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modain
GenIII
 
3/16/2006
13:45:08
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 Subject: The 9.25" Axle Lives!
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I have this habit of counting differential cover bolts on Dakotas and Durangos as I encounter them while driving and walking by, etc.
Well, last Saturday night I passed a 2005 (or 2006) Dakota QC and counted 12 cover bolts. (OK, I didn't count them, but one bolt in the center of the bottom edge = 8.25", one bolt in each corner = 9.25".) It appears some folks are lucky recipients of 9.25" inch axles. Pretty interesting since DCX doesn't offer that axle for selection when ordering. For what that's worth...
What's your left foot doing?
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2002 Graphite QC SLT Plus, 4.7L, NV3500, Superchips 3715, 3.92 LSD, loads o'fun...
2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open
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GraphiteDak
GenIII
3/16/2006
18:02:39
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Nice to know.
But I have no plans n trading mine in for a NEW ugly one.
Lucky to have a 9.25 myself.
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modain
GenIII
3/16/2006
19:03:50
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I'm with you on that. If the day comes to move on from my Dakota it (can't say absolutely) won't be to a 2005+ Dakota. The day (in Dec '02) I saw the prototype at a DCX focus group I was shocked about what was coming and SO happy I had bought mine before the looks got wrecked.
Of course, styling cues are subjective - and most Gen III owners have no use for the Gen IV look. It's a great truck otherwise and lots of folks do like its looks, I am just not one of them.
What's your left foot doing?
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2002 Graphite QC SLT Plus, 4.7L, NV3500, Superchips 3715, 3.92 LSD, loads o'fun...
2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open
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caulk04
GenIII
3/17/2006
09:56:10
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Ya know...I'm the same way.
I notice all kinds of stupic stuff, not just Dak's or Dodge, but most all makes. My buddies will ask me what vehicle just went past if they don't know...usually I know. Ohh well
Glad to see some axle under those big ugly turds :)
On a side note, my boss has an 04 Ram with 4.7. He constantly rides me about having a 'baby truck' but just gets confused when I tell him that his truck and mine share the exact same drivetrain. Moron...
'02 CC 4x4 4.7 HO
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2147050 <- Check it out!
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modain
GenIII
3/17/2006
13:04:08
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(Side note continued) Last month I was driving (my 4.7 Dakota) up the grade on I5 just north of Castaic, CA pulling my toy hauler that was loaded pretty heavy. I was blazing up the grade without any problem (3rd gear, 55-60MPH). I passed a 4.7 Ram QC pulling similar sized toy hauler that was going *very* slow...
How's that for a "baby truck"?
What's your left foot doing?
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2002 Graphite QC SLT Plus, 4.7L, NV3500, Superchips 3715, 3.92 LSD, loads o'fun...
2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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3/17/2006
16:55:33
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I'd consider one of the 05+ just for the options I can't get for my 02.. like .. oh ... tow hooks.
- Dan M
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modain
GenIII
3/17/2006
17:21:22
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And in 2006 you can get the 4.7 HO engine on a 4x2 SLT. In 2005 you had to get a 4x4 SLT or a Laramie. Still can't get 3.92 gears with the 6-speed manual. :-(
What's your left foot doing?
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2002 Graphite QC SLT Plus, 4.7L, NV3500, Superchips 3715, 3.92 LSD, loads o'fun...
2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open
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myoung
Dodge Dakota
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3/18/2006
14:49:25
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My truck is pretty stripped, but luckily I got the 9.25 rear, even though it off center with the frame.
I have been enjoying looking at the Nissan Titan rear end, it looks so cute! Anyone know what size it is, I heard dana 33 but dont know what size that is.
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