Dana 60 ratois avaliable? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68 50th · 03-19-2005, 05:42 PM

Hi all,
I think I have a Dana 60 in my 71 3/4 ton (don´t have the truck home yet).
I was told from the seller it had a 4,10 ratio. I would like to get a lower (numerically) ratio, what is there to find? 3,54 or lower?
What vehicles to look for? Same years trucks, newer trucks or others like Dodge trucks with Dana 60?
Any help appreciated.

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-19-2005, 09:21 PM

I have two dana 60s right now both w/ 4.10s one was in a 71 C20 and the other is in my 70 GMC. There are several manufacturers that make gears for the dana 60. You should have no problem getting the ratio you want. www.ring-pinion.com

john_doe · 03-19-2005, 11:01 PM

Hi, I was told not to put in to high of gears or I would lose my power on takeoff. Something to consider before buying.

phantom dually · 03-20-2005, 01:06 AM

I could use a dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear if anyone is near Northern KY??

68 50th · 03-20-2005, 01:40 AM

I guess I drive it for a while to find out what I think about the 4,10 ratio before buying something else.
Thanks.

Bill72BB · 03-20-2005, 05:31 AM

I'm running 3.54's in BB and I like them a lot better than the 4.10 on the freeway .

68 50th · 03-20-2005, 05:47 AM

There will be mostly freeway driving for me so I will keep an eye out for a 3,54, also have a BB, original 402.
Thanks

Bill72BB · 03-20-2005, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 50th

There will be mostly freeway driving for me so I will keep an eye out for a 3,54, also have a BB, original 402.
Thanks

I got mine at a 4X4 parts house.

Tx Firefighter · 03-20-2005, 12:06 PM

Are all Dana 60 gearsets interchangable? There's lots of Dodge guys with Dana 60 front axles that swap gear ratios. Tons of 3.54 and 4.11 gear sets out there on the diesel websites.

68 50th · 03-20-2005, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Are all Dana 60 gearsets interchangable? There's lots of Dodge guys with Dana 60 front axles that swap gear ratios. Tons of 3.54 and 4.11 gear sets out there on the diesel websites.

I am also wondering about the interchangeability, over here the best chance to find a used gear set would be from a 73 up C20 or Dodge van/truck with 8 lug axles.

HOTFUN · 03-20-2005, 03:11 PM

There will be mostly freeway driving for me so I will keep an eye out for a 3,54, also have a BB, original 402.
Thanks
__________________
Mats..

You might want to recheck your ratios as from the factory on a 2wd , the 3.54 was the only gear you could get when the 402 was ordered because of the high torque @ low rpm motor. On 4x4's the bb was not available and and the 4.10 was standard and the 4.56 was the only option available for the 6's, 307, and 350's. This is in reference to "20 series" models only.
Mark

68 50th · 03-20-2005, 03:56 PM

I will check what ratio there is in the truck as soon as it arrives here. I drove it just for a short test drive when I bought so I really can´t tell anything from that.
Thanks everyone for responding.

franko72 · 03-20-2005, 05:47 PM

My dana 60 3:54 is really good on highway driving. At 70 MPH it runs about 2800 RPMs

Bill72BB · 04-18-2006, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by franko72

My dana 60 3:54 is really good on highway driving. At 70 MPH it runs about 2800 RPMs

Rod · 03-20-2005, 08:13 PM

There's a 72 Cheyenne at a friends that lists a 402 BB and 4.10 ratio rear end. I looked too...and that was the option it came with. I've had 2 1970 3/4 ton GMC's that both had 350 engines and 3.54 rear gears..I still got one of rear diffs and it was rear coils on both.

68 50th · 03-21-2005, 01:53 AM

The book: "Catalog of Chevy Truck ID Numbers 1946-1972" doesn´t list the 3,54 ratio at all for 1970/1971 C-20 series as a possible option, the ratios avaliable for C-20 series 1970/1971 is 4,10, 4,56, 4,57, 5,14.
For 1972 C-20 series the ratios in the option list is 3,54, 4,10, 4,56, 4,57.
These kind of books have been wrong before I guess.

