Dana 60 in Early Ford Bronco

[myemontana]

I have a 70 Bronco that I am wanting to put Dana 60's under. Anyone done this or have any advice?? I can get my hands on a rear Dana 60 from a E350 Van, just need to track down a front..

 

[1993yj]

the front is always the hard one

 

[mbryson]

the front is always the hard one

It's not hard to find one, but finding one under $1000 is a little challenging. However, they are worth the cash vs. a D44 if you feel like you need to upgrade to alloy shafts. They get cheaper if you start pricing D44 alloy shafts and upgraded axle joints (which I believe you need if you're thinking about 37-38" tires or bigger and you have any kind of torque at all). One of those things where you get what you pay for.


I can't imagine it'd be really difficult to sling a 60 under the front of an EB. You'll need to decide if you're sticking with radius arms or converting to something else.

I'm sure Milner will chime in. He's pretty sharp on EB.

 

[BCGPER]

First time anyone's ever called Milner sharp.....

Actually, Marc is the guy you need to get with.... :greg:

It's not hard to find one, but finding one under $1000 is a little challenging. However, they are worth the cash vs. a D44 if you feel like you need to upgrade to alloy shafts. They get cheaper if you start pricing D44 alloy shafts and upgraded axle joints (which I believe you need if you're thinking about 37-38" tires or bigger and you have any kind of torque at all). One of those things where you get what you pay for.


I can't imagine it'd be really difficult to sling a 60 under the front of an EB. You'll need to decide if you're sticking with radius arms or converting to something else.

I'm sure Milner will chime in. He's pretty sharp on EB.

 

[Projp]

You need to get over to Classic Broncos.com.
That is where the EB religion worships.

 

[Milner]

Well, you see....

Where to start????
First the 60 rear you have from a van may actually be a 61 or a 60....check the BM. But, either way it is about 4" wider than a truck axle.

As for the front a 78-79 f350 60 is your Best option, but even harder ($$$$) to find. The short side on those 2 years is longer....Makes it easy to cut down the long side to get the width right.....

I have a later model king pin 60 in the front of mine. BUT my driveline runs at a compound angle. Not a big deal, not a street driver....I will see if I can find some pics.

Honestly to get a 60 under there you need at least 3.5" of lift. The oilpan and frame make things real tight!!

There are several others on here with various variations of 60's under their EB's too. I am sure they'll chime in too.

Edit: Fixxed it

 

[I Lean]

As for the front a 78-79 f350 60 is your Best option, but even harder ($$$$) to find. The long side on those 2 years is longer....Makes it easy to cut down the long side.

You're backward here....those years have a longer short side and shorter long side than later ones.

 

[myemontana]

what about running with full width??

 

[mbryson]

http://www.rockymountainextreme.com/showthread.php?t=39080



...........and there you go.......

 

[Another Jeep]

I just posted a high pinion Dana 60 out of a 97 power stroke. It's complete from hub to hub. If you're intersed I'm selling for $950.00 Or I will trade for a pass. side drop. Let me knw if you're ready? I think it has 4.10 gears

 

[Milner]

You're backward here....those years have a longer short side and shorter long side than later ones.

Sh!t you knew what I meant....but he didn't....THANKS

Yes, short side is longer....makes it easier to cut down the long side to make the correct width....
I really need to learn to proof read!!

 

[Milner]

what about running with full width??

I am running mine full width. I stayed with 8" rims and 38x12.50's to keep it from being TOOOOOOO wide, but it is still WIDE.... (no comments fro you, Carl

 

[James K]

I am running mine full width. I stayed with 8" rims and 38x12.50's to keep it from being TOOOOOOO wide, but it is still WIDE.... (no comments fro you, Carl

umm.....................nevermind.

 

[TEAM FRED]

I run a '88 Dana 60 in mine.
Like others have said the short side is a little tight to work with using factory axle wedges and radius arms but can be done. Driveline angle is no problem on mine 3.5" lift.
Cage Offroad makes weld on brackets for their radius arms that will fit any year 60 with minimal modifications.
Seems like you always find this out after your finished.

 

[mswasey]

I'm using an '85 Chevy D60 under my 74EB. The Chevy axles seem to be a little easier to find and a little cheaper, although low pinion. I had to move the diff to the "correct" side but I left the axle full width. I do have a compound angle as Marc said and mine is a little worse with the low pinion. If you end up with a low pinion axle, I would shorten the long side and lengthen the long side to get the pinion more toward the center. You would have to run custom length inner shafts but it may be worth the trade.

 

[I Lean]

.... I would shorten the long side and lengthen the long side to get the pinion more toward the center...

That sounds difficult to accomplish both at the same time.

 

[Meat_]

That sounds difficult to accomplish both at the same time.

Nah, I did that to mine. It ended up almost like stock though.

 

[mswasey]

I had Joe at McMillright move the diff on my axle and leave it stock length, just on the other side. He did another for a friend and shortened the long side by 4" which was easy, then lengthened the short side the same amount using custom made sleeve and a new section of tube, works great!

That sounds difficult to accomplish both at the same time.

 

[Meat_]

I had Joe at McMillright move the diff on my axle and leave it stock length, just on the other side. He did another for a friend and shortened the long side by 4" which was easy, then lengthened the short side the same amount using custom made sleeve and a new section of tube, works great!

missed your typo for a second time ehh?

 

[mswasey]

WOW!!! It seemed right in my mind, good thing not everyone thinks like me! What I meant to say is shorten the id and lengthen the od.........just kiddin. Shorten the long side and lengthen the short side, did I say that right this time?

I would shorten the long side and lengthen the long side to get the pinion more toward the center.