'73 14 bolt rear end - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hannamet · 06-10-2005, 12:22 PM

Question: is a 14 bolt from a 4 x 4 the same thing as a DANA 60? I've got one, and would like to sell it if I can identify it. Thanks for any assistance. Brad

Jonboy · 06-10-2005, 01:04 PM

They are completely different. Usually the 14 bolt is used in the rear, and the front will be either a dana 44 or Dana 60 depending on application. I believe the Dana axles are stamped in the pumpkin with the model number, IIRC.

TRUCKGUY · 06-12-2005, 12:55 AM

this is a picture of a Dana 44 danas (all of them i have ever seen) have the number they are in the bottom right hand corner when your looking at it from the rear rather its a 27,30,40,44,60,70......it will have the number there i am posting a picture that shows a dana 44 and the number in the bottom right corner i had to rewrite them....but they wont show all of the numbers or the stars on some of them.......later Dan

hope this helps

TRUCKGUY · 06-12-2005, 12:57 AM

oh and also all of them i have seen has a backing plate in the same shape as that one above cept bigger or smaller.....

Americanrider · 06-12-2005, 03:09 AM

Here is the link I copied from:
http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-.../axlefacts.htm

DANA 60
A Dana 60 looks deceptively similar to a Dana 44, but the 60's 9 3/4-inch ring gear diameter is a major factor in strength. It can be found in many 3/4-ton pickup and van rearends. LEFT SIDE PIC

GM CORPORATE 14-BOLT AKA: Eaton Rear end
The "small" GM 14-bolt has a 9 1/2-inch ring gear diameter. It was used in the rear of 1964-and-later GM pickups, and in the rear of 1984-91 3/4-ton Suburbans. All bolts are evenly spaced except the four nearest the axle tube, which are closed together than the rest. CENTER PIC

GM CORPORATE 14-BOLT
With a 10 1/2-inch-diameter ring gear, the biggest 14-bolt GM rearend looks much like a Dana 70, and is but a few thousandths of an inch shorter in ring gear diameter. This axle is commonly used with big engines and/or overly large tires. It was used under 1973-87 3/4-tons. RIGHT SIDE PIC

hannamet · 06-13-2005, 07:00 PM

You guys are the best, thanks for the input. I've been dealing with a '73 that I thought was a '72, but do I know my Chevy's, NOT! Anyway, mine is obviously teh 14 bolt Corporate axle. Know anyone that needs one? Thanks again, Brad

TRUCKGUY · 06-14-2005, 09:07 PM

where are you located and how much you want for it? i would love to have a spare who knows i may decide to make another 3/4ton.......lol....

hannamet · 06-15-2005, 06:58 PM

Hi Dan. Sorry, I'm in Oregon. The axle is a complete take-out from a 3/4 ton 73 step side. I've got the front axle as well, with Selectro hubs on it. I'm open to offers. Br

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06-10-2005, 12:22 PM	#1
hannamet Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 41	'73 14 bolt rear end Question: is a 14 bolt from a 4 x 4 the same thing as a DANA 60? I've got one, and would like to sell it if I can identify it. Thanks for any assistance. Brad

06-10-2005, 01:04 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	They are completely different. Usually the 14 bolt is used in the rear, and the front will be either a dana 44 or Dana 60 depending on application. I believe the Dana axles are stamped in the pumpkin with the model number, IIRC. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

06-12-2005, 12:55 AM	#3
TRUCKGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nortonville, Ky Posts: 407	this is a picture of a Dana 44 danas (all of them i have ever seen) have the number they are in the bottom right hand corner when your looking at it from the rear rather its a 27,30,40,44,60,70......it will have the number there i am posting a picture that shows a dana 44 and the number in the bottom right corner i had to rewrite them....but they wont show all of the numbers or the stars on some of them.......later Dan hope this helps Attached Images __________________ Dan. 55 F100 panel truck project 64 350/th400/10bolt short fleet 66 F100 302/C6/9" short fleet 67 IH 4x2 304/t984speed D44 373 locker lwb box 67 IH 4x4 304/t98 4speed/d44/d60 4.10'slwb box 67 IH Travelall 4x4 304/t98 4speed/12bolt/10bolt 81 2wd short fleet current build! 83 350/700r4 short fleet 88 k5 12" lift 3/4 ton swap mud toy 96 Dodge 3500 CUMMINS/5speed/4x2 97 Pontiac Trans Am WS6/LT1 383/6speed/T-tops

