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Feb 9, 2007 | 12:40 PM

nealws6

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9" or Dana 60

can't deside over a 9" or dana 60. have a 2000 ta, 6sp,4 channel.DO NOT WANT A 12BOLT. what do you recomend?

Feb 9, 2007 | 12:48 PM

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danas60!

Feb 9, 2007 | 01:20 PM

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S60 is by far the best bang for the buck. no clearance or driveline angularity issues.

Feb 9, 2007 | 03:08 PM

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how much for a dana 60. Bolts right in? do i need a change driveshaft? 4 channel.

Feb 9, 2007 | 03:21 PM

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9". Why not?

Feb 9, 2007 | 03:32 PM

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i payed 2600 with new backing pates and caliperbrakets

Feb 9, 2007 | 03:33 PM

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its like 2350 without those and if u dont buy them u have to send them urs and thats BS so i bought new ones.

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Feb 9, 2007 | 04:16 PM

nealws6

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can I use stock driveshaft

Feb 9, 2007 | 04:57 PM

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Get a 12 Bolt!!

Naa just messing with ya. Why not a 12, I thought those were suppose to be good? Something bad about them?

Feb 9, 2007 | 05:55 PM

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no, you cannot use your stock driveshaft. The S60 requires a shaft that is 1.625" shorter. As far as the debate, the 60 is heavier but is more efficient with its pinion closer to the centerline of the ring gear.

Feb 10, 2007 | 09:21 PM

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I've had both - can't go wrong either way. Got a 9 inch right now and love it

Feb 11, 2007 | 11:28 AM

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yes just like z28misfit said,talk to them just bought mine as well from him, but i spend like about 3000 for mine got everything new with drive shaft

Feb 11, 2007 | 03:08 PM

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Get a 12 Bolt!!

Naa just messing with ya. Why not a 12, I thought those were suppose to be good? Something bad about them?

12 bolts are fine for autos... but for a manual ur going to need something stronger

Feb 11, 2007 | 10:26 PM

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Id opt moser or S60. Thers a reason why the 4x4 guys run them with 44in plus inch tires. Plus their cheaper than 9inches. Last quote I had from moser was around 1795$ with spool, 35spline axles blah blah.

Feb 12, 2007 | 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ssvert99

S60 is by far the best bang for the buck. no clearance or driveline angularity issues.

Are there clearance issues with the 9"? BFH mod required?

Feb 12, 2007 | 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckyt1

I've had both - can't go wrong either way. Got a 9 inch right now and love it

Been there, done that.

Had a S60, got a 9" and no more problems. A lot more gear choices as well. Picked up 0.75 MPH with the 9" over the S60, so much for more hp to turn a 9".

9" is a proven design and it's been around for a while. I have not had any issues with clearance with my 9". The S60 is a custom housing made for strange. I had a very bad experience with my S60 and I am less than impressed with Stranges build quality.

Who puts it together is just as important as who makes it.

I recommend the 9".

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