It's probably more usual that rear axles have a non-centered differential
than centered, especially those used in 4wd applications.
Regards, Mike Klinke
-----Original Message-----
From: Lee Clifton <lclifton@mindspring.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Monday, July 31, 2000 10:51 PM
Subject: DML: new member with question
>hi all,
>
>
> I joined this list because I am about to buy a Dakota (since the test
>drive I fell in love!) While looking at the dealership I
>noticed something that I'm sure you must have discussed here before but
>I have to bring it up. All Dakotas (at least 2000s)
>seem to have the rear end offset towards the right side of the truck,
>when I noticed this during a walk around I almost
>flipped. How could this new truck have such a (flaw? discrepancy?
>mistake?) in it's construction? While it kinda bugs me it
>makes me feel good that they all seem to be that way. Anyone who can
>tell me why this is ...thanks in advance.
>
>Lee
>
>
>The truck I am looking to buy is a 2000 club cab, bright white sport
>plus w/ 15x8 wheels and 255/65/15s. V6 and mist gray
>interior too; I hope it all works out!
>
>
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