Re: Re: Blew up my differential, need advice

From: Mark Kuzia (flyboy01@mediaone.net)
Date: Tue Oct 31 2000 - 23:20:28 EST


I am thinking of going to a 8 3/4 custom built from Moser Engeneering. My
second choice is a 9 1/4. As a last alternative I may redo the 8 1/4 with a
Detroit Locker.

Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS, Cowl-induction

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Smith" <jon@fast4x4.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2000 11:51 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Blew up my differential, need advice

> Mark, are you wanting to retain the 8.25" ?? If so, have you checked into
> the powertrax locker? It's my opinion that the weak link is the side
gears,
> if you go back with a setup that uses side gears, get them Rockwell
tested.
>
> I've heard that a 'B' body 8 3/4" will drop right in (perch relocate??),
but
> you'd loose RWABS unless you could drill a boss for the sensor, and mount
> the exciter ring inside..
>
> then there's the 9.25..... I'm not sure if things will line up (yoke
> alignment, spring perches, etc)
> _______________________
> Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC
> jon@fast4x4.net
> www.fast4x4.net
> '95 Dakota 4x4 318 CC auto
>
> > As many of you may know, I blew the @#%& out of my rear differential
> Sunday
> > at Milan Dragway. My question is, what options do I have besides the
stock
> > LS from D.C.? Is anyone using something different?
> >
> > Mark Kuzia
> > flyboy01@mediaone.net
> > http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
> > 1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
> > 360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS, Cowl-induction
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>



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