'70s Model Dana 60 Front Axle
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BWCbuilt
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no, the spring pads are different, but thats about it.
Different as in what?
BWCbuilt
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placement, you need to cut them off and weld new ones on wider
lossscause
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Thinking about a D60 swap already?
If you find one from 95-97 you can swap all your brake hardware over, assuming it's worth swapping.
I'd advise finding an axle that someone took care of. I'm learning the hard way - mine needed just about everything you can think of. :fustrate:
If you find one from 95-97 you can swap all your brake hardware over, assuming it's worth swapping.
I'd advise finding an axle that someone took care of. I'm learning the hard way - mine needed just about everything you can think of. :fustrate:
Yea. My TTB needs ball joints and tie rod ends pretty bad. For the cost of the parts and installation I could have bought those axles. I don't want to spend a whole lot on axles, yet.
I don't understand why the Dodge Dana 60 front's are going anywhere from $200-$500 around here and the Ford Dana 60 front's are going from $800-$1500 .
damn,if you were'nt so far away,i would try to get it or find an axle to trade you,i want one for my 78 f250,unless i put these rockwells under it.
Story of my life.
if its dodge axles after 93,its cause there junk.they are a 60,but have 2 piece long axle shafts,vacuum assist axle engagement,unit bearings,etc
mine also
That's true, didn't think about that.
i've seen them go for 100$ around here,complete.
also the 93 down dodge 60's wont work either,WITHOUT work.spring pads are same spacing as 78-87 gm,73-79 ford,dodge to 93.also some dodge leafspring 60 fronts use an offset pinion,different from regular 60 fronts.limited gear selection among other things
also the 93 down dodge 60's wont work either,WITHOUT work.spring pads are same spacing as 78-87 gm,73-79 ford,dodge to 93.also some dodge leafspring 60 fronts use an offset pinion,different from regular 60 fronts.limited gear selection among other things
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Dang, that would be nice.
I had a lead on a '89 Dana 60 DRW axle about a month ago, but sold before I got there to get it. The guy was asking $250 for it.
the ones for a 100 were the 94 up
would have been a good buy.
here ive seen the newer dodge dana 80 rears go for 12-1800 by itself.
yea,some argue kp's are better than bj's.kp's are a little easier to replace.but there is plenty of aftermarket support for either.
really just depends on what plans are for truck.stock,lifted,etc
