Did any 4 cylinder dakotas come wiht the 8.25" rearend, Im swapping gears and need to know which size to buy. Any info is great. Thanks.

 

The only way to tell is to look .
7.25 have stepped axle tube and 9 and 10 bolt covers
8.25 have straight axle tubes and all have a 10 bolt cover.

 

You can also tell by the style of the cover.
The 7.25"has a cover that is like a stop sign. The 8.25" has a cover that is oval.

 

Are those the only two different styles of rear ends on the dakotas? I know mine has a limited slip, is that the 8.25" rear end?

 

ya theres only the 7.25 and 8.25. the 9.25 didnt come out till the gen2.

the 7.25 mostly cane in 4 bangers and some V6's while the 8.25 came in V8's, 4x4, some V6's. and on 4x4's the front diff is a 7.25.

the best way to tell what it is by the cover as dodgerules said.