You were right the fact that you rear is a posi will
have almost nothing to do with the front. One thing
you want to be sure of is the gear ratio, which as you
know is what will keep you wheels turning at the same
rate. Also have you thought about a LSD (locker) this
will give you the best of both worlds for just a few
more $$.
sam
99 4X4 5.2
88 4X4 3.9
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> Subject: DML: Posi question: HELP!!
> Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> Date: 10/1/00 9:37 PM
>
>
> Hey all,
> I have a question concerning posi diff's,a nd 4wd
> Daks. I have a 96 4x4,
> and it has the one-tire-fryer rear. The front is
> also as handicapped. I
> have wanted to install a posi in the rear for ages
> now. I have heard tho,
> that if I put a posi in the rear, and not one up
> front also, that when i
> shift into 4, I'll tear out the front axle, and
> other components will break.
> I think this is BULLSCHIZNIT, but I don't want to
> find out the hard way.
> How could a no-posi front counteract a posi rear to
> the point of major
> breakage? A posi only transfers power, via
> clutches, to the axles. It
> doesn't amplify it, last I checked. I want the posi
> for extra grip in
> winter, and summer street drags. My Dak needs all
> the traction help it can
> get. A new posi is about 300$, not to mention the
> extra parts needed for
> the install. that could work out to be over 800$
> for front and rear. I
> think that info I heard is whacko, but I need other
> advice, so I turn to the
> pro's of the 'List. If you have any info, mail me
> offlist. Thanks!!!
>
> BTW, I also put new fluid in the f/r axles this
> weekend. The red gasket
> material is a PIA to get off, so use a knife *or a
> gasket scraper* to get
> the worst of it off; and some xylene or acetone
> cleaner with steel wool to
> clean up the surface. I found that works well. I
> put in Valvoline
> semi-synthetic 80W-90 gear oil. How has eveyone
> liked that in non-posi's?
>
> Mopar or Nocar!
> Black 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport, Club Cab
> 4X4, V-8 Magnum
> Tearing up North Dakota!
> Autolite 3924's
> MSD 6AL/Blaster 2, Super Conductors
> K&N filter, Mopar Performance
> P4876138 High-Performance computer,
> Mopar Performance exhaust
> P255-70R-15 BFG Radial T/A's
> 'BAD AD2D' License plates:)
> The SlickBlackDak :)
> Sure Grip diff maybe soon!
> 'PROZAK' on the drawing board...
>
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