Re: 8.25 or 9.25 Rear End/Attn: Bill White

From: Paul Bullerman (hemi287@comcast.net)
Date: Mon Mar 25 2002 - 16:37:56 EST


My 2k 4.7 4x4 RC auto has a 9.25
I never noticed an option choice when I ordered it, an I did order it from
DC, not off a lot.
Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Levy" <andylevy@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 1:46 PM
Subject: Re: DML: 8.25 or 9.25 Rear End/Attn: Bill White

>
> So you're saying that when I got my '99 4x4 V8, the only thing between me
> and a 9 1/4 (I think I have an 8 1/4) was the automatic I got instead of a
> stick?
>
> <DRD892@aol.com> wrote in message news:175.5a312df.29d0c71c@aol.com...
> >
> > Bill,
> >
> > The actual engineering break down for the 8 1/4 vs 9 1/4 is a dark
secret
> > held by Dodge City and CTC. It's safe to say that the heavier the truck
> > is combined with engine choice, transmission choice and optional
packages
> > such as heavy duty suspension, trailer towing, etc. indicates what axle
> > the truck will get.
> >
> > In your case, you have a QuadCab (Largest Dakota) with a V8 and Manual
> > Transmission. This indicates a 9 1/4 Axle.
> >
> > David R.
> > Sterling Heights
> > Michigan
> > drd892@aol.com
>
>



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