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BigRed76 · 05-05-2013, 01:37 PM

I'm in the process of putting a 2wd Dana 60 rear axle under a 4wd chassis. I need to change the spring perches and move the shock mounts on the axle. Can anyone with a 4wd Dana 60 get me a picture of how the shock mounts are positioned on the axle? Thanks in advance.

SS Tim · 05-05-2013, 04:58 PM

IIRC the only Dana 60 4x4 applications in 67-72 were GMC K2500 trucks. The shock and perches would most likely be the same as an Eaton axle's.
If you need to see pictures of a 4x4 installation DeadheadNMs build is a great place to start.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308

**special-K** · 05-05-2013, 10:22 PM

I can get you pictures of mine,or measure whatever you want. They are in the same place as the corporate rear.

BigRed76 · 05-05-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I can get you pictures of mine,or measure whatever you want. They are in the same place as the corporate rear.

I have a 4wd corp. 12 bolt outside, and those shock mounts are attached to the axle on the front side of the axle tubes. On this 2wd dana 60 I have the shock mounts come off the bottom of the axle tubes and go down kind of at an angle. If you could get me a picture that would help a ton. I just want to make sure where the shock mounts attach to the tubes.

**special-K** · 05-06-2013, 07:13 AM

I got these pictures this morning. The one from behind is looking straight on. I can pull it onto hardtop and measure up to axle and to mount to get how far below the tube it is. It looks like the center of the shock bolt it about centered on the axle tube. I measured 4 3/16" from side of shock mount to side of u-bolt plate at the high spot where the u-bolt goes through

BigRed76 · 05-06-2013, 03:10 PM

Thank you very much special-k. Those pictures are exactly what I needed. I just want to make sure that I got the shock mounts in the correct position so I can by the specific shocks for the truck and not have to worry about custom shocks.
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Mike C · 05-06-2013, 08:26 PM

When I put the semi-float 14 in my Jimmy I made a jig off the 12 bolt for pinion angle and shock mount position. I then cut the mounts off the 12 bolt and re-attached to 14 sf.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-06-2013, 08:41 PM

I almost went this route on my K20 and have unused US made quality spring perches (http://www.bluetorchfab.com/Product/...-3-8-Tube.aspx) for a Dana 60 that I will cut you a deal on. PM if interested and good luck. Pete

**special-K** · 05-07-2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRed76

Thank you very much special-k...

Glad to help. Mine's going to be coming out,eventually,to be replaced by an HO52 as part of a K3500 creation. That will bolt-in but may have difference in driveshaft length. (might be changing transfer case/transmission,too. So...

05-05-2013, 01:37 PM	#1
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Anybody with a 4x4 rear Dana 60? I'm in the process of putting a 2wd Dana 60 rear axle under a 4wd chassis. I need to change the spring perches and move the shock mounts on the axle. Can anyone with a 4wd Dana 60 get me a picture of how the shock mounts are positioned on the axle? Thanks in advance. __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

05-05-2013, 04:58 PM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Anybody with a 4x4 rear Dana 60? IIRC the only Dana 60 4x4 applications in 67-72 were GMC K2500 trucks. The shock and perches would most likely be the same as an Eaton axle's. If you need to see pictures of a 4x4 installation DeadheadNMs build is a great place to start. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-05-2013, 10:22 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Anybody with a 4x4 rear Dana 60? I can get you pictures of mine,or measure whatever you want. They are in the same place as the corporate rear. __________________ "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 ~

05-06-2013, 07:13 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Anybody with a 4x4 rear Dana 60? I got these pictures this morning. The one from behind is looking straight on. I can pull it onto hardtop and measure up to axle and to mount to get how far below the tube it is. It looks like the center of the shock bolt it about centered on the axle tube. I measured 4 3/16" from side of shock mount to side of u-bolt plate at the high spot where the u-bolt goes through Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

05-06-2013, 03:10 PM	#6
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Anybody with a 4x4 rear Dana 60? Thank you very much special-k. Those pictures are exactly what I needed. I just want to make sure that I got the shock mounts in the correct position so I can by the specific shocks for the truck and not have to worry about custom shocks. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

05-06-2013, 08:26 PM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: Anybody with a 4x4 rear Dana 60? When I put the semi-float 14 in my Jimmy I made a jig off the 12 bolt for pinion angle and shock mount position. I then cut the mounts off the 12 bolt and re-attached to 14 sf. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-06-2013, 08:41 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,320	Re: Anybody with a 4x4 rear Dana 60? I almost went this route on my K20 and have unused US made quality spring perches (http://www.bluetorchfab.com/Product/...-3-8-Tube.aspx) for a Dana 60 that I will cut you a deal on. PM if interested and good luck. Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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