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mikep · 03-14-2003, 11:25 PM

Its another weird day of parts shopping. I went looking for a complete 4.56 or 4.88 geared 3/4 ton Dana 60 rear end that I can swap my fresh rebuilt dana 60 4 series powrlok carrier into . Did a bunch of calling around and didnt find what I was looking for but I did find some interesting deals. Tell me what you think...

For $250 I can get a complete 4 WD running set with 4.56 gears . The front is a Dana 44 and the rear is an Eaton. Included is a spare transfer case in addition to the one that came in the truck and all the drivelines . I figure I could possibly trade the rest of the parts for an Eaton Locker assy. I just need the rear end. Then I'd have the 4 series Dana carrier to get rid of or trade for an eaton locker ...hmmm.

For $100 I can get a complete Dana 60 out of a 1972 4 WD and for another $100 the front axle. Dont know the gearing yet until the guy checks tomorrow but he told me that if I buy the rear end he'll GIVE me a 72 blazer frame. What do I need with that . You tell me... I need a 4.56 dana 60 so if it pans out that the gears are right I'd be set.

neonlarry · 03-14-2003, 11:29 PM

a 72 blazer frame would be worth a bit if it's in nice shape...

mikep · 03-14-2003, 11:37 PM

But why ? If youve got a blazer youve got a frame and since the only thing they fit is blazers and theyre not really a shipable item ....You see where I'm going with that? We dont really get frame rot in the Northwest so I could see myself getting stuck with a frame no one would want.

03-14-2003, 11:25 PM	#1
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Need help with possible deals Its another weird day of parts shopping. I went looking for a complete 4.56 or 4.88 geared 3/4 ton Dana 60 rear end that I can swap my fresh rebuilt dana 60 4 series powrlok carrier into . Did a bunch of calling around and didnt find what I was looking for but I did find some interesting deals. Tell me what you think... For $250 I can get a complete 4 WD running set with 4.56 gears . The front is a Dana 44 and the rear is an Eaton. Included is a spare transfer case in addition to the one that came in the truck and all the drivelines . I figure I could possibly trade the rest of the parts for an Eaton Locker assy. I just need the rear end. Then I'd have the 4 series Dana carrier to get rid of or trade for an eaton locker ...hmmm. For $100 I can get a complete Dana 60 out of a 1972 4 WD and for another $100 the front axle. Dont know the gearing yet until the guy checks tomorrow but he told me that if I buy the rear end he'll GIVE me a 72 blazer frame. What do I need with that . You tell me... I need a 4.56 dana 60 so if it pans out that the gears are right I'd be set. __________________ No truck :-(

03-14-2003, 11:29 PM	#2
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	a 72 blazer frame would be worth a bit if it's in nice shape... __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

03-14-2003, 11:37 PM	#3
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	But why ? If youve got a blazer youve got a frame and since the only thing they fit is blazers and theyre not really a shipable item ....You see where I'm going with that? We dont really get frame rot in the Northwest so I could see myself getting stuck with a frame no one would want. __________________ No truck :-(



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