Picked up a Dana 70HD and pic update - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chevy1TonFun · 11-20-2008, 08:37 PM

My buddy had this Dana 70HD laying in his backyard and said I could have it. Took the cover off and found 3.73 gears and factory posi. I did a brake job, added a chrome diff cover, painted it and called it good.

I plan on doing a disc conversion of it. I'll make sure to make a DIY thread when I get around to it. Here are a few updated pics of how the truck sits a year after the build. Hopefully I'll be able to finish the body work soon so I can get it painted.

Sinister · 11-20-2008, 09:05 PM

That's a sick rig. What color are you going to paint it?

Tx Firefighter · 11-20-2008, 09:21 PM

I'm running a Mag-Hytec aluminum cover on my Dana 70. You might check them out, they add a lot more fluid capacity, have a built in dipstick and a large magnet to catch the metal floating around in the oil.

Chevy1TonFun · 11-20-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

That's a sick rig. What color are you going to paint it?

its going to be a med to dark blue

drivethechevy · 11-20-2008, 10:40 PM

that truck is awesome

what size is your lift, and how big are the tires?

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-20-2008, 10:43 PM

That is a nice truck! It will look awesome when painted!

Chevy1TonFun · 11-20-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by drivethechevy

that truck is awesome

what size is your lift, and how big are the tires?

Its a custom 12" lift with 39.5 IROKs on 17" M/T wheels

chas350 · 11-20-2008, 11:19 PM

Is that an air quick coupler sitting on the axel?
Its hard to make out in the pic. Some kind of "one off" custom streemlined axel vent
Nice truck, getcolor

chas

Chevy1TonFun · 11-21-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by chas350

Is that an air quick coupler sitting on the axel?
Its hard to make out in the pic. Some kind of "one off" custom streemlined axel vent
Nice truck, getcolor

chas

Yes its an coupler. It threw me when I first saw it. I thought it might have a air locker. It just a breather. Which is what I am trying to figure it out need for both axles. cleanest route for breather hoses.

Senator350 · 11-21-2008, 08:18 PM

are you keeping the 3.73s in it when you install it??
seems a little high for 39.5s

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-21-2008, 08:31 PM

It looks like to me that the D70HD is in the truck in his pictures. Or it is a D60.

Senator350 · 11-21-2008, 08:42 PM

yeah.. you're right. hard to tell the 60 from the 70 without a tape measure. i noticed the same air vent breather after i posted :doh:

i'm pretty sure i recall reading/hearing about alternative axle vents like your air coupler before. the set-up you have will allow you to just put the breather hose on IF and when you cross water.

doubt that truck sees much time off road tho...

Chevy1TonFun · 11-23-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Senator350

yeah.. you're right. hard to tell the 60 from the 70 without a tape measure. i noticed the same air vent breather after i posted :doh:

i'm pretty sure i recall reading/hearing about alternative axle vents like your air coupler before. the set-up you have will allow you to just put the breather hose on IF and when you cross water.

doubt that truck sees much time off road tho...

I built this truck for the mud! It is not a pavement pounder. I would like to get 4.56 gears, but I don't have the money to get a new posi, carrier, and gears. I'll make sure that I post some pictures of my next outing.

Senator350 · 11-23-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridin' High

I built this truck for the mud! It is not a pavement pounder. I would like to get 4.56 gears, but I don't have the money to get a new posi, carrier, and gears. I'll make sure that I post some pictures of my next outing.

that would be the shiz!
i always regret not getting pictures of my last truck when it was built and covered in mud

I'll have to check the gearing in my 70HD. If I have 411s or 456, maybe you and I can trade! I'd rather have the higher gears now that mine will be pretty dedicated to the streets.

Chevy1TonFun · 11-23-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Senator350

that would be the shiz!
i always regret not getting pictures of my last truck when it was built and covered in mud

I'll have to check the gearing in my 70HD. If I have 411s or 456, maybe you and I can trade! I'd rather have the higher gears now that mine will be pretty dedicated to the streets.

i'd be up to looking into that
do you have a locker or posi?

11-20-2008, 08:37 PM	#1
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Picked up a Dana 70HD and pic update My buddy had this Dana 70HD laying in his backyard and said I could have it. Took the cover off and found 3.73 gears and factory posi. I did a brake job, added a chrome diff cover, painted it and called it good. I plan on doing a disc conversion of it. I'll make sure to make a DIY thread when I get around to it. Here are a few updated pics of how the truck sits a year after the build. Hopefully I'll be able to finish the body work soon so I can get it painted. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

11-20-2008, 09:05 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Picked up a Dana 70HD and pic update That's a sick rig. What color are you going to paint it? __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

11-20-2008, 09:21 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Picked up a Dana 70HD and pic update I'm running a Mag-Hytec aluminum cover on my Dana 70. You might check them out, they add a lot more fluid capacity, have a built in dipstick and a large magnet to catch the metal floating around in the oil. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-20-2008, 10:40 PM	#5
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: Picked up a Dana 70HD and pic update that truck is awesome what size is your lift, and how big are the tires? __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

11-20-2008, 10:43 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Picked up a Dana 70HD and pic update That is a nice truck! It will look awesome when painted!

11-20-2008, 11:19 PM	#8
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: Picked up a Dana 70HD and pic update Is that an air quick coupler sitting on the axel? Its hard to make out in the pic. Some kind of "one off" custom streemlined axel vent Nice truck, getcolor chas __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

11-21-2008, 08:18 PM	#10
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	Re: Picked up a Dana 70HD and pic update are you keeping the 3.73s in it when you install it?? seems a little high for 39.5s __________________ RN U OVR Last edited by Senator350; 11-21-2008 at 08:19 PM.

11-21-2008, 08:31 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Picked up a Dana 70HD and pic update It looks like to me that the D70HD is in the truck in his pictures. Or it is a D60.

11-21-2008, 08:42 PM	#12
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	Re: Picked up a Dana 70HD and pic update yeah.. you're right. hard to tell the 60 from the 70 without a tape measure. i noticed the same air vent breather after i posted :doh: i'm pretty sure i recall reading/hearing about alternative axle vents like your air coupler before. the set-up you have will allow you to just put the breather hose on IF and when you cross water. doubt that truck sees much time off road tho... __________________ RN U OVR



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