[Misfit]

I'm sure it's been talked about a lot on here, but, What's the difference in a rear end from my truck ( 99 Dak sport, 5.2 5spd) and a 98-04 Dakota R/T?

And what are the advantages of putting a R/T rear end in my truck? Is it a simple swap?

 

[Guest]

I'm sure it's been talked about a lot on here, but, What's the difference in a rear end from my truck ( 99 Dak sport, 5.2 5spd) and a 98-04 Dakota R/T?

And what are the advantages of putting a R/T rear end in my truck? Is it a simple swap?

10 bolt cover - 8.25
12 bolt cover - 9.25

Check sticker in glove compartment for gear ratio and whether it's an open diff (single wheel drive) or a anti-spin diff (LSD or Posi)

All RT's came with the 9.25 LSD rear drum brakes with the exception of '03-'04 had the option of rear disc. Not exactly sure what year the change took effect, but the drive shaft connection to the rear diff is different.

As long as the drive shaft connection to the rear diff is the same and the rear brakes are the same, it should be a direct bolt in swap out.

 

[jmaack727]

2000 and up had a flange instead of u-joint straps.

 

[70Cuda383]

if you have a V8 5 spd, 2wd truck, chances are there's nothing different in the rear ends except maybe LSD and gear ratio. if you have the smaller axle, then yea, switch to the 9.25 as it's a bolt in and go deal. if you already have the 9.25 then I'd put your money towards gears and a detroit true trac, which is 10 times better than the weak factory LSD

 

[Misfit]

I just know right now, she's a 1 wheel wonder. And that MUST go! lol

 

[SolidStateS15]

if you have a 9.25 i would just keep it and throw in a locker or LSD and if you have extra cash a set of 4.10 gears. if you have an 8.25 then you should trade up to a 9.25 with 3.92 gears and LSD out of an R/T.

 

[suprchgd99rango]

i know alot about rear ends. are we talking white/blackk/spanish/etc?

 

[Misfit]

I lean toward the white ones, but, i admit i have looked at one or 2 black ones lol

 

[suprchgd99rango]

i like spanish ones...then white...thats about it, im picky. lol. no offense to anyone.

 

[Misfit]

racist ass..lol

 

[360 xrt]

finding a salvage 9.25 with posi and 3.90 gears (in a nutshell,a factory dakota R/T rearend) will be your cheapest and easiest solution.i can only guess a salvage rear axle complete would be between $200-$500.modifying your factory rearend could cost at least $550 in parts alone.

 

[BigRed78]

finding a salvage 9.25 with posi and 3.90 gears (in a nutshell,a factory dakota R/T rearend) will be your cheapest and easiest solution.i can only guess a salvage rear axle complete would be between $200-$500.modifying your factory rearend could cost at least $550 in parts alone.

You can't put faith in the fact it would be any good, with new parts you know the mileage that is on it.

 

[Grapejuice1998]

I'm sure it's been talked about a lot on here, but, What's the difference in a rear end from my truck ( 99 Dak sport, 5.2 5spd) and a 98-04 Dakota R/T?

And what are the advantages of putting a R/T rear end in my truck? Is it a simple swap?

I'd just rebuild the rear end you have. The 9.25 ain't all that.

 

[Misfit]

But my truck does have the 9.25 lol