Rearend/Frontend
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Is dodge still using a Dana 60 up front and a Dana 60 rear (2500 series) or Dana 70 (2500HD)? I was at the dealer today and couldn't tell if they are using something different now.
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They are using American Axles now.<br><br>2500's get a 10.5" rear/front, unless you order the HO, then it's 11.5.<br><br>All 3500's get 11.5" rear/front.
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yep, no more dana's, the new AAM axles are similar to "corporate" 14 bolts used in GM's cept now AAM has come out with a front axle version. <br><br>the last month's issue of 4wheel and offroad has a pretty write up on all the details of these new axles
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American Axle makes a "FRONT AXLE - 9 1/4 AA" for the 2003 Ram. There are two American Axles made for rear applications in the 2003 Ram, "REAR AXLE - 10 1/2 AA" and "REAR AXLE - 11 1/2 AA"
All 4:10 ratios with Trac Rite Diff have the 11 1/2", 2500 & 3500.
All 4 x 4 2500 & 3500 have the 9 1/4" front axle. There is no 10 1/2" front axle. 8)
All 4:10 ratios with Trac Rite Diff have the 11 1/2", 2500 & 3500.
All 4 x 4 2500 & 3500 have the 9 1/4" front axle. There is no 10 1/2" front axle. 8)
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What is the strength rating on these axles? I mean, are they comparable to what they replaced? How about aftermarket upgrades (i.e. arb air lockers, detroits, etc)?
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