Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

johnnywagon · 05-01-2007, 06:50 PM

My lockright #2620 just came in for my front D60. Anyone ever installed one? I put one in the rear 14 bolt a long time ago but this looks different. The instuctions are rather vague. They say that I may or may not need to remove the ring gear. I might have to remove one axle or I might not or both ???

Any tips would be appreciated.

Burt4x4 · 05-02-2007, 01:16 PM

Nope, never done that..is that a "locker" or a "Posi/limited slip"?

johnnywagon · 05-02-2007, 03:09 PM

I guess its technically neither. Maybe something in-between. I love the one in my 14 bolt. I've heard that they perform well in front D60's. We'll see.

Burt4x4 · 05-02-2007, 04:40 PM

Looking closer at the box = automatic positive locking diff.hmmmm

Burt4x4 · 05-02-2007, 06:01 PM

Just looked at my D60 and I have the same thing in mine. I wasn't sure what mine came with but that name sounded farmiliar so I just looked (working from home this week) and sure enough that is what I have...no clue how well it works..find out soon I guess.

johnnywagon · 05-02-2007, 06:09 PM

If it stops raining, maybe I can install the damn thing tonight after work.

FUNNY, I dont mind the rain when it means wheeling in the wet stuff, plus it keeps the dust down. BUT lately in only seems to rain when the Blazer is down....

1969K10 · 05-03-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnywagon

FUNNY, I dont mind the rain when it means wheeling in the wet stuff, plus it keeps the dust down. BUT lately in only seems to rain when the Blazer is down....

AMEN to that! Got the truck down, and I'm riding the bike until I can get the truck back together... I did it this week, because they forcasted high 70's and dry, but OH NO, they lied! it's been mid 60's at best and rained a little every day...

Good luck to you!

**special-K** · 05-03-2007, 01:52 PM

So...we have a guinee pig race goin`on,Burts4x4 vs Johnnywagon.Let`s see who get`s to report on performance first.I`d like one of these type of "soft-lockers" in my Dana60.

johnnywagon · 05-03-2007, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

So...we have a guinee pig race goin`on,Burts4x4 vs Johnnywagon.Let`s see who get`s to report on performance first.I`d like one of these type of "soft-lockers" in my Dana60.

Guinee pig race...

johnnywagon · 05-08-2007, 11:48 AM

Man if this thing works HALF as good as it was EASY to install I'll be thrilled. I didnt have to remove the carrier or the axles. Just pulled the center pin out, popped out the spiders and the 6 locker pieces went in one at a time. Simple, it only took about 30 minutes.

I hope to try it out this weekend.

Southedisto · 05-08-2007, 04:13 PM

I tried mine this past weekend, and it worked awesome! My steering leaves a little to be desired now though (going hydro assist in the near future) even with crossover.

Burt4x4 · 05-08-2007, 05:11 PM

You have a lock rite too?
Did it act like a locker or a posi?
Thanks
Burt

Southedisto · 05-08-2007, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burt4x4

You have a lock rite too?
Did it act like a locker or a posi?
Thanks
Burt

Straight up locker! It was so sweet, I had no problems with both wheels pulling whatsoever.

Burt4x4 · 05-08-2007, 05:36 PM

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks!
Can't wait to get mine rolling again!

LonghornJeff · 05-08-2007, 06:04 PM

Just when I thought 12 bolts and a posi was the was to go, I find out I need 14 bolts and a dana 60!
Now my poor little Jimmy is is suffering from "differential envy".

Thanks alot guys!

**special-K** · 05-09-2007, 07:18 AM

I`m going to put on in a Dana44,hard axles,CTM joints.I also want one for my 4.10 Dana60fr.

Southedisto · 05-09-2007, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonghornJeff

Just when I thought 12 bolts and a posi was the was to go, I find out I need 14 bolts and a dana 60!
Now my poor little Jimmy is is suffering from "differential envy".

Thanks alot guys!

