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From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Saint
Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2003 12:43 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Dana 80 Rear end - Gabe
>>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.
Dana 80 in a 4k lb. Dakota????
Major overkill, IMO. Why would you want to add all the weight, plus put up
with the lug pattern issue?
The 9.25" is probably pretty safe up to 450-500 rwhp or so, based on guys
who are already putting that amount of power through them without issues.
Bob
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