rear end mod?
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rear end mod?
I read and seen a lot about "bombing" the engine and other mods to engine and tranny. But I have not read of any rear end mods. With the increased horse power on some modified diesels is no one beefing up the differentials and axles?
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The Dana 80 is a well built rear end and can handle LOTS of power. Some folk upgrade when they are running over 500 hp, and a few more upgrade when they are over 700 hp. But unless you plan on bombing to this level, your rear end should be fine.
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Agreed
Dana 70s(10.5" ring gear) are found in the automatic trucks
Dana 80s(11" ring gear) are found in the manual tranny trucks
These are both very heavy duty rear ends. You shouldn't have to worry about durability.
Dana 70s(10.5" ring gear) are found in the automatic trucks
Dana 80s(11" ring gear) are found in the manual tranny trucks
These are both very heavy duty rear ends. You shouldn't have to worry about durability.
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Re: rear end mod?
Originally posted by mopareg
I read and seen a lot about "bombing" the engine and other mods to engine and tranny. But I have not read of any rear end mods. With the increased horse power on some modified diesels is no one beefing up the differentials and axles?
I read and seen a lot about "bombing" the engine and other mods to engine and tranny. But I have not read of any rear end mods. With the increased horse power on some modified diesels is no one beefing up the differentials and axles?
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Pretty sure the stock axles and differentials can handle anything the CTD can throw at it,
well maybe 99% of the time.
The only thing I can think of doing is adding a much better system than the stock limited slip.
(if you're lucky enough to even have it)
Detroit Locker for the rear, and a selectable locker such as ARB for the front.
Speaking of the front, some lockable hubs would be a very good thing as well.
phox
well maybe 99% of the time.
The only thing I can think of doing is adding a much better system than the stock limited slip.
(if you're lucky enough to even have it)
Detroit Locker for the rear, and a selectable locker such as ARB for the front.
Speaking of the front, some lockable hubs would be a very good thing as well.
phox
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