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can you swap rear end out 00' Dakota into 98 1500?

Old Mar 9, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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I'm looking at fixing my worn out rear end with one out of a 2000 Durango. Mine is 4x4 so is the Durango. I'm not sure what is required to make it happen, will it bolt up? Are they the same?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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Nearly anything can be done.....just a matter of time and expense.

First thing I would check is the width of each and how springs and shocks mount up. Also chec to see if they have the same gear ratio.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 02:28 PM
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The question is why would you? The Durango/Dakota axle will be weaker than the Rams. Not to mention the bolt pattern is different also.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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Is the Durango axle more narrow then the Rams? Either way it would probably be best to just find one out of a ram.. Less headache there.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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Durango or Dakota?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Not happening. Get a rear end out of a ram. (as previously stated).
 
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