B1LLYW@aol.com wrote:
: don.rey@uconn.edu writes:
:> How interchangeable is a complete rear end setup (ie axle lengths,
:> spring/shock mounts, etc) between a 1st gen and a 2nd gen Dakota? I've been
:> under the impression that they're exactly the same, but I wanted to make
:> sure and not make a stupid mistake.
:>
:> PS. Thanks for the responses to my last e-mail; I didn't realize how
:> expensive and difficult it is to do differential work. I think I'm off to
:> the boneyards per your suggestions.
:>
:>
: All the same with one exception. Gen I (87-90) is 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern and
: Gen II (91-96) is 6 on 4.5. Since you're just up the road in Storrs, call
: Coutu's in Willimantic. Ask for Sean and mention my name.
Also, IIRC, some of the GenI (not sure about GenII) trucks
came with a 7.25" rear instead of the 8.25". You've probably
got the 8.25 in your Dak, so you'll just want to double check
to make sure you get the right one. (If you currently have the
7.25", this might be a good opportunity to upgrade to the 8.25...)
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-Jon-
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