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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 09:08 AM
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looking for a rear end this winter and was told to get a dana 60 from strange. 2300 dollars not bad. stronger than a 12 bolt and as or stronger that a 9in? and less HP to turn then the 9in. anyone have a dana on here, and are you happy with it
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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I was just in the market to get one. They are a little more of a hassle than a 9" (which I went with a custom made one, will get it this week). First off you will need to shorten your stock driveshaft by 1.6" or buy a new custom one. 2nd, you will have to send in your brake mounting plates and exciter rings to strange to be put on your new axles or spend another $300 to buy them from them. 3rd, Strange has a 5-6 week backorder on them. I priced what I wanted through strange, and with the 35 spline detroit locker, drain plug, backing plates, exciter rings and 4.30 gears the price was more like $3100 + shipping and that didn't count the driveshaft delima + the back order.

I ended up buying a brand new custom 9" set up unit for $2450 Shipped. Moser case, Moser 35 spline axles, Strange nodular third member case with Motive performance 4.30 gears and detroit locker. exciter rings installed and set up for 4 channel. Drain and fill plug. Timken bearings. can't beat that!!
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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Yea, starting price and price as tested are 2 different things.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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oh good to know thanks. the add in a mag. said comes complete to put in but thats not always true with aftermarket
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