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1969 GMC · 05-26-2003, 12:26 PM

I may have a chance to buy what I think is a Dana 60 front axle. The vehicle it's coming off of is a 1980 Chevy K?0. I have a ? because I don't know if it is a 3/4 or 1 ton for sure. The GVW is 10,000# (sticker in glovebox, registration), which makes me think K30. It also has 4 springs in each spring pak up front. It doesnt have any fender emblems, and the front wheels are regular steel wheels, while the rear wheels are duallies, which made me think either 3/4 or 1 ton SRW converted to DRW. Axle is covered in gunk so I couldnt check for any casting #'s. My friend's dad bought the truck just for the rear axle and the nice flatbed it has, and has no need for a front axle. I think its a Dana 60, but even if its a 44, I'll probably take it for the disc brakes. Can anyone help? Here's a pic:

blazerboy72 · 05-26-2003, 01:03 PM

I bleieve that is a 44. 60's use studs instead of ubolts on one side of the leaf spring and it looks too small.

Mike C · 05-26-2003, 02:20 PM

That is an 8.5" 10 bolt. Some of the axle parts will work, but not all. Look at the cast iron "ears" on either side of the bottom of the cover. Sounds like someone has put dually adpaters on a single wheel truck.

Here is a link to some line drawings of a bunch of different diffs you can use to id.

http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-.../axlefacts.htm

1969 GMC · 05-26-2003, 03:46 PM

oh well, i was thinkin that i'd have to be real lucky to find a dana 60, and i guess i was right...

thanks for the help

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-27-2003, 05:26 AM

The best way to tell if you have a 60 front is there will only be one u-bolt for the spring pack(pumpkin side) where as all others have two. The dana 60 uses studs and one u-bolt.

stlaser · 06-20-2003, 11:13 PM

Easiest way to tell dana's is if you are looking under the truck from the front on the bottom right cast gusset in the pig their will be a 44 or a 60 and then a space with several more numbers. By the way this is a 10 bolt for sure.

darksaga · 06-21-2003, 06:43 PM

axle guide http://www.coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

I have a front dana 60 in my backyard as soon as I find the cable to my camera I can upload it

**Canadian694x4** · 06-22-2003, 01:10 AM

darksaga u gots any pics of your 1968 gmc 3/4 4x4 longbed you can post? I'd like to see it...

thanks
Brian

darksaga · 06-22-2003, 12:13 PM

dp

**Canadian694x4** · 06-22-2003, 12:15 PM

thanks

Brian

darksaga · 06-22-2003, 12:29 PM

For some reason I cannot link images ( I don't think I have ever been able to but I do have pics here
http://photos.yahoo.com/andleo@sbcglobal.net

and dana 60 not a good shot for id but thats what I found in my yahoo breifcase -note kingpins

MAC67 · 06-30-2003, 11:40 PM

its a crappy pic but here is a dana 60 under my 83 thats on ebay,, you can see the use of studs on the spring pack and the beefy ness of the spindles

05-26-2003, 12:26 PM	#1
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Stupid Question (Dana 60?) I may have a chance to buy what I think is a Dana 60 front axle. The vehicle it's coming off of is a 1980 Chevy K?0. I have a ? because I don't know if it is a 3/4 or 1 ton for sure. The GVW is 10,000# (sticker in glovebox, registration), which makes me think K30. It also has 4 springs in each spring pak up front. It doesnt have any fender emblems, and the front wheels are regular steel wheels, while the rear wheels are duallies, which made me think either 3/4 or 1 ton SRW converted to DRW. Axle is covered in gunk so I couldnt check for any casting #'s. My friend's dad bought the truck just for the rear axle and the nice flatbed it has, and has no need for a front axle. I think its a Dana 60, but even if its a 44, I'll probably take it for the disc brakes. Can anyone help? Here's a pic: Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

05-26-2003, 02:20 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	That is an 8.5" 10 bolt. Some of the axle parts will work, but not all. Look at the cast iron "ears" on either side of the bottom of the cover. Sounds like someone has put dually adpaters on a single wheel truck. Here is a link to some line drawings of a bunch of different diffs you can use to id. http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-.../axlefacts.htm __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Last edited by Mike C; 05-26-2003 at 02:35 PM.

05-26-2003, 03:46 PM	#4
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	oh well, i was thinkin that i'd have to be real lucky to find a dana 60, and i guess i was right... thanks for the help __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

05-27-2003, 05:26 AM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	The best way to tell if you have a 60 front is there will only be one u-bolt for the spring pack(pumpkin side) where as all others have two. The dana 60 uses studs and one u-bolt. __________________ 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

06-20-2003, 11:13 PM	#6
stlaser Fabricator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 156	Easiest way to tell dana's is if you are looking under the truck from the front on the bottom right cast gusset in the pig their will be a 44 or a 60 and then a space with several more numbers. By the way this is a 10 bolt for sure. __________________ 84 C30 Chassis 60 & 14, 454/400/NP205 Retroing 98 X-tended Cab Built with the blood and sweat from the hands of a Chevy man.

05-26-2003, 01:03 PM	#2
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	I bleieve that is a 44. 60's use studs instead of ubolts on one side of the leaf spring and it looks too small.

06-21-2003, 06:43 PM	#7
darksaga Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: santa cruz cali Posts: 118	axle guide http://www.coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml I have a front dana 60 in my backyard as soon as I find the cable to my camera I can upload it __________________ 1968 gmc 3/4 4x4 longbed. built 469 700r4 (needs a th400 REAL SOON!), 14bolt ff rear 73 3/4 dana 44 1970 chevelle all wheel disc, tubular rear control arms tall spindle swap up front matching #'s 350 work in Progress

06-22-2003, 01:10 AM	#8
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	darksaga u gots any pics of your 1968 gmc 3/4 4x4 longbed you can post? I'd like to see it... thanks Brian __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

06-22-2003, 12:13 PM	#9
darksaga Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: santa cruz cali Posts: 118	dp __________________ 1968 gmc 3/4 4x4 longbed. built 469 700r4 (needs a th400 REAL SOON!), 14bolt ff rear 73 3/4 dana 44 1970 chevelle all wheel disc, tubular rear control arms tall spindle swap up front matching #'s 350 work in Progress Last edited by darksaga; 06-22-2003 at 07:29 PM.

06-22-2003, 12:15 PM	#10
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	thanks Brian __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

06-22-2003, 12:29 PM	#11
darksaga Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: santa cruz cali Posts: 118	For some reason I cannot link images ( I don't think I have ever been able to but I do have pics here http://photos.yahoo.com/andleo@sbcglobal.net and dana 60 not a good shot for id but thats what I found in my yahoo breifcase -note kingpins __________________ 1968 gmc 3/4 4x4 longbed. built 469 700r4 (needs a th400 REAL SOON!), 14bolt ff rear 73 3/4 dana 44 1970 chevelle all wheel disc, tubular rear control arms tall spindle swap up front matching #'s 350 work in Progress

06-30-2003, 11:40 PM	#12
MAC67 " SHOW ME" Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: shelbyville illinois Posts: 2,624	its a crappy pic but here is a dana 60 under my 83 thats on ebay,, you can see the use of studs on the spring pack and the beefy ness of the spindles Attached Images



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