Opinions welcome please - Dana 60 or 9"

jbolivar · Post by **jbolivar** » February 13, 2008, 11:37 pm

I'm in the process of building a daily driver out of a 64 short bed that came with a Dana 60, 5 on 5.5. The motor is a 70 Thunderjet 429 with D0VE-C heads and C-6, stock for now. So my question is, is this a good rear end or should I just put the money into a 9" swap? Any info on the Dana would be greatly appreciated, web links, number of splines, full floating or semi, strength under a load, etc. Thanks, Jim

65TremecGT · Post by **65TremecGT** » February 13, 2008, 11:44 pm

I think a 9" would be the way to go, those danas are heavy. Are you sure its a 60, I thought the 1/2 tons had a 44 if they were equipped with a posi unit. There are plenty of 9" bolt in swaps candidates from pelny of F-100/150's and a million parts for them.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 13, 2008, 11:48 pm

Jim,
that is not a 60 but a 44 rear.
i would swap out for a 9" as parts and different gear sets are more plentiful.
plus the 9" would hold up to the 429 hp and torque much better.

jbolivar · Post by **jbolivar** » February 13, 2008, 11:55 pm

65TremecGT wrote:I think a 9" would be the way to go, those danas are heavy. Are you sure its a 60, I thought the 1/2 tons had a 44 if they were equipped with a posi unit. There are plenty of 9" bolt in swaps candidates from pelny of F-100/150's and a million parts for them.

It's definately a 60.

jbolivar · Post by **jbolivar** » February 13, 2008, 11:56 pm

ICEMAN6166 wrote:Jim,
that is not a 60 but a 44 rear.
i would swap out for a 9" as parts and different gear sets are more plentiful.
plus the 9" would hold up to the 429 hp and torque much better.

It's definately a 60.

Comet · Post by **Comet** » February 13, 2008, 11:58 pm

If it's a 60, its worth a lot to the 4x4 crowd in that bolt pattern. The 60 is very stout, but as stated heavy. If I had it, I'd leave it, just because I'd focus on other things more important. The last thing that will die on that truck is a dana 60 rear unless you really over load it.

Comet · Post by **Comet** » February 14, 2008, 12:00 am

as far as your questions, you will need to post the BOM on the axle. Full float v. semi, you can tell by looking at the hubs.

jbolivar · Post by **jbolivar** » February 14, 2008, 12:01 am

Comet wrote:If it's a 60, its worth a lot to the 4x4 crowd in that bolt pattern. The 60 is very stout, but as stated heavy. If I had it, I'd leave it, just because I'd focus on other things more important. The last thing that will die on that truck is a dana 60 rear unless you really over load it.

Is it a limited slip type? And how does it work?

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 14, 2008, 12:01 am

i would like to see a pic of a 1/2 ton 60, i have never seen or heard of that before. not saying you are wrong, but the d 44 rear was used in all f100s that did not have the 9".

jbolivar · Post by **jbolivar** » February 14, 2008, 12:08 am

Comet wrote:as far as your questions, you will need to post the BOM on the axle. Full float v. semi, you can tell by looking at the hubs.

The ID tag says:
C4TA AK
2671 2 4 64 4.10

On the axle is a 60 and stamped into it are:
4 21 4 A
415 4B1 2671

Thanks, Jim

jbolivar · Post by **jbolivar** » February 14, 2008, 12:09 am

ICEMAN6166 wrote:i would like to see a pic of a 1/2 ton 60, i have never seen or heard of that before. not saying you are wrong, but the d 44 rear was used in all f100s that did not have the 9".

What's your e-mail?

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 14, 2008, 12:12 am

learn something new every day still.
a 4.10 d60 for an f100 would be quite nice for a 4x4.
still would like to see it if you can post a pic.

jbolivar · Post by **jbolivar** » February 14, 2008, 12:17 am

ICEMAN6166 wrote:learn something new every day still.
a 4.10 d60 for an f100 would be quite nice for a 4x4.
still would like to see it if you can post a pic.

I'm new on the forum. How do I post a picture?

Comet · Post by **Comet** » February 14, 2008, 12:23 am

Hmmmmm. Not sure if that is the BOM. Should be a 6 digit no.

http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com/im ... ampleA.JPG

BigBadDad · Post by **BigBadDad** » February 14, 2008, 12:49 pm

Easy way to tell the difference between a dana 44 or dana 60 is to compare the size of the cover plates or gaskets. The shape is similar, but the 60 is larger.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 14, 2008, 1:42 pm

http://www.drivetrain.com/dana60.html

says the d60 was used in f100s from 67-85

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 14, 2008, 1:54 pm

more dana info
http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/index.htm

chart for shaft/spline

OLYELLER · Post by **OLYELLER** » February 14, 2008, 5:16 pm

I too have a dana 60, 8 lug on my 65 short bed. Pretty sure it did not come stock. My grandpa put it on some time ago for towing purpose or just cheaper replacement. i don't know. Its hard to carry a spare w/ 8 lug rear and 5 in front. :roll:

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » February 14, 2008, 7:32 pm

I would go with the 9"
10,000,000 drag racers can't be wrong.

Jarrod · Post by **Jarrod** » February 14, 2008, 8:00 pm

Keep the dana 60. Hi Power mopars came from the factory with them. You won't gain anything by swapping to a 9 inch. Now if you had the dana 44 then go 9 inch