Why not "Dana"
Why not "Dana" then a 9" or 12 bolt, i just called Strange engineering, he has a "direct" bolt-in Dana 60 for just under 2400.00, it comes with the provisions for the calipers, so all you need is your calipers/brakes, it has 35 spline axles, its only 30 lbs heavier, all you need is a d-shaft, he has them for 304.00 which most people will up-grade anyways, you'll spend that on any 9", if i only had the cash.
One nice thing about the Dana is you can get big honkin' 35 spline axles with a posi. I helped put one in a couple years ago, those axles were nice.
Unfortunately it was at least as loud as my 12 bolt.
So don't assume it'll be quiet. Stout, yes. Quiet... is it your lucky day? 
Unfortunately it was at least as loud as my 12 bolt.
So don't assume it'll be quiet. Stout, yes. Quiet... is it your lucky day? For some reason, I'm doubting the only 30 lbs heavier claim. I can pick up my 10-bolt and carry it by myself, but I can't do that with my Strange 12-bolt (and the Dana 60 is even heavier just from its sheer size). I really need to weigh both...meh, one of these days.
For most people (like me), the Dana 60 is simply overkill. It is a HUGE rear, especially if you drive most of your miles on the street. Now, if it is a big time drag racing car, then by all means, something beefy like that would certainly be warranted. Its just a lot of extra unsprung weight to try and control.
For most people (like me), the Dana 60 is simply overkill. It is a HUGE rear, especially if you drive most of your miles on the street. Now, if it is a big time drag racing car, then by all means, something beefy like that would certainly be warranted. Its just a lot of extra unsprung weight to try and control.
MPH motorsports estimates the shipping weight of the S60 at 100lbs. However i dont know what all is on the rearend or not on the rear end in that estimate. I would assume its assembled but i have no idea. Plus there is the weight of that pallet that it is on. So who knows
I'm sure he meant 30 lbs. heavier then the 12 bolt, but for the money, you just can't beat it, his 12 bolts are 2500.00, so the Dana is cheaper, i'm sure the reason behind the 12 bolt being more is because of resto enthuiest, if i only had that kindof dough lying around, it would be ordered for sure.
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My shipping weight was 335 pounds. But the crate it came on was easily 150 plus pounds. If I was going to run a 12 bolt I would back brace the hell out of it.
As far as sound from the dana that would have a lot to do with gear choice. Mine doesnt have any that I can hear.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...58#post9272058
As far as sound from the dana that would have a lot to do with gear choice. Mine doesnt have any that I can hear.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...58#post9272058
Last edited by BlackSS2001; Apr 30, 2008 at 06:48 PM.
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A note I copied and pasted into my notebook of useful info a few months back.
the loss thru 9" was 14%, the 12 bolt was 10 and the S60 was 7. This being the case and the fact that the 60 is stronger than both, makes it a pretty easy decision. Also FWIW, should you decide to change gears later, the S60 has adj. collars to set the pattern like a 9" or GM 14 bolt. No shims etc.. What it gives up by being a bit heavier, it more than makes up for in simplicity and efficiency.
the loss thru 9" was 14%, the 12 bolt was 10 and the S60 was 7. This being the case and the fact that the 60 is stronger than both, makes it a pretty easy decision. Also FWIW, should you decide to change gears later, the S60 has adj. collars to set the pattern like a 9" or GM 14 bolt. No shims etc.. What it gives up by being a bit heavier, it more than makes up for in simplicity and efficiency.
i have S60 and love it. mine doesn't make any noise either. i have 4:10's with a detroit locker. i can't quite remember what the weight was on the pallet. i think BlackSS is really close on the weight. it is a little heavier but its where you want the weight. great rear. S60 all the way.
We weighed my buddy's Strange S60 on the scale. It was ~200-210 lbs (you try balancing a S60 on your wife's bathroom scale and see how accurate you are! 
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His Moser 12-bolt was ~180-190 lbs on the same scale. So you're looking at maybe a 10-20 lb difference.
My post is here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axles/476901-s60-install-photos.html
Unfortunately my buddy sold the car not long after he put that rear end in. He was really hoping it would be quiet. It wasn't. Whined like my 2 year old when she doesn't get mac-n-cheese for dinner. 
).His Moser 12-bolt was ~180-190 lbs on the same scale. So you're looking at maybe a 10-20 lb difference.
My post is here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axles/476901-s60-install-photos.html
Unfortunately my buddy sold the car not long after he put that rear end in. He was really hoping it would be quiet. It wasn't.
Whined like my 2 year old when she doesn't get mac-n-cheese for dinner. 
A note I copied and pasted into my notebook of useful info a few months back.
the loss thru 9" was 14%, the 12 bolt was 10 and the S60 was 7. This being the case and the fact that the 60 is stronger than both, makes it a pretty easy decision. Also FWIW, should you decide to change gears later, the S60 has adj. collars to set the pattern like a 9" or GM 14 bolt. No shims etc.. What it gives up by being a bit heavier, it more than makes up for in simplicity and efficiency.
the loss thru 9" was 14%, the 12 bolt was 10 and the S60 was 7. This being the case and the fact that the 60 is stronger than both, makes it a pretty easy decision. Also FWIW, should you decide to change gears later, the S60 has adj. collars to set the pattern like a 9" or GM 14 bolt. No shims etc.. What it gives up by being a bit heavier, it more than makes up for in simplicity and efficiency.
People love their 60's though, so maybe there's something that gives you a warm feeling when you own one, but I know my money is going towards a 9"...
