Hey all,

I am new to the forum, and had a question on an LSD for the 92 dakota (2wd, v6, reg cab).

I called the dealership and they said they had discontinued making LSD's for this year/model, but then said if I could find one, they would put it in for $500.

I think my rear end is only 7.25 (although there is no plate on it or in the glove box where some folks have suggested it might be.

Does anyone know where/if you can buy an LSD for this truck?

 

Not sure if the 2wd trucks where stock with 7.25 or if they had an option of the 8.25 rear end. the easiest way would be to have the dealership look up what rear end you have based off the vin #. Not to many options out there for the 7.25.

 

If it ends up being the 7.25, how difficult is a swap to 8.25?

 

If you send me a pm with the last 9 of the vin and mileage, I can tell you what you have.

 

You have an 8.25 rear axle and one incomplete recall 871 for the manual shift valve for the transmission.
Vehicle Option - All
Standard Equipment
Code Description Code Description Code Description
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery BGKS 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes CJTS Seat Track Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handle DGNS 4-Speed Automatic Transmission DHAS Lock-Up Torque Converter
DMHS 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle GACS Tinted Glass Windows
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass GEFS Tinted Quarter Vented Glass
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror JJAS Cigar Lighter JKAS Locking Glove Box
KYRS DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE LMAS Halogen Headlamps MDAS Front License Plate Bracket
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings NAAS Federal Emissions NBKS EVAP Control System
SCBS 2-Spoke Steering Wheel SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar TBBS Full Size Spare Tire
WJKS 15X6.0 Styled Steel Wheels YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications 1AAS U.S. Dealer Retail
131S Zone 31-Boston
Optional Equipment
Code Description Code Description Code Description
*G5 Cloth Seat -M6 DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE ADAA Light Group
ADPP Heavy Duty Suspension Group APC Center Band Two Tone Paint ASHA Voyager Spring Special Package
BARP 90 Amp Alternator BKPP 10x2.5 Rear Drum Brakes CADP High Back Bucket Seats
CCAP Rear Fold Under Seat Storage CDEP Hinged Back Seat CKEP Front Seat Area Carpet
CUCP Floor Console DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions EHB DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE
GFDA Rear Sliding Window GREP Left Mirror GSEP Right Mirror
GTEP Manual Remote Control Mirrors GVAC All Vehicles W/O Power Mirrors HAA Air Conditioning
HGAP Hood Insulation HGDP Deluxe Insulation Group JAYA Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JCBP 120 MPH Primary Speedometer JFHP Tachometer JHAP Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
KBCP DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE K1AP DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE K2AP DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE
LAAP Ignition Time Delay Lamp LBBP Courtesy Lamps LBCP Glove Box Lamp
LBDP Ash Tray Lamp LDAP Underhood Lamp MBBP Bright Front Bumper
MBFA Bright Rear Bumper MFEP Bright Grille NFBA 22 Gallon Fuel Tank
PE4 DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE QW7 Bright White Clear Coat RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RASA AM/FM Cassette Radio RCDP 4 Speakers SBAA Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SFBP Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers SGBP Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers TBMP Tire Carrier Winch
TMKA LT215/75R15D BSW All Season Tires TZHP Michelin Brand Tires WLYC All Steel Wheels
WMEP Wheel Center Caps XBSA Pickup Box YGCA 7 Additional Gallons of Gas
Z1D Payload Rating - 2000# Z12P Rear Spring Group Xi Z58P Left Front Spring Group Viii

 

AWSOME!!! Thank you so much. Finding an LSD should be a snap now, any suggestions? (I had the powertrax LSD in mind)

What does the "incomplete recall" mean? Im presuming Im 20 years to late. lol.

 

Recall's are lifetime, It is a safety recall and there should be no charge. If have a question about a recall or recalls, there is a member on this forum that goes by the user name dodgecares. This member is an employee with chrysler and he may have the answer.

 

Powertrax doesn't make LSDs, they make lockers.

 

The PowerTraxx isn't very streetable. I know a lot of guys with Jeeps who have them and you might as well just weld the spiders if you're gonna do a PowerTraxx, cause it's gonna ride about the same around corners.

Do an Auburn Gear LSD, I had one in my 2nd Gen Ram and currently have one in my 3rd Gen. They work like they should, hooks up when you need it and you don't even know you have it when you don't.

Oh and $500 is ridiculous to install a LSD. My local shop charges $600 for an Auburn LSD with installation and the unit is about $450 of that price...

 

I was able to find and download a pfd showing a complete parts list of my 94 V6 dakota but am having trouble finding it , try this link, http://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/vi...FZF-5QodSGHx6g

Here is another link https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-c...uild-sheet.htm

Try this search in Google web site search box this worked for me (auto build sheet for 1994 Dakota) click on the 1st results it shows a couple ways to find your info