Dana 60 rear swap???

[dUb]

Hi i'm a total newbie @ this but I was just wondering if its possible (or worthwhile) to swap out my 12 bolt for a Ford Dana 60ff rear axle...would it be easier and or more benificial to go with a 14bolt?? Also what is the benifit of having full floating axle?? While i'm doing the rear just curious if you think I should stay with the 8 bolts or swap it to a 6 bolt hub to match the front Dana 44 or should I try and find a front dana 60...if I dont find a front D60 should I build the 44 up and use an 8 bolt kit there? The truck is a 73 jimmy that i hope to eventually mount 37s onto.
Oh ya I'm on a budget too.

Thanks
Winston
Vancouver BC CANADA

 

[u2slow]

A 14-bolt from a 3/4-ton Chev is a bolt-in.

The Ford D60 needs the spring perches cut/moved/rewelded.

Find the axle you want with the correct ratio

Full-floating axle shafts only transmit torque to the wheel, the hub & housing support the vehicle weight.

IMO move up to 8-lug. Front can be converted with factory parts. Converting full-floaters and D60 fronts to 6-lug later on costs $$$.

 

[dUb]

thanks for the info...I think i've seen you on bc4x4 before are you in the lower mainland?

 

[u2slow]

Yup... I'm on a few boards

I'm in Coquitlam... if I get my junk put back together I might even see you on the trails.