Re: '96 8.25" rear, spider gear broke, what next

From: Jon Smith (jon@fast4x4.net)
Date: Sun Oct 15 2000 - 21:56:26 EDT


been there, done that a few times... I'd wager that he had an open diff...
if he goes with a SG unit it'll be MUCH stronger and a direct swap in.. I
got a SG axle (the whole shabang) from a junkyard and tossed it in
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'95 Dakota 4x4 318 CC auto

> This weekend at the VMP mopar show, my buddy Al was racing his 96 RC 5.2L
> 5spd truck and snapped a spider gear, we limped her home, but now he has
some
> decisions to make. He wants to keep racing the truck, so more abuse is in
> the future. I told him to check into a late model 9.25" rear retro
fit???
> not sure about the spring perch mounts or track width, anyone know???? If
> that is not an option, what can you all recommend to beef up the 8.25"
> rear????, is it possible to beef it up???
> The spider gears are a weak link it seems??? Any advice would be
> appreciated.
> Thanks
> Matt Y2K-HEMI
>



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