DRW SRW - Differences?

HackSaw · 07-06-2007, 10:47 AM

Problem: I hate my 4.10s
Problem: My buddy hates his 3.5X's

I have a DRW he has a SRW

what would be entailed in swapping the housings? Can we swap out the rear hubs/brakes and axle shafts?

Are the housings the same width.

Mine's a 98, his is a 97. Both have the Dana 80.

I know the front is going to be pretty easy, just swap the unit bearing hubes across the board and then swap housings.

I do NOT want to just pull/set gears. Setting up used gears is mildly retarded in something that you are going to be driving every day. You will be hard pressed to get the same pattern, thus putting a really crappy mesh on the gears, so thats not an option.

Thanks all.

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98 QC 12V Auto 3500 4x4 dually leather. 5" mitre cut black stacks, K&N, Plate, housing and star wheel tweaks. New Era 370's, Gauges.. 3GSK coming soon. lots of trans parts sitting on the shelf..

Cartman · 07-06-2007, 10:51 AM

hopefully we get some good news!
35x14fiddees need more gear!!

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97 2500, manual, leather, infinity, #0 plate, PDR 370s, HX35/40, springless AFC, KDP'd, BHAF, ConFE, single 5in stack, semi-bald 35x14.50 TSL radials on unknown aluminum wheels
next up - timing, 3k gsk

***SPLnut*** · 07-06-2007, 11:11 AM

if its like the 89-93 trucks a drw axle is wider the a srw...Now if the drw was a cab and chassis it should be the same width...Easiest way for ya'll to find out is measure from brake back plate to the other on each truck the measure the hubs to see if they differ in length (could be offset in the hub)

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95 Dodge 3500 2WD- CDP modified 435's, 215 pumped,CDP 4gsk,CDP HD valve springs, head studs,Valair 13" clutch, 5" stacks, PSC dss, Autometer pyro, boost and DPSS,and hx35 over 3B/26 twins (Totaled on 10-21-08 by an idiot that failed to yeild)

I'll take an experienced shop over a home based business...
Thanks Coaltrain Diesel Performance for Hooking it up

Cartman · 07-06-2007, 11:17 AM

Thought it would be easier to just put up a question without getting greasy..I'm sure someone knows the answer.

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97 2500, manual, leather, infinity, #0 plate, PDR 370s, HX35/40, springless AFC, KDP'd, BHAF, ConFE, single 5in stack, semi-bald 35x14.50 TSL radials on unknown aluminum wheels
next up - timing, 3k gsk

***Ridemywideglide*** · 07-06-2007, 08:07 PM

Glad I'm not the only lazy one on here..

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1996 2500 CTD, Ext Cab SLT Laramie, Longbed 4x4, 225K (rebuilt at 212K), 5 spd, 4:10's, 4 inch lift, 315/75/16's, Max Spool 2, HX40/16, Smokem's 5x012's, No plate, Hacked AFC, Autolite EGT, Boost & Fuel Pressure guages.
2005 WideGlide, Whiskers limited paint, Stage 1, SERT tuned. Soon to be 98"

Last edited by 1-TON : 07-14-2007 at 09:23 PM.

07-06-2007, 10:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
HackSaw Cummins Fan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oakland County MI Posts: 49 HackSaw's Truck Pics	DRW SRW - Differences? Problem: I hate my 4.10s Problem: My buddy hates his 3.5X's I have a DRW he has a SRW what would be entailed in swapping the housings? Can we swap out the rear hubs/brakes and axle shafts? Are the housings the same width. Mine's a 98, his is a 97. Both have the Dana 80. I know the front is going to be pretty easy, just swap the unit bearing hubes across the board and then swap housings. I do NOT want to just pull/set gears. Setting up used gears is mildly retarded in something that you are going to be driving every day. You will be hard pressed to get the same pattern, thus putting a really crappy mesh on the gears, so thats not an option. Thanks all. __________________ 98 QC 12V Auto 3500 4x4 dually leather. 5" mitre cut black stacks, K&N, Plate, housing and star wheel tweaks. New Era 370's, Gauges.. 3GSK coming soon. lots of trans parts sitting on the shelf..

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07-06-2007, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cartman Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 15 Cartman's Truck Pics	hopefully we get some good news! 35x14fiddees need more gear!! __________________ 97 2500, manual, leather, infinity, #0 plate, PDR 370s, HX35/40, springless AFC, KDP'd, BHAF, ConFE, single 5in stack, semi-bald 35x14.50 TSL radials on unknown aluminum wheels next up - timing, 3k gsk

07-06-2007, 11:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
*SPLnut* Coaltrain Diesel Junky Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denham Springs, La. Posts: 393 SPLnut's Truck Pics	if its like the 89-93 trucks a drw axle is wider the a srw...Now if the drw was a cab and chassis it should be the same width...Easiest way for ya'll to find out is measure from brake back plate to the other on each truck the measure the hubs to see if they differ in length (could be offset in the hub) __________________ 95 Dodge 3500 2WD- CDP modified 435's, 215 pumped,CDP 4gsk,CDP HD valve springs, head studs,Valair 13" clutch, 5" stacks, PSC dss, Autometer pyro, boost and DPSS,and hx35 over 3B/26 twins (Totaled on 10-21-08 by an idiot that failed to yeild) I'll take an experienced shop over a home based business... Thanks Coaltrain Diesel Performance for Hooking it up

07-06-2007, 11:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cartman Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 15 Cartman's Truck Pics	Thought it would be easier to just put up a question without getting greasy..I'm sure someone knows the answer. __________________ 97 2500, manual, leather, infinity, #0 plate, PDR 370s, HX35/40, springless AFC, KDP'd, BHAF, ConFE, single 5in stack, semi-bald 35x14.50 TSL radials on unknown aluminum wheels next up - timing, 3k gsk

07-06-2007, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Ridemywideglide* Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CO. Posts: 260 Ridemywideglide's Truck Pics	Glad I'm not the only lazy one on here.. __________________ 1996 2500 CTD, Ext Cab SLT Laramie, Longbed 4x4, 225K (rebuilt at 212K), 5 spd, 4:10's, 4 inch lift, 315/75/16's, Max Spool 2, HX40/16, Smokem's 5x012's, No plate, Hacked AFC, Autolite EGT, Boost & Fuel Pressure guages. 2005 WideGlide, Whiskers limited paint, Stage 1, SERT tuned. Soon to be 98" Last edited by 1-TON : 07-14-2007 at 09:23 PM.