Where is the fuel filter located on a 1995 Dakota with the V8?

If it is the same as my friends 1996 Dakota, which pretty sure it is...

THEN the gas filter is located in with the fuel pump under the truck.

We found out you could not simply buy the fuel filter, instead you are

supposed to go to the Manufacturer and order the whole fuel pump unit...

That is messed up! It is over $500 then to replace a plugged fuel filter...

Again, that is messed up! We did not end up having to do that with my friends truck, it turned out to be another issue.

There has to be another way of changing the filter, it appears you can order them or something similar on-line, but you can NOT order them from your local auto parts store.

Good Luck!