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Rust Buster · 10-14-2007, 09:11 AM

I picked up this old GMC for parts last month. I took what I needed out of it and then scrapped it as it was as rusted as I have ever seen.
One of the parts I got out of it was a good Dana 60 rear. Should I sell it and get some money to immediately put into my 72 K20 build (already has a 14 bolt) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239487
or should I save it and put it into my 71 K5 Blazer and replace the 12 bolt?
How much are these things going for?
Thanks,
-Tim

brianthelion02 · 10-14-2007, 01:56 PM

OMG,someone attempted to fix that!!!!!!!!!!

You sure can get spoiled livin here in AZ!!!!!!

Green Machine · 10-14-2007, 06:01 PM

I guess I wouldn't bother changing the rear in the blazer, you will have to deal with the 8 bolt wheel problem. We bought a Dana 60 posi with 3.54 to replace the Eaton 4:10 open unit in our C20. Since the highest ratio in the eaton is 4:10 and many had 4.56, the Dana is the best way to get a decent rear ratio, and many came with posi also as a plus. Check the ratio in yours, and list it for sale.

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10-14-2007, 09:11 AM	#1
Rust Buster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 547	What to do with Dana 60? I picked up this old GMC for parts last month. I took what I needed out of it and then scrapped it as it was as rusted as I have ever seen. One of the parts I got out of it was a good Dana 60 rear. Should I sell it and get some money to immediately put into my 72 K20 build (already has a 14 bolt) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239487 or should I save it and put it into my 71 K5 Blazer and replace the 12 bolt? How much are these things going for? Thanks, -Tim Attached Images __________________ Maj USAF 71 K5 Blazer CST 72 K20 HT383 NV4500 Mass-Flo EFI 71 K10 LWB 52 Dodge Power Wagon 67 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon 48 Dodge WDX Power Wagon My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239487 Last edited by Rust Buster; 10-14-2007 at 09:12 AM.

10-14-2007, 01:56 PM	#2
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: What to do with Dana 60? OMG,someone attempted to fix that!!!!!!!!!!You sure can get spoiled livin here in AZ!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

10-14-2007, 06:01 PM	#3
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: What to do with Dana 60? I guess I wouldn't bother changing the rear in the blazer, you will have to deal with the 8 bolt wheel problem. We bought a Dana 60 posi with 3.54 to replace the Eaton 4:10 open unit in our C20. Since the highest ratio in the eaton is 4:10 and many had 4.56, the Dana is the best way to get a decent rear ratio, and many came with posi also as a plus. Check the ratio in yours, and list it for sale. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0 Last edited by Green Machine; 10-14-2007 at 06:02 PM.



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