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Beelzeburb · 03-23-2010, 10:36 AM

Some good advice already. I was going to add to what they've said by telling you that most D60 FF rear ends came with 30 spline 1.31" diameter axle shafts (except the Dana 60HD). That's the same diameter as a Dana 44, or even 12 bolts. They're inherently stronger though, because unlike a semi-floater the weight of the vehicle isn't on the axle shaft, but on the axle tubes instead. Still, like Burt4x4 said, they can be upgraded to the 1.5" 35 spline shafts.

Burt, who did you have bore out the spindles for you to clear the larger shafts, or did you do it yourself?

Oh, and the only thing I had to do to mine to get it to fit was relocate the spring perches.

03-23-2010, 10:36 AM	#5
Beelzeburb Devil's in the Details Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 353	Re: Dana 60 rear?? Some good advice already. I was going to add to what they've said by telling you that most D60 FF rear ends came with 30 spline 1.31" diameter axle shafts (except the Dana 60HD). That's the same diameter as a Dana 44, or even 12 bolts. They're inherently stronger though, because unlike a semi-floater the weight of the vehicle isn't on the axle shaft, but on the axle tubes instead. Still, like Burt4x4 said, they can be upgraded to the 1.5" 35 spline shafts. Burt, who did you have bore out the spindles for you to clear the larger shafts, or did you do it yourself? Oh, and the only thing I had to do to mine to get it to fit was relocate the spring perches. __________________ '70 K10 Suburban - TBI 454, 4L80E, NP241C, Dana 60 & 44 - The 10+ Year Project Thread Datsun 240Z, 510 2 door and an old Honda motorcycle Last edited by Beelzeburb; 03-23-2010 at 10:37 AM.