My 05 has the 9.25 rear end. Evidently it comes with the 9.25 when you
get the towing package. Kinda weird when it's not listed anywhere in
the options.
Gary Hedlin
2005 SLT 4.7 5spd (in body shop already)
1998 Sport 3.9 ?(DOA)
www.garyhedlin.com
Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> That's the only vehicle left with that option. Durango and Dakota are back
> to the 8.25". At the dealership, the 9.25" series diff's (even on the new
> 1500's) were being changed/repaired on a daily basis. Never saw one 8.25"
> for repair - even on the older 318 Dakota's.
>
> It's too problematic and eats itself up at the carrier and pinion bearings.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Gabriel A.
> Couriel
> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 5:24 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: Re: Rear end bench mechanics
>
>
> they're still using the 9.25's on the 1500's.
>
> Gabriel A. Couriel
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Bernd D.
> Ratsch
> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 5:40 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: Rear end bench mechanics
>
>
>
> BTW: Funny thing with Mopar - they got rid of the 9.25" on the newer
> vehicles and are using the 8.25" unit. Better life, less problems, and
> actually just as strong. :)
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Woodruff,
> Jason P
> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 4:03 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Rear end bench mechanics
>
>
> I researched it, and word on the street is the Auburns wear out quickly for
> my application. I saw quotes from 6months to 6runs (2days).
>
> Has anyone modified the stock LSD? I've heard you can add clutch plates to
> stiffen/strengthen/lengthen life.
>
> Jay W
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