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    Author Topic: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4  (Read 5002 times)

    Offline MDMoparDude

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    Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « on: April 22, 2008 - 06:49:10 PM »
    Hello all,

    Just a couple of newbi questions.  My car wich is a 70 r/t clone with a 440 six pack came with an 8 3/4 inch rear end.  Everything I have read said the 60's were standard.  Is this true, or were 8 3/4s an option?  what are the pluses and minuses of each rear end.  I know this is kind of an opinion question, but everyone is valued.  Thanks in advance.

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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « Reply #1 on: April 22, 2008 - 06:49:50 PM »
    automatic or 4spd?
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    Re: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « Reply #2 on: April 22, 2008 - 06:59:45 PM »
    I think the automatic models could come with either but the 4 speed only came with the dana. Both are good, if you are doing hardcore drag racing then the dana would be better. All depends on what you want to do with the car
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    Offline MDMoparDude

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    Re: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « Reply #3 on: April 22, 2008 - 07:09:10 PM »
    It is a four speed
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    Offline 72hemi

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    Re: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « Reply #4 on: April 22, 2008 - 07:11:11 PM »
    Dana 60 only. With an auto you had the option, but there was no option with the 4 speed.
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    Offline MDMoparDude

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    Re: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « Reply #5 on: April 22, 2008 - 07:51:54 PM »
    Well, that swapout will have to wait until next winter.  I sthere any place besides a junk yard or e-bay to find a Dana 60?  If junkyard is a route, what other vehicles could i get one out of.  What other considerations will I have ie, do I have to replace the drive shaft, brakes, or is this an easy swapout?  I know nothing is easy........
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    Offline NoMope Greg

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    Re: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « Reply #6 on: April 22, 2008 - 08:04:02 PM »
    Dana 60's were used in many pickups and should be an easy junkyard find.  Mopar Muscle did an article a few years back that showed how to modify a truck Dana for use in an B- or E-body.  It didn't seem too difficult for someone with decent metalworking skills - cut the ends off, cut the tubes down to the proper size and then weld the ends back on.  Any decent driveline shop should be able to do the work.  You'll have to buy the appropriate axles, but those are easy to find - Randy's Ring and Pinion should have them. 
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    Re: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « Reply #7 on: April 22, 2008 - 08:06:46 PM »
    Moser and Strange both offer direct bolt in brand new 60 rear ends.
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    Re: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « Reply #8 on: April 22, 2008 - 08:13:04 PM »
    Converting can be done ... BMW!   

    Bring Money With!!!

    True e-bad Dana 60's are $$

    Dana made them for all domestic pick-ups(mopar-gm ford-international) at one time or another. And easyer to find, but still $ to set up. 
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    Offline MDMoparDude

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    Re: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « Reply #9 on: April 22, 2008 - 08:20:43 PM »
    Yeah I know, I started with a budget but gave that up quickly as a pipe dream.  Are the 8 3/4 axles worth money?  Axles at both of those sites dont seem too bad in the grand scheme of things....  I would probably sell what I have to help offset the cost......
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    Offline longgone

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    Re: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « Reply #10 on: April 22, 2008 - 08:49:25 PM »
    I had Dr. Diff put me together a Dana 60 setup with a Eaton Tru-Trac differential and his disc brake kit.  I love it...
    If you want it done right, Dr. Diff is one of the good routes to take.
    Blueglow
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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « Reply #11 on: April 22, 2008 - 09:13:52 PM »
    Quote from: blueglow on April 22, 2008 - 08:49:25 PM
    I had Dr. Diff put me together a Dana 60 setup with a Eaton Tru-Trac differential and his disc brake kit.  I love it...
    If you want it done right, Dr. Diff is one of the good routes to take.
    Blueglow


    Absolutely. + 1 for me. I wanted the best so got the best.


    Dr-Diff (Case) was awesome to deal with. :2thumbs:
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    Offline MDMoparDude

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    Re: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « Reply #12 on: April 22, 2008 - 09:20:43 PM »
    How much if you dont mind me asking? I will probably keep the rear drums on mine......
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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « Reply #13 on: April 22, 2008 - 09:32:46 PM »


    Good question lol. Not 100% sure at the moment but I do keep all invoices for the builds in folders.
    From memory it was around $3,100 USD with all the extras I added on and shipping to LA.

    Website isn't a big flashy thing but his work is where the money is.
    http://members.aol.com/doctordiff/dana.html

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    Offline longgone

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    Re: Dana 60 vs 8 3/4
    « Reply #14 on: April 22, 2008 - 09:37:50 PM »
    Similar about $3000-3500 for the setup I got but man is it awesome.  Whole different car from the 8 3/4 that was in it.
    Blueglow
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