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Re: 1/2 ton axel up grade ?
the next queston is i have a 71 3/4 ton 2 wheel with a dana 60 w/factory locker with 4.11 gears I will most likly only ever go up to 33'smay be 35's would you
a) put this axle in the rear?
Yes, it will take some bracket moving/welding, but it is a great axle
b) save the locker for a front dana 60? or will it not work in a front?
A differential from a Dana60 rear will work in the front, but you do NOT want a Detroit locker in the front. It would be a serious steering problem.
c) this is over kill you wont need it with the lighter wheeling you will do.
A locker in the rear and open diff in the front will be fine.....nothing wrong with overkill as long as it doesn't cost too much to justify.
just tryin to plan out the best combo for what I got. I would love to stay with 15" wheels for the street even with the 8 lug
15" wheels and 8 lug can cause clearence issues with the calipers and possibly tie-rods. You have to be careful about the wheel off-set.
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