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Pete Manis
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4/04/2001
12:10:24
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 Subject: rear end ratio change?
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what are the benefits of and how easy is it to change rear end ratios? ive got a 3.21 ratio in my dakota v6 5spd....
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RonW
Gen III
4/04/2001
13:00:41
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The benefits of going to a lower rear end is performance but you'll give up mileage. The MPG will vary depending on how radical of a rear end change you make. You are at 3.21. You can go to 3.55...3.92...4.10 and beyond. If you're going to do maximum towing I would at least get the 3.92's. The other thing you'll give up is top end but you'll gain bottom end.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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Bernd
GenIII
4/04/2001
14:46:12
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The options for the 8.25" are:
3.21, 3.55, 3.90, 4.10, and 4.56:1
I've gone from 3.55 - 3.90 - 4.10:1 (for larger tires) but the biggest item to look at is if your differential is a LSD (Limited Slip Differential) or a "One-Legger".
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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