A properly maintained 9.25 will most always outlast a 8.25. Keywords is
properly maintained.
>From: Gary Hedlin <superdak@gmail.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>Subject: Re: DML: RE: RE: RE: Re: Rear end bench mechanics
>Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 03:32:59 -0500
>
>
>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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