Dodge Dakota question

[chemist]

While I was out today I saw what would make the PERFECT beater for me while I garage the Astro and bring it back to the condition I need it in. It was a 4WD Dodge Dakota for $3500. It looked to have what appeared to be a 8' bed. But I thought all the Dakotas had 6 or 7' beds. I didn't measure it, so I can't be sure. But were the Dakota's ever made with an 8' bed?

[astroturf]

chemist, According to this article, it looks like it may have an 8" bed. Good Luck with it, and keep us posted as to your Astro progress. Thanks, Jim
http://www.allpar.com/trucks/dakota-tech.html

[crash]

you didn't mention what year you were looking at.. I'll assume that it was the 97-04 body style.

first and only year with an 8' bed was 97 .. and ONLY available with regular cab

[blacknome]

x2. My '99 dak had the 6' bed and 50" between the wheelwells so I would just drop the tailgate and have 8'

[phr1$k37]

What are you doing to your Astro? Fill me in on the details!