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72chevyk10 · 12-31-2008, 01:16 AM

as a 6 lug dana 60? how would the strength be? im not goin to hard off road about 98% road driving with the occasional mud slingin. my 12b is starting to wear out and id like to keep the wheels i have

DirtyLarry · 12-31-2008, 01:52 AM

Yes, there is such a creature albeit they are very very rare. My ’68 GMC 2wd originally came with a semi-floating 6 lug Dana 60 but I smeared a few teeth off the ring gear and currently have a Dana 44 in it right now. Aside from me breaking mine, I think Dana 60’s are pretty tough. Not sure why mine broke.

That said, you would still be better off swapping in a 14 bolt full floating rear axle and swapping on 8 lug brake rotors and backing plates to your front D44 or 10 bolt as a 6 lug Dana 60 will be near impossible to find.

I have pictures of my broken semi-float 6 lug Dana 60 if you want to see them.

**special-K** · 12-31-2008, 09:37 AM

Like larry said,start looking under 67-72 GMCs.another 6-lug option would be to go with a,`88-up 14-bolt semi-floater.They are alot tougher than a 12-bolt and are found in the light-duty 2500s.Look for the 2500 badge and 6-lugs.These are the 2500s without fender flares.
Using any rear from`73-up will require spring pad and shock mount relocating.Not a big deal,though.

72chevyk10 · 12-31-2008, 02:44 PM

im kinda new at this but ive heard of a lug change(?) like 8-6 lug swap would that make it weaker? and what does the semi float and full float mean? im really new to this

12-31-2008, 01:52 AM	#2
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: is there such thing Yes, there is such a creature albeit they are very very rare. My ’68 GMC 2wd originally came with a semi-floating 6 lug Dana 60 but I smeared a few teeth off the ring gear and currently have a Dana 44 in it right now. Aside from me breaking mine, I think Dana 60’s are pretty tough. Not sure why mine broke. That said, you would still be better off swapping in a 14 bolt full floating rear axle and swapping on 8 lug brake rotors and backing plates to your front D44 or 10 bolt as a 6 lug Dana 60 will be near impossible to find. I have pictures of my broken semi-float 6 lug Dana 60 if you want to see them. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

12-31-2008, 09:37 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: is there such thing Like larry said,start looking under 67-72 GMCs.another 6-lug option would be to go with a,`88-up 14-bolt semi-floater.They are alot tougher than a 12-bolt and are found in the light-duty 2500s.Look for the 2500 badge and 6-lugs.These are the 2500s without fender flares. Using any rear from`73-up will require spring pad and shock mount relocating.Not a big deal,though. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-31-2008 at 09:38 AM.



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