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1969 GMC · 02-14-2007, 03:07 AM

Yep, have you ever seen the pinion gear for an Eaton? Its around 2" o.d. of the splines, freaking HUGE! Plus the axleshafts are much larger, and so is just about everything else.

**special-K** · 02-14-2007, 10:21 AM

Oh yeah,I`m well versed on the Eaton,not much experience the w/14-bolt.Thanks for the answers.I was just wondering how the rest of the 4x world ranked them.I have a 4.10 under oe truck I just recently installed an original locker in.I have a set of K/30 axles for it,but figured I`d only use the D60 up front and leave my Eaton.Just checking if I`m nutz.lol

Troy-Built · 02-14-2007, 01:07 PM

I am using the Eaton in both of my 4x's 4.56 locker in the GMC and 4.10 locker in the 68 Chevy. Around here they use the Eaton over the 14 bolt for truck pulls. I believe a 4.10 is as high as was offered in the Eatons though.

earl87gta · 02-15-2007, 03:00 PM

The 4:56 came stock in Eatons that why you see so many of them.

02-14-2007, 03:07 AM	#26
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: Rear Dana 60 vs. 14 Bolt Yep, have you ever seen the pinion gear for an Eaton? Its around 2" o.d. of the splines, freaking HUGE! Plus the axleshafts are much larger, and so is just about everything else. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-14-2007, 10:21 AM	#27
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rear Dana 60 vs. 14 Bolt Oh yeah,I`m well versed on the Eaton,not much experience the w/14-bolt.Thanks for the answers.I was just wondering how the rest of the 4x world ranked them.I have a 4.10 under oe truck I just recently installed an original locker in.I have a set of K/30 axles for it,but figured I`d only use the D60 up front and leave my Eaton.Just checking if I`m nutz.lol __________________ "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 ~

02-14-2007, 01:07 PM	#28
Troy-Built Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perrysville Indiana Posts: 258	Re: Rear Dana 60 vs. 14 Bolt I am using the Eaton in both of my 4x's 4.56 locker in the GMC and 4.10 locker in the 68 Chevy. Around here they use the Eaton over the 14 bolt for truck pulls. I believe a 4.10 is as high as was offered in the Eatons though. __________________ 69 Chevelle SS 375/396 TKO 600 71 Suburban 3/4 4x4 402 5-speed (project) 68 chevy C10 shortbed 327 5-speed (project) 72 Blazer 4x4 400 4-speed (wifes project) Numerous 67-72 parts trucks

02-15-2007, 03:00 PM	#29
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Rear Dana 60 vs. 14 Bolt The 4:56 came stock in Eatons that why you see so many of them. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb



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