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Scott
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2/19/2002
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DakYoda, the real measurement thats important is the surface of the drum where the rims meets it to the other, as some brake drum and pads were substantially wider than others.
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b1llyw
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5/01/2003
11:52:33
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Dragging this back up. Anybody done one of these swaps recently? I'm looking at a swap on my '95.
Bill White
2002 QC 4x4, SLT , 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
1995 CC 4x2, SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 LSD
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.alex.
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5/01/2003
14:50:20
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Billy, its kinda funny to look back at one of my older posts....
I'd strongly reccommend contacting Terry DeLong at ProFinish/ProGlass.
http://www.profinish-proglass.com/home.html
He's put one of those under a Gen 2, and he can probably spill most of the details. Other than that, you might ask Ray Block on the DML..... I think he's running one, and he's just a fountain of info.
As for my posts at the top of this thread, I think you were right. The 9.25" is stout enough to live. The 8 3/4" is the only option if you are running a 408 in your truck. That 8.25" won't last through the summer if you race it at all.......
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dragrdan
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5/02/2003
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i put an A-body 8 3/4 in my 88 dak. cut the lower shock mounts off of the original, and welded em on the 8 3/4. everything else just bolted together. and the width is just fine. all A-body 8 3/4 came with an odball bolt pattern. to use it either have the axle flanges redrilled, or talk to moser for a set of axles.
a few after install pics:
http://www.dodgetruckworld.com/mygallery.asp?id=3504
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b1llyw
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5/02/2003
06:04:58
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If I talk to Moser about getting a set of 6 on 4.5 axles, what do I do about brake drums for the rear?
Bill White
2002 QC 4x4, SLT , 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
1995 CC 4x2, SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 LSD
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.alex.
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5/02/2003
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Ummmmm....... shyte....
I forget what my buddy did about brake drums. I think that maybe the 6-lug drums will fit the 8 3/4" brake assembly?
I do know for a fact that you can make it work, and it doesn't take too much modification, so I assume that the 8 3/4" housing just has to have the brake assembly to match the Dakota drums.
I do know that my buddy's 95 had the 6-lug wheels at all corners, but he was running an 8 3/4" rear.
Maybe call Moser and see what they suggest?
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YA
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5/12/2003
00:19:23
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For swapping the 8 3/4 into the 95 use the backing plates and brakes form the 95. If you have 10x2.5" a b-body rear drum will fit the 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern. If you have 9x2.5" brakes it will also bolt on the 8 3/4 but you will have to use rear drums for a 90 dakota 5 on 4.5" bolt circle.
For the front, replace the rotors with the 90 Dakota parts.
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b1llyw
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5/12/2003
06:42:19
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If get Moser to cut me a set of 6 on 4.5 axles, can I also use my '95 drums?
I'm going to get new axles anyway and I've already got a set of real nice 6 on 4.5 rims I want to run. I'd rather not mess with the '90 rotors on the front.
Bill White
2002 QC 4x4, SLT , 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
1995 CC 4x2, SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 LSD
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FazDak
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5/12/2003
12:39:30
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Hey guys!!! Damn I forgot all about this thread.
I'm the "Scott" that started this thread!!
Just so you all know, its way cheaper to use a E or B body because no custom axles are needed.
Only cost will be lower shock mounts (unless you cut and reuse the stock ones) and a set of $20 spring perches from MP.
You might have to have the driveshaft shortened, I did.
Also dont forget about the pinion yolk, alot of 8 3/4 had the DC small yolk and I havent seen a Dak yet with the small yolk. The coarse spline big yolk is very expensive. I wanna say 150.
There is an adaptor U joint that has 2 small ends and 2 large one, that didnt sit well with me so I had the small yolk welded on the shaft after it was shortened.
Good luck and feel free to ask me anything you need to know.
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b1llyw
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6/23/2003
10:35:09
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My 8 3/4 is almost done. Can somebody tell me how much gears juice and 8 3/4 chunk holds? Thanks.
Bill White
2002 QC 4x4, SLT , 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
1995 CC 4x2, SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 LSD
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.alex.
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6/25/2003
10:14:48
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There's an article in this months Mopar Muscle about gear swaps in the 8 3/4 rear. That may help.
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