Wanted: Dana 60 diffs

[maddog]

Anyone got any laying around for a project they were going to do but never did?

Anyone know of someone wrecking old F trucks ?

I'm after just complete disc to disc diffs, with the factory axles and centre intact.

[sir_camel]

There is an F Truck wrecker in QLD i think.

[maddog]

Yeah I just spoke to him about 5 minutes ago.. Apparently the Australian F250's came with a Dana60 rear and a Dana44 front. He does bring in D60 front's from the US, but doesn't have any at the moment and doesn't have any on the way.

I'm not in a hugh rush for a set, but I'm putting the feelers out. I'd rather wait and pick up a set at the right price than rush in and pay too much.

Worst case scenario I guess I could buy a set in the US and send them over on a ship to save on freight cost

[Glenn]

the old Dodge/International utes had dana 60s in them too, I picked one up for 60 bucks a few years back to put into my f250 when it ate those stupid c clip axle shafts, at the time a ford wrecker quoted nearly 2000.00 for an f250 dana 60

[Saxon]

Maddog, theres a D60 housing on Ebay at the moment. Would need to change ratios and it doesn't include brakes but could be a cheap starter for your project?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Dana-60-Diff-Valiant-Ford-Chev-Holden-Chrysler-Mopar_W0QQitemZ8062374883QQcategoryZ1256QQssPageNa meZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Wooders]

I got one word mate - "Volvo" ;)

[Antz]

I know a certain SJC memeber with lots of stickers on his truck who has a set going cheap. :p

[maddog]

Maddog, theres a D60 housing on Ebay at the moment. Would need to change ratios and it doesn't include brakes but could be a cheap starter for your project?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Dana-60-Diff-Valiant-Ford-Chev-Holden-Chrysler-Mopar_W0QQitemZ8062374883QQcategoryZ1256QQssPageNa meZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Saw that one today. It's a rear. Rear's are pretty easy to get, as you can also get them out of old F trucks, it's the front that is difficult to get :(

[maddog]

I know a certain SJC memeber with lots of stickers on his truck who has a set going cheap. :p

Confirmed today that those ones have been sold :(

[maddog]

I got one word mate - "Volvo" ;)

I can get a set of D60's (front and rear, complete) from an F truck wrecker in QLD for $3250. That's 1/2 the price of the Volvo ones, and not nearly as complicated :P

I'd like to stay away from portals for the buggy, although I appreciate the suggestion :)

[zzzz]

I can get a set of D60's (front and rear, complete) from an F truck wrecker in QLD for $3250. That's 1/2 the price of the Volvo ones, and not nearly as complicated :P

I'd like to stay away from portals for the buggy, although I appreciate the suggestion :)

If you can truly buy a set of high pinion dana60's front and rear for $3250 then I think you should do it right away.

I think you will find they are not 35 spline though.
31 spline units will not stand up to a lot of abuse in a competition buggy.
Even 35 spline stockers are marginal, but get a lot stronger with some CTM's and allows :D

In the USA the cost for a junkyard high pinion dana 60 is between US$1000-1500.
The rears are usually a lot cheaper and can be found for US$100-400.

I would look for a set locally or just buy some Rockcrusher centres and get some made up.
Alternatively you could keep an eye on pirate4x4 and buy a set that comes up there.

Maybe buy the rear one in Aus as that is easy and relatively cheap.
Then import a front one as that is where most of the cost it.

Or look for a 14 bolt rear and shave it for clearance.

cheers

z

[MMKNOT]

I have a hi pinion 60 front with a new 4.56 gears,bearings, king pin bushes, freewheeling hub,but is fitted with dually hubs.I do have the old huds as well.All 8 lug.Also have a 70 rear 4.56 but has drums. Both out of ford unwanted project.Also have RR 60 gears 4.10,3.54, used ones.

[maddog]

Found these, still looking for other options though.


Front Ford High Pinion Dana 60 Kingpin SHAVED axle from a 79 F350.
67in WMS-WMS
Eight Lug Bolt pattern
WMS high clearance TJ brackets (provide 2in of lift)
Dodge outer knuckles
35 spline SPICER inner and outer axle shafts and U joints!
5.13 gears
Detroit locker
Warn Hubs
WMS 1/2 ton brake adapter plate so you can fit 15in wheels
Shaved housing
WMS HD diff cover
1 1/8in solid tie rod (no heims included) for the front.
1350 yoke
WMS Hi-Steer Arms

Rear 67in SRW SHAVED GM 14 bolt
67in WMS-WMS
Disk Brake conversion
Shaved Housing
5.13 gears
Detroit Locker
1350 yoke
No Brackets on this axle!

[Cpage66]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dana-60-front-14-bolt-rear_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33731QQitemZ806260 5256QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW


All you need right there...

[maddog]

nice... emailed the guy with a few questions.