Tomme · 04-18-2006, 05:28 PM

Could it be possible to use an axle from a later 3/4 ton truck or van?
Of course, some fabricating could be neccesary. :-)
What ratios are available on later trucks or vans?
Are the thread widths much different on later models?

/Tomme

rtsmith · 04-18-2006, 07:38 PM

My dana 60 has 4.56 looking for 3.73 heard thats a good all around ratio for highway and towing

1969 GMC · 04-18-2006, 11:21 PM

I believe 3.54 is the lowest gear ratio available for D60's.

There was a D61 found in some Dodges and Fords, that could go down to 3.07, but its an oddball axle.

Front and rear D60 gearsets interchange (with the exception of Ford "hi-pinion" and the above mentioned D61 gears). The only difference is some of the older gearsets might have a coarse splined pinion gear, so just grab the yoke if you do get used.

Tomme · 04-19-2006, 02:31 AM

Does anyone have a list of ratios available on later 8-lug axles?
I have a feeling that later van's have ratios more suitable for highway driving.

But, will the width of a later axle fit the 67-72 trucks?

/Tomme

1969 GMC · 04-19-2006, 02:34 AM

you can go to 3.21 in the 14 bolt.

Tomme · 04-19-2006, 04:16 AM

Sorry for being stupid but...is the "14 bolt" a Dana axle, or...
And in wich trucks or vans was the 14 bolt was available?

/Tomme

Daves72'GMC · 04-20-2006, 01:36 PM

How fast can your trucks go with the BB? I have 402 turbo 400 and dana 60 and my top speed was only 75mph.Is that about the right speed for this set up?Also If any of you have an extra bracket that is bolted to the top of the rear end cover to the rubber brake line on a 3/4 dana 60 rear end ,I'll buy it?Let me know how much? Thank you. Dave

1969 GMC · 04-20-2006, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomme

Sorry for being stupid but...is the "14 bolt" a Dana axle, or...
And in wich trucks or vans was the 14 bolt was available?

/Tomme

The 14 bolt is a corporate axle that was used under gm 3/4 and 1 ton trucks and vans from 73 on up til recently. it should be pretty common, even in sweden.

03-19-2005, 05:42 PM	#1
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Dana 60 ratios avaliable? Hi all, I think I have a Dana 60 in my 71 3/4 ton (don´t have the truck home yet). I was told from the seller it had a 4,10 ratio. I would like to get a lower (numerically) ratio, what is there to find? 3,54 or lower? What vehicles to look for? Same years trucks, newer trucks or others like Dodge trucks with Dana 60? Any help appreciated. __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon Last edited by 68 50th; 03-20-2005 at 01:24 AM.

03-19-2005, 09:21 PM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I have two dana 60s right now both w/ 4.10s one was in a 71 C20 and the other is in my 70 GMC. There are several manufacturers that make gears for the dana 60. You should have no problem getting the ratio you want. www.ring-pinion.com __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

03-20-2005, 01:06 AM	#4
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I could use a dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear if anyone is near Northern KY?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

03-20-2005, 01:40 AM	#5
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	I guess I drive it for a while to find out what I think about the 4,10 ratio before buying something else. Thanks. __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

03-20-2005, 05:31 AM	#6
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	I'm running 3.54's in BB and I like them a lot better than the 4.10 on the freeway . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

03-19-2005, 11:01 PM	#3
john_doe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Western New York Posts: 37	Hi, I was told not to put in to high of gears or I would lose my power on takeoff. Something to consider before buying.

03-20-2005, 05:47 AM	#7
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	There will be mostly freeway driving for me so I will keep an eye out for a 3,54, also have a BB, original 402. Thanks __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

03-20-2005, 12:06 PM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Are all Dana 60 gearsets interchangable? There's lots of Dodge guys with Dana 60 front axles that swap gear ratios. Tons of 3.54 and 4.11 gear sets out there on the diesel websites. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-20-2005, 03:11 PM	#11
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	There will be mostly freeway driving for me so I will keep an eye out for a 3,54, also have a BB, original 402. Thanks __________________ Mats.. You might want to recheck your ratios as from the factory on a 2wd , the 3.54 was the only gear you could get when the 402 was ordered because of the high torque @ low rpm motor. On 4x4's the bb was not available and and the 4.10 was standard and the 4.56 was the only option available for the 6's, 307, and 350's. This is in reference to "20 series" models only. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed" Last edited by HOTFUN; 03-20-2005 at 05:50 PM.

