Do all 4X2 Dakotas have Rack and Pinion Streering?

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Subject: Do all 4X2 Dakotas have Rack and Pinion Streering?

Bob*

Posted At 08:37:21 12/20/2000


Do all 4x2 Dakotas have Rack and Pinion Steering?
Bernd D. Ratsch Re: Do all 4X2 Dakotas have Rack and Pinion Streering? (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 14:48:09 12/20/2000


As as the '97-'99 3.9/5.2/5.9L...yes. (With a Type-1 suspension)

Haven't looked under a 2.5L or 4.7L though.

- Bernd
Bob* Re: Do all 4X2 Dakotas have Rack and Pinion Streering? (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 18:38:41 12/20/2000

Bernd I know that the 2001 2x4 has it...but I don't know if my 2000 has Rack and Pinion I,m guessing my truck has it. What is a type-1 supension? Bernd what gear do you run in your Truck?

Bob*
Dan Re: Do all 4X2 Dakotas have Rack and Pinion Streering? (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 19:06:53 12/20/2000

I know my 2000 4X4 has it...it is my understanding that prior to 2000, all Dakota 4X2's had rack and pinion and the 4X4's had recirculating ball. For 2000 and beyond, all Dakotas have the rack and pinion regardless of whether they are a 4X2 or 4X4 or what engine/transmission combo is installed. At least that's what Car & Driver reports (can't recall which issue) and my window sticker confirms.
Bob* Re: Do all 4X2 Dakotas have Rack and Pinion Streering? (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 19:37:21 12/20/2000

Thanks Dan...I,m waiting for Bernds answer on type-1 supension.

Bob*
Bernd D. Ratsch Re: Do all 4X2 Dakotas have Rack and Pinion Streering? (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 09:20:47 12/27/2000


Bob: Type-1 Suspension: Basic Control Arm and Shock system.

I run 4.10:1 Gears due to the 32" tires. (Gives me an effective ratio of 3.60:1 on the pavement.)

- Bernd

Bob* Re: Do all 4X2 Dakotas have Rack and Pinion Streering? (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 04:57:12 12/28/2000

Thanks Bernd.

Bob*

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