Gary,
1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500's, equipped with diesel or V10 engines and
manual transmissions, had Dana 80's. The diesel/V10 auto's got Dana 70's
out back.
-- -Jon jonsdak@midmaine.com http://jonsdakota.tripod.com 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.25 axle, "BackRack" Headache Rack, Dodge Motorsports decals, steering wheel cover, and front license plate, diamond-plate bedrail covers, Lund VentVisors, Lund BugShield, Jensen MP-3310 CD/MP3 Receiver, Pioneer TS-G1347's in front, TS-A5713's in rear, Bulldog RS-82 Remote Starter"Gary Hedlin" <ghedlin@theramp.net> wrote in message news:BA4F1E6F.97F%ghedlin@theramp.net... > > 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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