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Mitchel · 10-09-2014, 01:33 PM

i have a 1971 c20 with the eaton ho52 and 5.13ish gears and it tachs bad on the freeway, i picked up a dana 60 from a 1970 c20 big block truck for under $150 and was told its 3.54 and possible power loc i have a sm465 right now and was wondering if anyone ever swapped just the rear section of the driveshaft with the rearend so i wouldnt have to shorten it just swap rear of the carrier bearing? and also anyone have info on a saginaw 3 speed with an eletric overdrive got one for 25 bucks from a 1967 c10 and might want to use it

farmall · 10-09-2014, 07:53 PM

Shortening is easy and cheap. Is the 70 driveshaft available? Pop the cover on the 60 and get the ring and pinion tooth count. Powr-Loc looks like this http://www2.dana.com/pdf/5315-3.pdf

Mitchel · 10-10-2014, 11:36 AM

The 70 driveshaft is avavble wondering if I can just swap the part that's goes from the axle to the u joint by the carrier bearing and I piped the cover it's a open diff and is there anyway to get a replacement of the stud that bolts into the diff to mount the trackbar mine is rusted really bad can post pics if it helps

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-10-2014, 12:05 PM

You can do it as long as both drivelines have the same carrier bearing, but you will have to have the driveline balanced. However just a direct swap with nothing else, that would be a no. As far as finding a stud, you may want to post a WTB thread in the parts board. WES

Mitchel · 10-13-2014, 01:55 PM

thanks anyone know if that stud is remanufactured by anyone

10-09-2014, 01:33 PM	#1
Mitchel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubuque iowa Posts: 3	dana 60 help i have a 1971 c20 with the eaton ho52 and 5.13ish gears and it tachs bad on the freeway, i picked up a dana 60 from a 1970 c20 big block truck for under $150 and was told its 3.54 and possible power loc i have a sm465 right now and was wondering if anyone ever swapped just the rear section of the driveshaft with the rearend so i wouldnt have to shorten it just swap rear of the carrier bearing? and also anyone have info on a saginaw 3 speed with an eletric overdrive got one for 25 bucks from a 1967 c10 and might want to use it __________________ 1971 C20 long bed 350ci sm465 ho52 5:12 daily 1966 pontiac star chief executive buildt 389 th400 "Horsepower sells cars torque wins races" Carol Shelby

10-09-2014, 07:53 PM	#2
farmall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central OR Posts: 730	Re: dana 60 help Shortening is easy and cheap. Is the 70 driveshaft available? Pop the cover on the 60 and get the ring and pinion tooth count. Powr-Loc looks like this http://www2.dana.com/pdf/5315-3.pdf __________________ 1955 GMC 250 8 Flatbed 1971 C30 157" 350 4spd 10' Flatbed 81 GMC K30 CnC 9' Flatbed 454 T400 89 GMC Jimmy Stock https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810958 71 LT1 Convertible, 72 Coupe 69 CJ5, 75 CJ6, 67 M715, 72 M35A2 Bobbed, 95 XLC2

10-10-2014, 11:36 AM	#3
Mitchel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubuque iowa Posts: 3	Re: dana 60 help The 70 driveshaft is avavble wondering if I can just swap the part that's goes from the axle to the u joint by the carrier bearing and I piped the cover it's a open diff and is there anyway to get a replacement of the stud that bolts into the diff to mount the trackbar mine is rusted really bad can post pics if it helps __________________ 1971 C20 long bed 350ci sm465 ho52 5:12 daily 1966 pontiac star chief executive buildt 389 th400 "Horsepower sells cars torque wins races" Carol Shelby

10-10-2014, 12:05 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: dana 60 help You can do it as long as both drivelines have the same carrier bearing, but you will have to have the driveline balanced. However just a direct swap with nothing else, that would be a no. As far as finding a stud, you may want to post a WTB thread in the parts board. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-13-2014, 01:55 PM	#5
Mitchel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Dubuque iowa Posts: 3	Re: dana 60 help thanks anyone know if that stud is remanufactured by anyone __________________ 1971 C20 long bed 350ci sm465 ho52 5:12 daily 1966 pontiac star chief executive buildt 389 th400 "Horsepower sells cars torque wins races" Carol Shelby

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