06-12-2005, 12:57 AM	#4
TRUCKGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nortonville, Ky Posts: 407	oh and also all of them i have seen has a backing plate in the same shape as that one above cept bigger or smaller..... __________________ Dan. 55 F100 panel truck project 64 350/th400/10bolt short fleet 66 F100 302/C6/9" short fleet 67 IH 4x2 304/t984speed D44 373 locker lwb box 67 IH 4x4 304/t98 4speed/d44/d60 4.10'slwb box 67 IH Travelall 4x4 304/t98 4speed/12bolt/10bolt 81 2wd short fleet current build! 83 350/700r4 short fleet 88 k5 12" lift 3/4 ton swap mud toy 96 Dodge 3500 CUMMINS/5speed/4x2 97 Pontiac Trans Am WS6/LT1 383/6speed/T-tops

06-12-2005, 03:09 AM	#5
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Here is the link I copied from: http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-.../axlefacts.htm DANA 60 A Dana 60 looks deceptively similar to a Dana 44, but the 60's 9 3/4-inch ring gear diameter is a major factor in strength. It can be found in many 3/4-ton pickup and van rearends. LEFT SIDE PIC GM CORPORATE 14-BOLT AKA: Eaton Rear end The "small" GM 14-bolt has a 9 1/2-inch ring gear diameter. It was used in the rear of 1964-and-later GM pickups, and in the rear of 1984-91 3/4-ton Suburbans. All bolts are evenly spaced except the four nearest the axle tube, which are closed together than the rest. CENTER PIC GM CORPORATE 14-BOLT With a 10 1/2-inch-diameter ring gear, the biggest 14-bolt GM rearend looks much like a Dana 70, and is but a few thousandths of an inch shorter in ring gear diameter. This axle is commonly used with big engines and/or overly large tires. It was used under 1973-87 3/4-tons. RIGHT SIDE PIC Attached Images Last edited by Americanrider; 06-12-2005 at 03:10 AM.

06-13-2005, 07:00 PM	#6
hannamet Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 41	You guys are the best, thanks for the input. I've been dealing with a '73 that I thought was a '72, but do I know my Chevy's, NOT! Anyway, mine is obviously teh 14 bolt Corporate axle. Know anyone that needs one? Thanks again, Brad

06-14-2005, 09:07 PM	#7
TRUCKGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nortonville, Ky Posts: 407	where are you located and how much you want for it? i would love to have a spare who knows i may decide to make another 3/4ton.......lol.... __________________ Dan. 55 F100 panel truck project 64 350/th400/10bolt short fleet 66 F100 302/C6/9" short fleet 67 IH 4x2 304/t984speed D44 373 locker lwb box 67 IH 4x4 304/t98 4speed/d44/d60 4.10'slwb box 67 IH Travelall 4x4 304/t98 4speed/12bolt/10bolt 81 2wd short fleet current build! 83 350/700r4 short fleet 88 k5 12" lift 3/4 ton swap mud toy 96 Dodge 3500 CUMMINS/5speed/4x2 97 Pontiac Trans Am WS6/LT1 383/6speed/T-tops

06-15-2005, 06:58 PM	#8
hannamet Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 41	14 bolt corporate Hi Dan. Sorry, I'm in Oregon. The axle is a complete take-out from a 3/4 ton 73 step side. I've got the front axle as well, with Selectro hubs on it. I'm open to offers. Br ad



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