Junkyard Dana 60: *need advice quick!*
05-08-2007, 02:55 PM
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Junkyard Dana 60: *need advice quick!* I have a line on a good deal... a HD FF Dana 60 with 4.10s for $100. I was wondering what I would have to do to make it useable in an F-body, maintaining ABS and all... I have access to whatever tools etc. and know-howI may need so I could actually save major labor costs. Is it worth it? I will update with more info (what it's out of, width, etc...)
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uh I dont think he is joking....the housing is completely different...that's the whole point...it's not just a third member youre buying for $2400, its the HOUSING as well...
DUH
That's why they are serious coin man...buy an F bod Dana and save the headache for something else...
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That's why they are serious coin man...buy an F bod Dana and save the headache for something else...
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Torque arm mount, which has to be perfect since it helps determine pinion angle.
Custom axles, narrower and correct bolt pattern.
Narrow the housing.
Housing ends that will fit it for your brakes, or custom brake brackets or new brakes.
Suspension mounts for coils and LCA's.
ABS/TC
Yoke to fit your DS.
New ring and pinion and complete rebuild kit with axle bearings (since we are talking about a used rear).
Clean and blast housing so it will look presentable after sitting under a 1 ton truck for how long, and then in a junk yard.
Add it up and figure in your time, you arent saving much unless you can do it ALL yourself and can get a deal on parts. The torque arm is the biggest problem, which is the point that was being made.
Custom axles, narrower and correct bolt pattern.
Narrow the housing.
Housing ends that will fit it for your brakes, or custom brake brackets or new brakes.
Suspension mounts for coils and LCA's.
ABS/TC
Yoke to fit your DS.
New ring and pinion and complete rebuild kit with axle bearings (since we are talking about a used rear).
Clean and blast housing so it will look presentable after sitting under a 1 ton truck for how long, and then in a junk yard.
Add it up and figure in your time, you arent saving much unless you can do it ALL yourself and can get a deal on parts. The torque arm is the biggest problem, which is the point that was being made.
