The 9 1/4" has 12 bolts on the diff cover, while the smaller rear has 10 ( I
could be wrong, I've never owned one). Just look at any (just about) 1/2
ton Dodge truck from early '70's and up and they will have the 9 1/4" in it.
(just a little wider than the Dakota version).
John McKinney
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joseph DaVolio [SMTP:DavolJ@olympus.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 1999 10:53 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: RE: Re[4]: DML: limitied slip differential
>
> How would you know what size rear you have?(other than looking in the
> mirror). I have a 5.2L 4x4 5 spd with LSD. I am just curious.
> Joe
>
> >>> "McKinney, John R. MHX" <McKinJr@hpd.abbott.com> 06/29 1:28
> PM >>>
> I believe if you got the V8 with the 5 spd transmission, you get the 9
> 1/4"
> rear. I have seen some V8's with the smaller rear, so I assume they were
> auto's. Also I think the Durangos with the 360 get the big rear no matter
> what tranny they have. I don't think you could just order the rear as a
> separate option.
>
> John McKinney
> Technical Support
> (408)782-3871
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: fawcett@uism.bu.edu [SMTP:fawcett@uism.bu.edu]
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 1999 10:08 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: Re[4]: DML: limitied slip differential
> >
> > Dang! I have the 8 1/4" rear so I guess that's why I have to wait...
> > What a
> > bummer. :( BTW how did you get the 9 1/4?? Did it come with a
> particular
> >
> > option (like the tow package) or did you just know to order the beefier
> > axle?
> >
> > I bought mine off the lot so I had to compromise alittle.
> > Tom
> >
> > ______________________________ Reply Separator
> > _________________________________
> > Subject: RE: Re[2]: DML: limitied slip differential
> > Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> > Date: 6/29/99 11:21 AM
> >
> >
> > Lock-Right (power trax) has one now for the 9 1/4" rear. I have a '98
> 4X4
> >
> > and they told me that they did not make one for my truck so I said OK,
> > just
> > send me one for a '74 Ramcharger (my other truck with the same rear
> end).
> > It installed and worked great off-road. On the road, it's got some
> > driveability issues when used with a 5spd, but my Ramcharger is an auto
> > and
> > you can't even tell it's there on pavement.
> >
> > John McKinney
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: fawcett@uism.bu.edu [SMTP:fawcett@uism.bu.edu]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 1999 6:16 AM
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: Re[2]: DML: limitied slip differential
> > >
> > > PowerTrax was supposed to have a locker for our trucks hit the shelf
> > this
> > > month... I haven't heard anything yet. But when it's out, I'm gonna'
> > go
> > > that
> > > route.
> > > Tom
> > >
> > > ______________________________ Reply Separator
> > > _________________________________
> > > Subject: Re: DML: limitied slip differential
> > > Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> > > Date: 6/29/99 7:21 AM
> > >
> > >
> > > it's a 99 with the 9.25" rear end and 3.55 gears. I believe I have
> > someone
> > >
> > > who will do it for next to nothing, I just need to know what parts are
>
> > > best
> > > and which ones I need. I've been hearing all this stuff about lockers,
>
> > > that
> > > a way to go? All I know is traction is killing me and I've put this
> off
> > > too
> > > long.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Jon Smith <jdsmith4@yahoo.com>
> > > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 1999 12:15 AM
> > > Subject: Re: DML: limitied slip differential
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Yeah, find a hippie and get a hit from him :)
> > > >
> > > > Not really a cheap way to do it, except as a factory
> > > > option. Parts aren't that bad, but labor is usually
> > > > in the $500-600 range.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- Aaron <acolona@i-55.com> wrote:
> > > > > Anyone know of the cheapest way to put a LSD in my
> > > > > truck.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > ===
> > > > Jon Smith -- Raleigh, NC
> > > > '95 CC SLT 4x4 318 auto (15.653@89.12)
> > > > MP comp, JBA headers, 8.5mm MSD wires, 14x3 FABM & SBBS, dual
> cat-back
> >
> > > glasspacks, 180 degree thermo, spectre wire dividers, ASP underdrive
> > crank
> > >
> > > pulley, Hayden 16" elec. fan
> > > > http://come.to/killbilly
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