dana 60 rear hubs Q

[Fast68Chevy]

ok i need refreshed, i done forgot already, where are the wheel studs on the dana 60 rear FF axles pressed through ? must be through in the hub deal thats bolted to the spindle of the axle since the drums simply slip off like an SF axle even though is an FF.
supposed to be two little counter sunk screws that hold drum to hub instead of being held on by axle shaft end like on eaton axles

and wouldnt 71 dana 60 drums physically fit on a 67 dana 60 ?

thanks,
R

[Mike C]

Just remember that there are different size brakes on 60's, so you'd have to have the correct drums in order to swap.

[Stout72]

I just finished up with a major brake job back there.

The wheel studs are pressed into the hub from the back side of the flange. The drums (at least the 12" version) are secured to the hub by either (a) the two countesunk screws you mentioned, or (b) the studs are pressed thru both the hub and drum.

Mine was like (b)... pain in the arse because to remove the drums (mine were shot), you have to pull the axles, remove the bearing lock nuts, and slide the drum/hub assembly off of the spindle as a unit.

Since I was lookin at replacing the drums, I'd have to have the studs pressed out to separate them from the hubs. That means replacing the studs (16 of them). To save some cash (cost of studs and pressing them in), I got another set of hubs from the junkyard and had new races pressed in. I got brand new 12" drums from the local autoparts that have slightly larger stud holes(let me know if you need the Raybestos part #, they're $120 ea.). This allowed me to convert to style (a), which makes life a whole lot easier for future brake maintenance.

This is a good time to replace the bearings as well, especially if you don't know the history of them. Pricy as well.

Assemble the drums to the hubs with the two countersunk screws and take them (with the bearings) to the shop to be trued.

Tip: I don't know what kind of wheels you are running, but if the backsides sit completely flat against the drums (i.e. no relief where these screws are), make sure the two countersunk screw heads are flush with the drum when installed. Otherwise, when you install the wheels, they'll seat cockeyed. I had to grind about a 1/16" off of the heads of mine.

Mike C is right, far as I know these drums come in 12" and 13" ID, and two different depths. Be sure to replace in kind.

Good luck.

[Fast68Chevy]

style b sounds like eaton corp FF axles, hmm interesting....

this one i have is from a 67 3/4 ton is style a, just two countersunk flathead screws holding drums on,
they are sunk enough under to not cause wheel seating problems
wil probably just have to leave them as 1/2" studs and live with it somehow, gonna have to have split rims, since there are no one-piece duallies with 1/2" holes.....


thanks!

[ThreeQuarter]

I have now seen both types of setups on Dana 60s. I previously thought Dana 60s only came in the easy-to-work-on type, but saw one the other day that had the Eaton-like setup.

[Fast68Chevy]

very interesting,,,,,,, hmmmmmmm,,,,

i think i iwll stick with what i have now, hehe

thanks man

R