2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Change to newer rear end with disk brakes

[Blue Thunder]

As you may know, my rear end is toast. does anyone know if I can put in the newer rear end with disk brakes. Are they interchangeable?

 

[HVAC]

Don't Know

Regarding the swap to discs, don't know about that for sure. It would seem logical that they would go on without much trouble. Sorry to hear your having a problem. Those D70's may be a tad light for a powered up Ram. Glad I didn't go to the D60 for racing.



I do know of a fellow who rolled an "02 4x4 up near Redding. He wants to sell it for parts. It has the D80 behind a 6-speed.

Let me know what you think.

 

[mberry]

Re: Don't Know

Originally posted by HVAC

I do know of a fellow who rolled an "02 4x4 up near Redding. He wants to sell it for parts. It has the D80 behind a 6-speed.

Let me know what you think.

HVAC,



Please let me know how much your friend wants for it. PM or email me please. Thanks.



-- email address removed --

 

[lmills]

All I can say is you won't regret the disc brake rear

 

[HVAC]

Salvage

I think lmills is right when he mentions you won't be dissapointed with the discs.



mberry, what components are you most interested in. The six speed transmission and xsfer is available.

 

[DAWG-1]

How Much...

How much is he asking for the transmission and tansfer case. Does he have a dash panel in one piece? -- email address removed -- . Thanks Sam.

 

[mberry]

Actually, I was interested in the whole thing. Maybe I'll just swap out my auto for the 6 speed and not worry about the drivetrain anymore.

 

[rwitt]

I believe you'll have to change the master cylinder and proportioning/combination valve when doing the drum to disk swap.

Rich

 

[Bill_L]

If you do get a disc rear out of an 02 I would check it out very carefully. I saw a notice from Chrysler about a problem with the early 02 rear end caliper mounting brackets.

I guess a couple of them had broken off when the brakes where hit really hard.



Bill

 

[mberry]

Any new info HVAC? Curious to know what your friend wants for the 6 speed and trans case.

 

[Blue Thunder]

Back to the top

Back to the top.



Hasn't anyone else tried this before???

 

[HVAC]

Flaked

Sorry mberry, the guy flaked.



I asked for the address where the truck was stored so I could look at it first hand and give him an offer and his one word response was "MacArthur". I emailed him back that MacArthur wasn't much help and that I needed an address and phone number. No response. I guess the pain medication is working well