Re: gen 2 vs gen 3 8 1/4 axel

From: B1LLYW@aol.com
Date: Thu May 01 2003 - 19:56:06 EDT


In a message dated 5/1/2003 7:53:21 PM Eastern Standard Time,
dodgeboy93@hotmail.com writes:

> Hey List
>
> Have a 1996 dakota that I'm helping a local guy convert from a 2.5 to a
> 5.2. I want to upgrade the rear axel from the 7.25 to the 8.25. What is
> the difference in the axels from 96 to 97? I know the spline count
> changed,
> but are the spring perches and such in the same spots? Will this rear bolt
>
> onto the springs of a gen 2 dak?
>
> Thanks
>

The Gen III rear is almost 2 1/2" wider drum to drum. I measured my '02 vs.
my '95. I thought about finding a 9 1/4 out of a Gen III to swap to the '95
but it would just be too wide.

Bill White - http://www.bionicdodge.com

'02 Dakota QC 4x4, SLT +, 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
'95 Dakota CC 4x2, SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 LSD



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