Help how 2 tell from dana 60 and dana 44
 

Ok im going to look at a axel tomro all i know its from a 3/4 ton chevy truck how can i tell if its a dana 60? can and one post a few pic im going in the moring to look at it so i need to know for sure if its a 60 and not a 44. its still on the truck and i would hate to spend the money and end up with just a 44. can some one help me out here.

Thanks

Re: Help how 2 tell from dana 60 and dana 44
 

IF it is a dana 60 it will have d60 cast into it, near the inspection cover. And it will have 4 bolts holding the steering arm.

The d44's only have 3 bolts holding it.


If it is 3/4 it will be a d44.

Re: Help how 2 tell from dana 60 and dana 44
 

would u happin have a pic the guy said it dont have no #s on it so i dont know if he just not lookin right or what and also he said he thinks its a 3/4ton but could be one ton i just hate make the drive not know what look for

Re: Help how 2 tell from dana 60 and dana 44
 

Here is how the passenger side spring is attached - the two bolts you see here, or two studs rather than a u-bolt on the inner side is an easy way to determine if it is a Dana 60.

http://yuk0njack.com/69chevy/dana60boltedin1.jpg

Re: Help how 2 tell from dana 60 and dana 44
 

Yukon hey thanks for the pic thats what i thought it would look like but wanted to make sure. thanks again

Re: Help how 2 tell from dana 60 and dana 44
 

No numbers probly means a 10 bolt.

Re: Help how 2 tell from dana 60 and dana 44
 

ok lol kinda new to all this stuff is a 10 bolt mean a dana 44 or 60?

Re: Help how 2 tell from dana 60 and dana 44
 

No, 10 bolts are different than a Dana axle. Here take a look at this link. It should help you out on identifying the different axles.

http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

Re: Help how 2 tell from dana 60 and dana 44
 

"Axel tomro", is that some sort of band you kids are listening to nowadays?:rolleyes:

If it really is a 3/4 ton truck and the front axle has never been replaced, then it will not be a Dana 60.
This guide might help a bit:
http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml
Here's more info than you ever wanted to know about a Dana 60 front axle:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/60_front/

Re: Help how 2 tell from dana 60 and dana 44
 

only K-30's had dana 60's, you will find most of them in early-mid 80's K-30's. There are two different options though, SRW and DRW (single rear wheel and double). You want to hold out for a SRW since it will cost you more money to convert a DRW. Prices are usually around $800+. You can find a 10 bolt or dana44 for under $150 complete.

Re: Help how 2 tell from dana 60 and dana 44
 

This is a Dana 60. Note the 60 at the lower right. It's kind of hard to see.

Re: Help how 2 tell from dana 60 and dana 44
 

Any Chevy 60 will have King Pins instead of ball joints. That's about the quickest way to spot one. But as posted earlyer in thread no 3/4 ton chevy will use a 60 front, unless it was swapped there.

Only Dodge and the 78/79 Ford used the 60 front in the 3/4 ton trucks. But they were special package trucks like camper special or a snow fighter.

Jason.