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I heard Strange might do a setup awhile back, but most people think it is a waste. The Dana gives a stronger housing, but it's usually not the housing that breaks on 12 bolts or 9 inches. I don't know if anyone has broken a 9 inch with a spool. The Dana 60 just weighs more, takes more power to run, and is unneeded IMO.
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Actually I heard that the Dana 60 is more effecient than the 9". Supposedly it is stronger than the 12 bolt and more effecient than the 9". That said, I have only heard of leaf spring and older coil spring applications (Chevelles, Malibu's, Buick GS, etc.).
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humm..
Well I didn't think I would find anything using the search option, cause I usually don't have much luck with it. But this time I was surprised. I found this article that a guy had so graciously posted.
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/80918/index1.html
I have a friend that was planning on using one in his 3rd gen T/A. So that got me to thinking about the Dana and how easy they are to come by down here with all the 4X4ing and Farm Trucks. The only concern I would have would be the ABS but I can always just delete it right, with and Editor right? I like the idea of putting it in and forgetting about it.
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/80918/index1.html
I have a friend that was planning on using one in his 3rd gen T/A. So that got me to thinking about the Dana and how easy they are to come by down here with all the 4X4ing and Farm Trucks. The only concern I would have would be the ABS but I can always just delete it right, with and Editor right? I like the idea of putting it in and forgetting about it.
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The Ford 9" is one if not the most universal built axle on the market. A D60 has its advantages in other categories mostly based on what it was designed for. The D60/70 rear end has a much thicker axle housing, 35 splined axle shafts (this varies), and some came with the option of full floater. This of course, was all based around heavy towing and payload capacity. If somebody does take the time to machine axleshafts that are 5/6 lug to eliminate the stock 8 lug, your left with a beefy housing filled with 35 spline axleshafts, when very easily you could build a 35 spline Ford 9 for typically the same price (not to mention the ba$tard wouldnt be as heavy). I guess it wouldnt be a waste of time if you wanted to be different, but a Ford 9 with a truss job, 35 spline carrier and axleshafts will hold up to plenty abuse especially for what most F-body's have to dish out.
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Originally Posted by w02ramair
Well I didn't think I would find anything using the search option, cause I usually don't have much luck with it. But this time I was surprised. I found this article that a guy had so graciously posted.
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/80918/index1.html
I have a friend that was planning on using one in his 3rd gen T/A. So that got me to thinking about the Dana and how easy they are to come by down here with all the 4X4ing and Farm Trucks. The only concern I would have would be the ABS but I can always just delete it right, with and Editor right? I like the idea of putting it in and forgetting about it.
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/80918/index1.html
I have a friend that was planning on using one in his 3rd gen T/A. So that got me to thinking about the Dana and how easy they are to come by down here with all the 4X4ing and Farm Trucks. The only concern I would have would be the ABS but I can always just delete it right, with and Editor right? I like the idea of putting it in and forgetting about it.
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A Dana 60 is stronger than both a 12 bolt and 9". It has a 9.75" ring gear and came stock with up to 35 spline. They are very heavy duty and are the rears that came in the Hemi muscle cars. You can get 4 pinion HD cases for them, and parts are cheap.
But they are heavy and harder to work on then a 9".
But they are heavy and harder to work on then a 9".
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Originally Posted by mzoomora
A Dana 60 is stronger than both a 12 bolt and 9". It has a 9.75" ring gear and came stock with up to 35 spline. They are very heavy duty and are the rears that came in the Hemi muscle cars. You can get 4 pinion HD cases for them, and parts are cheap.
But they are heavy and harder to work on then a 9".
But they are heavy and harder to work on then a 9".
