Help how 2 tell from dana 60 and dana 44 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

onesmokinduramax · 04-25-2010, 10:39 PM

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

onlyifihadachevy · 04-25-2010, 10:51 PM

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.

onesmokinduramax · 04-25-2010, 10:56 PM

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

**Yukon Jack** · 04-25-2010, 10:57 PM

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.

onesmokinduramax · 04-25-2010, 11:28 PM

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

b454rat · 04-25-2010, 11:38 PM

No numbers probly means a 10 bolt.

onesmokinduramax · 04-26-2010, 12:09 AM

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

Chevy1TonFun · 04-26-2010, 12:31 AM

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

Beelzeburb · 04-26-2010, 12:37 AM

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

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/

msgross · 04-28-2010, 09:18 AM

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.

Big-Blue · 04-28-2010, 09:22 PM

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

Jason M · 04-30-2010, 11:01 PM

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.

04-25-2010, 10:39 PM	#1
onesmokinduramax Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kettering,Ohio Posts: 44	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 __________________ 04 Chevy Duramax LLY crewcab 4X4 Built ATS Allison Upgrades making around 500HP! 75 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 its got a built 350 with dana 44 and a lift.

04-25-2010, 10:51 PM	#2
onlyifihadachevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: seaside,ca Posts: 778	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. __________________ 72 gmc 2500 2wd drive convert My 72 thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346712 THe other truck, wheeler 69 1/2 4x4, yellow and rusty. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350300

04-25-2010, 10:56 PM	#3
onesmokinduramax Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kettering,Ohio Posts: 44	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 __________________ 04 Chevy Duramax LLY crewcab 4X4 Built ATS Allison Upgrades making around 500HP! 75 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 its got a built 350 with dana 44 and a lift.

04-25-2010, 10:57 PM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	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. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-25-2010, 11:28 PM	#5
onesmokinduramax Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kettering,Ohio Posts: 44	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 __________________ 04 Chevy Duramax LLY crewcab 4X4 Built ATS Allison Upgrades making around 500HP! 75 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 its got a built 350 with dana 44 and a lift.

04-25-2010, 11:38 PM	#6
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Help how 2 tell from dana 60 and dana 44 No numbers probly means a 10 bolt. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

04-26-2010, 12:09 AM	#7
onesmokinduramax Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kettering,Ohio Posts: 44	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? __________________ 04 Chevy Duramax LLY crewcab 4X4 Built ATS Allison Upgrades making around 500HP! 75 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 its got a built 350 with dana 44 and a lift.

04-26-2010, 12:31 AM	#8
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	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 __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

04-26-2010, 12:37 AM	#9
Beelzeburb Devil's in the Details Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 353	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? 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/ __________________ '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; 04-26-2010 at 12:40 AM.

04-28-2010, 09:18 AM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	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. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 04-28-2010 at 09:19 AM.

04-28-2010, 09:22 PM	#11
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	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. Attached Images

04-30-2010, 11:01 PM	#12
Jason M Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Holland Mass Posts: 21	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.

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