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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 09:50 PM
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hi guys i was thinking about upgrading my front diff i do want to keep my ifs setup not looking for a solid axle but i cant seem to find the specs on the stock diff or even what i could upgrade to if anyone has any info plz post it thank you.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 10:03 PM
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The front axle on all 1st generation Dakotas is Chrysler 7.25. It has very little support. NO there is nothing you can upgrade it without 100% custom fabrication. A SAS is your best bet.

First why do you want to upgrade?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 10:05 PM
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Are you talking about replacing the whole center section with something bigger, or just upgrading the internal components? If you're talking about a complete replacement, you're going to be in for a bunch of custom fabrication work, as I'm pretty sure nothing will bolt in.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 10:19 PM
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i am going to be doing 4 hi launches at the track with 300hp so the next gen 8.0 wont fit ? and where could i find upgrade components?
 

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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by dakotakid17
and where could i find upgrade components?

There are none!!!!!!!!!!!

If you want to upgrade YOU will have to customize it to fit, or go with a shop where they custom build it for you but that will cost $$$$$$.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy4x4RT
There are none!!!!!!!!!!!
I think he heard you the first....oh wait.
 
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