Take a look at this very special 2008 Dodge Dakota V8 pickup truck that is owned by Rich in Canada. This well-kept truck has a 4.7-liter V8 engine and a few modifications. Here is the story behind this truck and all of the specifications provided by Rich. Rich writes…
“I love this truck. I do all the mechanical work on it myself and I keep it in immaculate condition both in appearance and mechanically. People always think it’s a new truck. She’s still going strong after all these years and never let me down once. 220,000 km (137,000 miles) on the odometer and she always fires up on the first turn every time…
Purrs like a kitten, no lifter tap whatsoever… I’ve used nothing but Royal Purple Synthetic Oil since day 1 and switched to Pennzoil Pure Plus technology three oil changes ago. I can report that this engine still runs like new despite being beaten, rodded, and abused. Even in -50 degree weather it starts right up every time and runs like a top.
It also pulls a 5500lbs camper like a champ with my suspension mods and shifts like a dream. I love this truck. If they came out with a new one today I’d buy it. I’m not a big guy and the Dakota is the perfect size for me and my needs.
It’s a 2008 Dodge Dakota SXT 4×4 with 4.7L V8 (purchased new in the Fall of 2008).
Features:
-Superchips FlashPack tuner
-5 speed automatic
-Royal Purple synthetic from day 1
-K&N Cold Air Intake
-Magnaflow dual-tip cat-back exhaust
-mech fan delete and e-fan conversion
-265/75R16 Wild Country Tires
-Powder Coated rims black
-LineX coated box
-Air Raid Throttle body Spacer
-Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags on the rear axle
-Heavy Duty Struts (levels the truck)
-3” Performance Accessories body lift
-tow package added
-fender flares
-AVS window vent shades
-Blacked out the front fascia
-custom retrofit halo headlights
-all lights converted to LEDs
-custom molded sub box behind the back seat
-aftermarket touch screen radio head unit
-new paint job in 2018
-Custom decals
-Ram Dakota rebadged
-folding Tonneau Cover
-Supreme Suspensions Front Diff Drop
I wanted to share my truck with you guys. I’m so happy with it that I plan to drive it until it won’t go anymore, OR Ram releases a new Dakota that beats the new Frontier which I am in love with. My baby still drives like a brand new truck so I can’t bear to part with it.
Thanks for the great work you guys.”
Here is a 2011 Dodge Ram Dakota V8 tackling the classics Gold Mine Hill trail.