03-20-2005, 03:56 PM	#12
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	I will check what ratio there is in the truck as soon as it arrives here. I drove it just for a short test drive when I bought so I really can´t tell anything from that. Thanks everyone for responding. __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

03-20-2005, 05:47 PM	#13
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	My dana 60 3:54 is really good on highway driving. At 70 MPH it runs about 2800 RPMs __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

03-20-2005, 08:13 PM	#15
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	There's a 72 Cheyenne at a friends that lists a 402 BB and 4.10 ratio rear end. I looked too...and that was the option it came with. I've had 2 1970 3/4 ton GMC's that both had 350 engines and 3.54 rear gears..I still got one of rear diffs and it was rear coils on both. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-21-2005, 01:53 AM	#16
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	The book: "Catalog of Chevy Truck ID Numbers 1946-1972" doesn´t list the 3,54 ratio at all for 1970/1971 C-20 series as a possible option, the ratios avaliable for C-20 series 1970/1971 is 4,10, 4,56, 4,57, 5,14. For 1972 C-20 series the ratios in the option list is 3,54, 4,10, 4,56, 4,57. These kind of books have been wrong before I guess. __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

04-18-2006, 05:28 PM	#17
Tomme Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uppsala-Sweden Posts: 31	Re: Dana 60 ratois avaliable? Could it be possible to use an axle from a later 3/4 ton truck or van? Of course, some fabricating could be neccesary. :-) What ratios are available on later trucks or vans? Are the thread widths much different on later models? /Tomme __________________ 1966 Impala 2D HT 1940 1/2 ton Truck

04-18-2006, 07:38 PM	#18
rtsmith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: york pa. Posts: 46	Re: Dana 60 ratois avaliable? My dana 60 has 4.56 looking for 3.73 heard thats a good all around ratio for highway and towing __________________



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04-18-2006, 11:21 PM	#19
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: Dana 60 ratois avaliable? I believe 3.54 is the lowest gear ratio available for D60's. There was a D61 found in some Dodges and Fords, that could go down to 3.07, but its an oddball axle. Front and rear D60 gearsets interchange (with the exception of Ford "hi-pinion" and the above mentioned D61 gears). The only difference is some of the older gearsets might have a coarse splined pinion gear, so just grab the yoke if you do get used. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

04-19-2006, 02:31 AM	#20
Tomme Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uppsala-Sweden Posts: 31	Re: Dana 60 ratois avaliable? Does anyone have a list of ratios available on later 8-lug axles? I have a feeling that later van's have ratios more suitable for highway driving. But, will the width of a later axle fit the 67-72 trucks? /Tomme __________________ 1966 Impala 2D HT 1940 1/2 ton Truck

04-19-2006, 02:34 AM	#21
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: Dana 60 ratois avaliable? you can go to 3.21 in the 14 bolt. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

04-19-2006, 04:16 AM	#22
Tomme Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uppsala-Sweden Posts: 31	Re: Dana 60 ratois avaliable? Sorry for being stupid but...is the "14 bolt" a Dana axle, or... And in wich trucks or vans was the 14 bolt was available? /Tomme __________________ 1966 Impala 2D HT 1940 1/2 ton Truck

04-20-2006, 01:36 PM	#23
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Re: Dana 60 ratois avaliable? How fast can your trucks go with the BB? I have 402 turbo 400 and dana 60 and my top speed was only 75mph.Is that about the right speed for this set up?Also If any of you have an extra bracket that is bolted to the top of the rear end cover to the rubber brake line on a 3/4 dana 60 rear end ,I'll buy it?Let me know how much? Thank you. Dave

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