Just use a Ford 9". My buddy runs one on his race truck in the CORE
Series, that has a 800HP motor and has no problems.
Tom
Bob Mankin wrote:
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>-----Original Message-----
>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
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>>>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
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>>>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
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>worth
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>>>the money. The down size is that they are 8 lug versus 6-lug on Dakotas
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>>>5-lug on 1500.
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>>>However, this is my 02 cents, go for the Dana 80. You can find them at
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>>>local salvage yards.
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>Dana 80 in a 4k lb. Dakota????
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>Major overkill, IMO. Why would you want to add all the weight, plus put up
>with the lug pattern issue?
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>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.
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>Bob
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