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munice · 07-28-2010, 01:20 PM

Hi all, I've been looking around for 3/4 ton drivetrain stuff to replace the 10 bolts on my truck and I came across an ad for an 84 dodge ram charger military 4x4 "has 9 1/4 rear POSI and dana 40 front POSI" I dont know a heck of alot about dodge trucks but would it be feasable to use these axles in a fullsize chevy 4x4? and are they any good?

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Redcap · 07-28-2010, 02:26 PM

That Dodge front axle will be a Dana 44 and most likely not a LSD, unless someone added it later. Also, I don't trust the 9.250" stopsign rear farther than I could throw them.

Dana44/14bff are easy to find on your local Craigslist.

79gmcc15 · 07-28-2010, 04:49 PM

Also, you have to be a paid member to post a want to buy.

85Bowtie · 07-28-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by munice

"has 9 1/4 rear POSI and dana 40 front POSI" I dont know a heck of alot about dodge trucks......and are they any good?

First thing you need to know, it's not a "Posi", it's a "Sure Grip"....don't use those bad words when referring to a Mopar...

They're very strong. I have a 9 1/4 SG rear in a '73 Charger with a 440 and roughly 550HP-530ft/lbs of torque. I haven't broke it yet. Any of the Chrysler rear axles like the 8 3/4 and 9 1/4 are stout. The Dana 60 would be the best to snag but it's not Chrysler specific, they jut used alot of them.

iroc12valve · 07-28-2010, 11:35 PM

ya thats not a bad set of axles so if they're cheaper or you know them to be better maintained then go for it.

just keep in mind that your brakes/some steering/ ball joints will now match dodge not chevy so when you replace them they're more likely to be a "order in" part then chevy which is typically "in stock" just my .02

munice · 07-29-2010, 07:04 PM

Thanks everyone for your input! I also found a 12bolt rearend and matching front from a guy that was parting out an old blazer I have a with him for both axles and an SM465 he had for 440$ ..Yeah I would rather keep the truck all GM, pretty well every parts store here knows my truck and has it in their computer! ... and I knew I'd get hounded for the slang LSD terms.. sorry im a GM guy and thats his quote not mine! (woops)

For some reason Its super hard to find 3/4 axles or even 3/4 ton parts trucks around here.. A guy up near Toronto had a D60 and 14ff from a 76 'burb but they were for full time
4x4... I'm keepin my eyes open..

07-28-2010, 01:20 PM	#1
munice regular everyday normal guy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Ontario, Canada Posts: 125	Axles from a dodge military 4x4? Hi all, I've been looking around for 3/4 ton drivetrain stuff to replace the 10 bolts on my truck and I came across an ad for an 84 dodge ram charger military 4x4 "has 9 1/4 rear POSI and dana 40 front POSI" I dont know a heck of alot about dodge trucks but would it be feasable to use these axles in a fullsize chevy 4x4? and are they any good? Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by LONGHAIR; 07-29-2010 at 07:17 PM.

07-28-2010, 02:26 PM	#2
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: Axles from a dodge military 4x4? That Dodge front axle will be a Dana 44 and most likely not a LSD, unless someone added it later. Also, I don't trust the 9.250" stopsign rear farther than I could throw them. Dana44/14bff are easy to find on your local Craigslist.

07-28-2010, 04:49 PM	#3
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Axles from a dodge military 4x4? Also, you have to be a paid member to post a want to buy. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

07-28-2010, 11:35 PM	#5
iroc12valve Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: niagara, ontario Posts: 109	Re: Axles from a dodge military 4x4? ya thats not a bad set of axles so if they're cheaper or you know them to be better maintained then go for it. just keep in mind that your brakes/some steering/ ball joints will now match dodge not chevy so when you replace them they're more likely to be a "order in" part then chevy which is typically "in stock" just my .02 __________________ 1991 V3500 350TBI/4l80/205 D60/14bff - Crew long 1987 IrocZ-28 525 horse/567 Lb Tq 383 1976 K30 on 39.5s One wheel drive thanks to a np203 and some K5's lol

07-29-2010, 07:04 PM	#6
munice regular everyday normal guy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Ontario, Canada Posts: 125	Re: Axles from a dodge military 4x4? Thanks everyone for your input! I also found a 12bolt rearend and matching front from a guy that was parting out an old blazer I have a with him for both axles and an SM465 he had for 440$ ..Yeah I would rather keep the truck all GM, pretty well every parts store here knows my truck and has it in their computer! ... and I knew I'd get hounded for the slang LSD terms.. sorry im a GM guy and thats his quote not mine! (woops) For some reason Its super hard to find 3/4 axles or even 3/4 ton parts trucks around here.. A guy up near Toronto had a D60 and 14ff from a 76 'burb but they were for full time 4x4... I'm keepin my eyes open..



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