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special70gmc · 09-12-2004, 07:08 PM

ok this week end i blew my dana 60 in my truck it had 4.10s stock but id like to up grade to 3.73 or 3.42 or something inbetween where can i buy gears? i think its a semi floater, its 8 lug anybody have any ideas?

-kyle

**binford** · 09-12-2004, 07:21 PM

You need the dana id number it is stamped on the back of the axle near the right side shock mount. From there you can go to http://www.drivetrainsuperstores.com/

1969 GMC · 09-12-2004, 08:33 PM

that is a dana 60 full floater. gears should be pretty easy to find for it.
i'm curious though, what exactly did you blow up?

da-burb · 09-12-2004, 11:40 PM

I just sold a nice set of 3.54 gears that would have been perfect for you. If you do end up going back to 4.10's I know the guy that purchased my 3.54's and he has a nice set of 4.10's for $60 or b/o.

GMC71k20 · 09-13-2004, 12:11 AM

how the hell did you blow a dana 60?

Bill72BB · 09-13-2004, 12:56 AM

If you just need a new ring and pinion , 3.54 should be available ,I got some at the local 4 wheel drive shop .

special70gmc · 09-15-2004, 04:52 PM

not sure how but the small block in my sig killed it from all those brakestands testing out my stall converter i guess it snaped the spider pin and ate the ring gear thanks for all ur help -kyle

dion · 09-15-2004, 09:33 PM

I feel for ya, I did the same thing with my Dana 60, and I wasn't even doing a burn out (at least when it happend) I went with 3.55's

special70gmc · 09-16-2004, 09:42 AM

hey dion did ur truck get sugnificantly slower with the lower gears? vs the 4.10s that is. thats the only thing im afraid of. also can i install the gears and a track lok myself?or do i NEED to get some one to do it? thanks -kyle

dion · 09-16-2004, 05:19 PM

I had 3.55 in there before so I couldn't tell you. I have been thinking about going to 3.73 though. 4.10 would probably be too much, I do a little Highway driving.
Here's what we pulled out

68w/sbc406 · 09-16-2004, 07:58 PM

thats pretty. thats something that goes one the wall with the twisted up con rod bearing caps

dion · 09-16-2004, 08:58 PM

I keep it on my desk at work, a little big for a paper weight though!

1969 GMC · 09-16-2004, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by special70gmc

hey dion did ur truck get sugnificantly slower with the lower gears? vs the 4.10s that is. thats the only thing im afraid of. also can i install the gears and a track lok myself?or do i NEED to get some one to do it? thanks -kyle

iirc, you will need to get someone to redo the gears for you, as dana axles need special tools (like a case spreader). I would go for the power-lok posi over the track-lok, its a better unit. used, you can find them for pretty cheap.

09-12-2004, 07:08 PM	#1
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	i blew my dana 60!!! need new parts ok this week end i blew my dana 60 in my truck it had 4.10s stock but id like to up grade to 3.73 or 3.42 or something inbetween where can i buy gears? i think its a semi floater, its 8 lug anybody have any ideas? -kyle Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

09-12-2004, 08:33 PM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	that is a dana 60 full floater. gears should be pretty easy to find for it. i'm curious though, what exactly did you blow up? __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

09-12-2004, 11:40 PM	#4
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I just sold a nice set of 3.54 gears that would have been perfect for you. If you do end up going back to 4.10's I know the guy that purchased my 3.54's and he has a nice set of 4.10's for $60 or b/o. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

09-13-2004, 12:56 AM	#6
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	If you just need a new ring and pinion , 3.54 should be available ,I got some at the local 4 wheel drive shop . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

09-15-2004, 04:52 PM	#7
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	not sure how but the small block in my sig killed it from all those brakestands testing out my stall converter i guess it snaped the spider pin and ate the ring gear thanks for all ur help -kyle __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

09-12-2004, 07:21 PM	#2
binford Active Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 141	You need the dana id number it is stamped on the back of the axle near the right side shock mount. From there you can go to http://www.drivetrainsuperstores.com/

09-13-2004, 12:11 AM	#5
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,278	how the hell did you blow a dana 60?

09-15-2004, 09:33 PM	#8
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	I feel for ya, I did the same thing with my Dana 60, and I wasn't even doing a burn out (at least when it happend) I went with 3.55's __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

09-16-2004, 09:42 AM	#9
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	hey dion did ur truck get sugnificantly slower with the lower gears? vs the 4.10s that is. thats the only thing im afraid of. also can i install the gears and a track lok myself?or do i NEED to get some one to do it? thanks -kyle __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

09-16-2004, 05:19 PM	#10
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	I had 3.55 in there before so I couldn't tell you. I have been thinking about going to 3.73 though. 4.10 would probably be too much, I do a little Highway driving. Here's what we pulled out Attached Images __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

09-16-2004, 07:58 PM	#11
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	thats pretty. thats something that goes one the wall with the twisted up con rod bearing caps __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

09-16-2004, 08:58 PM	#12
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	I keep it on my desk at work, a little big for a paper weight though! __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts



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