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Before the aftermarket caught up with the 9" stuff all the serious drag racers had Dana 60's. Including top fuel, etc. Now they all run specially designed diffs. A Dana 60 can be built to the same strength as a 9" for far less money, and stronger with equal money. One of the main reasons for 9" popularity is the fact that you can change ratios at the track, and they are used in many forms of motorsports which makes different parts available. Off road guys can be the hardest on rears, and almost all of them would pick a Dana 60 over a 9" for strength. If you saw a Dana 60 Power-lok nest to a 9" Trac-lok, or any 9" diff for that matter, you would see where a big part of the strength comes from. Also keep in mind that 35 spline diffs came stock in Dana 60's, and the limited slip diffs can be bought for under $300- you can beat that price for a 35 spline posi.
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Originally Posted by mzoomora
Before the aftermarket caught up with the 9" stuff all the serious drag racers had Dana 60's. Including top fuel, etc. Now they all run specially designed diffs. A Dana 60 can be built to the same strength as a 9" for far less money, and stronger with equal money. One of the main reasons for 9" popularity is the fact that you can change ratios at the track, and they are used in many forms of motorsports which makes different parts available. Off road guys can be the hardest on rears, and almost all of them would pick a Dana 60 over a 9" for strength. If you saw a Dana 60 Power-lok nest to a 9" Trac-lok, or any 9" diff for that matter, you would see where a big part of the strength comes from. Also keep in mind that 35 spline diffs came stock in Dana 60's, and the limited slip diffs can be bought for under $300- you can beat that price for a 35 spline posi.
B. Yes offroad guys choose d60's, however, we have different stress situations. If I'm 3 wheelin up a rock boulder, my axle is not only bouncing 39-44" tires, its sliding and sometimes if my spotter sucks ramming into rocks. Complete different opposition as opposed to at a track with a slick and a torque load, which a lot of problems reside here with housing flex.
C. I have seen many diffs/carriers/anything for that matter side by side, I build all of my own axles and have built/experimented enough to judge strength factors between any Dana or any axle you'd like to.
D. I'd like for you to emphasize how you think building a D60 is cheaper? Being as I've built many one ton drivetrains I'll confidentally say thats not true, no offense but its honestly not true. Unless your using in comparison with building a moser housing'd nodular 3rd 35spline detroited forged axle'd FOrd 9"? Then you can use comparison of fully redoing a D60 (including cutting it down/mounts fab'd etc.). The price would be close if not probably cheaper to do the Ford 9. In fact I'd bank on that especially after buying the D60 rear end to start off with.
E. Your glorifying different axle types to much, you gotta understand the simplicity of axles. There housings, diffs/carriers, shafts, and if a front end knuckles. With a D60 rear end you get either 8lug 35 spline, or the pointless 30 spliner with 5/6 lug. Tell me a draumatic difference between building a Ford 9" with 35 spline guts and a D60 with 35spline guts and you'll realize the only defense is the housing thickness (which on the rear ends isnt anything post draumatic) and thats not counting on how thick the moser bolt in housings are which I'm unsure of. Unless your still stuck on believing you can do it cheaper. In offroading sure, it makes things more simple to run a D60 front, and a 14bolt/10.25 sterling rear end. But for versatility sake Ford 9's are popular for drag racing.
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Originally Posted by studlybilly
A. I dont see where its cheaper to build a D60, also keep in mind unless you get the worthless 30 spliner's, they came in 8 lug (most one ton rears came in 8 lug regaurdless). Yes drag racers have the cool ones....but not ever backyard redneck has a mill/lathe/CNC machine now does he?
B. Yes offroad guys choose d60's, however, we have different stress situations. If I'm 3 wheelin up a rock boulder, my axle is not only bouncing 39-44" tires, its sliding and sometimes if my spotter sucks ramming into rocks. Complete different opposition as opposed to at a track with a slick and a torque load, which a lot of problems reside here with housing flex.
C. I have seen many diffs/carriers/anything for that matter side by side, I build all of my own axles and have built/experimented enough to judge strength factors between any Dana or any axle you'd like to.
