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Rat72 · 11-08-2007, 10:02 PM

Has anyone on this list swapped in a Ford Dana 6O? I know the pumpkin is on the other side but besides that it almost looks like a drop in? The WMS is within 1/4" and the spring pad span is within 1/2". I would think that 1/2" is no problem. Anyone have experience or seen any writeups on this?

Thanks,
Whit

bigtruck81 · 11-08-2007, 11:31 PM

it is drop in, save for steering. iirc you have to run crossover. everything else should be close enough to work. bigger brakes with dual piston calipers are NICE.

1969 GMC · 11-09-2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bigtruck81

it is drop in, save for steering. iirc you have to run crossover. everything else should be close enough to work. bigger brakes with dual piston calipers are NICE.

...if you use a '78-79 Ford HP60, then yes. otherwise the springs are too far apart.

cstanley · 11-09-2007, 06:50 PM

so i guess that would be a good swap if you were dropping in a complete modern 4wd drivetrain? since the front driveshaft drop is on the driver's side?

bigtruck81 · 11-09-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cstanley

so i guess that would be a good swap if you were dropping in a complete modern 4wd drivetrain? since the front driveshaft drop is on the driver's side?

yup, thats why i have one in my 93 C2500

earl87gta · 11-10-2007, 02:21 AM

VTblazer has one in his blazer the high pinon is nice for the extra clearnce and it help with the drive lines on big lifts.

11-08-2007, 10:02 PM	#1
Rat72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 135	Ford Front Dana 60 Swap Has anyone on this list swapped in a Ford Dana 6O? I know the pumpkin is on the other side but besides that it almost looks like a drop in? The WMS is within 1/4" and the spring pad span is within 1/2". I would think that 1/2" is no problem. Anyone have experience or seen any writeups on this? Thanks, Whit

11-08-2007, 11:31 PM	#2
bigtruck81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: northern, in Posts: 350	Re: Ford Front Dana 60 Swap it is drop in, save for steering. iirc you have to run crossover. everything else should be close enough to work. bigger brakes with dual piston calipers are NICE.

11-09-2007, 06:50 PM	#4
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Ford Front Dana 60 Swap so i guess that would be a good swap if you were dropping in a complete modern 4wd drivetrain? since the front driveshaft drop is on the driver's side? __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

11-10-2007, 02:21 AM	#6
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Ford Front Dana 60 Swap VTblazer has one in his blazer the high pinon is nice for the extra clearnce and it help with the drive lines on big lifts. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

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