agreed... a Dana 80 is way overkill for a dak.. IMHO a Dana 60 would be
overkill, depending on the motor.
Dana 40 however should be nice and give you plenty room to grow for the size
of a dak.. 30 and lower are just crap IMHO
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Mankin" <bob@coralfarms.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2003 3:31 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Dana 80 Rear end - Gabe
>
>
>
> -----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
>
>
>
> >>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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