Anyone know the HP/TQ ratings for stock 9.25" rear end?
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Anyone know the HP/TQ ratings for stock 9.25" rear end?
I was getting the telltale whine from the rear end, so I took it in to the shop. Sure enough, the gears were worn. I have an aftermarket warranty, but the warranty company's inspector denied the claim due to "power enhancing parts that increased hp/tq levels beyond what the manufacturer designed it for". I have a CAI and I swapped out the muffler... not exactly high horsepower producing mods. I get that insurance companies will always try to get out of paying high-dollar repairs if they think they can.
I informed them of the Magnuson-Moss warranty act, but they claimed not to understand, and that it doesn't apply. It's a federal law, so yes it applies. Anyway...
Before this winds up in court, I'm going to try and show them that the 5 hp I gained from those mods are not enough to exceed the design specs of the stock rear end. The only problem is that I can't find what the stock 9.25 LSD rear with 3.92 is rated to. Anyone know? Thanks in advance!
I informed them of the Magnuson-Moss warranty act, but they claimed not to understand, and that it doesn't apply. It's a federal law, so yes it applies. Anyway...
Before this winds up in court, I'm going to try and show them that the 5 hp I gained from those mods are not enough to exceed the design specs of the stock rear end. The only problem is that I can't find what the stock 9.25 LSD rear with 3.92 is rated to. Anyone know? Thanks in advance!
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A 5.7 Hemi puts out 350hp with 375 torque.
The rears on these trucks must reasonable cope with at least with 1.5 times that, from a safety and engineering point of view.
So a tiny increase on that stock rating that a CAI and your exhaust make, is neglidgable!
A good lawyer would therefore, reasonably argue that point of view IMHO successfully.
Quite simply put This insurance company is as said, trying to weedle out of paying.
They need to be slapped down and made to pay out.
After all, They soon take your premium money quickly enough!
They're just like the corrupt banks these days!
Good luck and hit them where it hurts..... In their pockets!
Al.
The rears on these trucks must reasonable cope with at least with 1.5 times that, from a safety and engineering point of view.
So a tiny increase on that stock rating that a CAI and your exhaust make, is neglidgable!
A good lawyer would therefore, reasonably argue that point of view IMHO successfully.
Quite simply put This insurance company is as said, trying to weedle out of paying.
They need to be slapped down and made to pay out.
After all, They soon take your premium money quickly enough!
They're just like the corrupt banks these days!
Good luck and hit them where it hurts..... In their pockets!
Al.
Last edited by abarmby; 04-24-2014 at 05:32 AM.
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Rought-
Thanks for the link. I saw that website when I was looking for numbers. A lot of good info there, unfortunately not the numbers I was looking for.
Abarmby-
Exactly my thoughts, though I like to have all my facts straight before going into an argument. Hopefully it doesn't have to come to a legal battle, but out of principal it just might. Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the link. I saw that website when I was looking for numbers. A lot of good info there, unfortunately not the numbers I was looking for.
Abarmby-
Exactly my thoughts, though I like to have all my facts straight before going into an argument. Hopefully it doesn't have to come to a legal battle, but out of principal it just might. Thanks for the input.
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Thanks for the boost, fellas. I'll keep you posted.
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Actually the brand new Rams 2013+ have a Borg Warner rear end, so don't go arguing that. You must be specific. 2009-2012!
The only reason I installed a catback is for better sound.
The only reason I installed a K&N is for better flow WHICH BTW....neither voided my Lifetime Powertain warranty!!!
A muffler will never void any type of warranty except for the stock muffler and tailpipe after the muffler.
Most CAI wont void any warranty because 99.9% of them have CARB Certifications.
Although, my mechanic who inspected my truck said that if I had an open filter cone design he would have failed me(water sucking up is a concern)
Last edited by dirtydog; 04-25-2014 at 06:07 PM.
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In reading over the warranty contract, there is one small section of "Exclusions" that says 'any alteration to the vehicle, either mechanical or electrical, voids the coverage.' That's such crap!!! That's not even legal! I really don't think they are going to be able to argue their point much longer. I'm confident they are going to have to pay up sooner or later.