Dana 60 a direct bolt-on? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Edmond · 05-16-2005, 02:29 PM

Since I have my truck I have had this Idea of swapping my current rear axle (Eaton HO52) for a Dana 60.
Now I have had some info on this seen before on the board, but with the search not working
I can not find it any more. (I know I should have saved it on my harddrive

)
If I can find a Dana 60 axle (Which will be a difficult task on it's own

),
will this be a direct bolt-on under my 71 C/20 Longorn? Or are there miner things to rebuild?
Has anybody did this, and can post some pictures?
Thanks in advance.

Cya,
Edmond

68 50th · 05-16-2005, 05:16 PM

Edmond,
I just e-mailed you some pictures of my Dana rear axle.
Hope someone on here can help you out with some answers.
TTT for you.

Edmond · 05-16-2005, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 50th

Edmond,
I just e-mailed you some pictures of my Dana rear axle.
Hope someone on here can help you out with some answers.
TTT for you.

Yep, just seen the pictures. Thanks very much.
Now at first glance it looks the same, but I will check tomorrow, to compare the pictures you've made.
Thanks again.

Cya,
Edmond

jtminton · 05-16-2005, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 50th

Edmond,
I just e-mailed you some pictures of my Dana rear axle.
Hope someone on here can help you out with some answers.
TTT for you.

Any way you can post some? I'm curious, too.

68 50th · 05-16-2005, 05:57 PM

Here is some pics from my 71 C20 with Dana axle.
Hope it helps.

68 50th · 05-16-2005, 05:59 PM

More pics.

68 50th · 05-16-2005, 06:00 PM

And more

68 50th · 05-16-2005, 06:01 PM

And the last two

Edmond · 05-17-2005, 02:36 AM

Thanks for the pictures, and back TTT

Cya,
Edmond

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-17-2005, 06:04 AM

The spring spacing for these year trucks is either 40" 4wds and C30s or 42.5" 2wds. I have a 71 dana 60 from a C20 in my garage w/ 42.5" and the dana60 in the rear of my K25 is 40". These are leaf sprung axles. They are the same over all width. Too bad you weren't closer I'd sell you the dana 60 in my garage.

Edmond · 05-17-2005, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JIMs70GMC

The spring spacing for these year trucks is either 40" 4wds and C30s or 42.5" 2wds. I have a 71 dana 60 from a C20 in my garage w/ 42.5" and the dana60 in the rear of my K25 is 40". These are leaf sprung axles. They are the same over all width. Too bad you weren't closer I'd sell you the dana 60 in my garage.

So you think it should be no problem swapping a Dana 60 for my old Eaton HO52?

If anybody has ever done this swap please let me know.
Thanks.

Cya,
Edmond

jtminton · 05-17-2005, 09:29 AM

Did they ever make a coil Dana 60?

da-burb · 05-18-2005, 07:18 PM

jtminton, they did make a coil Dana 60. I have several.

Edmond. Unless the Dana you find was in a big block Longhorn you will need to make some modifications for it to work. I sold a Dana 60 with 3.54 rears to someone that put it in his longhorn. I know he had to weld on new spring perches, and change the driveshaft length. I also think he had to change the shock mounts to a new location. It wasn't difficult and he is very happy with the swap.

Edmond · 05-19-2005, 12:28 AM

Thanks for the info.
I deceided to do something else. I'm going the disc conversion way like in this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=154617
This way I get to keep my own axle with the NoSpin diff and have it much easier when checking the brakes.

Cya,
Edmond

jtminton · 05-19-2005, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by da-burb

jtminton, they did make a coil Dana 60. I have several.

Well, if you ever happen to be driving around Fort Worth with one in the back of your truck, let me know.

05-16-2005, 02:29 PM	#1
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Dana 60 a direct bolt-on? Since I have my truck I have had this Idea of swapping my current rear axle (Eaton HO52) for a Dana 60. Now I have had some info on this seen before on the board, but with the search not working I can not find it any more. (I know I should have saved it on my harddrive ) If I can find a Dana 60 axle (Which will be a difficult task on it's own ), will this be a direct bolt-on under my 71 C/20 Longorn? Or are there miner things to rebuild? Has anybody did this, and can post some pictures? Thanks in advance. Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

05-16-2005, 05:16 PM	#2
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Edmond, I just e-mailed you some pictures of my Dana rear axle. Hope someone on here can help you out with some answers. TTT for you. __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-16-2005, 05:57 PM	#5
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Here is some pics from my 71 C20 with Dana axle. Hope it helps. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-16-2005, 05:59 PM	#6
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	More pics. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-16-2005, 06:00 PM	#7
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	And more Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-16-2005, 06:01 PM	#8
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	And the last two Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-17-2005, 02:36 AM	#9
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Thanks for the pictures, and back TTT Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

05-17-2005, 06:04 AM	#10
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	The spring spacing for these year trucks is either 40" 4wds and C30s or 42.5" 2wds. I have a 71 dana 60 from a C20 in my garage w/ 42.5" and the dana60 in the rear of my K25 is 40". These are leaf sprung axles. They are the same over all width. Too bad you weren't closer I'd sell you the dana 60 in my garage. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

05-17-2005, 09:29 AM	#12
jtminton II Timothy 4:2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 361	Did they ever make a coil Dana 60? __________________ 72 C-20 2WD LWB Custom Camper Deluxe 350 4 Speed "Project Lazarus" MY TRUE PRIDE AND JOY "Dangit, Bobby, people will see that oil stain and think I'm a drunk."

05-18-2005, 07:18 PM	#13
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	jtminton, they did make a coil Dana 60. I have several. Edmond. Unless the Dana you find was in a big block Longhorn you will need to make some modifications for it to work. I sold a Dana 60 with 3.54 rears to someone that put it in his longhorn. I know he had to weld on new spring perches, and change the driveshaft length. I also think he had to change the shock mounts to a new location. It wasn't difficult and he is very happy with the swap. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

05-19-2005, 12:28 AM	#14
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Thanks for the info. I deceided to do something else. I'm going the disc conversion way like in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=154617 This way I get to keep my own axle with the NoSpin diff and have it much easier when checking the brakes. Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands



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