I knew there had to be some sort of code, denoting what model got what axle.
and the different versions of each..(ratios, brakes, widths, etc)
This clears up a lot of confusion reguarding this topic......
Thanks David!
Ron-
Performance consultant
Muscletrucks.net
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From: <DRD892@aol.com>
To: <aol@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2003 10:44 AM
Subject: DML: Rear Axles for Dakotas......
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> First, I'll address the question concerning the axle for the R/T.
> All R/T's get the same axle. Part Number is: 52070200AC
> The two letter designation at the end changes when there are small
> modifications to the axles. The "AC" is the current number for 2003.
> They are a: 9 1/4 3.92 Dana TracLoc and currently uses disk brakes.
> If I remember right, the 2000 model was an "AA". The letter designation
> changed when the axle was changed from a Yoke to a Companion Flange
> for the drive shaft connection. It changed again when the brakes changed
> from drums to disk. The basic part number stays the same.
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> For the current year (2003), these are the axles available in Dakotas:
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> Ten 8 1/4 4X2 Axles.
> Four 8 1/4 4X4 Axles.
> Eight 9 1/4 4X2 Axles.
> Four 9 1/4 4X4 Axles.
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> The differences are the ratios (3.21, 3.55 and 3.92), Open Case or TracLoc
> and brakes. There are still a few axles that get a drum brake instead of
> the disk. If the axles takes a drum brake, the brake size is 11X2.5 inch.
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> Which axle is installed in each Dakota depends on the truck size (short or
> long Wheel Base), Engine size, Transmission and optional packages.
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> David R.
> Sterling Heights
> Michigan
> DC Detroit Axle Plant
> drd892@aol.com
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