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Bama Burden
10-09-2006, 08:54 AM
Behold:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Bradl038/Dana60.jpg

The PO says it's out of a late '70's GM but the BOM is worn away. It needs a turn with the flapwheel and then some paint but everything seems to turn easily. Anybody have an extra spring perch? The old one was cut off.
It'll be going in my '86 GW:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Bradl038/DSCN0791.jpg
If you don't know, I've set my '86 up with a 350/SM465 combo but the 465 is a 2WD so I'll be needing a new mainshaft plus a pass drop 205 or something.
There are several 14bolts and D70's at the local PullaPart for about $75. So I'll pick up one of those soon enough.
New wheels, tires...
Driveshafts...
A Hi-steer arm or 2....
Rear shackle-flip...
A little brake work....
Still need a gas tank....
yada yada....:rolleyes:
JeepsAndGuns
10-09-2006, 06:19 PM
Sweet. Hope it works out good. What gears does it have? Now all I need to do if find my front drivers drop high pinion 60 for my rig (yea, good luck...lol)I have to be backwards and use a drivers drop t-case.

Humm....I'm lookin for a 70 rear, but I am looking for a specific one. I am looking for one of the smooth bottom 70's. Best info I have found says they come in early 80's diesel F250s. The housing is just all smooth, not really any casting ribs, it just kinda looks like a funnel with a yoke sticking out of it...lol If you happen across one of those let me know! I am not haveing mutch luck finding one.
Bama Burden
10-10-2006, 05:54 AM
I think this one has 4.10's in it but I'm not sure. Haven't popped the cover yet.

I've never seen a smoothe bottom 70. The ones at PAP were in '70's Ford and Dodge.
82j20
10-10-2006, 01:21 PM
nice score dude:thumbsup: good luck with the project
mudslider
10-10-2006, 04:54 PM
very nice.
bamatj
10-11-2006, 08:56 AM
thats one tough looking waggy.
Tad
10-11-2006, 11:44 AM
Hey Folks,
I am going to try to make Bama his missing spring perch.
Can some of you check the width of the perch on the tube side for me?
GM D60 as posted above.

Thanks,
Bama Burden
10-11-2006, 11:54 AM
Thanks Tad.

What are you guys doing for 3" perches vs. 2.5" FSJ springs?
Elliott
10-11-2006, 12:11 PM
Pretty sure the early d60 perches are 2.5" aren't they? I don't think they went to 3" front springs until the diff changed to the driver's side, or later yet.
Bama Burden
10-11-2006, 12:29 PM
About 2 15/16"
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Bradl038/DSCN1200.jpg
Tad
10-11-2006, 12:35 PM
I would think so Elliot but I do not have one to look at handy.
I did find this picture of Dr. Bob's Dodge D60...
http://www.drbob.tqhosting.com/cherokee/d60_21.jpg
...that looks the same width as FSJ springs.

Then this one in a search...

Sorry that was so big, looks differnt on the work puter
...would it even make a difference since his springs are 2.5" wide?
Bama Burden
10-11-2006, 12:45 PM
The bible says the GM perches are 3". I'm gonna assume it makes no difference as long as the spring plate is tight and the centering pin is there.
Tad
10-11-2006, 12:52 PM
OK, one 3" wide perch, 4" long and about 1.5" up off the tube coming up.
Bama Burden
10-11-2006, 12:54 PM
Thank you Tad, for all your help.
BTW, please PM me the cost. Shipping to 35215.
Tad
10-11-2006, 01:42 PM
Done, PM sent.
I'll toss up a pic tonight when I get home.
Tad
10-11-2006, 07:16 PM
Hope that attachment thing works.
Cool, it does, I'm just not very good at it.
You asked for it, you got it...
2151
3" wide x 4" long, 1 15/32" off the tube to the top.
Elliott
10-12-2006, 05:59 AM
Pretty sure the early d60 perches are 2.5" aren't they? I don't think they went to 3" front springs until the diff changed to the driver's side, or later yet.

What I was meaning was that the D60 perches are for 2.5" springs. Sounded like you were worried the FSJ springs wouldn't work well on the perches. Looks like you gots it all worked out.
Bama Burden
10-12-2006, 06:01 AM
nice work Tad. That thing looks stout. I appreciate it and buildup pics will follow
Brad W.
10-12-2006, 11:42 AM
what are you doing for steering? I'm still debating a draglink or full hydro.

looking good, take pics!
Bama Burden
10-12-2006, 11:57 AM
what are you doing for steering? I'm still debating a draglink or full hydro.

looking good, take pics!

At this point, I'll be sticking with a draglink. Hydraulics are going to have to wait until I can fund it. I've got to get other stuff done first.
Jeep4myBoys
10-12-2006, 11:59 AM
Nice looking perch, Tad. I have a feeling you'll have a few new friends after posting that pic!
Carl Rasmussen
10-12-2006, 02:36 PM
Pretty sure the early d60 perches are 2.5" aren't they? I don't think they went to 3" front springs until the diff changed to the driver's side, or later yet.

My 85 D60(from CUCV) bolted right up to stock spring no problem

here som pics of my 60 bolted in

http://thumb15.webshots.net/t/42/43/2/45/18/2733245180056337435VZnNFK_th.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2733245180056337435VZnNFK)
Tad
10-12-2006, 07:08 PM
Looks nice, but WebShots sucks for us on the other end.