D. I'd like for you to emphasize how you think building a D60 is cheaper? Being as I've built many one ton drivetrains I'll confidentally say thats not true, no offense but its honestly not true. Unless your using in comparison with building a moser housing'd nodular 3rd 35spline detroited forged axle'd FOrd 9"? Then you can use comparison of fully redoing a D60 (including cutting it down/mounts fab'd etc.). The price would be close if not probably cheaper to do the Ford 9. In fact I'd bank on that especially after buying the D60 rear end to start off with.
E. Your glorifying different axle types to much, you gotta understand the simplicity of axles. There housings, diffs/carriers, shafts, and if a front end knuckles. With a D60 rear end you get either 8lug 35 spline, or the pointless 30 spliner with 5/6 lug. Tell me a draumatic difference between building a Ford 9" with 35 spline guts and a D60 with 35spline guts and you'll realize the only defense is the housing thickness (which on the rear ends isnt anything post draumatic) and thats not counting on how thick the moser bolt in housings are which I'm unsure of. Unless your still stuck on believing you can do it cheaper. In offroading sure, it makes things more simple to run a D60 front, and a 14bolt/10.25 sterling rear end. But for versatility sake Ford 9's are popular for drag racing.
B. Yes offroad guys choose d60's, however, we have different stress situations. If I'm 3 wheelin up a rock boulder, my axle is not only bouncing 39-44" tires, its sliding and sometimes if my spotter sucks ramming into rocks. Complete different opposition as opposed to at a track with a slick and a torque load, which a lot of problems reside here with housing flex.
C. I have seen many diffs/carriers/anything for that matter side by side, I build all of my own axles and have built/experimented enough to judge strength factors between any Dana or any axle you'd like to.
D. I'd like for you to emphasize how you think building a D60 is cheaper? Being as I've built many one ton drivetrains I'll confidentally say thats not true, no offense but its honestly not true. Unless your using in comparison with building a moser housing'd nodular 3rd 35spline detroited forged axle'd FOrd 9"? Then you can use comparison of fully redoing a D60 (including cutting it down/mounts fab'd etc.). The price would be close if not probably cheaper to do the Ford 9. In fact I'd bank on that especially after buying the D60 rear end to start off with.
E. Your glorifying different axle types to much, you gotta understand the simplicity of axles. There housings, diffs/carriers, shafts, and if a front end knuckles. With a D60 rear end you get either 8lug 35 spline, or the pointless 30 spliner with 5/6 lug. Tell me a draumatic difference between building a Ford 9" with 35 spline guts and a D60 with 35spline guts and you'll realize the only defense is the housing thickness (which on the rear ends isnt anything post draumatic) and thats not counting on how thick the moser bolt in housings are which I'm unsure of. Unless your still stuck on believing you can do it cheaper. In offroading sure, it makes things more simple to run a D60 front, and a 14bolt/10.25 sterling rear end. But for versatility sake Ford 9's are popular for drag racing.
Dana 60 housings are everywhere, and cheap. You can buy a Dana 4.10 WITH BEARINGS for just over $200, and that is a Dana gear set- OEM. Not to mention that a 4.88, 5.13, 5.38, 5.86, 6.17, 7.17 are all stocking ratios for a Dana 60 and can be had for a similar price.
When you build a Dana there is no $3-400 3rd member to buy just to switch to 35 spline, they are already made for 35 spline. Saving lots of money.
As far as cutting housings, how does that add cost? You would have to do the same for a custom 9".
8 lug axles, who cares? You would have to have custom axles made anyway seeing as how a 9" was never made with a 4.75" bolt pattern or in the proper length for an F-body (or over 90% of GM vehicles). Again, that cost doenst even matter, it would be the same.
If you were to buy a junk yard 9" housing to cut down it would not have near the strength/rigidity of a similar salvage yard Dana 60- again saving money. Spend the money on a braced 9" housings, or even brace it yourself. The materials arent free, and if you cant do it yourself neither is the labor.
You talk about strength of rears and glorifying them. Rears are housings, cases, gears, etc- all of which in a Dana 60 are stronger. You say that a 30 spline (1.31 diam.) Dana 60 is worthless, then that must make a 31 spline(1.32 diam- only a .01" difference) 9" worthless also.
