I found a Dana 60

[obijuan]

if theyre in there hell yeah.

 

[GsxrMike]

Well yeah I got that. What I am asking is if it has 4.10 and I regear it what will the difference be between that and an original 4.56? Will it make a differance in strength? Will it make a differance in which locker I need to choose?

 

[obijuan]

full carrier replacement like a detroit will need a specific ratio on it. 35 spline lunchboxes should all fit. as for strength, 4.56 has a smaller pinion gear than 4.10. that could be weaker i guess.

 

[GsxrMike]

One more time for the homeys! What is the differance, if any, between a dana 60 that was originally 4.56 and one that used be 4.10 but has been regeared to 4.56?

 

[onetonbb74]

will make no difference at all, that is what the factory did.

 

[GsxrMike]

Alright the guy sold the dana 60 I found a while back but he has another that is a DRW 4.56 and he said he has the hubs to convert it over. If I put the SRW hubs on it will it be the same as a SRW? Thanks!

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Alright the guy sold the dana 60 I found a while back but he has another that is a DRW 4.56 and he said he has the hubs to convert it over. If I put the SRW hubs on it will it be the same as a SRW? Thanks!

Only difference between SRW and DRW is the hubs, so swapping hubs will work just fine.

 

[GsxrMike]

Cool well I just went and got it. Many questions to follow!

 

[GsxrMike]

Here she is! I picked up this beauty for a cool $650 with SRW hubs to convert. Now I haven't had a chance to dig into her yet because my son's dog has been missing for three days and we found her dead today under the front porch. Don't know what happened. Anyways I have to switch the hubs over which I don't think should be hard. I need to get a list of parts for everything I want to do. Here is what I got...

Detroit locker
35 spline stubs
U joints
Drive flanges
Steering arm for crossover steering
ARP stud kit for spring perch dealy
Shims
top plate thingys
u bolts
Kingpin rebuild kit
Fittings to convert brake lines

Anything else I should get or do while I am at it?

 

[carpeonnel]

Here she is! I picked up this beauty for a cool $650 with SRW hubs to convert. Now I haven't had a chance to dig into her yet because my son's dog has been missing for three days and we found her dead today under the front porch. Don't know what happened. Anyways I have to switch the hubs over which I don't think should be hard. I need to get a list of parts for everything I want to do. Here is what I got...

Detroit locker
35 spline stubs
U joints
Drive flanges
Kingpin rebuild hit
Fittings to convert brake lines

Anything else I should get or do while I am at it?

yeah, a big crate to ship it to me. sounds like you got a pretty good deal

 

[GsxrMike]

Does DIY4X or ORD sell ubolts? I couldn't find them on either site.

And where is the best place to order a Detroit locker from?

 

[obijuan]

yeah diy has got ubolts and PORC? in the vendor forum should get pretty good deals.

maybe a nice tierod and yoke upgrade. if youre pullin it to put a detroit in it why not right?

 

[FatHarryPotter]

i am looking for a dana 60 myself. what years and models did the come in as a front axle for s chevy? was it just 1 ton 4x470's and early 80's? where would be the best place to look for on. i want to put 1 ton running gear on my 74 and 14ff are a dime a dozen but i cant seem to find a dana 60? just want to make shure i am looking in the right place and the right trucks
ty Robert

 

[carpeonnel]

i am looking for a dana 60 myself. what years and models did the come in as a front axle for s chevy? was it just 1 ton 4x470's and early 80's? where would be the best place to look for on. i want to put 1 ton running gear on my 74 and 14ff are a dime a dozen but i cant seem to find a dana 60? just want to make shure i am looking in the right place and the right trucks
ty Robert

http://pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/60_front/index.html

 

[GsxrMike]

Are there any special tools I will need to install the detroit? I best deal I found for a detroit was on completeoffroad.com. Anybody know of any better deals out there for a new one? Thanks!

EDIT: Will I need any kind of install kit or anything else? Thanks again!

 

[6.2Blazer]

Are there any special tools I will need to install the detroit? I best deal I found for a detroit was on completeoffroad.com. Anybody know of any better deals out there for a new one? Thanks!

EDIT: Will I need any kind of install kit or anything else? Thanks again!

You definitely need to do more research on the installation of a Detroit in a D60 if you are planning on doing it yourself. Not trying to give you a hard time, but if you are asking the above questions you should probably consider finding a shop to do it.

Yes, you need some tools that the average home mechanic typically does not have. And yes, I would suggest buying some sort of setup kit as you will definitely need shims and likely will not want to try to remove the old carrier bearings and put them back on the Detroit.

I wouldn't consider this job hard, but it is rather involved and you need to know what you are doing to make sure it is setup within spec.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Are there any special tools I will need to install the detroit? I best deal I found for a detroit was on completeoffroad.com. Anybody know of any better deals out there for a new one? Thanks!

EDIT: Will I need any kind of install kit or anything else? Thanks again!

To install a Detroit you will need to reset the backlash, which requires a dial indicator and some shims.

I have never been able to get the bearings off of a D60 carrier without destroying them, so plan on replacing those. When you are changing the backlash, you will want to use setup bearings (basically an old set of bearings that has had the ID ground out a little so that they barely slide on and off without a press).

With setup bearings, you can change the shims without pressing the bearings on and off each time (if you decide to undertake this project I'll loan you my D60 setup bearings if you want).

Really, installing a full carrier locker isn't too hard. You just need to change shims around until the backlash is in spec and then press on the new bearings.

 

[GsxrMike]

You definitely need to do more research on the installation of a Detroit in a D60 if you are planning on doing it yourself. Not trying to give you a hard time, but if you are asking the above questions you should probably consider finding a shop to do it.

Yes, you need some tools that the average home mechanic typically does not have. And yes, I would suggest buying some sort of setup kit as you will definitely need shims and likely will not want to try to remove the old carrier bearings and put them back on the Detroit.

I wouldn't consider this job hard, but it is rather involved and you need to know what you are doing to make sure it is setup within spec.

Thanks for the vote of cofidence. I was unsure as to what came with a detroit locker because none of sites I looked them up on showed in detail what the locker came with.

It feels alot better to do something yourself than have a shop do it. There are many things I couldn't have done to my K5 without the help of the people on here. They have gotten me this far, I don't see why they wouldn't be able to help me install a locker.

Besides, if everyone took the stuff they didn't know how to install/repair to a shop everytime they came across something they didn't now how to install/repair, then knowbody would learn.

 

[GsxrMike]

To install a Detroit you will need to reset the backlash, which requires a dial indicator and some shims.

I have never been able to get the bearings off of a D60 carrier without destroying them, so plan on replacing those. When you are changing the backlash, you will want to use setup bearings (basically an old set of bearings that has had the ID ground out a little so that they barely slide on and off without a press).

With setup bearings, you can change the shims without pressing the bearings on and off each time (if you decide to undertake this project I'll loan you my D60 setup bearings if you want).

Really, installing a full carrier locker isn't too hard. You just need to change shims around until the backlash is in spec and then press on the new bearings.

I might take you up on your offer although I would love to get my own set because I am a tool whore. I just don't know how soon I would use them again. Do you think I should get like a master install/overhaul kit or just shims and bearings? I guess I should look at the condition of what I have first huh? Thanks for your help!

EDIT: I think I may get this one because it comes with everything.

 

[bp71k5]

Just buying the bearings and shims you need would be a lot cheaper. You don't need any of the pinion shims, bearings, or seals. You may not even need new carrier shims if you can reuse your old ones.