anyone ever used a Dakota/Durango Air Box espec. carb/throttle plenum

I think it would work, might be a problem with the S bolt used with the Dakota top. The hole for the top might not line up with your carbs bolt for the air cleaner. You can find lots of pics on the net of Dakotas with open air cleaners like you would use on your Cuda. Not sure how much height you would save over a drop base air cleaner though. Those dak top hats are pretty tall. I own a 99 Dakota R/T.