Dana 80 in Trailrig?

[Hossbaby50]

Is anyone using a Dana 80 rear axle in a trailrig? I just want to know if you run it in your rig and how it works out for you. I have a spare Dana 80 out of a 98 Dodge Ram CTD (SRW) that needs an R&P that I am thinking about using for my next trail rig project. Any insight?

I plan to replace the R&P (4.10 probably) and weld the LS rear diff together and toss it in a trail rig truggy project that I am planning to build someday. I am thinking about using the D80 because of its BEEF, availability, and that it isn't a 14bff or D60 like everybody else has. Thanks

Harley

 

[sweetk30]

hope you have some big tools. ring gear bolts 220 lb-ft spec to carrier. no real biggy. but pinion nut is 450-500 lb-ft spec

we did one one time.

i would say run it if you got it. not much bigger than 14ff in my eyes.

 

[FWP]

That's a big SOB, I was shocked at the size of the thing when I pulled the cover on the CTD to change oil and replace the pinion seal.