Unless I find out differently, the front should be some sort of version of
the Dana 35 (should have a Dana stamped into the front diff cover) and 8
1/4" (10 bolt) rear if you have an auto, or a 9 1/4 (12 bolt) rear axle if
you have a manual, or an auto with 360 on the Durango.
John McKinney
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jason@Sarah [SMTP:Jpm699@Msn.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 1999 2:56 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: RE: DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: Towing Advice: Help!!!
>
> So what axle would I have on my 98 4X4 front and rear?
>
> Jason
>
>
>
>
>
> Who was the brilliant engineer at DC who decided on that setup?? Since
> the
> 7.25" only supports up to a 3.90, it wouldn't be safe to change the rear
> gears to anything higher than what the fronts can handle. (Transfer cases
> don't like mixed gear ratios.)
>
> - Bernd
>
> At 12:47 AM 09/08/1999 -0400, you wrote:
> >7.25" front and 9.25" rear
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> >Date: Wednesday, September 08, 1999 12:24 AM
> >Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Towing Advice: Help!!!
> >
> >
> > >Are you talking about the 7.25" front axles or the 8.25" rears? I've
> > >checked myself on the fronts and only found up to 3.90's. Ted-O did
> the
> > >same on his as well. The 8.25's have: 3.55, 3.90, 4.10, and 4.56:1
> ratios.
> > >(4.56:1 requires a different carrier though.)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> > >[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Peter L
> > >Anthony
> > >Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 11:17 PM
> > >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > >Subject: DML: Re: RE: Towing Advice: Help!!!
> > >
> > >
> > >Bernd,
> > > Drivetrain Direct Has fronts and rears for the Dak up to 4.53's!!!!!
> >4.10's
> > >included.
> > >
> > >I got a price of $559 for both sets and Install kits.
> > >P.S. this is for the 9.25"
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
> > >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > >Date: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 11:02 PM
> > >Subject: DML: RE: Towing Advice: Help!!!
> > >
> > >
> > >>You can change the gears to 3.90:1 (Front and Rear). Anything higher
> > >>(4.10+) is only available for the rear.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>-----Original Message-----
> > >>From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> > >>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Cory
> > >>LaBoucane
> > >>Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 7:37 PM
> > >>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > >>Subject: DML: Towing Advice: Help!!!
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>Need a bit of advice with towing.
> > >>
> > >>I have a 97 dak cc 4x4 sport auto/od with 3.55's; pretty much stock.
> > >>
> > >>When I tow heavy loads with it (loaded 4 place snowmobile trailer), it
> > >>really works and is horrible on fuel. Not to mention how the tranny
> > >>shifts constantly on the slightest hills.
> > >>
> > >>I know the trailer of that size is a bit overkill, but I have seen
> guys
> > >>towing with dakotas (especially large boats) without a problem. I
> > >>guess what I want to know is:
> > >>
> > >>1) am I stuck with the situation and have to deal with it, or
> > >>
> > >>2) can I modify the tranny, gears, drivetrain to enhance it for
> > >>pulling? I already have headers, dual exhaust, computer, and FIPK in
> > >>the works for add-ons.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>Any help would be appreciated.
> > >>
> > >>Cory
> > >>
> > >>__________________________________________________
> > >>Do You Yahoo!?
> > >>Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com
> > >>
> > >
> > >
>
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