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Jasonb61
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2006
21:16:23
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 Subject: 1992 Rear End swap
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Hello,
I am wanting to build up a rear end that can handle some pretty high HP... I need some reassurance on building the 8.25 (8 1/4) rear that comes on the early dakotas... If built properly with a good unit and axles, how much abuse could they handle?
I have two 1987 Dakota 8.25 rear ends sitting out in the pasture (haha, redneck as it gets when you have two parts trucks in your pasture!)... Both are still under the bed so they havnt been exposed too terribly...
I basicly need some tips on rebuilding a used rear but building it to hold up to some power and abuse.
Thanks,
-Jason
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Samstar
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2006
13:12:23
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I dont think the 8.25 can handle 100 HP so i'd suggest buying a Dana 60
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Kowalski
GenIII
3/13/2006
16:36:03
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Some lighter models of transmissions can be built to take more power; but the same is not true for rears. The 8.25 was not designed to take a lot of power no matter how you build it. You might check the width of an old A-body 8.75 rear; much tougher if it will fit. You'd likely have to move the spring perches. Also might want to think about a Ford 9" rear if going with some serious power, a favorite of street rodders of all brands.
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