Slick 60's

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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".

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

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?

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.

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?

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

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

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.

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

says the d60 was used in f100s from 67-85

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

chart for shaft/spline

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.

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

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