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1969 GMC · 06-11-2009, 11:09 PM

what kind of wheeling do you do?

high pinion dana 60's are a Ford-only item, to run one you will either have to re-tube the axle to get the pumpkin on the right side or swap to a ford transfer case to get driver's drop.

dodge or chevy 60's will bolt right up to your springs now, and you might have to change brake hoses, and the dodge will have a different u-joint. any chevy front axle will work for you, and any modern dodge leaf-spring front axle will work as well.

regardless, if you aren't doing crazy offroading or run big tires (38"+) you most likely do not need a 60 of any kind. In a rig with small tires it will cost you a little ground clearance and D60's arent exactly light, either. if that is the case, i suggest tearing the frontend apart to see what the problem is, and go from there.

06-11-2009, 11:09 PM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: axle swap question what kind of wheeling do you do? high pinion dana 60's are a Ford-only item, to run one you will either have to re-tube the axle to get the pumpkin on the right side or swap to a ford transfer case to get driver's drop. dodge or chevy 60's will bolt right up to your springs now, and you might have to change brake hoses, and the dodge will have a different u-joint. any chevy front axle will work for you, and any modern dodge leaf-spring front axle will work as well. regardless, if you aren't doing crazy offroading or run big tires (38"+) you most likely do not need a 60 of any kind. In a rig with small tires it will cost you a little ground clearance and D60's arent exactly light, either. if that is the case, i suggest tearing the frontend apart to see what the problem is, and go from there. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650 Last edited by 1969 GMC; 06-11-2009 at 11:11 PM.