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harrdawg54 · 08-29-2009, 03:32 PM

to swap out my eaton for a dana 70. I am looking at getting this rearend, http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/1347805106.html I just want to know if it will be a pain or something that can be done fairly easy. thanks.

Longhorn Man · 08-30-2009, 12:20 AM

do you have coils?
If so, then you'll need to wld on trailing amr mounts and a panhard bar mount, then deal with the U joint issue.
If you have leafs, then you MIGHT have to relocate/replace the spring mounts and then deal with the u joint.
Then you'd need ford wheels, and you'll want to know the year and model of vehicle so you can get brake parts.
The 3.73 gear is nice though.

unclewatts · 08-30-2009, 05:33 PM

You wanna put a F**d rear end on a Chevy truck? All your teeth will fall out within the first mile! (and I don't mean the gear teeth either!)

Longhorn Man · 08-30-2009, 05:54 PM

its a dana rear... ford hasn't built a truck rear in years.
And when they did, it was better then the ones GM built.

Eichorst69 · 08-30-2009, 06:19 PM

I'd keep the Eaton!

Rob

Longhorn Man · 08-30-2009, 06:54 PM

why? Crappy (no) gear selection, parts are next to impossible to locate, brake drums are junk yard only, brake parts are almost all gone...
The eaton is a disposible piece now. Once something goes bad, replace the whole unit.

08-29-2009, 03:32 PM	#1
harrdawg54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sandpoint, Idaho Posts: 178	How hard would it be.... to swap out my eaton for a dana 70. I am looking at getting this rearend, http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/1347805106.html I just want to know if it will be a pain or something that can be done fairly easy. thanks. __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 350, 4sp, 33's High on plans, Low on funds

08-30-2009, 12:20 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How hard would it be.... do you have coils? If so, then you'll need to wld on trailing amr mounts and a panhard bar mount, then deal with the U joint issue. If you have leafs, then you MIGHT have to relocate/replace the spring mounts and then deal with the u joint. Then you'd need ford wheels, and you'll want to know the year and model of vehicle so you can get brake parts. The 3.73 gear is nice though.

08-30-2009, 05:33 PM	#3
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: How hard would it be.... You wanna put a F**d rear end on a Chevy truck? All your teeth will fall out within the first mile! (and I don't mean the gear teeth either!) __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

08-30-2009, 05:54 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How hard would it be.... its a dana rear... ford hasn't built a truck rear in years. And when they did, it was better then the ones GM built.

08-30-2009, 06:19 PM	#5
Eichorst69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 158	Re: How hard would it be.... I'd keep the Eaton! Rob

08-30-2009, 06:54 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How hard would it be.... why? Crappy (no) gear selection, parts are next to impossible to locate, brake drums are junk yard only, brake parts are almost all gone... The eaton is a disposible piece now. Once something goes bad, replace the whole unit.



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