QU40491 Dana 80 Bare Fast Ratio Open Differential Case

QU40491 Bare Fast Ratio Dana 80 Bare Differential Case includes 100% genuine Dana parts. QU40491 Diff Case Kit for 3.73 and numerically lower ratio Dana 80 open differential Rear Axles was primarily used in 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks with 3.54 axle ratios. Also See QU40484 Loaded Dana 80 Diff Case with internal gears and differential bearings.

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Essential Tools
Kit Contents
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Essential Tools
When replacing your old differential case with a new one, you will need QT1099 (NLA) Master Bearings and a dial indicator to determine the new shim pack thicknesses. Service procedures are covered in my 26 page, color illustrated TM4400 Pinion and Differential Bearing Service On Dana-Spicer Monobeam Axles with over 75 photos.

Tech Note 2: Kit Contents
QU40491 Dana 80 Bare Differential Case Kit includes:
Differential Case (Not sold separately)
12 QU40096 Ring Gear Bolts
QU40206 Differential Shim Kit
QU40117 Cross Shaft Retaining Pin

Tech Note 3: Matching Parts
Matching Parts for QU40491 Dana 80 Differential Case:
QU40259 Differential Bearing Kit
QU40343 Differential Cap Retaining Bolts
QU40306 Axle Shaft Flange Bolts
TK40260 Outboard Differential Bearing Spacers
QU40295 Internal Differential Gear Kit for Dodge 35 spline Dana 80 axle shafts
QU40118 Stock Locking Spindle Nut (NEVER reuse stock type spindle nuts)
QU40115 Spindle Nut Lock Wedge (NEVER reuse spindle nut lock wedges)
TK8356 Wheel Bearing Kits for Single Rear Wheels
TK8324 Wheel Bearing Kit for Dual Rear Wheels
S82194 RTV Sealant
S24200 Threadlocker
QU90008 Gear Marking Compound
QT9404 Brush
QT1099 Differential Master Bearings Discontinued
QT1032 Differential Case Spreader
Exploded View XV2011 2000-2002 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 Dana 80 Rear Axle

Tech Note 4: Applications
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