MT Aluminum Dana 60 diff cover - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 01-01-2014, 02:54 PM

New was sold to me by mistake as a Dana 44 cover but is a Dana 60 cover. This is not but resembles the vintage finned Hickey 12 bolt/Dana 44 diff covers and has more of a cast rather than polished finish. How's $65 shipped? I could use a similar appearing Dana 44 cover.

4x4k30 · 01-01-2014, 03:09 PM

will that fit a front dana 60 86 model???

**DeadheadNM** · 01-01-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 4x4k30

will that fit a front dana 60 86 model???

Great question - I don't know. Any idea how to tell?

4x4k30 · 01-02-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Great question - I don't know. Any idea how to tell?

it looks like they are the same here is a pic i found of a front..... how thick is the one you have ?

jjzepplin · 01-02-2014, 10:07 AM

put me in line.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-02-2014, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 4x4k30

it looks like they are the same here is a pic i found of a front..... how thick is the one you have ?

I'm returning home to MT tonight and get a measurement on thickness for you. It's pretty thick from what I recall.

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put me in line.

Gotcha in line.

4x4k30 · 01-02-2014, 02:09 PM

next in line can have it thanks

obijuan · 01-02-2014, 06:17 PM

it will fit any dana 60. cover pattern didnt change. it will even fit dana 70s.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-03-2014, 01:09 AM

jjzepplin you're up.....the metal is ~3/16" thick or slightly greater

jjzepplin · 01-03-2014, 06:49 AM

How tall is it If you lay it down on the flat side (mounting side)?

**DeadheadNM** · 01-03-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

How tall is it If you lay it down on the flat side (mounting side)?

From the ground up it's about 4.5" at the tallest fin....

jjzepplin · 01-03-2014, 08:39 PM

OK I just want to make sure it will clear the stabilizer I have. Will measure tomorrow. But looks good so far.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-03-2014, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

OK I just want to make sure it will clear the stabilizer I have. Will measure tomorrow. But looks good so far.

Sounds good, thanks...

**Captainfab** · 01-04-2014, 01:09 AM

Next in line if it gets this far......

jjzepplin · 01-04-2014, 05:48 PM

Looks like it will hit my stabilizer. Gonna pass DARNIT! Would have looked good on the front of my rig too.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-04-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Next in line if it gets this far......

You're up Captainfab...

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Looks like it will hit my stabilizer. Gonna pass DARNIT! Would have looked good on the front of my rig too.

No worries, thanks.

**special-K** · 01-04-2014, 09:24 PM

A Dana60 housing is a Dana60 housing. The question is,will the tie rod & stabilizer clear. I've run finned aluminum front covers in the past and as I recall the fins were clearanced for the tie rod. One purpose of these covers was generally increased capacity,which sometimes meant standing off the mating surface farther. Rear no problem (w/leaf). Rear coil or front,better measure/check. It's possible if it's too tall that the fins could be clearanced. I'd get in line but a day late on the draw

**Captainfab** · 01-05-2014, 12:12 AM

I'll take it. Let me know how you would like to be paid, and also which shipper you will use so that I can give you the correct address.

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

You're up Captainfab...

**DeadheadNM** · 01-05-2014, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

I'll take it. Let me know how you would like to be paid, and also which shipper you will use so that I can give you the correct address.

Sending PM, thanks. Pete

01-01-2014, 02:54 PM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,317	Aluminum Dana 60 diff cover New was sold to me by mistake as a Dana 44 cover but is a Dana 60 cover. This is not but resembles the vintage finned Hickey 12 bolt/Dana 44 diff covers and has more of a cast rather than polished finish. How's $65 shipped? I could use a similar appearing Dana 44 cover. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-01-2014, 03:09 PM	#2
4x4k30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ga Posts: 630	Re: Aluminum Dana 60 diff cover will that fit a front dana 60 86 model??? __________________ 4x4k30 if trouble was money i would have plenty

01-02-2014, 10:07 AM	#5
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,549	Re: Aluminum Dana 60 diff cover put me in line. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

01-02-2014, 02:09 PM	#7
4x4k30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ga Posts: 630	Re: Aluminum Dana 60 diff cover next in line can have it thanks __________________ 4x4k30 if trouble was money i would have plenty

01-02-2014, 06:17 PM	#8
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: Aluminum Dana 60 diff cover it will fit any dana 60. cover pattern didnt change. it will even fit dana 70s.

01-03-2014, 01:09 AM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,317	Re: Aluminum Dana 60 diff cover jjzepplin you're up.....the metal is ~3/16" thick or slightly greater __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-03-2014, 06:49 AM	#10
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,549	Re: Aluminum Dana 60 diff cover How tall is it If you lay it down on the flat side (mounting side)? __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

01-03-2014, 08:39 PM	#12
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,549	Re: Aluminum Dana 60 diff cover OK I just want to make sure it will clear the stabilizer I have. Will measure tomorrow. But looks good so far. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

01-04-2014, 01:09 AM	#14
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01-04-2014, 05:48 PM	#15
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,549	Re: Aluminum Dana 60 diff cover Looks like it will hit my stabilizer. Gonna pass DARNIT! Would have looked good on the front of my rig too. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

01-04-2014, 09:24 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Aluminum Dana 60 diff cover A Dana60 housing is a Dana60 housing. The question is,will the tie rod & stabilizer clear. I've run finned aluminum front covers in the past and as I recall the fins were clearanced for the tie rod. One purpose of these covers was generally increased capacity,which sometimes meant standing off the mating surface farther. Rear no problem (w/leaf). Rear coil or front,better measure/check. It's possible if it's too tall that the fins could be clearanced. I'd get in line but a day late on the draw __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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