I was browsing for some parts for my ride, and ran across this:
POSI CARRIER DANA SPICER 27 SPLINE TRAC LOC DODGE CHRYSLER 8.25 INCH 10 BOLT | eBay .
Chrysler's 8¼” differential, from '68 to '96 use 27-spline axles.
'97 and up vehicles use 29-spline axles – which makes finding axles and limited slip carriers (for FMJ's) a bit hard to find, sometimes.
The 8¼” Ring and Pinion Gear sets are the same from '68 and up.
I did some digging and it appears Dana/Spicer has recently re-introduced the 27-spline limited slip carrier again. I might recommend anyone looking for a limited slip carrier for your 8¼” differential, to get one now, while they are still available – for I don't foresee this sticking around long (and hopefully I'm wrong on this).
On top of that, this unit is the rebuildable clutch design instead of the metal on metal cone design that Chrysler originally used for our cars (that came with limited slip).
Here is some details on the two units. Green is what will fit (8¼”) FMJ's and red will not (29-spline – DO NOT USE).
If you can't read the part number, it is d/s75101x
I think I might just grab one of these.
BudW
Edit:
I just noticed it says this is for “all gear (ratios)” - but it is not. The 2.2 nor 2.4 gear ratio will not work with this carrier.
If you have a 2.2 or 2.4 ratio, then this is the perfect time to upgrade to a 2.9 or lower gear set.
POSI CARRIER DANA SPICER 27 SPLINE TRAC LOC DODGE CHRYSLER 8.25 INCH 10 BOLT | eBay .
Chrysler's 8¼” differential, from '68 to '96 use 27-spline axles.
'97 and up vehicles use 29-spline axles – which makes finding axles and limited slip carriers (for FMJ's) a bit hard to find, sometimes.
The 8¼” Ring and Pinion Gear sets are the same from '68 and up.
I did some digging and it appears Dana/Spicer has recently re-introduced the 27-spline limited slip carrier again. I might recommend anyone looking for a limited slip carrier for your 8¼” differential, to get one now, while they are still available – for I don't foresee this sticking around long (and hopefully I'm wrong on this).
On top of that, this unit is the rebuildable clutch design instead of the metal on metal cone design that Chrysler originally used for our cars (that came with limited slip).
Here is some details on the two units. Green is what will fit (8¼”) FMJ's and red will not (29-spline – DO NOT USE).
If you can't read the part number, it is d/s75101x
I think I might just grab one of these.
BudW
Edit:
I just noticed it says this is for “all gear (ratios)” - but it is not. The 2.2 nor 2.4 gear ratio will not work with this carrier.
If you have a 2.2 or 2.4 ratio, then this is the perfect time to upgrade to a 2.9 or lower gear set.
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