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stllookn · 01-26-2005, 01:48 AM

I know we have been through this before but I lost the link. I am trying to ID the rearend in a '72 Longhorn. It has a tag and a casting number. I only have '67 service manuals and it looks like a GM with removable rear cover (10 bolts and drain plug in cover). Casting number C-30255 and tag number 461 above 354. Any clues?

72 CustomCamper · 01-26-2005, 02:06 AM

Eaton

Americanrider · 01-26-2005, 03:55 AM

DANA 60: The 60 looks deceptively similar to a Dana 44, but the 60's 9 3/4-inch ring gear diameter is a major factor in strength. It can be found in many 3/4-ton pickup and van rearends.

DANA 70: Almost identical in appearance to a Dana 60, the Dana 70 is standard in heavy Dodge pickups and GM duallies. The large 10.54-inch ring gear diameter will tolerate much torque, and is suitable for diesel power and/or big tires.

Eaton:Big & round... kinda like my ex-monster-in-law's backside!

PICS:Eaton left/D-60 middle/D-70 Right

stllookn · 01-26-2005, 12:17 PM

Americanrider...thanks for the pics. Looks like a Dana 60 since this is a 3/4 or 1 t. Longhorn. I will call Randy's Ring and pinion to see if they can tell me more about the tag number. Thanks guys.

01-26-2005, 01:48 AM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Rearend ID I know we have been through this before but I lost the link. I am trying to ID the rearend in a '72 Longhorn. It has a tag and a casting number. I only have '67 service manuals and it looks like a GM with removable rear cover (10 bolts and drain plug in cover). Casting number C-30255 and tag number 461 above 354. Any clues? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

01-26-2005, 02:06 AM	#2
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Eaton __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-26-2005, 03:55 AM	#3
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	DANA 60: The 60 looks deceptively similar to a Dana 44, but the 60's 9 3/4-inch ring gear diameter is a major factor in strength. It can be found in many 3/4-ton pickup and van rearends. DANA 70: Almost identical in appearance to a Dana 60, the Dana 70 is standard in heavy Dodge pickups and GM duallies. The large 10.54-inch ring gear diameter will tolerate much torque, and is suitable for diesel power and/or big tires. Eaton:Big & round... kinda like my ex-monster-in-law's backside! PICS:Eaton left/D-60 middle/D-70 Right Attached Images Last edited by Americanrider; 01-26-2005 at 03:58 AM.

01-26-2005, 12:17 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Americanrider...thanks for the pics. Looks like a Dana 60 since this is a 3/4 or 1 t. Longhorn. I will call Randy's Ring and pinion to see if they can tell me more about the tag number. Thanks guys. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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