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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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i have a 97 dodge dakota 4x4 with the 5.2, what transmissions will bolt up?
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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44re is what comes behind the 5.2
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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But will something else work too?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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You can use a 46re from a dakota or durango. but you will need to install a body lift to get it to fit
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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What about a stock dakota 3.9l trans?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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Yeah it will work for a few months till the torque eats it up.
 
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