30 spline to 31 spline the price would be close, but the dana would still have a stronger gear, housing, diff case (just from shear size alone).
35 to 35- The Dana would be cheaper and stronger- if you dont see how, read the post. I do this stuff for my job, trust me I speak from experience with my own and many customer vehicles. 9" is a great axle, versitile, strong, and many parts available. But strength per dollar it doesnt even compare with a Dana 60.
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Originally Posted by mzoomora
How is it not cheaper to build a Dana 60? You can buy a 35 spline posi for $300, any compareable in 35 spline for a 9" is at least $200 more, trust me I have the prices right here.
Dana 60 housings are everywhere, and cheap. You can buy a Dana 4.10 WITH BEARINGS for just over $200, and that is a Dana gear set- OEM. Not to mention that a 4.88, 5.13, 5.38, 5.86, 6.17, 7.17 are all stocking ratios for a Dana 60 and can be had for a similar price.
When you build a Dana there is no $3-400 3rd member to buy just to switch to 35 spline, they are already made for 35 spline. Saving lots of money.
As far as cutting housings, how does that add cost? You would have to do the same for a custom 9".
As far as cutting housings, how does that add cost? You would have to do the same for a custom 9".
8 lug axles, who cares? You would have to have custom axles made anyway seeing as how a 9" was never made with a 4.75" bolt pattern or in the proper length for an F-body (or over 90% of GM vehicles). Again, that cost doenst even matter, it would be the same.
If you were to buy a junk yard 9" housing to cut down it would not have near the strength/rigidity of a similar salvage yard Dana 60- again saving money. Spend the money on a braced 9" housings, or even brace it yourself. The materials arent free, and if you cant do it yourself neither is the labor.
You talk about strength of rears and glorifying them. Rears are housings, cases, gears, etc- all of which in a Dana 60 are stronger. You say that a 30 spline (1.31 diam.) Dana 60 is worthless, then that must make a 31 spline(1.32 diam- only a .01" difference) 9" worthless also.
You talk about strength of rears and glorifying them. Rears are housings, cases, gears, etc- all of which in a Dana 60 are stronger. You say that a 30 spline (1.31 diam.) Dana 60 is worthless, then that must make a 31 spline(1.32 diam- only a .01" difference) 9" worthless also.
30 spline to 31 spline the price would be close, but the dana would still have a stronger gear, housing, diff case (just from shear size alone).
35 to 35- The Dana would be cheaper and stronger- if you dont see how, read the post. I do this stuff for my job, trust me I speak from experience with my own and many customer vehicles. 9" is a great axle, versitile, strong, and many parts available. But strength per dollar it doesnt even compare with a Dana 60.
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Dude, you are arguing with yourself. You are comparing expensive aftermarket parts to stock Dana parts. That $200 is for a Brand new Dana gear set with brand new bearings, shims, bolts, nut and washer, gasket, all genuine stuff.
Sure a Moser is bolt in, but at what cost? You could buy a bolt in 60 too for the right money. That completely goes against your cost thing.
As far a a 9" only being up to 31 spline, that is the stock ones, You can buy aftermarket up to 40 spline. You talk about how strong a locker for a 9" is, the same locker for a 60 is going to be that much stronger at close to the same price.
Weight, how much do you think a fully dressed 9" weighs? They are not light at all. Sure a Dana is heavier, but not by much. You could go with more expensive components to lighten the 9", but then you would be defeating the purpose of the 9" being cheaper.
Also, just to let you in on something- there is no such thing as a HD 9", that is just advertising. Any 2 9" gear sets with the same ratio and tooth counts are going to be nearly identical in size, which is nearly 1" in diameter SMALLER than a 60.
You dont think size matters in gears? Go talk to NHRA pro classes where they use 9.75" and bigger, up past 11".
