I was just curious to know if anyone has attempted this project. I know it would be alot of work but since all of the after market folks have forgotten about us dakota owners we have to look at other options right? I need some genius tech guys to help me out, Im good with my hands but not sure where to begin. Oh by the way I don't have the spare cash lying around to go and have this done for me so any and all advice is appreciated.  

Go to google.com and type in dakota solid axle and you will get lots of info  

I HAVE PERSONALLY DONE THIS PROJECT ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. IT WASNT TOO HARD, AND NOT TOO EXPENSIVE...I THINK I SPENT $2,500 ON ALL PARTS FOR THE PROJECT. I USED DANA 44 FRONT OUT OF A 79 FORD BRONCO, BUT I RECOMMEND FINDING AN F-250 FRONT AXLE. AND THE REAR WAS A CHRYSLER 9.25" OUT OF A 96 RAM. USED CHEVY BLAZER FRONT SPRINGS 2.5 INCH LIFT. AND FOR STEERING I USED A 79 FORD F-250 POWER STEERING BOX...SUPPOSED TO BE ONE OF THE STRONGEST OUT THERE...BUT MAKE SURE IT WAS A 4X4 STEERING BOX, MORE RIDGED....I HAVE MY TRUCK POSTED IN READERS RIDES IF U ANT TO CHECK HER OUT.