Re: rear axle interchangeability

From: andy levy (andy-dml@levyclan.us)
Date: Sun Nov 28 2004 - 23:02:11 EST


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On 11/28/2004 8:40 PM, Bill Pitz wrote:
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| Eric Luce wrote:
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|> Hi All.
|> I was wondering about something. I have a 2WD Dakota, '99 vintage.
|> I don't recall what years the Daks were offered with the read disc
|> brakes, but was curious....could I substitute a complete rear axle
|> assembly for my current setup without too much trouble ?? I'm
|> thinking of scouring the salvage yards in the surrounding counties,
|> and on the 'net for this item. Would it have to be from another 2WD
|> ?? Other than the obvious gearing compatibility, what should I be
|> aware of, and what model years should I concentrate on ?? Also, for
|> those of you that currently run this setup, or HAVE run one, is there
|> an appreciable advantage in stopping ability to justify the time/cost
|> ?? Thanks for your advice on this one.
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| I think that they came on '01 and '02, and optional on '03.. I'm
| probably wrong, though.

Haven't heard of any '01s or '02s w/ discs. '03s and '04s have them; I
thought they were standard, but I've seen things on the list that lead
me to believe that they're only "standard" with particular packages/setups.

That said, every '03 and '04 I've seen has had discs in back.

| I would imagine that they do make a difference in stopping power --

My '03 stops a LOT better than my '99 ever did.

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