You missed the begining of the post where the guy was asking about custom Dana 60's. The whole 8 lug argument doesnt apply, neither does cutting housings, etc. You are talking to somebody in the buisness who deals with companies like Strange, Currie, etc every day. You say it is cheaper but add 35 spline axles/ 3rd members/ larger bearings, housing braces, lockers, custom housings, etc.
Call Strange and ask them to price a street/strip housing for a Dana 60 in 35 spline, then ask for the same in a 9". Pick a car they definetly make both for, like a 78-87 G-body. Price them both with spools or lockers, whatever, just the same components. Their S/T axles, a street gear set, 1350 yolk. When you are done you can come back and admit that you were wrong, because you are. I already checked the prices- I have their price sheet in front of me.
To the original poster- I apologize for this thread getting steered away from you. You can build a Dana 60 bullet proof for a very low price. You might not be able to keep your ABS, etc, but for an all out drag car it would be a great choice. Also keep in mind that the article posted earlier was comparing the Dana to a 8.75 Chrys which is lighter and more efficient than a 9", so the ET difference would not be as great when comparing it to a 9", but you would probably give up some.
This will be the last post I make on this subject.
Sure a Moser is bolt in, but at what cost? You could buy a bolt in 60 too for the right money. That completely goes against your cost thing.
As far a a 9" only being up to 31 spline, that is the stock ones, You can buy aftermarket up to 40 spline. You talk about how strong a locker for a 9" is, the same locker for a 60 is going to be that much stronger at close to the same price.
Weight, how much do you think a fully dressed 9" weighs? They are not light at all. Sure a Dana is heavier, but not by much. You could go with more expensive components to lighten the 9", but then you would be defeating the purpose of the 9" being cheaper.
Also, just to let you in on something- there is no such thing as a HD 9", that is just advertising. Any 2 9" gear sets with the same ratio and tooth counts are going to be nearly identical in size, which is nearly 1" in diameter SMALLER than a 60.
You dont think size matters in gears? Go talk to NHRA pro classes where they use 9.75" and bigger, up past 11".
You missed the begining of the post where the guy was asking about custom Dana 60's. The whole 8 lug argument doesnt apply, neither does cutting housings, etc. You are talking to somebody in the buisness who deals with companies like Strange, Currie, etc every day. You say it is cheaper but add 35 spline axles/ 3rd members/ larger bearings, housing braces, lockers, custom housings, etc.
Call Strange and ask them to price a street/strip housing for a Dana 60 in 35 spline, then ask for the same in a 9". Pick a car they definetly make both for, like a 78-87 G-body. Price them both with spools or lockers, whatever, just the same components. Their S/T axles, a street gear set, 1350 yolk. When you are done you can come back and admit that you were wrong, because you are. I already checked the prices- I have their price sheet in front of me.
To the original poster- I apologize for this thread getting steered away from you. You can build a Dana 60 bullet proof for a very low price. You might not be able to keep your ABS, etc, but for an all out drag car it would be a great choice. Also keep in mind that the article posted earlier was comparing the Dana to a 8.75 Chrys which is lighter and more efficient than a 9", so the ET difference would not be as great when comparing it to a 9", but you would probably give up some.
This will be the last post I make on this subject.
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Originally Posted by mzoomora
Dude, you are arguing with yourself. You are comparing expensive aftermarket parts to stock Dana parts. That $200 is for a Brand new Dana gear set with brand new bearings, shims, bolts, nut and washer, gasket, all genuine stuff.
Sure a Moser is bolt in, but at what cost? You could buy a bolt in 60 too for the right money.
That completely goes against your cost thing.
As far a a 9" only being up to 31 spline, that is the stock ones, You can buy aftermarket up to 40 spline. You talk about how strong a locker for a 9" is, the same locker for a 60 is going to be that much stronger at close to the same price.
As far a a 9" only being up to 31 spline, that is the stock ones, You can buy aftermarket up to 40 spline. You talk about how strong a locker for a 9" is, the same locker for a 60 is going to be that much stronger at close to the same price.
