Any 93 Dakota Mechanics Out There

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Chuckman

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I have a 93 Dakota, 5 speed, 4X4, that needs the rear end replaced. I have found one in a 94 Dakota, 2wd, Automatic. If the gear ratio is the same, would they be interchangeable?
 
I wouldn't buy anything without checking the gear ratios first. 4 wheel drive is normally 1 different like 323 goes with 321 or 324 , that for example only.
 
Spring perches are in different locations on 2WD vs 4WD. 2WD is axle over spring (perches on the underside of the axle). 4WD is spring over axle (perches on top of axle). If you weld new perches on in the right spot the 2WD axle will be fine.

And the gear ratios available in the Daks those years were 3.21-3.55-3.91. Same for 2WD or 4WD.
 
Not sure if it applies to 96 and down, but 97 and up could have 8 1/4 or 9 1/4 axle.
 
AFAIK, all 1996-down Daks had 8.25's...my 95 has 3.90 Sure Grip, tow package, HD suspension, and a V8, so if any Dak would get a 9.25, I expect it would be that one!
 
Rob_Mopar said:
Spring perches are in different locations on 2WD vs 4WD. 2WD is axle over spring (perches on the underside of the axle). 4WD is spring over axle (perches on top of axle). If you weld new perches on in the right spot the 2WD axle will be fine.

And the gear ratios available in the Daks those years were 3.21-3.55-3.91. Same for 2WD or 4WD.
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dang,forgot about that
 
The '87-96 2WD could have a 7 1/4 in it too. I've only seen them in the early 4cyl trucks though. The Dakota didn't get the 9 1/4 until the '97-up model.
 
Rob_Mopar said:
The '87-96 2WD could have a 7 1/4 in it too. I've only seen them in the early 4cyl trucks though. The Dakota didn't get the 9 1/4 until the '97-up model.
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My 91 2WD V-6 auto longbed has the 7 1/4 hand grenade. Also, as was previously stated, spring perches are different 2WD versus 4WD.
 
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