Dana 36 differences?
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Burning Brakes
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From: NW MN
Dana 36 differences?
As part of my tranny swap I decided to change my leaking Dana 36 with 2.73 to a Dana 36 with 3.07. Everything came out great but when I compared the two units the batwings are a little different. The measurements for all the mounting points are the same but the bracing on the batwing seems to be beefier on the replacement unit. I got the unit used from a local guy who said it was from an 84. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks
Instructor
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From: jacksonville N.C.
86, i'm not sure, but i heard that the IRS on 84's was poorly designed. i'm not sure if they changed the design on later models, but if they did, that might account for the different batwings. once again, this may be bum scoop. see if someone else will confirm or deny this for ya.
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Originally Posted by jack the stripper
86, i'm not sure, but i heard that the IRS on 84's was poorly designed.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Timra, Sweden
Mine is a early 1984 ( #902 ) and mine had the stronger design. I have seen a lot of later Corvettes with the weaker desing.
The dana 44 I installed (top) has the weaker design ... and I think all Dana44 uses that desing.
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by JoBy
Mine is a early 1984 ( #902 ) and mine had the stronger design. I have seen a lot of later Corvettes with the weaker desing.
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