Rear Axle
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RE: Rear Axle
The measurement is almost always the diameter of the ring gear inside. A larger diameter can carry more torque. There should be a sticker inside the glove box lid with some codes on it, and one should be for the axle. I had thought my truck had the 8.25 as well after reading something about the 9.25 being included with the HO V8, but it would seem the 9.25 is used on all V8's, since that is the axle I have.
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Mine is a 9.25. The reason I was asking is because the TSB that (SUPPOSEDLY) fixes the shaking and shimming only pertains to the 8.25. Why in the hell does the enhanced TSB only pertain to the 8.25? Does anyone else with the 9.25 have this problem?
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I don't know what states you guys are in but the dealers seem to be full of crap! I live in Phoenix and definately have the 9.25 axle 3:55 ratio. They performed the work on my truck quite awhile back. The size was NEVER an issue. Be a bit more forceful and do not take no for an answer.
BTW, this absolutely WILL fix any vibration issues. Unless you have any bad tires. In my case, (I had two) the dealer even helped with that as well.
BTW, this absolutely WILL fix any vibration issues. Unless you have any bad tires. In my case, (I had two) the dealer even helped with that as well.
Gotta love the LSD with it too!
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ORIGINAL: butchowens
I don't know what states you guys are in but the dealers seem to be full of crap! I live in Phoenix and definately have the 9.25 axle 3:55 ratio. They performed the work on my truck quite awhile back. The size was NEVER an issue. Be a bit more forceful and do not take no for an answer.
BTW, this absolutely WILL fix any vibration issues. Unless you have any bad tires. In my case, (I had two) the dealer even helped with that as well.
I don't know what states you guys are in but the dealers seem to be full of crap! I live in Phoenix and definately have the 9.25 axle 3:55 ratio. They performed the work on my truck quite awhile back. The size was NEVER an issue. Be a bit more forceful and do not take no for an answer.
BTW, this absolutely WILL fix any vibration issues. Unless you have any bad tires. In my case, (I had two) the dealer even helped with that as well.
The thing is, the TSB plainly states 8.25 axles.
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Airborne82,
I never saw a copy of the actual TSB. I did, however notice the problem shortly after buying the truck. I made arrangements and took it to the dealer. They ordered my parts and said they'd call when the parts dept. received them. Which they did about two weeks later. I took it in over the Chrismas holiday. I am looking at the invoice for the repairs done. They referenced TSB #05-004-05. They replaced the brake shoes and hardware in the rear, turned the front rotors and even road force balanced the tires. This was ALL covered FREE of charge. There was one minor problem. Two tires were bad also. You see, my problem was two fold. I had a vibration under braking, and a vibration above 60mph. I confirmed the braking issue at a low speed by pulling the handle and applying the parking brake (forces vehicle to use the rear shoes to stop...worked well BTW as it enhanced the lurch at very low speeds). I told this to the dealer to help make them believe there in fact WAS a problem. D.C. after being called directly by me refused to warranty the tires...said it was Goodyear who was responsible for that part. I was pretty upset. The dealer met me half way on the tires. Of course by this time, my Dak had WELL over 5,00 miles on it. I drive it for my job, so miles rack up kinda quickly. They did, however strongly urge me to take the tire issue up w/Goodyear. Honestly, after my experience and the fact that they even sell tires but would not cover them made me decide not to pursue it anymore as I was pretty disgusted about the whole tire issue. I did actually think the dealer did an o.k. job helping with the tire cost. I LOVE the truck. I had a Gen 2 Dak (01 4x4 Sport CC). My new one is the same basically option wise except being an SLT(although it is built quite a bit better than my 01). It has the v8, 545RFE, locking rear axle, 3:55 and is the 9.25. I know this because it is documented in the glove box and on the window sticker it had originally. And man is it loaded...right down to the tinted windows front and rear. . When I wear it out I'll most likely buy yet another, but I will DEMAND new tires at the time I take delivery...Probably Michelins. This is not the first Goodyear issue I've had. Yeah, Michelins are steep but they are well worth the money. I had them on my 01. I hope this all helps.
I never saw a copy of the actual TSB. I did, however notice the problem shortly after buying the truck. I made arrangements and took it to the dealer. They ordered my parts and said they'd call when the parts dept. received them. Which they did about two weeks later. I took it in over the Chrismas holiday. I am looking at the invoice for the repairs done. They referenced TSB #05-004-05. They replaced the brake shoes and hardware in the rear, turned the front rotors and even road force balanced the tires. This was ALL covered FREE of charge. There was one minor problem. Two tires were bad also. You see, my problem was two fold. I had a vibration under braking, and a vibration above 60mph. I confirmed the braking issue at a low speed by pulling the handle and applying the parking brake (forces vehicle to use the rear shoes to stop...worked well BTW as it enhanced the lurch at very low speeds). I told this to the dealer to help make them believe there in fact WAS a problem. D.C. after being called directly by me refused to warranty the tires...said it was Goodyear who was responsible for that part. I was pretty upset. The dealer met me half way on the tires. Of course by this time, my Dak had WELL over 5,00 miles on it. I drive it for my job, so miles rack up kinda quickly. They did, however strongly urge me to take the tire issue up w/Goodyear. Honestly, after my experience and the fact that they even sell tires but would not cover them made me decide not to pursue it anymore as I was pretty disgusted about the whole tire issue. I did actually think the dealer did an o.k. job helping with the tire cost. I LOVE the truck. I had a Gen 2 Dak (01 4x4 Sport CC). My new one is the same basically option wise except being an SLT(although it is built quite a bit better than my 01). It has the v8, 545RFE, locking rear axle, 3:55 and is the 9.25. I know this because it is documented in the glove box and on the window sticker it had originally. And man is it loaded...right down to the tinted windows front and rear. . When I wear it out I'll most likely buy yet another, but I will DEMAND new tires at the time I take delivery...Probably Michelins. This is not the first Goodyear issue I've had. Yeah, Michelins are steep but they are well worth the money. I had them on my 01. I hope this all helps.