3500 srw axle vs 3500 drw axle (Length)

3500 srw axle vs 3500 drw axle (Length)

03-13-2009, 04:36 PM

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JHawes

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3500 srw axle vs 3500 drw axle (Length)

I know the overall rear axle length on the DRW is longer, but why? Is the axle housing and axles, longer? Or does the DRW use the SRW axle with different hubs etc?

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