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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?

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

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

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