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Old 03-19-2009, 03:22 PM
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Red face Dakota transfer case inner change with Ram

I'm Wondering what the difference between the Np 231 D for a dodge ram vs The dakotas NP 231 D is?

I cant find a 231 D Dakota Transfer case; But i did find 1 for a the same year dodge ram. Im wondering what i would all need to change over so it would work for my Dakota? Or can it even be Done?

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So the output shat is different to the Rear drive shat! My thought to fix that is inner change the Ram Yoke that should be easy; is it gonna change the Balance of the shaft.

Ty for the response im gonna check the Input shat but my guess is it wont. Maybe a little more research..
 

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It should work, just make sure it's bolted up to the same kind of tranny you have cause the input shafts could be different.
 
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i have a 2000 dakota and the chain was stretched i need a new one does anyone have an idea were i can get one


thanks for any feed back
 
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You can check local junkyards, your local craigslist, ebay, or if you want to spend the money for a new or freshly rebuilt one, you can look at a good transmission and transfer case distributor like drivetrain.com.

You'll want to look for one off a Dakota or Ram. The Jeep, Chevy, and Ford versions of the transfer case are all different.

Also, for future reference, your 2000 is a 2nd gen, so you should post in the 2nd gen subforum.
 
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I have a problem with my T-case as well. I've been told by the stealership, and a couple of local trans shops that my T-case is a Dakota only unit. I've decided to just get mine rebuilt.
 
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Lol, a 231D is a 231D is a 231D... it honestly doesn't matter what it came out of. There are minor differences in input and output shafts, but those can easily be swapped between cases.
 
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I ended up using a 1994 Ram 231D the only difference was the yoke that went too the 4 wheel drive shaft.. Easy 2 bolt swap paid $100 for the used case on Craigslist havent had a problem with it...
 
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A 231 D is A 231 D the only thing that i found diff. is the out put shaft on the 1500s are bigger. the sfitches and sencors should iner change haven gotten that far yet still gota get a tranny
 
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Will a 96 1500 tranny work in a 94 Dakota. And what tranny should b in the Dakota iv herd 518 904?? 727 OD i dont know
 
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I have a 92 dodge 4x4 trying to find easy way tto fill without haveing to remove it. Tried to put a hose on trans oil bottle to make ease of filling but it just wants to pour back out the fill orfice any help would be great
 


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