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HCW
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10/16/2009
23:47:30
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Anyone out there ever swapped a Dana 60 rear axle into a 97 or later 2wd Dak ? If you have what rear did you use, and were you able to avoid narrowing it. Also has the free search sight for the forums gone away. Thanks in advance.
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Howard
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10/17/2009
22:27:28
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Just a little bit of over kill for the truck. The 8 3/4 is a popular swap though.
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STS
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10/19/2009
19:08:46
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What type of engine did you swap in? Dana 60 was common on 3/4 ton trucks. Not to mention muscle cars.
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super bee
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10/20/2009
02:02:49
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the dana 60 was popular on 3/4 tone trucks true
if its a late model it is a front dana 60, rear dana 70 or 80
although some of the 80s or so power rams had dana 61 front axles :-/
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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super bee
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10/20/2009
02:13:25
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after a little research a dana 61 may be a good choice
large axle tube for abusing, not so much for a 2wd, but othert than that with a few parts you can run any dana 60 parts in them, and they are FAR cheaper than a dana 60
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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HCW
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10/25/2009
12:42:50
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Using an old 440 with a 727 in a standard cab 97 Dak for a poor man's bracket car, but want a stronger rear, and the Dana 60's I see in the yards are not all that expensive
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Howard
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10/25/2009
14:32:04
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I would use an 8 3/4 out of an A or B body. Very close to the correct width. Very strong and would suit your needs.
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na
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10/25/2009
16:08:53
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if your going to go through all that trouble
why not check the widths of the 9 1/4 (12 bolt)
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Howard
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10/25/2009
17:05:06
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8 3/4 is ten times stronger than 9 1/4.
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say what
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10/25/2009
17:48:39
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Howard you been drinking or smoking weed???????????
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here
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10/25/2009
18:02:36
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HCW you might find this page useful
http://www.440magnum-network.com/info/tech/rearaxle/moparrearaxle.shtml
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Dick
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10/26/2009
12:23:59
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Don,t be so stupid Howard
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Stuey
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10/26/2009
18:28:34
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It is a well known fact in the MOPAR racing arena, that the 8.75 is stronger than the 9.25.
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sure thing
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10/26/2009
20:25:35
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Howard ahemm I mean Stuey
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Stuey
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10/26/2009
22:19:20
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I guess most of the people on this site are about 12 or 13 years old and don't know much other than what mommy and daddy tell them.
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10/26/2009
23:17:56
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you mean like you all all your made up names?
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Kowalski
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10/27/2009
07:13:19
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While I don't care much for cowardly Howard's name changing antics and the misleading personal attacks he's made on a couple of us, it is true that the 8.75 rear has a better reputation than the 9.25. But as far as I know, the B body rears are too wide for the Dakota; and it should be mentioned that the A body rears would need to have the spring perches relocated. Axles with bolt patterns to match your vehicle are available in the aftermarket. Another point in favor of the 8.75 is the ability to easily swap gears just by swapping the pig out once the gears are set up. But Howard has accused me of not knowing what I'm talking about, so maybe he doesn't either ;-)
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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super bee
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10/28/2009
12:07:39
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why not jsut use a ford 9"
or a aftermarket 9"
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Howard
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10/28/2009
22:33:05
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I agree with the Ford 9". Tons of custom jobs out there. If you are looking at a budget axle, I would go with the 8 3/4 and just move the spring perches. You will be doing that with whatever go use other than factory axles.
For once Kowalski has shown intelligence and I will agree with his post supporting mine.
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super bee
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10/29/2009
01:38:50
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my vote goes to a 9 inch or a 8 3/4
not that i wouldnt get a big raging hard on for a rockwell :-)
not much need for that in a 2wd though
oh how i would love to put some 2 1/2 tons under my truck with a massive custom lift and 54s :-)
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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options
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10/29/2009
06:28:22
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For a juckyard unit, look under explorers and other ford trucks. The 8.8 is available with 31 spline axles, posi,(generic term ski)disk brakes, and low gears. Lots of aftermarket support and custom axles if you need them. Big plus is its much lighter than a 60. This is a populer swap with the 4x4 people on a budget. Get out your tape and start checking.
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