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11-17-2010, 05:23 PM
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D44 to D60
Finally took out the D44 and installed the D60 in my '68. Wow, much larger axle! I like it!
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68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women" |
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11-17-2010, 06:17 PM
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Re: D44 to D60
Congrats on the install. I put one in mine this spring - I sure dig the disk brakes too!
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11-17-2010, 06:32 PM
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Re: D44 to D60
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I was thinking about you while putting this in and wondering if you got yours installed. I haven't driven it yet as I am waiting on brake lines. Have you noticed any affect on your turning radius?
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68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women" |
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11-20-2010, 06:28 AM
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Re: D44 to D60
Whats the averag price of a D60? I was told about one local, 4.10 gears and new hubs.... condition unknown....
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11-20-2010, 01:27 PM
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Re: D44 to D60
I purchased mine for $800 and was told that it was a runner. OF course, that wasn't the case and I ended up rebuilding the entire thing. I probably have $1600 in it now.
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68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women" |
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11-21-2010, 01:59 PM
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Re: D44 to D60
I went from a closed knuckle Dana 44 so the change in turning radius is dramatically better!
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11-21-2010, 03:20 PM
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Re: D44 to D60
Hey Breeh not to get off topic, but I noticed in your sig that you have the BTO 700r4 behind a 427. How is it holding up so far? Do you tow with it? I'm looking at a 4l80e but like the 1st gear of the 700. Just curious. The 60 looks great BTW! It's on my Xmas list but I'll probably get a tie or something. Good work!
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Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205  52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29 |
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11-22-2010, 02:46 AM
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Re: D44 to D60
I have been running that 700r4 for 8 years now without a single issue. When I put it in there were some guys on here that were against them but it has been a reliable transmission. I get better mileage now with the big block and overdrive then I did with the original 6 banger 4 speed combo that it came with. However, I don't tow anything with it.
I get ties for Christmas too. I make my own list for what I really want
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68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women" |
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11-22-2010, 02:47 AM
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Re: D44 to D60
As an added note now that I have been able to drive it, the turning radius is markedly improved over the D44 and the brakes? Wow!
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68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women" |
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11-23-2010, 10:40 AM
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Re: D44 to D60
Does the ring and pinion match, or do you gotta do a swap.
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11-23-2010, 04:51 PM
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Re: D44 to D60
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Not sure that I understand your question. It had the correct ratio to match my rearend already. Same as the D44.
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68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women" |
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11-23-2010, 07:14 PM
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Re: D44 to D60
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But you already answered my question....., they match. What ratio is it?
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11-24-2010, 12:02 AM
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Re: D44 to D60
Looks great, congrats. It is a great feeling to know that you will not be picking broken axle pieces out of the housing anytime soon. Dana 60 = peace of mind! Good idea on the xmas list too!
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Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29 |
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