D44 TO D60

[my88wgn]

I would like to swap out the d44 I have now for a d60.It is on a 88 g-wag.what year & make of 3/4 ton truck should I look for as to have a straight bolt in (so to speak)

thanks

[Crazy_Jeepman]

I take it you are meaning rear axle. The closest you are going to get is a D60 out of a Dodge.

[Mr. Goatman]

What about for the front? Are these the same width as the WT axles? SO,then I need flares?

[my88wgn]

Originally posted by Crazy_Jeepman:
I take it you are meaning rear axle. The closest you are going to get is a D60 out of a Dodge.actually I would like to do the front first.since adding the new bumper & winch,it has gained ALOT of extra weight.I think the 60 will handle this much better than my stock 44.I do plan on wheeln it as often as I can so both fron & rear will be d60's.what year of dodge will work?

[Crazy_Jeepman]

Dodge up to 92. They are the same or close to the same width as WT, you could suck the wheels in possibly with a deeper backspacing. Remember this swap will put you SOA, giving you about 8" lift. Many mods and $$$$

[ April 04, 2006, 07:08 PM: Message edited by: Crazy_Jeepman ]

[my88wgn]

:D
guess that still would put me needing high steer parts eeh :rolleyes: .atleast I already have the shackles from RB, thanks buddy ;) , thats ok.it has taken on a new look lately anyway.just as well go all out :D

[ April 04, 2006, 07:23 PM: Message edited by: our88wgn ]

[JeepsAndGuns]

Dont forget that your 88 has a driver side drop front axle and transfer case. And the dodge (and chevy) from dana 60's have a passenger side drop. So you will either need to get a ford drivers drop dana 60 (super uber mega big $$$) or get a new transfer case that has a passenger side front output.

[FSJeeper]

Originally posted by JeepsAndGuns:
Dont forget that your 88 has a driver side drop front axle and transfer case. And the dodge (and chevy) from dana 60's have a passenger side drop. So you will either need to get a ford drivers drop dana 60 (super uber mega big $$$) or get a new transfer case that has a passenger side front output.FYI, Dodge, Chevy, and Ford Dana front 60's bolt in with a little persuasion.

[v10sport]

Originally posted by JeepsAndGuns:
So you will either need to get a ford drivers drop dana 60 (super uber mega big $$$).Actaully the Ford dana 60's are going about 100 to 200 cheaper than the GM/Dodge 60's.
Only big issue I see running a Ford dana 60 is you are limited to 5:38 gear ratio whereas the GM/Dodge 60'd can go as low as 7:17's

[zmjeeps]

v10sport, are you talking about front axles or rear axles? I'd love to get Ford front axles for 100-200 cheaper than I am finding GM/Dodge fronts.

[wickedwagon767]

lol Ford High-pinion front Dana60's....cheaper?

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Jeeps and guns is right, you have a driver side drop diff and t-case. Unless you use a ford front axle you are going to need to source you a new passenger side drop T-case. I would reccomend chevy/Jeep/Dodge NP208's (less of a hastle than other swaps ) , the GM NP241 ,Dana20 or Dana300.

Doing it right always ends up kicking up the cost

but the ear to ear smile when its over is worth it

[rustywagoneers_com]

ford 60 is big balla money up around here...

peace,
Dave

[v10sport]

Picked up 2 Ford HP 60 front for 500 each and another for 700. Never seem them over 800 here. All complete. Cheapest GM 60 I can find is 900 bucks complete.
I'll pick up a Ford HP and trade it for a complete GM 60.

[JeepsAndGuns]

I would give my left nut to find a 78-79 ford high pinion dana 60 front for only $500.

Why dont you send one of those ford HP's down here, PLEASE.

[my88wgn]

I know where there is a f250 thats been sittn.might offer them $500 & see where it goes from there ;)

[incommando]

So, anyone want to trade me a pass. drop front D60 for a w/t d44? I'll throw in a six-pack....

Oh well. A boy can dream....