its time to upgrade

[NEK5]

You will have to move the perches on a 1-ton rear, a 3/4 ton rear will bolt in. The Dana 60 is the best way to go, I'm just saying that such an upgrade is overkill unless you're actually breaking stuff already. You can pick up used FF's for $100, a Detroit runs about $425, Disks another $250 or so. If you wait long enough you can find 'em used and built, but it may be awhile. Make sure if you get an axle that doesn't have a Detroit in it that it's open, the Detroit installs inside the open carrier. Make sure you shave the FF before you install it, you can take 1/2-1" off the bottom of the housing to help with clearance. The 8-lug outers are pretty easy to find to, for a couple of hundred bucks, so that you can run 8-lug til you have enough in the Dana 60 fund.

I plan on just getting one from a cucv, that way its already got a detroit and 4.56s

 

[B_to_C]

I plan on just getting one from a cucv, that way its already got a detroit and 4.56s

That's exactly what I did. I guess I was lucky I found one within 48 hours of starting my search . I think I paid $500 for it.

 

[Chevy305]

I plan on just getting one from a cucv, that way its already got a detroit and 4.56s

 

[MuddinManny]

Well, talked to the guy I bought my truck off of about the guy with the D60s, and he told me to not even bother with the guy, because he buys them and then sells them in like GA and other places to make a profit.....

I learned a long time ago, that people's best intentions can talk you right out of a blessing. You have nothing to lose by calling the guy and seeing what he might have, and what he'll charge. After all, you have control of your wallet.

Just my .03 at the current rate of inflation.

Manny

 

[bowtiepower00]

Take a look at this: Open so you can Detroit it, 4.10's will work for now.

http://www.coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=193960

 

[MaxPF]

I'm NOT being critical on ya BigBlaze. I know it's a tough call...

It is my observation that this particular topic seems hashed out time and time again.

 

[NEK5]

Take a look at this: Open so you can Detroit it, 4.10's will work for now.

http://www.coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=193960

Yea, those are nice, and hell, I even know the guy selling them. But I dont really want to waste money on $hit i`ll only use to until I can afford what I really want...

The only thing I`ll be willing to get, as far as something that would only be used for a while until the money is all saved up for a d60, would be 8 lug outers for my 10b....that way I dont have to wait to get the d60 to install the rear, and I`ll be able to get my new wheel/tires

 

[NEK5]

Why do I have to keep it out of OD with 4.10s?