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jms
Dodge Dakota
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1/06/2003
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I have a 97 v6 dakota with the factory 3.21 8.25" standard ['open'?] differential. I want to convert it to the 3.5x [4? 5?] rear differential for when I put larger tires on it. I am also considering the PowerTrax or Detroit Locker option to develop better power off-road and in foul weather. Do I just need the Ring and Pin set for the basic conversion of the Differential or do I need more part? Also, any advice on the Detroit Locker systems would be appreciated.
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Kracker
Dodge Dakota
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1/06/2003
16:55:45
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id convert it from something more than a 3.55 if i could...
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Neil
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1/06/2003
17:59:41
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...and you'll probably want to buy an install kit
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mpil1
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1/06/2003
21:20:23
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If your chaning your gears, might as well go to the 3.92 gears. Better than 3.55; you'll lose a tiny bit of top end speed, but you should feel feel much better acceleration and starting power. But hell, I guess you'd notice that anyway if your going from 3.21 to 3.55. Just figured if your gonna change it out, might as well just go all the way!!!
Mpil1
'02 SXT CC, 3.9L, 5-spd, 4x4, Trac-Loc...Not enough Mods Yet!!!
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mpil1
GenIII
1/06/2003
21:37:07
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The limited slip will require just chaning the carrier assembly out. The gears will just require the ring and pinion (about $200 any ratio) and install kit recommended ($100.) Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong cause I would like to know more about how to do this also. I'm thinking about 3.92 gears down the road sometime. Unfortuneatly I'd have to do front and rear cause 4WD.
Mpil1
'02 SXT CC, 3.9L, 5-spd, 4x4, Trac-Loc...Not enough Mods Yet!!!
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Neil
Dodge Dakota
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1/06/2003
23:26:56
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Mpil1, www. truckperformance.com has 3.91 richmond gears for $185.25. That is where i got mine. They are really quick with there deliveries too.
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kacivic
Dodge Dakota
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1/07/2003
02:23:45
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how hard is it to install some kind of posi-track thing when you change out the gears and is there any particular kind you guys recommend?
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dodgeboy
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1/07/2003
11:22:41
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I have a used set of 3.55 gears if you want them...they are in good working shape, I have a factory suregrip also, but it will only work on 96 and older models.
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Neil
Dodge Dakota
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1/07/2003
21:29:39
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Dodgeboy, That suregrip is limited slip right?How much u want for it?
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dodgeboy
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1/08/2003
07:28:44
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Make me an offer, Its not new though, has probably 60k on it but worked perfectly when it was pulled. It will only work on your truck if you have the 27spline rear which is from 1996 and before
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Neil
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1/08/2003
19:07:02
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Yea, i have a 93. What was the reason u pulled it out for? I really dont know what to offer either. Never seen what those go for. Limited slip?
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dodgeboy
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1/08/2003
19:51:47
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It came out of my 93, the truck was hit in the front, so I parted it out, guy bought the rear but didnt want the gears for some odd reason. A new one from mopar is alil under 300. I'll clean them up and take some pics if your interested. It wont be till next week, I'll be in quebec till wendsday, then back here to MD
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87DakBuilder
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1/08/2003
22:56:20
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Hey Dodge boy if you don't make the deal with The guy abov, I'll take the hole set up for $250, I want the sure grip and the gears, I think I have 3.25's in my old 87, I want 3.91's but 55's is better than what I have at the moment, and the sure grip is definately what I'm looking for. Let me know if it's a go or not, I'm in the states for now, hit me back @ nafarious33@yahoo.com
or 518-210-5017
87DakBuilder
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Neil
Dodge Dakota
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1/08/2003
23:37:18
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well, i know i am not going to spend 300 dollars on it, i think i just might go ahead and buy the dana trac-loc for 148 dollars. thank though.
p.s.
its all yours 87dakbuilder.have fun
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Corpuz
Dodge Dakota
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4/14/2003
23:18:32
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Neil:
i looked all over the truckperformance.com website but couldn't find the richmond 3.91 gears. can you give a brotha' some help?!
:) Thanks........
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kacivic
Dodge Dakota
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4/15/2003
17:48:30
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try looking for 3.92 gears... when i get a chance i'll go on there an look and try to post the address if i can find them
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dodgeboy
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4/15/2003
18:23:22
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wow guys, never saw the posts
I still have 2 sets of 3.55 gears and a factory sure grip with about 60k on it, the gears will fit all year 8.25 rears and the suregrip will fit 96 and earlier, make an offer
greg
gmconner@juno.com
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Corpuz
Dodge Dakota
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4/15/2003
23:12:48
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Thanks kacivic! Good lookin' out!!
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