Thanks David, unfortunately NC State is getting every last dollar I can get
my paws on.. Guess I'm gonna have to look for an alternate route.
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Jon Smith----Raleigh, NC---
fast4x4@bellsouth.net
www4.ncsu.edu/~jdsmith4
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----- Original Message -----
From: <DRD892@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2000 9:16 AM
Subject: DML: 9 1/4 R/Axle, Attn: Jon Smith
> Jon,
>
> I don't know anyone who has tried this, but with enough engineering and
> money, just about anything is possible.
>
> As you know, there was not a 9 1/4 axle for the stock 1995 Dakota.
>
> Some of the problems you may encounter are:
>
> In 1997 the Dakota axles went to an offset differential. That is the
> differential
> is not centered and there is a long and short axle tube. The yokes have
> changed. You may have a difficult time getting the drive shaft to fit
> properly.
> The brakes may or may not be the same as your '95. Depends on what
> axle you get. If the brakes are different, you need to change the brake
bias
> valve. Shock brackets, swaybar brackets, clips etc. will probably be off
> location.
>
> The overall width is close. The spring seats may or many not be off
location.
> At present, I can't get to the engineering office to find the drawings.
>
> David R.
> Sterling Heights
> Michigan
> DC Detroit Axle Plant
> drd892@aol.com
>
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