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Brandon
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10/14/2003
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hey guys, ive decided its time to lock up my rear end. so i was wondering what everyone has to say about which one i should get? theres plenty of them out there, but which one is the best performance for the price you pay? ive got a 01 dakota, and the limited slip sucks. so let me know. ill keep checking back. thanks.
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forexfour
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10/14/2003
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I have a Detroit Locker. Works fine by me. It does require a carrier change and it cost a few bucks.
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Dally
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2003
17:17:37
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Goto
www.Lockright.com ? (Lockrite)
No carrier change required if you run the 9.25 rear diff. no relashing either. Less than $300.00 U.S.
For the front, find an electric locker. mechanical ones won't work up front, cause they won't allow you to turn.
If you get a mechanical one for the rear, you'll need to learn how to drive it on the street, and not to discourage you, but your wife may not be able to handle the truck afterwards. They are great, but not for those who are easily "surprised" as they will lock while in a corner and cause your truck to want to go straight ahead. You'll need to learn to feather the gas in the corners to avoid the locking up the Diff.
Your truck will take on a whole new attitude, and when you get used to it, trust me, you'll like it.
They're also a little noisy, they tend to make a ratchetting sound and often bang a bit when locking and unlocking. THIS IS NORMAL AND OKAY.
Enjoy your trucks new found attitude, I do...
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gasouthern1
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2003
17:44:34
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I know that the no-slip for the D35 front on ours will be streetable if you have the selectable transfer case, if you have the part time then you are screwed unless yall can figure out a switch like all of the Explorer owners have. If you have a 2wd/4hi/4lo you will be fine and should not notice any (maybe some but minimal) ill effects from the locker.
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4wDakota
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10/14/2003
17:51:22
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D35 locker won't fit in the front of the 97-99 daks 2000+ is a totally different diff all together. The front on 97-99's is a Dana M35 and it will not accept any locker. Plus it has no Cad disengagement so the front driveshaft is always engaged which if locked would give you some poor handling. Your only option is to put a rear locker in. If you have a LSD from the factory you'll need to get a detroit or an open carrier if you want to run a "lunchbox" locker like the power-trax or ez locker.
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's
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gasouthern1
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2003
20:09:57
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Well, i stand corrected. What is the new front Diffs? Are they stronger than the previous years?
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Dally
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2003
11:03:42
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gasouthern1/4wDakota: front lockers are available for the front diff on any given vehicle (even the M35), regardless of t-case. You may need to try a different company, but they are out there. I do not recomend using a mechanical locker up front, they are not ever inactive. however an electric or air locker (ARB) is a good and reliable choice.
I have a 9.25" tru-trac in the rear, and I also have a lockrite. I never had to change out the carrier, so I don't know where you are getting your info?
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4wDakota
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10/15/2003
11:04:23
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The newer front diff is mae by/for chrysler. It's unique to the dak/durango. The only available parts are gears. No manufacturer is going to make a locker for the front of the Daks because the differential has no Cad disconnect.
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's
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Dally
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2003
11:31:17
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Sorry 4wDakota, I got a front ARB locker in my 2000 Dakota/3.55 corp. IFS.
Once again, where are you getting your info??
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forexfour
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10/15/2003
11:33:51
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I saw this at dakotatrucks and I am gonna look into it to see if it will work for mine. I am not sure if it will work for our fronts, anyone know off hand?
https://offroadlockers.com/
Here is what it list for Dakota's
https://offroadlockers.com/Model_List.pdf
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Dally
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2003
11:35:06
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One more thing, you don't require a CAD disconnect if the locker is air or electric actuated. when the locker is disengaged, the diff acts like a regular open diff. they have been doing this for alot longer than you are aware of.
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gasouthern1
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2003
14:14:22
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Here is how I am understanding it, I know that the Durango/Dak front end is almost exactly as the Explorer front end, to use the same lockers that explorers have you only have to shave a small peice of metal off, this is what was said by a man from "Aussie Lockers". The thing that puzzles me is that when I put my truck in 2wd why wont the front disengage and act similar to normal? I am not trying to say anyone is wrong, I am just curious. The reason that I have explorer references is that I used to have one and am still very active on the X boards, and many of the ones that do some serious off roading have front lockers and they put their trucks in 2wd and they act just like/very close to stock.
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forexfour
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10/15/2003
14:46:39
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gasouthern1
Do you have an aussie locker on your Dakota up front?
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divot
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2003
15:10:37
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forexfour don't bother offroad lockers pdf shows dana 35 for front diff of dak through 2000, their info is incorrect, you have corp diff.
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forexfour
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10/15/2003
15:26:41
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figures! I heard that a front locker would probably not be happening for us. Would be nice to have.
Thanks
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gasouthern1
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2003
18:20:32
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No, the guy from aussie has been really giving the Explorer guys the run around. He came to us earlier this year and said that he was really interested in making them since they could be used for a good many vehichles. After that the lies began and he starting chasing his tail more than he was chasing a deadline to get them done even though there was a nice amount of intrest shown on our part and the request of several ranger owners.
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Dally
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2003
20:42:27
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HELLO!!!
ANYONE
Call ARB. they sell them for the corperate 7.75. They have electric actuators, and work well. I HAVE ONE FRONT AND REAR (9.25 corp rear/7.75 corp front)
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Brandon
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2003
23:18:57
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Hmmmm alright. looks like ive got a choice to be made here. i just wanna lock up my rear end for right now. i went to lockright.com and didnt see an application for a 2001-newer dakota. did i miss something? i mite just call em 2morrow and see what they can do for me.
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Dodge Dakota
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10/16/2003
18:15:57
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Went to the ARB site and they show nothing for the front end of a Dakota or a 9.25 rear.
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Dally
Dodge Dakota
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10/16/2003
22:13:00
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you must have gotten the wrong guy on the telephone
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Dodge Dakota
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10/17/2003
01:21:51
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Dally, not to call you out, but more info would be nice. Not just I got em, but part numbers etc. Makes me wonder why you are the only person to have em.
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