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evan396 · 11-26-2015, 11:21 PM

Going to look at a dana 60 front axle tomorrow. We are going to use it in our 66 k20 to replace the original axle. This axle is out of a 1983 CHEVY one ton dump truck with a dullie rear. We Would like to know what we would have to do to this axle to make it fit from what we read, this should bolt right in. Are we going to need the spring pads and are we going to have to change the hubs out on this axle. Also can you give us a ballpark figure of what we should spend on this axle, or what they are worth. Thanks evan396

andrewmp6 · 11-27-2015, 08:15 AM

Price can very a lot from 500 to a grand plus just depends who is selling it.

**JIMs70GMC** · 11-27-2015, 08:46 AM

I would get the spring plates if you can. You will need to replace the dually front hubs. Around my way they go for about $1000, with minimal amount of work needed.

**special-K** · 11-27-2015, 10:14 AM

The spring pads are on the axle and need no attention. The u-bolt plates and u-bolts are the only thing different and the correct ones just bolt up. As a rule, the dual wheel Dana60 axles go for less than single wheel, since single is what the off road guys want and to convert the dual wheel axle is a decent sized added expense. I wouldn't pay more than $500, since you can pay $700-1,000 on the single that bolts right in

72MARIO · 11-27-2015, 11:26 AM

Off road design sells the single wheel front hubs. I thinks they are over $500 pair.

evan396 · 11-27-2015, 07:19 PM

Thanks, we picked it up this afternoon. Got it for $300. Looks good too! Just have to look for a set of hubs now, maybe we could get a set of used hubs. Thanks evan396

**special-K** · 11-27-2015, 08:00 PM

You did well! I'm thinking used with be very hard to find. But I won't discourage you from trying. Best of luck to you. Even with buying the new parts you'll be in good shape on price.

Chevy1TonFun · 11-28-2015, 05:32 PM

WOW $300!!!! DRWs are $1000 and SRW are $1200-1500 in California.

Matt Man · 11-29-2015, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy1TonFun

WOW $300!!!! DRWs are $1000 and SRW are $1200-1500 in California.

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evan396 · 11-29-2015, 09:16 AM

Thanks, we also got the spring plates to. We have heard that you can get the hubs turned down and have been looking into that. Have any of you had that done. We would like to know what is involved in that. Is it just cutting the outer flange off and opening up the wheel stud holes. It would be helpful if someone could post the dimensions of a single wheel hub. Thanks evan396

b454rat · 11-29-2015, 10:18 AM

You can machine the flange down. Do a search with pirate4x4 in it. Some say not to do it on a street truck, but for trail only. I personally don't see an issue with it. Cheaper and easier than getting SRW hubs. Junkyards here have 60s, but only external hub for Dodges....

**JIMs70GMC** · 11-29-2015, 09:07 PM

I am looking at a dana 60/14 bolt combo now, $1500. $300 is awesome price, especially if it is in good shape.

**First c10** · 12-12-2015, 02:41 AM

I can get a 2x4 94' 3500 truck less motor/trans and bed. 50$. Is the rear axle worth me getting it???
Not sure what axle is in it. It is a Dually. Dana 60,70???
What do you think?

**jeffahart** · 12-12-2015, 03:39 AM

You can probably still bring it in at a decent price that's worth the trouble if it has the gears you want. As long as your doing the hubs you can pick up some D70 stub shafts and the 35 spline lockers, as long as you have it apart for bearing and everything.

**special-K** · 12-12-2015, 09:21 AM

If it's a pickup it's probably a Dana70

b454rat · 12-12-2015, 10:35 AM

Most likely a 14ff. 88 to maybe 90 GM used the dana 70 in 1 tons, but after they used the 14ff exclusively. If its' the HD, it's a Dana 80, with 10 lugs and discs.

**jeffahart** · 12-12-2015, 01:56 PM

I was responding to E396. just suggesting you look at the Beefier outers as long as you have it apart you might look into it. looks like your post got a bit hijacked

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You can probably still bring it in at a decent price that's worth the trouble if it has the gears you want. As long as your doing the hubs you can pick up some D70 stub shafts and the 35 spline lockers, as long as you have it apart for bearing and everything.

