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MudBug · 10-13-2009, 09:41 PM

What year and trucks or burbs did the coil spring DANA 60 come in?I have a 70 model C-20 with an Eaton.This will be a future project and I'm just gathering parts. Thanks

lilred67 · 10-13-2009, 10:49 PM

i have seen them in '71 & '72's.i think those where the only years for the coil spring set up dana 60.i'm sure the resident guru will correct me if i'm wrong.

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2009, 06:25 AM

they came in all big block 3/4 ton trucks, so they were in 68 - 72, and I'm willing to bet a kick to the daddy parts that some 67s got them too.

**special-K** · 10-14-2009, 06:30 AM

I`m not sure,they were in 67-72 I believe.There were a rare few 6-lugs optioned in 1/2Ts.The Dana was offered in 3.54:1 so that`s why the difference.

Ackattack · 10-14-2009, 02:09 PM

My 72 3/4t chevy w/ coils had an eaton (sbc w/ auto)

My 69 3/4t gmw w/leafs has a Dana 60 (sbc w/ 4 speed)

Dr. Evil · 10-15-2009, 07:44 PM

My 70 GMC 1/2 ton has a BB and a Dana 60 3.54

MudBug · 10-15-2009, 07:50 PM

Thanks guys.There is a 3/4 ton Burb I see sometimes at the local diner at lunch.I'll try and get a look under it.

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-15-2009, 08:18 PM

You can make a leaf d60 work in a coil truck.....

MudBug · 10-15-2009, 08:24 PM

Are the leaf the same width and up to what year did the make them?

I thinking about how to get perchs and brackets.

*2tons of fun* · 10-16-2009, 12:44 AM

70 3/4t bbc th400 coil d60.

**special-K** · 10-16-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MudBug

Are the leaf the same width and up to what year did the make them?

I thinking about how to get perchs and brackets.

I think`72 in GMs and I think the dimensions are the same between coil and leaf.Everyone used Danas back then..

Grandpa's CST · 01-13-2010, 09:13 PM

Most commonly found under 8 lug coil early Suburban's, many think they did not exist, I have one and have seen others.

factorystock · 01-14-2010, 09:08 PM

Since you have a c-20, you are probably interested in the 8 lug Dana 60. It was a crap shoot, you really dont know what you'll find under a 3/4 ton Chevy from 68-72, unless it was a BB, which had a 3.54 Dana standard. I would say most coil 3/4 tons used eatons while most leaf spring 3/4 tons used Dana. but not the rule. The real question is why did GM use both brands with the same ratios (4.10 vs. 4.11) and (4.56 vs 4.57)? The mystery ended in '73 when Chevy stopped using both and went with there own "corporate" 3/4 ton rear end.

basemodel67 · 01-15-2010, 01:30 AM

Were the 1/2 ton D60s c-clip style or retainer bearing style? And how hard would it be to find one?

10-13-2009, 09:41 PM	#1
MudBug Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tennessee Posts: 159	DANA 60's What year and trucks or burbs did the coil spring DANA 60 come in?I have a 70 model C-20 with an Eaton.This will be a future project and I'm just gathering parts. Thanks

10-13-2009, 10:49 PM	#2
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: DANA 60's i have seen them in '71 & '72's.i think those where the only years for the coil spring set up dana 60.i'm sure the resident guru will correct me if i'm wrong.

10-14-2009, 06:25 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: DANA 60's they came in all big block 3/4 ton trucks, so they were in 68 - 72, and I'm willing to bet a kick to the daddy parts that some 67s got them too.

10-14-2009, 06:30 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: DANA 60's I`m not sure,they were in 67-72 I believe.There were a rare few 6-lugs optioned in 1/2Ts.The Dana was offered in 3.54:1 so that`s why the difference. __________________ "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 ~

10-14-2009, 02:09 PM	#5
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: DANA 60's My 72 3/4t chevy w/ coils had an eaton (sbc w/ auto) My 69 3/4t gmw w/leafs has a Dana 60 (sbc w/ 4 speed) __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

10-15-2009, 07:44 PM	#6
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: DANA 60's My 70 GMC 1/2 ton has a BB and a Dana 60 3.54

10-15-2009, 07:50 PM	#7
MudBug Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tennessee Posts: 159	Re: DANA 60's Thanks guys.There is a 3/4 ton Burb I see sometimes at the local diner at lunch.I'll try and get a look under it.

10-15-2009, 08:18 PM	#8
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: DANA 60's You can make a leaf d60 work in a coil truck..... __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

10-15-2009, 08:24 PM	#9
MudBug Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tennessee Posts: 159	Re: DANA 60's Are the leaf the same width and up to what year did the make them?I thinking about how to get perchs and brackets.

10-16-2009, 12:44 AM	#10
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: DANA 60's 70 3/4t bbc th400 coil d60.

01-13-2010, 09:13 PM	#12
Grandpa's CST Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 28	Re: DANA 60's Most commonly found under 8 lug coil early Suburban's, many think they did not exist, I have one and have seen others. __________________ ........................ ..........._____\|__\___ ..........\|_(O)_____(O)]

01-14-2010, 09:08 PM	#13
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,399	Re: DANA 60's Since you have a c-20, you are probably interested in the 8 lug Dana 60. It was a crap shoot, you really dont know what you'll find under a 3/4 ton Chevy from 68-72, unless it was a BB, which had a 3.54 Dana standard. I would say most coil 3/4 tons used eatons while most leaf spring 3/4 tons used Dana. but not the rule. The real question is why did GM use both brands with the same ratios (4.10 vs. 4.11) and (4.56 vs 4.57)? The mystery ended in '73 when Chevy stopped using both and went with there own "corporate" 3/4 ton rear end.

01-15-2010, 01:30 AM	#14
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: DANA 60's Were the 1/2 ton D60s c-clip style or retainer bearing style? And how hard would it be to find one? __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out!



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