What about just getting a 9.25 rear end from a Dakota R/T? I also know that
some of the 4.7's have a 9.25 rear end.
Alex
97 CC Sport V8 5spd
----- Original Message -----
From: <B1LLYW@aol.com>
To: <dml@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 8:13 PM
Subject: DML: 8 3/4 Rear End
>
> You may remember that I mentioned finding a 95 Dakota, 2wd, 318, 5 speed
for
> my Dad. Well, soon it's going to be mine. :) Dad made me an offer I
> couldn't refuse. The 408 I had in my Ram (the one I lost with an engine
> fire) appears to be rebuildable so I'm thinking of putting it in the 95
Dak.
>
> One are of concern is the 8.25 rear end. I don't think it was intended to
> take the kind of abuse it will get from the 408. I have heard that 8 3/4
> rear end swaps are pretty easy into a Gen II. Some people say look for an
> a-body rear, others a b-body rear, still others an e-body rear.
>
> Has anyone out in DML land actually done this? If so, where did you get
the
> 8 3/4 out of and what was involved in making the swap?
>
> Bill White - http://www.moparforme.com
>
> '02 Dakota QC 4x4, SLT +, 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92's, a few toys
> '80 Ram D150, 4x2, 400, 727, 3.55 9.25 Sure Grip
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