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Orange Crate · 12-15-2015, 02:25 PM

I got my D60 for $700 and put another $300 in it to freshen it up, bearings u-joints and such like.

evan396 · 12-25-2015, 09:27 PM

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11-26-2015, 11:21 PM	#1
evan396 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: clinton ct Posts: 212	Dana 60 Going to look at a dana 60 front axle tomorrow. We are going to use it in our 66 k20 to replace the original axle. This axle is out of a 1983 CHEVY one ton dump truck with a dullie rear. We Would like to know what we would have to do to this axle to make it fit from what we read, this should bolt right in. Are we going to need the spring pads and are we going to have to change the hubs out on this axle. Also can you give us a ballpark figure of what we should spend on this axle, or what they are worth. Thanks evan396

11-27-2015, 08:15 AM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Dana 60 Price can very a lot from 500 to a grand plus just depends who is selling it.

11-27-2015, 08:46 AM	#3
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: Dana 60 I would get the spring plates if you can. You will need to replace the dually front hubs. Around my way they go for about $1000, with minimal amount of work needed. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

11-27-2015, 10:14 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Dana 60 The spring pads are on the axle and need no attention. The u-bolt plates and u-bolts are the only thing different and the correct ones just bolt up. As a rule, the dual wheel Dana60 axles go for less than single wheel, since single is what the off road guys want and to convert the dual wheel axle is a decent sized added expense. I wouldn't pay more than $500, since you can pay $700-1,000 on the single that bolts right in __________________ "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; 11-27-2015 at 07:58 PM.

11-27-2015, 11:26 AM	#5
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Dana 60 Off road design sells the single wheel front hubs. I thinks they are over $500 pair. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-27-2015, 07:19 PM	#6
evan396 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: clinton ct Posts: 212	Re: Dana 60 Thanks, we picked it up this afternoon. Got it for $300. Looks good too! Just have to look for a set of hubs now, maybe we could get a set of used hubs. Thanks evan396

11-27-2015, 08:00 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Dana 60 You did well! I'm thinking used with be very hard to find. But I won't discourage you from trying. Best of luck to you. Even with buying the new parts you'll be in good shape on price. __________________ "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 ~

11-28-2015, 05:32 PM	#8
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 WOW $300!!!! DRWs are $1000 and SRW are $1200-1500 in California. __________________ 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

11-29-2015, 09:16 AM	#10
evan396 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: clinton ct Posts: 212	Re: Dana 60 Thanks, we also got the spring plates to. We have heard that you can get the hubs turned down and have been looking into that. Have any of you had that done. We would like to know what is involved in that. Is it just cutting the outer flange off and opening up the wheel stud holes. It would be helpful if someone could post the dimensions of a single wheel hub. Thanks evan396

11-29-2015, 10:18 AM	#11
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Dana 60 You can machine the flange down. Do a search with pirate4x4 in it. Some say not to do it on a street truck, but for trail only. I personally don't see an issue with it. Cheaper and easier than getting SRW hubs. Junkyards here have 60s, but only external hub for Dodges.... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

11-29-2015, 09:07 PM	#12
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: Dana 60 I am looking at a dana 60/14 bolt combo now, $1500. $300 is awesome price, especially if it is in good shape. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

12-12-2015, 02:41 AM	#13
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,706	Re: Dana 60 I can get a 2x4 94' 3500 truck less motor/trans and bed. 50$. Is the rear axle worth me getting it??? Not sure what axle is in it. It is a Dually. Dana 60,70??? What do you think? __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

12-12-2015, 03:39 AM	#14
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,907	Re: Dana 60 You can probably still bring it in at a decent price that's worth the trouble if it has the gears you want. As long as your doing the hubs you can pick up some D70 stub shafts and the 35 spline lockers, as long as you have it apart for bearing and everything. __________________ White K20

12-12-2015, 09:21 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Dana 60 If it's a pickup it's probably a Dana70 __________________ "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 ~

12-12-2015, 10:35 AM	#16
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Dana 60 Most likely a 14ff. 88 to maybe 90 GM used the dana 70 in 1 tons, but after they used the 14ff exclusively. If its' the HD, it's a Dana 80, with 10 lugs and discs. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS



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12-15-2015, 02:25 PM	#18
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 757	Re: Dana 60 I got my D60 for $700 and put another $300 in it to freshen it up, bearings u-joints and such like. __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...and a 5 speed

12-25-2015, 09:27 PM	#19
evan396 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: clinton ct Posts: 212	Re: Dana 60 Santa was real nice to me and dad, but I think dad made a deal with mom![ATTACH]1480709[/ATTACH]

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