Weight, how much do you think a fully dressed 9" weighs? They are not light at all. Sure a Dana is heavier, but not by much. You could go with more expensive components to lighten the 9", but then you would be defeating the purpose of the 9" being cheaper.
Also, just to let you in on something- there is no such thing as a HD 9", that is just advertising. Any 2 9" gear sets with the same ratio and tooth counts are going to be nearly identical in size, which is nearly 1" in diameter SMALLER than a 60.
You dont think size matters in gears? Go talk to NHRA pro classes where they use 9.75" and bigger, up past 11".
You missed the begining of the post where the guy was asking about custom Dana 60's. The whole 8 lug argument doesnt apply, neither does cutting housings, etc. You are talking to somebody in the buisness who deals with companies like Strange, Currie, etc every day. You say it is cheaper but add 35 spline axles/ 3rd members/ larger bearings, housing braces, lockers, custom housings, etc.
Call Strange and ask them to price a street/strip housing for a Dana 60 in 35 spline, then ask for the same in a 9". Pick a car they definetly make both for, like a 78-87 G-body. Price them both with spools or lockers, whatever, just the same components. Their S/T axles, a street gear set, 1350 yolk. When you are done you can come back and admit that you were wrong, because you are. I already checked the prices- I have their price sheet in front of me.
Call Strange and ask them to price a street/strip housing for a Dana 60 in 35 spline, then ask for the same in a 9". Pick a car they definetly make both for, like a 78-87 G-body. Price them both with spools or lockers, whatever, just the same components. Their S/T axles, a street gear set, 1350 yolk. When you are done you can come back and admit that you were wrong, because you are. I already checked the prices- I have their price sheet in front of me.
To the original poster- I apologize for this thread getting steered away from you. You can build a Dana 60 bullet proof for a very low price. You might not be able to keep your ABS, etc, but for an all out drag car it would be a great choice. Also keep in mind that the article posted earlier was comparing the Dana to a 8.75 Chrys which is lighter and more efficient than a 9", so the ET difference would not be as great when comparing it to a 9", but you would probably give up some.
This will be the last post I make on this subject.
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OK, I lied, it wasnt my last post. PLEASE read these links and notice the
-only 30 lbs different
-$700 lower cost for similar package(both with 35 spline) you can subtract some of that for the 9" coming with a locker, but even with their lower grade S/S 31 spline axles and a trac lock it is still $500 more- "WITH CRAPPY 31 SPLINE AXLES."
-Also read how they praise the Dana 60 -"there is no better choice than a Dana 60 rear end"
-Like I said before- custom axles completly solves the 8 lug problem, either choice would need them.
Do you think you know more than they do? It is all there in writing, prices and all. Please, read it all, look it over, learn a thing or two.
OK?
OK?
OK?
Strange Catalog- Check pages 55, 56, 43
I bet you were thinking it was more than 30 lbs, werent you? Sure it is a lot, but when you are talking the difference between 220 and 250, not that HUGE.
You are wrong, you are , and the verdict is officially in writing.
In the voice of Apu,
"Thank you, come again"
-only 30 lbs different
-$700 lower cost for similar package(both with 35 spline) you can subtract some of that for the 9" coming with a locker, but even with their lower grade S/S 31 spline axles and a trac lock it is still $500 more- "WITH CRAPPY 31 SPLINE AXLES."
-Also read how they praise the Dana 60 -"there is no better choice than a Dana 60 rear end"
-Like I said before- custom axles completly solves the 8 lug problem, either choice would need them.
Do you think you know more than they do? It is all there in writing, prices and all. Please, read it all, look it over, learn a thing or two.
OK?
OK?
OK?
Strange Catalog- Check pages 55, 56, 43
I bet you were thinking it was more than 30 lbs, werent you? Sure it is a lot, but when you are talking the difference between 220 and 250, not that HUGE.
You are wrong, you are , and the verdict is officially in writing.
