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Shaun
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2007
10:41:40
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 Subject: Gear swap on 4x4
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Seemingly stupid question:
When changing gears on a 4x4, I assume you have to do the front and rear diffs, correct? Or can the T-case operate as a differential on it's own?
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mikesz
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1/23/2007
11:40:46
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Sorry.Both
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Shaun
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2007
11:53:11
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Gotcha, so I guess I'd need a 9.25 ring/pinion set for the rear and a Dana 35 Reverse cut for the front. Is that a total pain in the ass to install?
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mikesz
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1/23/2007
12:07:31
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You are bloody right.First of all You need installation master kits at 110-120 each(x2)
Why Dana?Why don't you buy both gears of the same make?
mikesz
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Shaun
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2007
12:25:42
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I was just referencing Dana 35R at the model type for sizing purposes. I'll prob just buy both sets from summit racing, I think they sell richmond brand gears.
This may not even be necessary, I'm buying a 2003 Dakota with a tow package, so it may have 3.92s in it. Does the tow package automatically include 3.92s? I'll need to tow about 6klbs, so I need the shorter gears.
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Shaun
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2007
12:29:41
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For what it's worth, I've setup 3rd members in RWD sports cars before, so I know how to dial it in, etc.
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Kowalski
GenIII
1/23/2007
12:49:16
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The tow package definitely does not include the 3.92 gears; that is another option.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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crow318
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2007
08:55:56
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Kowalski is right. My '97 4x4 had the tow package and 3.55 gears. The stock tires were 235/75R15's.
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jayb
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2007
13:08:42
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my 93 cc 4x4 with towing package did NOT include 3.92's. But it pulled my 6500lbs trailer just fine. But if you plan on doing all kinds of towing of that weight, why not go full size? Biggest reason i say that is because i pulled a 30' travel trailer for a while. Found out that i can only legally pull 26ft and under. Serious fine if caught.
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shaun
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2007
02:12:19
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Glad to hear you pulled that much without the shorter gears. My towing will be limited to a 23foot walkaround fishing boat and a 21 foot enclosed car hauler. I should be somewhere between 5 and 6k at most, fully loaded. Taking cars to the race track is the biggest concern, But should still only weigh in around 5k lbs. My boat ramp is only 300 feet from the house, so I'm sure I can manage the boat. Worse case I'll use 4 low to launch/retreive it on the ramp.
I only plan to tow maybe 10% of the time, so I'd rather stay away from a full size if I can.
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