D60s

[74bigred]

I have been told 2 different stories about Dana 60s. Some people say that I will be fine putting 60s under her. Some other people say I need to shorten them up. Cut them!? The axels are going on a 74 Cherokee. I haven't bought them yet and regardless I need them. I just want to know if they need to be shorter or can they be left alone.

[Casey]

Rear 60s can be found with many wms measurements. The widest being the J-20. That said, why would you want to make it more narrow? Your rig a n/t?

Dana60 rear axles have 30 spline shafts that aren't much bigger than a D44. Except the HD version found in some fords with 35 spline shafts.

I have a set for sale, geared/built to run 38s. Shipping would probably be a killer tho'. You'll have a pile of money in a rear 60 making it as strong as a GM 14b full floater.

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=133993

[74bigred]

Thats what I said. And shipping would be mucho or it would be a deal.

[Sambo]

a dodge d60 is "suppose" to be a bolt in for the rear.i wouldnt know i run 14 bolts.

no you dont need to "narrow"them. that way it will be more stable offroad.

[Tad]

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no you dont need to "narrow"them. that way it will be more stable offroad.

Agreed.
Not only do you toss away the extra stability you then have custom shafts.
Not going to find a custom shaft when you need it fast.

[Casey]

Yeah, sambo I had heard that too. Though the one I have the perches are off from 'bolting' in. Close, but no cigar.

IIRC Cajun_lad also has a Dodge 60 and it did bolt in..?

[J10Mike]

Yeah, sambo I had heard that too. Though the one I have the perches are off from 'bolting' in. Close, but no cigar.

IIRC Cajun_lad also has a Dodge 60 and it did bolt in..?

D60s off a 72 thru 93 Dodge will bolt in to a Waggy and NT Cherokee. However, for shocks, it's either weld mounts to the axle. Or use the Dodge componants to secure the axle to the springs. I recommend welding mounts.

[RamJetFSJ]

Does anyone know if the Dodge D60s mentioned above will fit with a stock coffin fuel tank? And are they 6 bolt or 8?

THX

[J10Mike]

Does anyone know if the Dodge D60s mentioned above will fit with a stock coffin fuel tank? And are they 6 bolt or 8?

THX

The Dodge D60/70 is centered. It might be close to the tank. And yes, 8 bolt.

[RamJetFSJ]

The Dodge D60/70 is centered. It might be close to the tank. And yes, 8 bolt.

thanks!

[jeeping1974]

I know for a fact that a 14BFF is not a bolt in. It is only if you move the springs under the frame. This again is on a j-truck.

Someone posted earlier about the D60 shaft not being much bigger than a D44. I believe they are actually the same size (the 30 spline shafts that is). Heck, I'm planning on using shafts from a D70-U in my rear 44/60 hybrid just to make it complete.

[cajun_lad]

I've got a mid 80's dodge van/truck rear d60. When I measured the stock perches, center-center was about 1/4-1/2" off from the springs measurement. I'm pretty sure it would have fit. However, I didn't try, as I was putting on Tad perches for added height and stability. I'm also shackle flipped in the rear, but I have no clearance issues with the fuel tank whatsoever.

[alwomac]

Does anyone know if the Dodge D60s mentioned above will fit with a stock coffin fuel tank? And are they 6 bolt or 8?

THX

You need a 60 out of a one ton dodge van from mid 70's. They are offset some to the passenger side and clear the tank real nice. You will have to weld perches on but that is no big deal. Use the three hole antiwrap perches and use the front hole and the yoke is right where the stock 44 yoke was so you don't have driveline issues. Also I don't know who thinks a 60 isn't any better than a 44 must not have had both open. The Dodge's are FF 8 lugs and the ring gear and axles are much larger. Yes they are only 30 spline but they are larger. The Dodge van is 65" wms
They are also smooth bottom and you get better ground clearance than a 14 bolt but not quite as strong.

[Casey]

D44 and D60 shaft diameter - 1.31" and 30 splines. Except the D60HD with 35 spline shafts which are 1.5".

Yeah the 60 is a full floater and stronger in many ways, but the 30 spline shafts are the same diameter as a D44.

[jeeping1974]

D44 and D60 shaft diameter - 1.31" and 30 splines. Except the D60HD with 35 spline shafts which are 1.5".

Yeah the 60 is a full floater and stronger in many ways, but the 30 spline shafts are the same diameter as a D44.

Larger ring and pinion, larger tube thickness and diameter, larger yoke on some, full floating is a huge benifit IMO. You can get dana 60 full floating shafts in 1541H, 4340, and 300M materials where as the strongest dana 44 semi-floating shafts are made with 1541H material.