Rear end compatibility

[Max1329]

does anyone know if a 4th gen ram 2500 could go on my 05 1500

 

[HemiLonestar]

1. No, different platform and on top of that 2500's went to coils for 2014
2. Why?

 

[Max1329]

Your right I forgot about coils. And I have an open dif and can’t stand it anymore so I fogured with a 1/2 ton rear end I’ll have posy and never have to worry about anything

1. No, different platform and on top of that 2500's went to coils for 2014
2. Why?

 

[HemiLonestar]

Your right I forgot about coils. And I have an open dif and can’t stand it anymore so I fogured with a 1/2 ton rear end I’ll have posy and never have to worry about anything

You originally said 2500, based on that statement I assume you originally meant 1500?

 

[Max1329]

You originally said 2500, based on that statement I assume you originally meant 1500?

Nope I meant 2500 I have a buddy with a 4th gen 1500 who swapped to 2500 and is very happy with it

 

[HemiLonestar]

Nope I meant 2500 I have a buddy with a 4th gen 1500 who swapped to 2500 and is very happy with it

Ok, then why did you say this:

Your right I forgot about coils. And I have an open dif and can’t stand it anymore so I fogured with a 1/2 ton rear end I’ll have posy and never have to worry about anything

Either way, as I see it you have two options here. Get a good aftermarket LSD for your 9.25 or switch to an SRT D60. Pros and cons of both:
9.25
Pros - doesn't require any adaptation, gear sets available through 4.56 and options for LSD install
Cons - expense of install of gear set (if wanted) and/or LSD on top of purchase price
For what it's worth, my '74 Monaco had a 9.25 rear behind a 440, it's a stout enough piece in the trucks just the factory LSD would grenade and destroy it; you were saved from that carnage with an open rear lol

SRT D60
Pros - 9.75" ring gear, it's quite strong (stood up to the torque of Viper engine manual trans launches) plus the axle comes with a stout factory LSD (if it hasn't been abused too much), almost a factory bolt in
Cons - not quite a complete factory bolt in, requires a custom driveshaft to mate with RFE, only available with 4.10 in RC (factory lowered) or 4.56 in QC (factory normal height)

 

[Max1329]

Ok, then why did you say this:


Either way, as I see it you have two options here. Get a good aftermarket LSD for your 9.25 or switch to an SRT D60. Pros and cons of both:
9.25
Pros - doesn't require any adaptation, gear sets available through 4.56 and options for LSD install
Cons - expense of install of gear set (if wanted) and/or LSD on top of purchase price
For what it's worth, my '74 Monaco had a 9.25 rear behind a 440, it's a stout enough piece in the trucks just the factory LSD would grenade and destroy it; you were saved from that carnage with an open rear lol

SRT D60
Pros - 9.75" ring gear, it's quite strong (stood up to the torque of Viper engine manual trans launches) plus the axle comes with a stout factory LSD (if it hasn't been abused too much), almost a factory bolt in
Cons - not quite a complete factory bolt in, requires a custom driveshaft to mate with RFE, only available with 4.10 in RC (factory lowered) or 4.56 in QC (factory normal height)

So I shouldn’t even try junkyard shopping? I was thinking about just picking up a complete assembly and having it rebuilt

 

[Max1329]

Ok, then why did you say this:


Either way, as I see it you have two options here. Get a good aftermarket LSD for your 9.25 or switch to an SRT D60. Pros and cons of both:
9.25
Pros - doesn't require any adaptation, gear sets available through 4.56 and options for LSD install
Cons - expense of install of gear set (if wanted) and/or LSD on top of purchase price
For what it's worth, my '74 Monaco had a 9.25 rear behind a 440, it's a stout enough piece in the trucks just the factory LSD would grenade and destroy it; you were saved from that carnage with an open rear lol

SRT D60
Pros - 9.75" ring gear, it's quite strong (stood up to the torque of Viper engine manual trans launches) plus the axle comes with a stout factory LSD (if it hasn't been abused too much), almost a factory bolt in
Cons - not quite a complete factory bolt in, requires a custom driveshaft to mate with RFE, only available with 4.10 in RC (factory lowered) or 4.56 in QC (factory normal height)

Would lockers be the way to go then?

 

[HemiLonestar]

So I shouldn’t even try junkyard shopping? I was thinking about just picking up a complete assembly and having it rebuilt

You can do that, but look at the cost of buying the diff and the parts/labor for rebuild and compare it to just having a DTT or similar installed in your existing diff.

Would lockers be the way to go then?

I wouldn't do a locker on something that sees consistent street duty.

 

[Max1329]

You can do that, but look at the cost of buying the diff and the parts/labor for rebuild and compare it to just having a DTT or similar installed in your existing diff.



I wouldn't do a locker on something that sees consistent street duty.

Good point any brand preference of a ddt?

 

[HemiLonestar]

Good point any brand preference of a ddt?

DTT = Detroit Truetrac
Comes down to preference vs cost. Do some searching on the forum and some online shopping.

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[reek]

I second the truetrac. helical "LSD" are great for on road performance. Plus doesn't need additive in the gear oil, minimal maintenance since there's no clutch pack. I put one in my GM 12 bolt when I built my chevelle and now have on in my 73 D100 8 3/4 rear end.

 

[Max1329]

I second the truetrac. helical "LSD" are great for on road performance. Plus doesn't need additive in the gear oil, minimal maintenance since there's no clutch pack. I put one in my GM 12 bolt when I built my chevelle and now have on in my 73 D100 8 3/4 rear end.

Alright great looks like that’s my plan thanks alot