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Hawkeye
Dakota Enthusiast
 
7/06/2001
21:20:12
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 Subject: Front Axle on 2000 & up 4x4's
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Just on case anyone was wondering, I found out that the 97 to 99 Daks (not sure about earlier ones) have Dana 35 front axles. But for 2000, Dodge started using Chrysler 8 inch front axles. Bigger and much stronger than the Dana 35. This means we have a drivetrain on our trucks that is stronger than most fullsize trucks available today with the 9 1/4 rear and 8 inch front. Just thought that everyone might want to know. Also since this is a Chrysler front, your only choice in gear ratios right now is the 3.55 and 3.90,1,2 (aftermarket that is)for now. I'm sure that the aftermarket crowd will have some out soon enough. If and when lift kits become available, then we should really see some new gears as guys start lifting and adding bigger tires. Dana 35 models can get a 4.10 and I think a 4.56. Most gear shops that I have spoken with dont know about the new front end. Randys ring and pinion does have the 3.90 front and rear. I plan on getting them as soon as possible.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
32x11.50 BFG AT's
Green Thunder
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Art
Dodge Dakota
7/07/2001
00:04:47
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You talkin the c205 hawk? Didnt know it was a only crysler diff think corporate makes it anyway I emailed powertrax and they are working on a locker for it,cant wait for that with the 9 1/4 lsd,can you say sweet traction
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Hawkeye
Dakota Enthusiast
7/07/2001
08:25:42
| RE: Front Axle on 2000 & up 4x4's
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Yeah Art, the c205mm. Supposedly a Chrysler but may be a corporate. Either way, strong a$$ drivetrain. I am thinking of putting a locker of some kind in my rear axle and putting the lsd from it in the wifes 4x4 Durango (it has an open rear ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!)
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
32x11.50 BFG AT's
Green Thunder
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Dan Gruber
GenIII
12/21/2001
19:45:40
| RE: Front Axle on 2000 & up 4x4's
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Funny how you can find stuff if you just do a search...
I was at a 4X4 shop in town today asking about gear swaps. The shop's driveline guy looked at my front end and said that it looked exactly like a Dana 35. I don't know because I've never looked at one. But I also know that DC says it's a Corporate 205mm Axle. Is the C205 a copy of the Dana 35? If it is, then there are more gear choices available. But I also called Randy's Ring and Pinion and they only show OEM gears available in 3.55 and 3.90.
Anybody know the ground truth?
Dan
2000 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 Auto 3.55 LSD
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Hawkeye
*GenIII*
12/21/2001
19:50:03
| RE: Front Axle on 2000 & up 4x4's
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On 2000 and up, they are the newer 8 inch. Different than the dana 35. You are right. The only thing available for 2000 up is either 3.55 or 3.90. 97 to 99 can also get 4.10's. 3.90's from Randys is what I am going with as soon as I get the $$.
'00 QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
33x12.50 Pro Comp X-T's
Urban Warrior
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GlenC
GenIII
12/21/2001
23:40:42
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Im just holdin out for the 4.10s, figure if im gonna change them, might as well go all the way. I can't wait for that rancho 3" lift come out, then i'll be screaming for those 4.10s....
GlenC
'01, CC, SLT, 4.7, Auto, 3.55 LS
Gibson single catback.
Robert Shaw 180 T-Stat. Autolite 3923s
JBA Headers.
Kenne Bell supercharged.
Roadmaster active suspension.
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Art
Dodge Dakota
12/22/2001
02:43:39
| RE: Front Axle on 2000 & up 4x4's
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Hows that kennebell s/c working glen,Any probs at all?
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GlenC
GenIII
12/22/2001
19:24:15
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Works great, basically it just feels a like bigger engine. Only think im workin on now is figuring out how to get the air filter back into the engine bay. check some pics.. i'll get more when i have more time. http://glen.dodgedakotas.com
GlenC
'01, CC, SLT, 4.7, Auto, 3.55 LS
Gibson single catback.
Robert Shaw 180 T-Stat. Autolite 3923s
JBA Headers.
Kenne Bell supercharged.
Roadmaster active suspension.
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