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Apr 26, 2006 | 02:40 PM

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Poik

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Isn't the Dana 60 even heavier than the 9"?

Tru-Trac is a limited slip type differential, not a locker (weaker).

Apr 26, 2006 | 04:24 PM

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Isn't the Dana 60 even heavier than the 9"?

Tru-Trac is a limited slip type differential, not a locker (weaker).

I thought it was heavier then a 12 bolt and lighter then a 9 inch.

Apr 26, 2006 | 06:01 PM

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Its actualy heavier than a 9" by about 8#'s they say

Apr 27, 2006 | 10:25 AM

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Its actualy heavier than a 9" by about 8#'s they say

So then it is lighter then a 12 bolt? I could have sworn it was heavier then one and lighter then another..........

Apr 27, 2006 | 10:46 AM

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no, its way heavier than a 12 bolt by about 24#'s

Apr 27, 2006 | 11:20 AM

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no, its way heavier than a 12 bolt by about 24#'s

Yeah, I went back and re-read the info.......but to me, 25 lbs is no big whoop.......especially since the 12 bolts seem to break in M6 cars.

That and the durability of the D60 is supposed to be reallllllllly good.

And I just can't bring myself to put a Ford product in my car.

My car is already a fat pig (and so am I according to some people) so a few extra lbs won't matter as I am not trying to build the fastest car around or anything.

Apr 27, 2006 | 09:32 PM

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Plus with the pinion up high on the ring gear it has less parasitic loss than a 9". And has a 9.75" ring gear too. Talk about massive!

Nate

Apr 28, 2006 | 02:32 PM

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DAMN IT! the RII'S are on back order for 10-12 weeks (18x305x35) so now I guess I'll have to go with the nt-01 (315x30x18) but it wont be as good in the rain I dont think. Might even be downright scary. Not sure what to do now.