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Daksport
Dodge Dakota
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8/13/2004
11:26:04
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 Subject: Shortening axle to tuck 20s
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Just wondering how hard it would be to do. My buddy has a machine shop and says he would attempt doing it for me. Where should he cut it? and is it possible for him to do it or do you need some kind of special equip? Just looking for any tips before we attempt it. btw its for a 8.25 of a 2000 dak.
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Ryan
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Noltz
Dodge Dakota
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8/15/2004
22:08:05
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You need to have an axle shop make this for you. First, completely disassemble the axle. Then the axle tubes must be pressed out & cut shorter. Then custom axles must be made from scratch since it's hardened steel.
Option 2: Flare the sides of the bed to make the tires fit. You're probably tubbing the body anyway, right? Much cheaper than a custom axle, and give the body a different look, and be stock reliable.
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daksport
Dodge Dakota
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8/19/2004
22:12:04
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Thank You very much for the reply Noltz that is what I wanted to know!
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IntenseDak39
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8/25/2004
10:22:47
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if you are gonna spend the money on some 20" wheels... you might as well make the wheel tuck under the truck and not the truck fit over the wheel.
It can be done... my buddy here just ordered a set of 20" to tuck when he bags it. I dont know the specifics but i'll get them to you if you want. I also know of another dakota in the area that is body dropped and bagged... he tucks 18" front and 20" rear.
6.6 Lt. Big Block, 727 TF shift kit, 452 heads, edelbrock 750 cfm, .513/.513 284/300 crower cam, comp cams springs, comp cams pushrods, 1.5 roller rockers, dp intake, mopar ignition, mopar windage tray, dual exhaust w/ 40 series flowmasters, 4.10 gears, coilover drag suspension, approx, 3500 lbs
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daksport
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8/26/2004
07:59:31
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Thanks for the reply intense if you could let me know the offset of these rims. Problem is I already have 20s and would like to keep them if possible.
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IntenseDak39
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8/26/2004
09:08:22
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well... it may just be cheaper to sell those and buy new ones because most aftermarket axles cost in the $2k-3K range... and having something custom like that would probably cost ya even more.
i'll ask him today if i can get ahold of him.
6.6 Lt. Big Block, 727 TF shift kit, 452 heads, edelbrock 750 cfm, .513/.513 284/300 crower cam, comp cams springs, comp cams pushrods, 1.5 roller rockers, dp intake, mopar ignition, mopar windage tray, dual exhaust w/ 40 series flowmasters, 4.10 gears, coilover drag suspension, approx, 3500 lbs
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midnightdak
Dodge Dakota
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8/26/2004
10:52:31
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just got my 20's in that tuck...specially made bolt pattern on the wheels and specially made offset...boyd's are about the only out there that give you the option of making these wheels the way we want.I just want to warn you though, there about 800 a wheel insted of the regular untucking 20's i just sold that i bought for 325 a piece.Hope this helps.
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kota4u2nv
Dodge Dakota
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9/01/2004
01:59:56
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I went to a axle shop and payed 600 for my job
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kota4u2nv
Dodge Dakota
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9/02/2004
01:26:13
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If you like the 20's you got just get the axle shortened at a race shop on my job they cut 2" off each side and replaced the splin(i think that is what it is called)for only $600 cash if you live close to louisiana i can help you out
E-mail---kota4u2nv@hotmail.com
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thumper
Dodge Dakota
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9/15/2004
01:04:09
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where at?...i live in Arkansas
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Daksport
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9/19/2004
10:42:43
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Thanks for the reply kota4u2nv. I just got a hold of a 9.25 rear end with 4.10s and lsd in it. Im gonna take the axle shaft apart and see what we've got. If it aint possible I may be sendin it out to your guy.
Thanks,
Ryan
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kota4u2nv
Dodge Dakota
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9/24/2004
17:36:49
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the shop is called Zimmer gears in baton rouge louisiana I dont have there number off hand but i can get it if you need it
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