In the voice of Apu,
"Thank you, come again"
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Originally Posted by mzoomora
OK, I lied, it wasnt my last post. PLEASE read these links and notice the
-only 30 lbs different
-$700 lower cost for similar package(both with 35 spline) you can subtract some of that for the 9" coming with a locker, but even with their lower grade S/S 31 spline axles and a trac lock it is still $500 more- "WITH CRAPPY 31 SPLINE AXLES."
-Also read how they praise the Dana 60 -"there is no better choice than a Dana 60 rear end"
-Like I said before- custom axles completly solves the 8 lug problem, either choice would need them.
Do you think you know more than they do? It is all there in writing, prices and all. Please, read it all, look it over, learn a thing or two.
OK?
OK?
OK?
Strange Catalog- Check pages 55, 56, 43
I bet you were thinking it was more than 30 lbs, werent you? Sure it is a lot, but when you are talking the difference between 220 and 250, not that HUGE.
You are wrong, you are , and the verdict is officially in writing.
In the voice of Apu,
"Thank you, come again"
-only 30 lbs different
-$700 lower cost for similar package(both with 35 spline) you can subtract some of that for the 9" coming with a locker, but even with their lower grade S/S 31 spline axles and a trac lock it is still $500 more- "WITH CRAPPY 31 SPLINE AXLES."
-Also read how they praise the Dana 60 -"there is no better choice than a Dana 60 rear end"
-Like I said before- custom axles completly solves the 8 lug problem, either choice would need them.
Do you think you know more than they do? It is all there in writing, prices and all. Please, read it all, look it over, learn a thing or two.
OK?
OK?
OK?
Strange Catalog- Check pages 55, 56, 43
I bet you were thinking it was more than 30 lbs, werent you? Sure it is a lot, but when you are talking the difference between 220 and 250, not that HUGE.
You are wrong, you are , and the verdict is officially in writing.
In the voice of Apu,
"Thank you, come again"
30 lbs is a lot. Especially stating what your comparing is same in strength.
In the voice of Rodney King (being as now were paraphrasing other people with 3rd grade intellect):
"Show me the money"
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Pages 43, 55, 66. Similar bolt-in packages, minus brakes. With 35 spline axles and a locker it will add up to $500 difference. With the 9" getting 31 spline lower grade axles and a limited slip itis still $500 more. That would make the Dana 60 from the same company both stronger and cheaper. I have proven my point. If you wish to shop Moser or anybody else, go ahead, you will find similar results. Strange Engineering is a well respected company that has been around for a long time. They are impartial seeing as how they sell both the 9" and Dana 60, and make both.
You are obviously the type of person who cannot understand that a company like Strange knows more than you do, and so do I.
You are obviously the type of person who cannot understand that a company like Strange knows more than you do, and so do I.
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Originally Posted by mzoomora
Pages 43, 55, 66. Similar bolt-in packages, minus brakes. With 35 spline axles and a locker it will add up to $500 difference. With the 9" getting 31 spline lower grade axles and a limited slip itis still $500 more. That would make the Dana 60 from the same company both stronger and cheaper. I have proven my point. If you wish to shop Moser or anybody else, go ahead, you will find similar results. Strange Engineering is a well respected company that has been around for a long time. They are impartial seeing as how they sell both the 9" and Dana 60, and make both.
You are obviously the type of person who cannot understand that a company like Strange knows more than you do, and so do I.
You are obviously the type of person who cannot understand that a company like Strange knows more than you do, and so do I.
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OMFG after really taking time to read what you put, I realize how defenseless you are. What are you gonna do with a bare D60? Look at it? Do you plan on zip tieing this ba$tard under the car? Then why in the hell would you go "Bolt on similars" Bwahahhaah that thing isnt going to bolt itself on. ROFLMFAO
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Tell you what captain amazing, Take that D60, put those shiny Disc brakes on it. And give a total. Then I'll demolish your stupid antic by building a BOLT ON FOrd 9" with everything that D60 has to boot...Hell I'll even do a Spool AND Detroit price (not cheap LSD unit).