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**kwmech** · 07-23-2010, 04:48 PM

The chevy dana 60s have 7 bolts holding the backing plate to the housing. If it has 1/2'' studs it is a 1970 and older. If it has 9/16'' studs then it is a '71- or '72. This is assuming that it is a 3/4 ton 8 lug

07-23-2010, 04:48 PM	#10
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,732	Re: Dana 60 rear?? The chevy dana 60s have 7 bolts holding the backing plate to the housing. If it has 1/2'' studs it is a 1970 and older. If it has 9/16'' studs then it is a '71- or '72. This is assuming that it is a 3/4 ton 8 lug