Re: Dana 80 Rear end - Gabe

From: Gary Hedlin (ghedlin@theramp.net)
Date: Sat Jan 18 2003 - 16:08:32 EST


What vehicles have the Dana 80 that can be found in a salvage yard? I am
looking at replacing my stock unit with a posi unit and 4.10 gears. Any
suggestions where I can get the stuff relitivly cheap?

Gary Hedlin

in article JDEFLJGNMJLMLMJBGHDJGEGLCLAA.saint1958@cox.net, "Saint" at
saint1958@cox.net wrote on 1/18/03 2:44 PM:

>
> Gabe, if you are looking into a serious added HP & TQ levels, look for a
> non-destructible rear axle system. With the next Dodge Ram SRT-10, they are
> using the Dana 80 rear versus the 1500 rear axle system. On the new 03
> 2500/3500 Rams, they have these along with solid front axles and rack &
> pinion steering. What a great match up Gabe. I hoping the next Dakota R/T
> will get them also. These Dodge rear-ends are indestructible and well worth
> the money. The down size is that they are 8 lug versus 6-lug on Dakotas or
> 5-lug on 1500.
>
> However, this is my 02 cents, go for the Dana 80. You can find them at the
> local salvage yards.
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> Steven
> 2003 Dodge Quad Ram Hemi 5.7 (FOR SALE-wife)
> 2000 Dodge Dakota S/Hemi (Some idiot hit the vehicle)
> 2000 Roush Ford Mustang (1 of 2 beta vehicles)
> 1999 Chevy Astro (A.K.A. GM Junk)
> 1993 Geo Tracker (Amazing vehicle that keeps running)
> PROJECT CAR:
> 1992 Suzuki Swift GT 1775lb) Intercooled Turbo - 350HP
> ---------------------------------------------------------
> FUTURE PURCHASES:
> 04 Dodge Ram SRT-10 or 05 Dodge Dakota SRT-8(replace the Dakota)
> 04 Dodge Hemi Durango (replace Hemi- wife)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Gabriel A.
> Couriel
> Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2003 9:27 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: power numbers
>
>
> bernd, how much did the DANA rear-end cost you, and where did your get it?
>
> also, did you change to a solid drive shaft (from out 2-part drive shafts)?
> would you recommend that for a high HP/Torque engine?
>
> finally, have you had any problems with your AX-15 with that much power
> running through it? i know your truck is a daily driver, and i'm interested
> in building something very similar to yours (with a possible stroker kit
> added on).
>
> i'm going to start on my truck when i have some money, and turn it into a
> show truck.
>
> thanks for your help (and eventual business!)
>
> Gabe Couriel
> http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
>
>
> hey everybody...
>
> along the way, i've been considering what i would need to fully develop
> a killer V6 Dakota. now, i won't be making any major mods anytime soon,
> but i am looking at what i can do down the road (as well as any special
> deals that may come up).
>
> with that said, does anyone know the maximum power that an 8 1/4 rear
> end can handle? i am not sure exactly what i am going to put through
> the rear end, but if i end up really bulking the engine up, i want to
> know if i should look for a 9 1/4.
>
> also, does anyone know the maximum power numbers that the AX-15 can
> handle? i'm reluctant to pick up a shifter if i will have to change the
> tranny out for an NV3500 down the road.
>
> again, i need the numbers (preferably out of some manual or proven
> numbers). i REALLY want to keep this truck matching #'s, so its very
> important to me to keep these original components, but i'm more
> concerned with making something that will hold up to the power i'll end
> up putting down on the floor.
>
> thanx,
>
> Gabe Couriel
> http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
>
> ---
> 1998 Dodge Dakota Club Cab
> 239ci V6 - 175hp
> 5 speed - AX15
> 8.25 Rear-end w/ 3.21 open differential
>
> - Modifications -
>
> Flowmaster 40 Cat-back Exhaust
> K & N Drop-in Air Filter w/ front shield cut-out
> Autolite 3923 Spark Plugs
> Mopar Performance 7.5mm Spark Plug Wires
> Mobil 1 15W50 Synthetic Motor Oil w/ Mopar Performance Oil Filter
>
>
>
>
>



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