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front diff questions
I am in the process of converting my truck to AWD. I would really like to beef up the front end a little. Ideally I would like a clutch type posi unit in the front but it appears that they don't make one due to it being too weak. Does anyone have any advice to making it stronger? Has anyone swapped to a 9.25 on a lowered truck? I can't even find what all is involved in the 9.25 swap. Thanks
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Being able to transplant in the heavier 2500 9.25 would be the cat's azzz. Wish I had the opportunity to look into what it would take to retro the 6 bolt spline cv shafts.
When I did my 4.56 install, my tech advised against any form of "posi" in the weak 8.25" front as it just didn't have the structural ability to contain the torque loads created during hi loading situations, (ie; I could expect the front alum. housing to split wide open with modest 35" tall tires.)
I've got an older 5" Rancho on my truck that was installed by the dealer in AZ when it was new, so I'm familiar with the frame and unit mods to make it work, however I'd have to throw down for another set of 4.56's and probably a new set of shafts in the 6 bolt pattern as well as eliminating the Rancho aluminum shaft spacers and build them heavier to boot. Could get a bit pricey.
When I did my 4.56 install, my tech advised against any form of "posi" in the weak 8.25" front as it just didn't have the structural ability to contain the torque loads created during hi loading situations, (ie; I could expect the front alum. housing to split wide open with modest 35" tall tires.)
I've got an older 5" Rancho on my truck that was installed by the dealer in AZ when it was new, so I'm familiar with the frame and unit mods to make it work, however I'd have to throw down for another set of 4.56's and probably a new set of shafts in the 6 bolt pattern as well as eliminating the Rancho aluminum shaft spacers and build them heavier to boot. Could get a bit pricey.
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