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Patriot · 07-22-2010, 05:02 PM

I bought a Dana 60 rear for only 100.00. The axle is a full posi and was said to have been from a 67-72 truck.

How can I verify this? I want to put this under my 1981 K5 Blazer.

I know I will need to weld new spring perches on it to fit my Blazer but thats no big deal, I just want it to be ALL chevy.

Thanks fellas in advance.

Patriot

68GMCCustom · 07-22-2010, 07:02 PM

well a Dana 60 is not a GM product....but you do see them on GM's products...and not only is it not a 9" F***...its bigger!

clinebarger · 07-22-2010, 07:28 PM

Chevy, Dodge & Ford have used Dana 60s over the years. Do you have a picture?

Big-Blue · 07-22-2010, 08:56 PM

Note the "60" on the lower right under the boss. It's a little less than a half-inch tall.

navysnipe · 07-22-2010, 09:18 PM

If you pull the cover off of the Diff this is what you should see if you have a POSI. And in the glove compartment it should say option G87 POWER LOK REAR AXLE on the SPID. This is off of a 72 GMC not sure if it's the same for a Chevy.

Navysnipe

ERASER5 · 07-22-2010, 11:46 PM

6 lug or 8 lug? The width may be narrower than you want, depending on which year it was made. 67-70 1/2 are narrower that the late 70 -72 in the 6 lug version. I have no idea about the width of the 8 lug version.

63chevyll · 07-23-2010, 12:20 AM

i would use a 14 bolt if it were me.

they are stonger than a 60 and will bolt right into your blazer

(ok 60's are pretty damn strong, but the 14bolts are just as good)

Blazer1970 · 07-23-2010, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63chevyll

i would use a 14 bolt if it were me.

they are stonger than a 60 and will bolt right into your blazer

True dat. They are a lot stronger than a 60, all GM and will bolt right into your truck. If you really want to know the origin of the D60 that you have, get the BOM number that is stamped on the axle tube.

ERASER5 · 07-23-2010, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63chevyll

i would use a 14 bolt if it were me.

they are stonger than a 60 and will bolt right into your blazer

(ok 60's are pretty damn strong, but the 14bolts are just as good)

Sure, IF he want to go to8lug. The D60 could be 6 lug.

**kwmech** · 07-23-2010, 04:48 PM

The chevy dana 60s have 7 bolts holding the backing plate to the housing. If it has 1/2'' studs it is a 1970 and older. If it has 9/16'' studs then it is a '71- or '72. This is assuming that it is a 3/4 ton 8 lug

ERASER5 · 07-23-2010, 09:05 PM

Some may have 7 bolts, most have 10. Like mine.

07-22-2010, 05:02 PM	#1
Patriot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerset SD Posts: 312	Dana 60 rear?? I bought a Dana 60 rear for only 100.00. The axle is a full posi and was said to have been from a 67-72 truck. How can I verify this? I want to put this under my 1981 K5 Blazer. I know I will need to weld new spring perches on it to fit my Blazer but thats no big deal, I just want it to be ALL chevy. Thanks fellas in advance. Patriot

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07-22-2010, 07:28 PM	#3
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Dana 60 rear?? Chevy, Dodge & Ford have used Dana 60s over the years. Do you have a picture?

07-22-2010, 08:56 PM	#4
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	Re: Dana 60 rear?? Note the "60" on the lower right under the boss. It's a little less than a half-inch tall. Attached Images

07-22-2010, 09:18 PM	#5
navysnipe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sabattus, Maine Posts: 84	Re: Dana 60 rear?? If you pull the cover off of the Diff this is what you should see if you have a POSI. And in the glove compartment it should say option G87 POWER LOK REAR AXLE on the SPID. This is off of a 72 GMC not sure if it's the same for a Chevy. Navysnipe Attached Images

07-22-2010, 11:46 PM	#6
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Dana 60 rear?? 6 lug or 8 lug? The width may be narrower than you want, depending on which year it was made. 67-70 1/2 are narrower that the late 70 -72 in the 6 lug version. I have no idea about the width of the 8 lug version. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

07-23-2010, 12:20 AM	#7
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: Dana 60 rear?? i would use a 14 bolt if it were me. they are stonger than a 60 and will bolt right into your blazer (ok 60's are pretty damn strong, but the 14bolts are just as good)

07-23-2010, 04:48 PM	#10
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,518	Re: Dana 60 rear?? The chevy dana 60s have 7 bolts holding the backing plate to the housing. If it has 1/2'' studs it is a 1970 and older. If it has 9/16'' studs then it is a '71- or '72. This is assuming that it is a 3/4 ton 8 lug

07-23-2010, 09:05 PM	#11
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Dana 60 rear?? Some may have 7 bolts, most have 10. Like mine. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60



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