What did the D60 front end come in?? - Dodge Diesel

TrkEnvy · 08-19-2010, 11:43 PM

I really wanna convert my 2wd to 4wd and I would like to know what the D60 came in other than our trucks, ie fords, chevys. I really wanna find one local so I dont have to sell my kidney to ship it.

roxxx · 08-20-2010, 12:06 AM

Here is One of the better info sites i have found .......... This Guy knows Dana axles
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/60_front/

You need a T-case and tail housing for the t-case to tranny plus the gate and shifter. I don't know Autos but you may need a different cross member

this is a very good source for finding our old stuff in the bone yards
http://www.car-part.com/

Edit: I wish I could trade you folks some rolling 4x4 chassis for some of the mint bodys you have lol. I have 2 whole trucks and 2 rolling cummins 3/4 tonne chassis

TrkEnvy · 08-20-2010, 01:22 AM

Thanks.. I think im gonna score the d60 first and convert the front end. Then when funds allow do the tranny and trans case making it functional.
Gotta love the desert for giving rust free bodies.

Jungle · 08-20-2010, 05:17 AM

The spring perches on the chevys are about 1" or 2" wider than the Dodges.
Jim

checkster · 08-20-2010, 09:01 AM

im pretty sure my 96 f350 had a dana60 front end. so i would guess at least 93-97 f350 4x4........same body style

apwatson50 · 08-20-2010, 09:07 AM

Ford differential is on the wrong side, at least to use a factory 205 t-case. I suppose you could use a ford diff, but use a newer 241 drivers drop t-case.

pwregan · 08-20-2010, 09:25 AM

trkenvy,
you might be better off buying a wrecked dodge and move all the parts you need from wrek to your truck- will save you a lot of running around for little parts that you didnt think about

82F100SWB · 08-20-2010, 10:09 AM

The spring perches are within 1/2" between Chevy and Dodge, and a 78/9 Ford axle, you can move the springs enough on the bushings that it will work no problem. I have seen swaps done using the Ford axle, but, driveline packaging would be an issue.

CaptainChrysler · 08-20-2010, 10:46 AM

The chevy's use a wider leaf up front 3" vs. 2-1/2", and have a wider track width. The 1st gen's have slightly different steering knuckles too. I would try to find a 1st gen front end.

08-20-2010, 12:06 AM	#2
roxxx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North of Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,092 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Here is One of the better info sites i have found .......... This Guy knows Dana axles http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/60_front/ You need a T-case and tail housing for the t-case to tranny plus the gate and shifter. I don't know Autos but you may need a different cross member this is a very good source for finding our old stuff in the bone yards http://www.car-part.com/ Edit: I wish I could trade you folks some rolling 4x4 chassis for some of the mint bodys you have lol. I have 2 whole trucks and 2 rolling cummins 3/4 tonne chassis __________________ 1992 4x4 Reg cab LE 5 speed Skyjacker 4 Inch lift Bilsteins shocks 5125 Shiny new VE moderately molested Dana 80 Mod ultra wheel rims Type 164 ASA Modified pipe BHAF 19037 Outerwears prefilter Advanced adapter nv4500 & Bell housing South bend Flywheel and clutch 13125-OK PIT Crew : Orange 3 leg cat 1996 Buell Lightning S 1 Race filter Vance hines Pipe Soon to be Big bore 2006 Buell Lightning XB12SCG . Rob Roxx Geekin Till it Hertz

08-20-2010, 05:17 AM	#4
Jungle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albany N.Y. area Posts: 321 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	The spring perches on the chevys are about 1" or 2" wider than the Dodges. Jim __________________ 1992 CTD W250 I/C Low pressure lift pump, DDP 80 hp sticks, PS intercooler, 366 spring, 355 gears, 518.

08-20-2010, 09:01 AM	#5
checkster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: jarrettsville, md Posts: 806 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	im pretty sure my 96 f350 had a dana60 front end. so i would guess at least 93-97 f350 4x4........same body style __________________ 2007 Quad 2500 4x4 CTD 48RE. AFE Stg2, Wet Okole Max4 peoprene seat covers, Prodigy P3, Smarty Jr POD, ISSPRO fuel, trans, boost, and EGT, Pacbrake Airbigs, 2" hellbent level kit, 295/70-18 trailgrapplers on 18x9 incubus crushers 2006 Quad 2500 4x4 CTD 48re. all done up (totaled on 10/25/08......boohoo.....byebye baby girl) 2008 Wildwood 27SRVS toyhauler.....yeah baby

08-20-2010, 09:07 AM	#6
apwatson50 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Golden, Colorado Posts: 2,865 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Ford differential is on the wrong side, at least to use a factory 205 t-case. I suppose you could use a ford diff, but use a newer 241 drivers drop t-case. __________________ 92 Black W250 295K, getrag, valair 13" ceramic clutch, dana 80 3.54, HX40, DDP3 injectors, high pressure piston LP, custom IP, M&H M2 fuel pin, PS charge air cooler, 4 in exhaust w/ brake, gauges(and lots of them) Leece Neville power. 89 FUMMINS F350 4x4 crew cab, VE 12V, A518 trans, ford np205 t-case, PS cooler, hybrid HX35, low pressure piston LP http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/c...Truck%20stuff/

08-20-2010, 09:25 AM	#7
pwregan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: plymouth, mass Posts: 195 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	d6o trkenvy, you might be better off buying a wrecked dodge and move all the parts you need from wrek to your truck- will save you a lot of running around for little parts that you didnt think about __________________ pwregan: 1999 ram 2500,sport package,quad cab, metalic forrest green, dark grey leather interior- only mod is a 4 inch exhaust and a k&n air filte-ohh yes tranny went at 94k- stock rebuild- dealer " what tranny problems???"

08-20-2010, 01:22 AM	#3
TrkEnvy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 513 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Thanks.. I think im gonna score the d60 first and convert the front end. Then when funds allow do the tranny and trans case making it functional. Gotta love the desert for giving rust free bodies.

08-20-2010, 10:09 AM	#8
82F100SWB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada Posts: 147 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	The spring perches are within 1/2" between Chevy and Dodge, and a 78/9 Ford axle, you can move the springs enough on the bushings that it will work no problem. I have seen swaps done using the Ford axle, but, driveline packaging would be an issue. __________________ 92 W250 SLE Reg Cab, handshaker, loaded, Autometer guages, 35 BFG's, enough power to get out of it's own way, and a blowed up getrag... One of each of the other brands in the driveway... 96 F250 PSD... Freebie... 08 2500 Dmax... Company Truck

08-20-2010, 10:46 AM	#9
CaptainChrysler Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ida Grove, IA Posts: 1,375 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	The chevy's use a wider leaf up front 3" vs. 2-1/2", and have a wider track width. The 1st gen's have slightly different steering knuckles too. I would try to find a 1st gen front end. __________________ Curt Driver: '93 W350 CC SRW Getrag: 3200, 370's, HX40, BHAF,HP Piston Pump, Big Lines, Pull Cable, Valet, 5" Straight Pipe, AM Tach, C2 Boost and Pyro Borgeson, 250K To do: PS-IC, NV5600, Air ride Puller: '89 W350 RC SRW NV4500/NV273 HO72:

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