Is dodge still using a Dana 60 up front and a Dana 60 rear (2500 series) or Dana 70 (2500HD)? I was at the dealer today and couldn't tell if they are using something different now.

 

They are using American Axles now.<br><br>2500's get a 10.5&quot; rear/front, unless you order the HO, then it's 11.5.<br><br>All 3500's get 11.5&quot; rear/front.

 

yep, no more dana's, the new AAM axles are similar to &quot;corporate&quot; 14 bolts used in GM's cept now AAM has come out with a front axle version. <br><br>the last month's issue of 4wheel and offroad has a pretty write up on all the details of these new axles

 

I thought that the 2500 HO's had the 11.5&quot; rear and the 10.5&quot; front. Am I mistaken? ???

 

American Axle makes a &quot;FRONT AXLE - 9 1/4 AA&quot; for the 2003 Ram. There are two American Axles made for rear applications in the 2003 Ram, &quot;REAR AXLE - 10 1/2 AA&quot; and &quot;REAR AXLE - 11 1/2 AA&quot;

All 4:10 ratios with Trac Rite Diff have the 11 1/2&quot;, 2500 &amp; 3500.

All 4 x 4 2500 &amp; 3500 have the 9 1/4&quot; front axle. There is no 10 1/2&quot; front axle. 8)

 

What is the strength rating on these axles? I mean, are they comparable to what they replaced? How about aftermarket upgrades (i.e. arb air lockers, detroits, etc)?