For the longest time I had trouble with my daily driver and the Dakota got ignored. I got fed up with paying for large amounts of gas and maintenance for my daily so I went out and leased a Nissan Leaf, I love the little sucker and it leaves me enough coin at the end of the month so I can enjoy the Dakota again. Having enough money floating around for gas and mods is always a good thing.
Anyways, I disliked the fender-less look so I went back and fiberglassed the fenders. I added a new tubular radiator internal support structure for lights and more armor for the engine/radiator. The Dakota is becoming an expedition vehicle again, I took the shell off my camper and slapped it on. It's top heavy but very warm and safe inside.
Sway bars will needed for the future, new tires are needed badly as the pitbulls are near bald, I want to go radials this time around. Tires I am considering for replacement include 37" BFG hummer takeoffs or 39" baja ta's, the pitpulls did last me a long time but they don't dissipate heat well, I cannot go above 65mph and on the highway I have to stop every 30 minutes for a few minutes to let them cool or else the truck will bounce itself apart.
Here are some photo's from a recent trip from Cottonwood to Sedona to flagstaff with as much off-road miles possible.
We arrived on out planned route at night, it was pretty cold and dark out, but I tucked the dakota in and found a camping spot with a fire pit. Lit the lantern, unloaded the camper and headed to bed.
When I woke up I was greeted with this breathtaking view.
Did some foot exploring and found a small pond nearby.
Went and ran the rest of the trail.
Enjoyed the natural beauty.
Quck stop for some Ice in crowded Sedona and onto some fun at broken arrow sedona AZ.
After Sedona we went on our way up to flagstaff, I really wanted a spot that overlooked Sedona and we found one. After over 60miles of offroad travel we finally found this spot, secluded from everything way up on the rim.
When we arrived I found a fire pit and stacked some rocks underneath the Dakota to level it out for sleeping.
She was happy it was leveled.
Some views from the spot.
I really enjoyed cooking in this spot.
Got a fire going and spent the night.
After that packed everything back up and made it home, took some time to check out a few structures on our way out.
Mudflap fenders to protect the computers and such. 
