Front Chevy Dana 60 Military all complete - $1150
This is being sold around Phoenix. What kind of mods would be needed to a 79 K5 if I were to pick something like this up? I don't have any extra $$$, just asking for future build ideas.
I've read many threads on the dana 60 swap and but I must be completely brain dead on this issue. I cannot wrap my head around what to look at, stay away from, or seek out.
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Are these correct statements:
I should look for a chevy one ton donor around the same year with SRW axle or if I use a DRW - use bigger backspace wheels. i.e Hummer wheels.
The SRW application will bolt right up, but the DRW will have to have the spring purches moved in a little.
High steer or x-over would have to be modded on and a 2wd steering box is needed.
The pitman drop arm has to be reemed out for any x-over or high steer application (including a D44 or 10 bolt x-over setup).
The engine crossmember has to be redone when the steering is redone.
U-joints are made to bolt the stock driveshaft to the larger D60 case or I have to have a new driveline built/modded to accomodate the larger U-joints.
anything else?
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I read Pirates Dana 60 info and it helped some but confused me in other areas. I read some stuff about the Dodge D60. Is that a direct fit also or are there significant mods that have to be done to use one of those?
The reason I am asking also about the D44 crossover is because I have flat top's in the garage and got concerned after reading a couple of threads about what is needed.
Thanks for any input anyone can offer...
This is being sold around Phoenix. What kind of mods would be needed to a 79 K5 if I were to pick something like this up? I don't have any extra $$$, just asking for future build ideas.
I've read many threads on the dana 60 swap and but I must be completely brain dead on this issue. I cannot wrap my head around what to look at, stay away from, or seek out.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Are these correct statements:
I should look for a chevy one ton donor around the same year with SRW axle or if I use a DRW - use bigger backspace wheels. i.e Hummer wheels.
The SRW application will bolt right up, but the DRW will have to have the spring purches moved in a little.
High steer or x-over would have to be modded on and a 2wd steering box is needed.
The pitman drop arm has to be reemed out for any x-over or high steer application (including a D44 or 10 bolt x-over setup).
The engine crossmember has to be redone when the steering is redone.
U-joints are made to bolt the stock driveshaft to the larger D60 case or I have to have a new driveline built/modded to accomodate the larger U-joints.
anything else?
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I read Pirates Dana 60 info and it helped some but confused me in other areas. I read some stuff about the Dodge D60. Is that a direct fit also or are there significant mods that have to be done to use one of those?
The reason I am asking also about the D44 crossover is because I have flat top's in the garage and got concerned after reading a couple of threads about what is needed.
Thanks for any input anyone can offer...
