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The Dana/Spicer Model 80 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and has been used in OEM heavy duty applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford.It can be identified by its straight axle tubes, 10 bolt asymmetrical cover, and a "80" cast into the housing.
rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.92:1 or 3.69:1 (V8: 3.46:1) 3-speed automatic rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.23:1: 4-speed automatic rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 2.85:1 Electrical system: 12 volt Front suspension: Double wishbones, air springs, rubber springs, stabilising bar Rear suspension::
Dana 61 axle tag showing 3.73:1 ratio [1] The Dana 61 was made in semi-float and full-float axles for select 4×2 and 4x4 Ford 3 ⁄ 4-ton and 1 Ton Pickups and Vans from 1974 to 1987. A Dana 61 front axle was selectively used in Dodge 4×4 3 ⁄ 4-ton and 1 Ton pickups from 1987 to 1993. Although 3.07:1 and 3.31:1 gear sets are common for a ...
The final drive ratio in fourth gear was 2.36:1 on the slant-six cars equipped with 3.23:1 rear axle, and 2.15:1 on the V8s equipped with 2.94:1 rear axle. The result was less engine noise and wear and greater fuel economy. [40] Also for 1975, heaters had 14% more heating capacity than in the previous year's models. [38]
Diesel and multifuel trucks had a different model with a ”low” 1st, direct 4th, and overdrive 5th. A 2-speed transfer case engaged the front axle automatically if the rear axles slipped and moved faster than the front axle. Timken axles were used. Gas models had a 6.44:1 final drive gear ratio except for the M129 C/D, which had a 10.26:1 [6]
A new trailer towing package was added allowing larger trailer loads to be pulled. Coupled with heavy duty cooling, 3.23 gearing, high output 80 amp large frame alternator and heavy-duty THM400 transmission, the long wheelbase was ideal to pull trailers weighing up to 7,000 lb (3,200 kg).
The Reliant Rialto is a three-wheeled car that was manufactured by Reliant Motor Company, replacing the original Mk 1 Reliant Robin in 1982. It featured a much squarer aerodynamic body, servicing panels, a single large windscreen wiper, a thicker fibreglass body, and altered interior, but the chassis, engine, and a lot of large components were carried over from the previous model.
The Ramcharger hood scoop was discontinued, and there were optional lower-geared performance rear axle ratios and extra heavy-duty suspensions. It was also the final year for the Dana 60 differential, which was available only in combination with the 440/4 speed, heavy-duty suspension, and the 3.54:1 rear axle ratio.