8.25 Dakota Gear Swap Wont Fit.

Yes it will!
This lab rat was a success. Just got the new 3.55 gears and suregrip carrier in tonight. Took the tone ring off, changed the carrier bearings to the correct size, and it worked out perfectly. Had to change the pinion shim to get a good wear pattern and destroyed the pinion bearing in the process. So needless to say, I put a new pinion bearing on too. This carrier and gear was out of a 92 Dakota I believe. Thanks for all the information guys.