Dana 60 & 44 Axel Questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*72chev4x4* · 06-06-2002, 08:10 PM

I have a 72 chev 4x4 1/2 ton that i want to keep a half ton BUT i want, if possible, dana 60 fron and rear axel. did they make dana 60's in 6 lug for both front and back? or do i have to put a 6 lug dana 44 up front? thanks!

Scrub · 06-06-2002, 11:54 PM

Dynatrac makes dana 60 axles any way you want then except cheap.

http://www.dynatrac.com/series_60.html

diehardrider · 06-07-2002, 12:26 AM

3/4 14 bolts in the rear and they are eight lug

**68SWB4x4** · 06-07-2002, 01:53 AM

if you got the bucks sure...... gotta be custom done

misfits · 06-07-2002, 08:37 AM

If you are going to get dana 60s why not just go with the 8 lug full floaters?

**68SWB4x4** · 06-07-2002, 01:58 PM

come on whatever high buck wheels you got on it now arnt worth the extra $$ spent on custom done dana 60s!

*72chev4x4* · 06-08-2002, 12:42 AM

i have stock 6 lug rallye wheels on it and thats what i want on it. nothing, in my opinion, looks cleaners than rallyes.

**68SWB4x4** · 06-08-2002, 01:56 AM

they make a similar 8 lug style rally....... http://communities.msn.com/68k10/68k...to&PhotoID=209
not as good but...... ALOT cheaper than custom axles

*72chev4x4* · 06-08-2002, 12:56 PM

maybe i dont need custom axels? did dana ever make 6 lug dana 60's?

**JIMs70GMC** · 06-08-2002, 09:01 PM

Dana-Spicer made a dana 60-2 that was a semi-float type axle that was under some GM C-10 trucks in 68-70, probably 6 lug. I believe some chrysler cars also had semi-float dana 60s.

If your looking to strengthen your drivetrain you could upgrade your axle shafts with aftermarket units(front and rear) and increase your front axle u-joint from the 260x to 297x.

cheyenne10 · 06-10-2002, 10:07 AM

I am familir with Dynatrac, seems to be the best and does have hefty price tag but worth it in some instances. Is anyone familiar with Boyce Equipment?

http://www.boyceequipment.com/axles.html

According to their website they have a lot of experience with truck axles and seem cheaper than dynatrac.

>X< · 06-20-2002, 05:16 PM

i ahve a dana 60 rear ff for sale if your interested, sean

(edited)

i decided to use this axle, sorry

sakohntr · 07-06-2002, 11:25 PM

Dont forget that Chevy put 14 bolt corportate axles in there 6 lug
3/4 ton trucks in the late 80's and early 90's.

06-06-2002, 08:10 PM	#1
72chev4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 14	Dana 60 & 44 Axel Questions I have a 72 chev 4x4 1/2 ton that i want to keep a half ton BUT i want, if possible, dana 60 fron and rear axel. did they make dana 60's in 6 lug for both front and back? or do i have to put a 6 lug dana 44 up front? thanks!

06-06-2002, 11:54 PM	#2
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	Dynatrac makes dana 60 axles any way you want then except cheap. http://www.dynatrac.com/series_60.html __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

06-07-2002, 01:53 AM	#4
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	if you got the bucks sure...... gotta be custom done __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-07-2002, 01:58 PM	#6
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	come on whatever high buck wheels you got on it now arnt worth the extra $$ spent on custom done dana 60s! __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-08-2002, 01:56 AM	#8
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	they make a similar 8 lug style rally....... http://communities.msn.com/68k10/68k...to&PhotoID=209 not as good but...... ALOT cheaper than custom axles __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-07-2002, 12:26 AM	#3
diehardrider KEEP IT PINNED Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hanford ,CA Posts: 111	3/4 14 bolts in the rear and they are eight lug

06-07-2002, 08:37 AM	#5
misfits Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sturgeon Bay , WI USA Posts: 375	If you are going to get dana 60s why not just go with the 8 lug full floaters?

06-08-2002, 12:42 AM	#7
72chev4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 14	i have stock 6 lug rallye wheels on it and thats what i want on it. nothing, in my opinion, looks cleaners than rallyes.

06-08-2002, 12:56 PM	#9
72chev4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 14	maybe i dont need custom axels? did dana ever make 6 lug dana 60's?

06-08-2002, 09:01 PM	#10
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Dana-Spicer made a dana 60-2 that was a semi-float type axle that was under some GM C-10 trucks in 68-70, probably 6 lug. I believe some chrysler cars also had semi-float dana 60s. If your looking to strengthen your drivetrain you could upgrade your axle shafts with aftermarket units(front and rear) and increase your front axle u-joint from the 260x to 297x. __________________ 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 Last edited by JIMs70GMC; 06-08-2002 at 09:05 PM.

06-10-2002, 10:07 AM	#11
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,511	I am familir with Dynatrac, seems to be the best and does have hefty price tag but worth it in some instances. Is anyone familiar with Boyce Equipment? http://www.boyceequipment.com/axles.html According to their website they have a lot of experience with truck axles and seem cheaper than dynatrac. __________________ Bob

06-20-2002, 05:16 PM	#12
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	i ahve a dana 60 rear ff for sale if your interested, sean (edited) i decided to use this axle, sorry __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack. Last edited by >X<; 06-29-2002 at 10:45 PM.

07-06-2002, 11:25 PM	#13
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	other 6 lug options Dont forget that Chevy put 14 bolt corportate axles in there 6 lug 3/4 ton trucks in the late 80's and early 90's. __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.



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