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brad
Dodge Dakota
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7/24/2003
23:52:39
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 Subject: 2wd rear-end swap with 4wd
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It is my understanding that the 4wd dakotas have either limited slip or pos- traction rear ends. I have a 2wd dakota that will break traction in a pot hole. Can I take the entire back axle off of a wrecked dakota 4wd and put it under my 2wd. Is the rear end of a 4wd worth the trouble? I really dont have the $ to buy lockers for my truck. My truck is a 97, 3.9L and I believe it has a 3.55 rear end. Please help me with any info.
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patindahat
Dodge Dakota
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7/25/2003
00:23:06
| RE: 2wd rear-end swap with 4wd
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Just get the diff of the 'wrecked' one.... You can take the posi out and put it in yours, but you'll be using those gears.... A new posi alone is supposed to be under 500 according to my friend (for a 9" ford)
Pat - Ex nihilo nihilus
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Rob454
Dodge Dakota
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7/25/2003
01:51:29
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it depends on which rear end you have. lots of 2 wheel drives had the 8 1/2 inch rear and most if not all 4x4s had the 9 1/4.
To tell you the truth youre better off jsut buying a loc rite for your truck its abotu 350$.
I had to buy a Used/new axle for my 4x4 and it ran me 700$.
Rob
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stealwings582
GenIII
7/25/2003
14:05:30
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Mine's a 4x2 and I just bought a 8.25 Mopar posi unit off e-bay for $250. Along with a 4.10 gear I'm pretty happy with it. I think all together with install was around $800.
Wouldn't want any other!
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UWGriz
Dodge Dakota
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7/25/2003
14:33:23
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Actually it's a very lucky few who have the 9.25" rear ends. Most trucks (both 2WD and 4WD) have the 8.25".
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