 9, 2012 9:30:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LILREDCJ6 on Jul 9, 2012 9:30:26 GMT -5 I think you might want a better tow point on the front.
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PaulC Trail Master Posts: 942	89 Dakota Jul 9, 2012 18:22:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PaulC on Jul 9, 2012 18:22:16 GMT -5 Looks good. Now comes the hard part, all the little details. PaulC
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joshbaker Trail Master NOW WHERE IS THAT SPELL CHECK BUTTON hmmmm..... Posts: 507	89 Dakota Jul 14, 2012 7:02:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joshbaker on Jul 14, 2012 7:02:46 GMT -5 Yea. Needs bumpers, new crossmember that will clear the front driveshaft, front brake lines, shocks, and driveshafts.
	2006 f250 powerstroke 6" lift with 35x13.50's 2011 vw Jetta tdi 1989 Dakota. Sitting on d44's and 37's

joshbaker Trail Master NOW WHERE IS THAT SPELL CHECK BUTTON hmmmm..... Posts: 507	89 Dakota Nov 1, 2012 5:01:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joshbaker on Nov 1, 2012 5:01:16 GMT -5 havent done anything with it since the wife lost her job but thinking about doing the brake lines and a few small things that dont cost a lot. bumpers are built and well yea i can throw some pics up
	2006 f250 powerstroke 6" lift with 35x13.50's 2011 vw Jetta tdi 1989 Dakota. Sitting on d44's and 37's

toynrnd Admin GOTCHA! Posts: 4,073	89 Dakota Nov 1, 2012 6:12:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by toynrnd on Nov 1, 2012 6:12:15 GMT -5 Sorry to hear she lost her job. You need to get some primer/paint on that bumper!
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joshbaker Trail Master NOW WHERE IS THAT SPELL CHECK BUTTON hmmmm..... Posts: 507	89 Dakota Dec 16, 2012 21:00:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joshbaker on Dec 16, 2012 21:00:32 GMT -5 Yea both bumpers have paint. And come tax time trucks going to starr for some much needed finishing touches.
	2006 f250 powerstroke 6" lift with 35x13.50's 2011 vw Jetta tdi 1989 Dakota. Sitting on d44's and 37's

joshbaker
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NOW WHERE IS THAT SPELL CHECK BUTTON

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89 Dakota May 30, 2013 14:47:50 GMT -5

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Post by joshbaker on May 30, 2013 14:47:50 GMT -5

well finally got off my butt and started to get some work done on this thing. Big thanks to GT for running the hard lines for the brakes. After that we got it into my garage and i got the shifter for the t case hooked up and working. I also measured for the driveshafts. So only a few things left to get done.

Front shocks (ride height is 22inches eye to eye)
D/S front and rear
flex lines
oil for diffs and t case

Planing on having it done and driving by mid june.

2006 f250 powerstroke 6" lift with 35x13.50's
2011 vw Jetta tdi
1989 Dakota. Sitting on d44's and 37's

joshbaker
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NOW WHERE IS THAT SPELL CHECK BUTTON

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89 Dakota Jun 23, 2013 0:42:15 GMT -5

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Well brakes are done, shocks are done, rear driveshaft is in and it runs and...... DRIVES. Also did some rust repair today.

Still need to get the transmission crossmember adjusted so i can put the driveshaft in and also want to build a traction bar for the rear but it is drivable now. And as long as Michigan gets my plates to me in time i plan on driving it to the meeting in july.

2006 f250 powerstroke 6" lift with 35x13.50's
2011 vw Jetta tdi
1989 Dakota. Sitting on d44's and 37's

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	89 Dakota Jun 24, 2013 17:00:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2013 17:00:09 GMT -5 In the romantic glow of the parking lot, the dodge looks like a Toyota. Kinda rusts like one, too. Nice work.
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joshbaker
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89 Dakota Jul 8, 2013 0:10:56 GMT -5

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Post by joshbaker on Jul 8, 2013 0:10:56 GMT -5

Did a little art work on the Dakota.

Also mounted a nice 3 switch setup on the dash. Had to cut out some extra plastic behind the panel on the inside of the dash but i think its pretty sweet. Thinking of doing an in cab winch controller too down the road.

2006 f250 powerstroke 6" lift with 35x13.50's
2011 vw Jetta tdi
1989 Dakota. Sitting on d44's and 37's

joshbaker Trail Master NOW WHERE IS THAT SPELL CHECK BUTTON hmmmm..... Posts: 507	89 Dakota Mar 17, 2015 18:26:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joshbaker on Mar 17, 2015 18:26:10 GMT -5 Sold it. Dont miss it. Not building anything for a long time.
	2006 f250 powerstroke 6" lift with 35x13.50's 2011 vw Jetta tdi 1989 Dakota. Sitting on d44's and 37's

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