Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Dana 70 to 80 conversion

[Devildog]

Would their be a direct replacement or would their be a lot of converting? I have drum brakes now and would like disc brakes. Do the 2500 wheels fit the 3500 studs? Are the axle lengths different? Any input would be helpful. Thanks, Chas.

 

[BV]

dana 80/70 differences

seems that I read about the axle tube being shorter on the 3500's.

Why not get a Dana 80 out of a 2500? They came stock with the 5sp or 6sp transmission

 

[BigBadDodge]

csutton, just converted his rig over from a dana 70 to the dana 80 from a 2500. I believe he said you would need a spacer in order to use the 3500 version. He might be able to enlighten you more when he stumbles across this post.



Scott,

 

[Devildog]

Thanks BBD, BV

I forgot about the standard trannys being Dana 80. I wonder what the cost is for the 80? maybe a junk jard might have one... .