There are a few guys with us that ran 1/2 ton stuff with no problems. They were locked front and rear also with 35" tires. I chose 1 ton gear because I drive my rig everywhere I go and drivetrain breakage is something I don't want to deal with. Besides, I have only1100$ in both my axles both locked, front crossover ,and rear disced and detroited.

johnnywagon · 05-09-2007, 02:51 PM

My 3/4 ton D44 performed admirably for a couple years, but when I finally tore up an axle and u-joint I went D60 because if I'm now going to invest in a front locker and cross-over steering, I'd rather do it on a D60.

05-01-2007, 06:50 PM	#1
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 My lockright #2620 just came in for my front D60. Anyone ever installed one? I put one in the rear 14 bolt a long time ago but this looks different. The instuctions are rather vague. They say that I may or may not need to remove the ring gear. I might have to remove one axle or I might not or both ??? Any tips would be appreciated. Attached Images __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

05-02-2007, 03:09 PM	#3
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 I guess its technically neither. Maybe something in-between. I love the one in my 14 bolt. I've heard that they perform well in front D60's. We'll see. __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon Last edited by johnnywagon; 05-02-2007 at 03:10 PM.

05-02-2007, 04:40 PM	#4
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 Looking closer at the box = automatic positive locking diff.hmmmm __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

05-02-2007, 06:01 PM	#5
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 Just looked at my D60 and I have the same thing in mine. I wasn't sure what mine came with but that name sounded farmiliar so I just looked (working from home this week) and sure enough that is what I have...no clue how well it works..find out soon I guess. __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

05-02-2007, 06:09 PM	#6
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 If it stops raining, maybe I can install the damn thing tonight after work. FUNNY, I dont mind the rain when it means wheeling in the wet stuff, plus it keeps the dust down. BUT lately in only seems to rain when the Blazer is down.... __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon Last edited by johnnywagon; 05-02-2007 at 06:09 PM.

05-02-2007, 01:16 PM	#2
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 Nope, never done that..is that a "locker" or a "Posi/limited slip"? __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

05-03-2007, 01:52 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 So...we have a guinee pig race goin`on,Burts4x4 vs Johnnywagon.Let`s see who get`s to report on performance first.I`d like one of these type of "soft-lockers" in my Dana60. __________________ "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 ~

05-08-2007, 11:48 AM	#10
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 Man if this thing works HALF as good as it was EASY to install I'll be thrilled. I didnt have to remove the carrier or the axles. Just pulled the center pin out, popped out the spiders and the 6 locker pieces went in one at a time. Simple, it only took about 30 minutes. I hope to try it out this weekend. Attached Images __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

05-08-2007, 04:13 PM	#11
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 I tried mine this past weekend, and it worked awesome! My steering leaves a little to be desired now though (going hydro assist in the near future) even with crossover. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

05-08-2007, 05:11 PM	#12
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 You have a lock rite too? Did it act like a locker or a posi? Thanks Burt __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

05-08-2007, 05:36 PM	#14
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks! Can't wait to get mine rolling again! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

05-08-2007, 06:04 PM	#15
LonghornJeff EZEKIEL 25:17 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Springfield IL USA Posts: 984	Re: Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 Just when I thought 12 bolts and a posi was the was to go, I find out I need 14 bolts and a dana 60! Now my poor little Jimmy is is suffering from "differential envy". Thanks alot guys! __________________ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454(FOR SALE) 71 SWB 307 71 EL CAMINO 383 72 GMC JIMMY 350 87 BLAZER 350 WIW? http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-r5CJt...9_6Orzim4L5uWM Gun control, the theory that 110lb. women have the "right" to fistfight with 210lb. rapists. The reason animal rights activists are more passionate about fur than leather is because it's safer to harrass rich women than bikers...

05-09-2007, 07:18 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 I`m going to put on in a Dana44,hard axles,CTM joints.I also want one for my 4.10 Dana60fr. __________________ "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 ~

05-09-2007, 02:51 PM	#18
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Lock-Right into a front Dana 60 My 3/4 ton D44 performed admirably for a couple years, but when I finally tore up an axle and u-joint I went D60 because if I'm now going to invest in a front locker and cross-over steering, I'd rather do it on a D60. __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon Last edited by johnnywagon; 05-09-2007 at 02:52 PM.

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