You'll need either an LSD unit from a 95 or earlier (not sure on spline
count in '96) or get a set of axles from a 97 or later truck. gen II
trucks used 27 spline axles, genIII uses 29spline. the gears will (damn
well SHOULD) bolt right up to either LSD unit. so it's just a matter of
which route is cheaper (get new LSD unit, or new <29 spline> axles)
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Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC
95 318 4x4 CC auto
www4.ncsu.edu/~jdsmith4
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----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Hannon <cannon@kansas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2000 1:05 AM
Subject: DML: question - 95 Dak gears and posi
> I have a 95 Dakota which currently has 3.21 gears and an open
> differential. I recently purchased a set of 3.9:1 gears and a sure-grip
> unit from two different individuals who both have '97 Dakotas. My
> question is, will the new goodies work with my truck? Both people said
> that it will, but I've heard some talk about 27 and 29 spline stuff
> (what does it mean?) so I'm not so sure anymore. If they're not
> compatible, what kind of changes do I need to have done to make it work?
> Or should I just sell everything (posi, gears, installation kit) and
> look for something else?
>
> TIA,
> Chris H
>
> I'm in digest mode so I apologize for delayed responses.
>
>
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