440 big block

[440DakotaBigBlock]

i have a dakota with a 440 big block i was woundering if anyone had any idea to what a good strong rear end to put in it. it has a stock rear end that was in the truck and it was a 4 banger in the begining. any suggestions would be nice..

[Ta Jay]

Ford 9inch with a detroit locker should do the trick :smt045

[ta12sec]

DANA 60 OR 70 WILL HOLD UP JUST FINE

[Rare4thgens]

Originally Posted by ta12sec

DANA 60 OR 70 WILL HOLD UP JUST FINE

:smt045 I have a 60 in my truck, it is beefy!

[SHOtime]

dana 60 would work also a 9 and quarter out of a dakota r/t would work great, factory clutch posi with 3:92 gears.

[ta12sec]

dana 60 is beefier then a 9 inch nobody runs em cuz their heavier then shit.

dakota rt is a 9 1/4 and isnt gonna hold very well to a big block and stiocky tires

danad 70 or a sterling 10 1/4 out of newer ford 1 tons are bullet proof too

gm corprate 14 bolt would do fine if ya could get some wheels for it

[440aspen]

:smt067
ok you should just find yourself a good used 8 3/4 rear for that dakota. the 440 wont hurt it and it beats putting a ford rear in your truck. the 8 3/4 rear is as strong as a chevy 12 blt and not as strong as a 9 in but it is a MOPAR rear end and you wont hurt in with anything that dakota can put to the ground..... john

[WishIHadACamaro]

now when they say bullet proof? Are they talking about the casing not being able to fly apart when your ruin your gears inside your rear end?

[5Ron5]

:smt071 I agree w/John, about just using a chry 8 3/4, 323's posi I've have a '69 roadrunner now for 25 yrs & have tried like hell to tear it up w/my 400-450hp 383 magnum, & haven't ever put a dent in it! I've done things to it that I would have bet that it should'a broke! Never did! It would be very easy & not to expensive! They're easy in & out " pumpkins", meaning no clip, just pull the axles & bolts around the center & out the whole thing comes! Hope this helps!

[The_Dakota_Kid]

Hey
I have the same deal here, depends on power level, for up too 500 horse a 8 3/4 will work just fine, a 9 1/4 will also work thing is they never came in Dakota's, find a 8 3/4 rear from a 68-70 B body mopar (Charger,Road Runner, Coronet etc) you will need to move the spring perches, and use your old shock mounts, and move them to the 8 3/4 rear. But easy work if you have a little welder etc. Those rearends will take some abuse, i ran one for a while which I still have setup for a Dakota (maybe I can sell??) i upgraded to a Dana 60 knowing it a matter of time before 3650+lbs and 750+hp breaks a axle ans sends me into the wall at possiable 140+ mph!!!! Check out this link for great mopar info.

http://www.moparts.com/Tech/Archive/axle.html