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I finally got my Strange Dana 60 intalled this afternoon/tonight. So far so good, all the stock hardware bolted right up without issues. The only hitch was I had to notch the torque arm bracket on my aftermarket adjustable peice slightly, 1/4 inch or less. So far as I can hear it is whisper quiet up to 80mph (haven't taken it faster yet and) . Granted with a A1000 pump and 3.5 inch exaust its hard to hear much, but even when i shut the car off coasting down hill into my neighborhood it was no louder than stock. I have read many tales of woe about Strange rear ends so I wanted to post up one that so far is doing well.

import slayer

cowboysfan

how many miles on your s60? still running quit?


fuerzaws6

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I will post pics in a day or so, as I was driving it tonight, my brake lamp, traction control, and ABS light all went off at the same time, not sure why yet.

SILVERT

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Let me save you some time. I just fixed the same problem by installing washers in order to shim the magnetic sensors. They were too far in and giving false readings. I used 2 washers that totaled about 3/16". I just broke mine in and it whines a little from 40-60MPH.

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Thanks the the advice, I really appreciate it, I'll shim em tommorow.

junior28570

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As soon as I get my TA from UMI, I'll get tot test mine out.

Good info coming out .. keep it coming! Any other issues and solutions, post 'em up!

BOTTLEFEDLS1Z

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Where did you buy it from???

TMar99Z28

What torque arm did you use with this rear? I have a BMR adjustable on the way and I plan on upgrading to a 9 inch or s60 in a couple months. I'm leaning more towards the s60 so I'm curious as to whether my torque arm is going to work.

z28hustle

what is it they say about the s60's? whats the ups and downs and all that goodness? and how much do they run?

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I got mine through the shop that tunes my car, cost me 2250, I am using the edelbrock adjustable torque arm, the length and the bolt pattern was spot on, but rear most plate on the torque arm that mounts to the rear end was bumping on the housing a little hence the neccesity to notch it slightly

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Thank you to SILVER T, I shimmed the sensors as you said and it fixed the problem.

teke184

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pros

lower paracitic loss
capable of 1000hp+ capacity
less expensive
direct bolt in

cons

requires shorter driveshaft...which offsets the cost savings of the rear over a 12bolt
lots of people complaining about whining after breakin...

i'm hoping by the time i can sell enough sperm to afford one...they have the problems worked out. i mean these rears were used in vehicles for decades with no whine...why now??

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While it does require a shorter driveshaft, if you need a new rear cause the old one blew up, your probably around the horsepower where a stronger driveshaft is a prudent investment, IMO