The V8 is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with available multi-speed overdrive and is capable of operating on E85 ethanol blended fuel. Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options The 2009 Dodge Dakota is a midsize pickup truck available in extended and crew cab body styles, each with only one bed size. Find everything you need for your air suspension repair and maintenance at Strutmasters. I ordered them and so far have been too lazy to put them on. The V8 is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with available multi-speed overdrive and is capable of operating on E85 ethanol blended fuel. Our lifted truck and Jeep inventory is a one stop shop for many makes and models of lifted trucks and Jeeps. This way, you can see and know everything about each lifted truck, or lifted Jeep, before you see it in person.
Good product but I wish the spacer would have keyed in the strut instead of just relying on the strength of the bolts. There's a definite market for such a Goldilocks choice, so much so that most of the Dakota's former compact competitors have bulked up in response. I think the part number was 15257. The 1st was a 1994. Flip-up rear seats make way for stuff, revealing integrated and removable cargo carriers. As part of the installation I put in the rear add-a-leafs to try to 'level' it out. For anyone interested, they were rear drop shackles for a chevy, made by Ground Force.
He was awesome and honest and communicate with me very clearly to ensure I understand him because I am deaf. Also, if a lot of highway travel is on the horizon, we'd think twice about the 2009 Dodge Dakota. Take your Dodge to the dunes, or master the mountainside, by customizing your rig with a Dodge Dakota lift kit. Powertrains and Performance A 3. Of course, that beefy powertrain comes along with pretty beefy fuel consumption as well -- you'll be hard-pressed to get 15 mpg in mixed driving.
On the upside, the Dakota's interior design is for the most part straightforward. Since we are an exclusive lifted truck dealer, we are always looking to add to our extensive inventory. But for the setup, yeah, that' was the problem. Rear anti-lock brakes are standard on the Dakota while electronic stability control is not available. The Big Horn adds 17-inch alloy wheels, body-colored bumpers and front fascia, full power accessories, a front center console, cruise control, two rear folding seats extended cab only and a rear under-seat storage system crew cab only.
While the Dakota is no longer the only mid-size truck offering a V8 engine, it still wears the crown for best-in-class towing capacity. It has an on demand four wheel drive system. This definately affected the hop too. The kit adjusts the vehicle's suspension, giving you some extra lift for a smoother ride on the roughest roads, providing extra clearance so you can fit some wider tires for better traction. A fully boxed, ladder-type frame, with hydro-formed main rails for added strength, underpins the Dakota. In government frontal crash tests, both the extended- and crew-cab Dakotas earned a perfect five stars for driver and front passenger protection.
If they don't, you'll hear from me next month! For safety and security, Dodge has installed advanced multistage driver and front-passenger airbags and side curtain airbags along with a safety cage that features energy-absorbing crush zones to protect passengers. Listed below are the Leveling Kits that are designed to work with the 2009 Dodge Dakota. Adding a second one won't do anything, will it? And, as with most pickups, the Dakota is available in a wide range of models and trims to fit the work environment. It was the first midsize pickup, one that cut the sizable gap between compact and full-size trucks. This 2009 model gives the best ride of the past three that I have owned.
Keep in mind I already have an add-a-leaf in there. The Laramie's optional audio and navigation touchscreen is a different story, as its smallish screen and frustrating menus make simple tasks difficult. The standard bench seats are very comfortable, while the available power seats offer a wealth of adjustability. When the wild wilderness beckons, heed the call. Excluding references to the Škoda Superb, a search of this site returns more than 1500 pages that include at least one instance of the word. Also a new kobalt tool box. We tested a top-of-the-line Laramie crew cab with the 4.
Body roll is plentiful, unlike with the Ram and its new coil springs. On-road handling is decent for a truck, but the steering is pretty inert, offering little feedback and a numb on-center feel. Switchgear is where you'd expect it to be, while the climate controls and the standard stereo are easy to use. Please review the vehicle options and installation notes, to ensure you select the correct product for your Dodge Dakota. .
A fully boxed, ladder-type frame, with hydro-formed main rails for added strength, underpins the Dakota. Eastern on any normal business day. Flip-up rear seats make way for stuff, revealing integrated and removable cargo carriers. The gas mileage on the 1st 2 fill ups were 15 and 17. While the Dakota is no longer the only mid-size truck offering a V8 engine, it still wears the crown for best-in-class towing capacity. Yes, it always comes back to the Ram.
It was the first midsize pickup, one that cut the sizable gap between compact and full-size trucks. Dodge offered a full-time system in 2008 but has since discontinued the option in the Dakota. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data. We carry a large variety of used lifted trucks as well as a complete line up of. More later on a different thread, after some wear and tear. A five-speed automatic is standard.