I have a 2005 dakota with the 3.55 rear end that is open differential and could someone tell me what axles and dif and all that I have as I'm trying to find at least a locking diff for the rear. Pretty sure noone makes a locker for the front but that would be awsome. I would like at least one locker. What about upgrading to a dana 60 rear end to get a locker? Thanks for any input.

Kyle

 

There should be a sticker inside your glovebox that says what type of axle you have. If its an oval shape, its the chrysler 8 1\4, if its hexagonal, its the 9 1\4. I don't know a lot about 4x4, but i think whatever you do to the back, you need to do to the front as well. At least don't use 4 wheel drive until you upgrade the front as well I think. Ask your local 4x4 shop about that though.

 

Yep, you should have a rectanguler pice of paper in your glove box. It tells you the gear ratio and axil size.

I.e. mine is 3.55 gear ratio with a 9.25 axle.

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Safari-Rick

 

Try detroit locker. Im thinking of getting one from there.

 

Sticker in the glove box or just count the bolts on the rear diff. cover

10 bolts is 8.25"

12 bolts is 9.25"