I found a good deal on a Dodge Dana 60 front from a 96. Can someone tell me about this Axle? I want to cut all the Brackets off and put this under my 1979 F250 but want to make sure its a good Axle. How do I engauge the Axles? A vacumme pump? Any info would be appreciated

 

You can get a mechanical axle lock for it instead of that vacume set up. Id measure everything first to make sure it fits. Better yet Id stick with a Ford dana 60 with the locking hubs , plus all the brake components . Save some head ackes

 

If you don't mind my asking, what IS a good price for a dana 60 from under a '96?

 

i would hold out for a ford 60 for the front of your truck. the dodge from the 94 on up are not the better dana 60s to say the least.

 

I agree 100%. The '79 Ford front Dana 60s are much better, and they will bolt right in. Try looking for one on Ebay, they usually go for about $1000-1500. Although they are getting harder to find.

Just curious, I was looking at your truck pics, did you do put in the Cummins yourself? Did you have to cut the front crossmember, I read in FordCummins.com that you have too. How does that F-250 run now? I have a couple of ’79 F-250s and I’m thinking of doing the same thing.

 

I'm trying to find a front D60 for my Jeep right now........HARD TO FIND!!! I got the D60 rear but that front is gonna take some searching. And yes, the Ford ones are better.......but hey a D60 is a D60...unless you are planning on beating the snot out of it


~Nick

 

The guy is asking $500 OBO with New rotors and pads

Thats why Im looking at the Dodge unit

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It dynoed 420hp and 992lbft and it has ran a 14.9 in the quarter at 6000ft with the 5 speed. I want to 60 the front and put the E40D automatic in and I am building a 97 12 valve that should be 650hp range. The Truck is a blast to drive and turns heads everywhere I go.

Thanks for the info guys.

 

disco dana 60s are not near as strong as a king pin with 35 spline inner shafts. i would hold out for a better one. heck even a later model ford from say 91 to 97.

 

If you do end up using the Dodge unit, I would seriously consider a axle brace for it. The 3 piece construction is not noted for its strength, especially with a heavy Cummins sitting on top of it.