This undercarriage fits all models listed but the cross member connection will vary. Refer to step “a” for the 1987–96 Dodge Dakota, 1997–03 Dodge Dakota Sport, 1997–03 Dodge Dakota SLT Extended Cab and 1998–03 Dodge Durango SLT models. Refer to step “b” for the 1997–04 Dodge Dakota and 1998–03 Dodge Durango.
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This undercarriage fits all models listed but the crossmember connection will vary. Refer to step “a” for the 1987-1996 Dodge Dakota, 1997-2003 Dodge Dakota Sport, 1997-2003 Dodge Dakota SLT Extended Cab and 1998-2003 Dodge Durango SLT models. Refer to step “b” for the 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota and 1998-2003 Dodge Durango
1. Disconnect the fog lamp harnesses if applicable, and then remove the bumper.
a. Remove the bumper mount plates from in between the frame rail and radiator. Discard the mount plate hardware.
b. Permanently remove the air dam from the truck frame crossmember. Remove the fasteners that are pressed into the bumper bracket on the frame rail. Secure the bracket and frame wall with vise grips and then use a hammer to punch out the fasteners.
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The mounting procedure outlined below covers the 2000 – 2004 Dodge Dakota trucks. You will need to refer to the illustrations and familiarize yourself with each of the undercarriage components and their relative position to each other. Then proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect fog lamps from bumper if equipped on vehicle.
2. Cut rubber portion of air deflector attached to bumper and discard. Open vehicle hood and remove four vertical bumper bolts from existing Bumper Brackets (BB). Remove bolts from two outer bumper brackets if equipped on vehicle. Remove bumper.
3. Clamp existing Bumper Bracket (BB) to frame rail. Remove two existing Nuts (AA) from Bumper Bracket (BB). Use chisel and hammer between head of existing Bolts (CC) and Bumper Bracket (BB) to force them loose. Use caution to prevent damage to parts. Unclamp and remove Bumper Bracket (BB). Repeat process on opposite side of vehicle.
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The mounting procedure outlined below covers the 1997-2002 Jeep Wrangler. Note that a
Front Gross Axle Rating (FGAWR) of 2500 lbs. is required. A suspension upgrade and additional
ballast may be necessary. You will need to refer to the illustrations and familiarize yourself with each
of the undercarriage components and their relative position to each other. Then proceed as follows:
Begin by removing the four screws that hold the plastic “Jeep” valance in place above the
bumper. Keep these screws as they will need to be reinstalled.
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1. Temporarily remove the grille and permanently remove the airdam. 2. Disconnect the fog lamp wiring if applicable and then remove the plastic bumper cover from the bumper. 3. Remove the bolts that attach the bumper from the end of the frame rails. 4. Install the hanger plates (Ref 7 & 8). Note: On the drivers side make sure not to pinch the power steering hoses and airbag sensor wire. The top plate on the rear of the hanger plate must install above the hoses. Loosely install the u-bolt (Ref 6) with washers (Ref 11) and nuts (Ref 13) thru the top rear plate and use the bumper bolt temporarily to hold the front of the hanger plate in position. Finger tighten the fasteners until all undercarriage parts are in place. 5. Install the pushbeam (Ref 1) square with the bottom of the hanger plates and secure with bolts (Ref 12), Read the rest of this entry »

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1. For the Dakota: Remove bumper, retaining all OEM fasteners for reinstallation.
Proceed to Step 2.
For the Durango: Prior to removing the bumper, cut and remove the center portion of the bumper and air dam as shown in the photo below. Retain the cut out section of the air dam to fabricate an air deflector in Step 8. Remove the remaining bumper assembly, retaining all OEM fasteners for reinstallation.
2. Clamp the driver-side mount plate to the outside of the driver-side vehicle frame. Make sure the mount alignment tab fits up against the back of the vehicle frame front plate, and the front and rear plate stiffeners are snug against the bottom of the frame. When positioned correctly, mount plate holes align near the center of the vehicle frame.
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The mounting procedure outlined below covers the 2003 and Newer ū & 1 Ton Dodge trucks. You will need to refer to the illustrations and familiarize yourself with each of the undercarriage components and their relative position to each other. Then proceed as follows:
1. Remove the mounting hardware connecting the bumper to the driver side of the frame. Align the two vertical holes on Push Beam Support Plate (62B) with the bumper mounting holes on the outside of the frame. Attach Push Beam Support Plate (62B) to the frame using ―”-13 x 4-―” Hex Head Bolt (G) and ―”-13 Lock Nut (B). The rear and bottom mounting holes on Push Beam Support Plate (62B) must be drilled in the truck frame. With Push Beam Support Plate (62B) in place, drill two 9/16” diameter holes in the truck frame. Drill the hole in the side of Push Beam Support Plate (62B) through both walls of the frame. Drill the bottom hole through the bottom frame wall only. Repeat the process on the passenger side.
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Installation Procedure:
1. Remove the PLASTIC BUMPER FASCIA mounted to the bottom of the front bumper. For the Avalanche, remove the entire plastic bumper. Disconnect the fog lamp electrical harnesses prior to removing the bumper. Note: The airfoil/bumper will need to be permanently removed or notched to accommodate the undercarriage assembly.
2. Remove and discard the three bolts that secure each tow hook to the truck frame. The tow hooks should remain in the same position.
3. Align the undercarriage mount pockets (at each end of the PUSH BEAM WELDMENT) with the tow hook mounting brackets on the vehicle. Note: Use a floor jack to help facilitate the installation procedure.
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Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of a Pacbrake replacement Dodge elbow to increase ex- haust flow. Read the entire installation manual carefully to ensure you can complete the installation once started. Check that your Pacbrake kit is correct for the application and contains all the necessary parts as shown in the photo.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Exhaust Elbow Installation: All vehicles, remove the two capscrews that attaches the cast elbow to the header pipe. 1994-1998 vehicles, remove the V clamp between the elbow and the turbo charger. Remove the cast elbow. Removal of the 5 bolt flange is required. 5 new fasteners will be supplied. 1999-2002 vehicles, remove the 5 capscrews securing the elbow to the turbo charger. Remove the cast elbow, 5 new fasteners will be supplied.
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The mounting procedure outlined below covers CHEVROLET (1988 – 2000), and 1 ton trucks. You will need to refer to the illustrations and familiarize yourself with each of the undercarriage components and their relative position to each other. Then proceed as follows:
1. Position the PUSH BEAM SUPPORT PLATES (Ref. 62A and 62B, Fig. 1) to the front frame rails of the truck. If the truck is equipped with tow hooks, remove the tow hook bolts, and tow hook before installing the PUSH BEAM SUPORT PALTES. Using M14 x 2.00 Hex Head Bolts and M14 Lock Washers provided, bolt the PUSH BEAM SUPPORT PLATES through the outside of the frame. Next use ―” – 13 x 1- ―” Hex Head Bolts, ―” Flat Washers, and ―” – 13 Hex Head Self Locking Nuts to bolt the PUSH BEAM SUPPORT PLATES through the bottom of the frame. Tow hooks may be relocated under the PUSH BEAM SUPPORT PLATES and reattached. Fasteners should only be finger tight.
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