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CDA 455 · 01-03-2008, 12:52 PM

Should I upgrade my D60 with 4340 Cro-Mo shafts, CTM U-joints, Crane knuckles, locker, drive flanges, and Razor Back cover?

Or upgrade tranny(700R4), t-case (Atlas 4-Speed), and driveshafts (H.A.D.'s)?

Both options are about the same amount of money; give or take.

If you have a specific reason why I should upgrade one over the other, post it!

wibilly · 01-05-2008, 07:12 PM

wait and see what you brake first

bdozeraz · 01-06-2008, 08:00 AM

unless you really thrash on your truck I wouldn't worry to much about the dana 60 as it is. I put a doubler and 700r4 in mine and I absolutly love having the lower gears for crawlen and the over drive on the road. So my vote is definatly for the trans and transfer case. Replace the axle parts as you break them.

**special-K** · 01-06-2008, 06:30 PM

Get it with all the components you want,then upgrade components.

DieselEater · 01-06-2008, 08:44 PM

The D60 yoke is the same series as the 1/2 ton D44...This or the U-joint should break before anything else does.......

Therefore....I think that would be the first place to start. The only problem is you've now made the weak link in the drivetrain a bit more expensive!!!!! I believe that the drivetrain should be bullet proof from front to back....BUT, that tends to get expensive!

A........
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desertrat · 01-07-2008, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselEater

The D60 yoke is the same series as the 1/2 ton D44...This or the U-joint should break before anything else does.......

Therefore....I think that would be the first place to start. The only problem is you've now made the weak link in the drivetrain a bit more expensive!!!!! I believe that the drivetrain should be bullet proof from front to back....BUT, that tends to get expensive!

A........
http://www.myspace.com/chevypullin

DieselEater has a good point! You definetly don't want the drivetrain breaking.

vtblazer · 01-11-2008, 06:50 AM

Of the choices given, I'd say in stock form the 700r is the weakest link overall.
Based on their notorious reputation anyway.

Don't forget about the D60 knuckles, they break too.
More so on the Ford axles but the Chevy's give up one in a while as well.

View Poll Results: What Should I Upgrade First?
Upgrade Dana 60	2	14.29%
Upgrade Tranny/T-case/Driveshafts	10	71.43%
Stand nekkid in my driveway singing 'Maniac'!	2	14.29%
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01-03-2008, 12:52 PM	#1
CDA 455 MidlifeCrisisUnderWay Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 43rd State Posts: 139	What Should I Upgrade First? Should I upgrade my D60 with 4340 Cro-Mo shafts, CTM U-joints, Crane knuckles, locker, drive flanges, and Razor Back cover? Or upgrade tranny(700R4), t-case (Atlas 4-Speed), and driveshafts (H.A.D.'s)? Both options are about the same amount of money; give or take. If you have a specific reason why I should upgrade one over the other, post it! __________________ DIY4X 1972 CST Blazer <---sold

01-05-2008, 07:12 PM	#2
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: What Should I Upgrade First? wait and see what you brake first __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-06-2008, 08:00 AM	#3
bdozeraz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phx, Az Posts: 51	Re: What Should I Upgrade First? unless you really thrash on your truck I wouldn't worry to much about the dana 60 as it is. I put a doubler and 700r4 in mine and I absolutly love having the lower gears for crawlen and the over drive on the road. So my vote is definatly for the trans and transfer case. Replace the axle parts as you break them.

01-06-2008, 06:30 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What Should I Upgrade First? Get it with all the components you want,then upgrade components. __________________ "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 ~

01-06-2008, 08:44 PM	#5
DieselEater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trinidad, Colorado Posts: 642	Re: What Should I Upgrade First? The D60 yoke is the same series as the 1/2 ton D44...This or the U-joint should break before anything else does....... Therefore....I think that would be the first place to start. The only problem is you've now made the weak link in the drivetrain a bit more expensive!!!!! I believe that the drivetrain should be bullet proof from front to back....BUT, that tends to get expensive! A........ http://www.myspace.com/chevypullin __________________ 69' 3/4 4X4 470ci BBC 700 HP.... D60/14bolt 205/465 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=127691959

01-11-2008, 06:50 AM	#7
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: What Should I Upgrade First? Of the choices given, I'd say in stock form the 700r is the weakest link overall. Based on their notorious reputation anyway. Don't forget about the D60 knuckles, they break too. More so on the Ford axles but the Chevy's give up one in a while as well.



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