how do i know what differential is in my truck all measurments takin dont match oem measurments

1997 DODGE DAKOTA

196,000 MILES

MICHAELHARDIN

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axles spline are 29 spider gears only have 9 teeth axles are longer than normal.its supposed to be D 35 tag on cover says d 35 but nothing matches
splines call for 27

Aug 30, 2012 at 10:21 PM

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