Re: Tranny and Differential Questions

From: Jack Hilton (hemi@charter.net)
Date: Fri Nov 17 2000 - 16:45:24 EST


If you have a 5.2 in your 99, it is a 44RE, the V6 had the 42RE, and the 5.9 has
the 46RE.

Your truck has the 8.25" rearend with 3.55:1 ratio.

Jack

Mike's Dakota wrote:

> My Dak is a 1999 4x4 5.2. I was wondering how to tell what transmission and
> differentials I have in it. There is a sticker in the glove box that has:
> DGB Transmission-4-Speed A
> DGW Transmission-Automatic
> DHA Torque Converter-Lock
> DHK Transfer Case-Shift-On-T
> DJL Front Axle-3400#
> DMD Axle Ratio-3.55
> DRA Rear Axle-Chrysler 8.2 (the tags on the differential say "1909" and
> "35")
> I know that this tells me that the Tranny is an auto. Which one 42RE, 44RE,
> or 46RE?
> It also says on my window sticker that the differential is an 8.25" "unless
> replaced by optional equipment". Is this ever upgraded with the other
> packages such as HD service group, 4x4, or trailer towing package? Is it
> just a matter of measuring the "pumpkin" and if so do you measure the cover
> or what?
> I found that Mancini racing has the mopar chrome differential covers. Would
> the front cover be a standard Dodge 8.25" or 9.25" cover or is it something
> different?
> Any help would be cool!



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