One Ton hunt advice

[jteck10]

i'm looking to try and start an axle build for my k5
goal is to get 37's or 40's on, but ive heard that the corporate 10-bolt axles i have front and rear wont be able to handle the gearing etc. that id need.

one-tons are pretty new to my but i figure id go for :
- Dana 60 front
- 14 bolt rear
question is, im seeing dana 60 and 14 bolts from difference manufacturers (i.e. ford/dodge) is there a specific manufacturer i should aim for when getting either axle?

for instance, should i try to snag a Dana 60 from a F250? or just get one GM specific from an older truck?

apologies if this is a dumb question, thanks in advance!

 

[rderosier]

The issue with a Ford or Dodge axle is the transfer case output, in our trucks the output is on the passenger side where the Ford/Dodge axles (im pretty sure) pumpkin is on the driver's side. You're pretty much stuck finding a GM 60 from our trucks unless you change transfer cases. Though I could be wrong and maybe there are exceptions. Someone will come along and fact check me.

 

[Wes Harden]

The fords are driver side drop. If you went modern gm drive line and 4 link the Ford would work

 

[swettysblazer]

i'm looking to try and start an axle build for my k5
goal is to get 37's or 40's on, but ive heard that the corporate 10-bolt axles i have front and rear wont be able to handle the gearing etc. that id need.

one-tons are pretty new to my but i figure id go for :
- Dana 60 front
- 14 bolt rear
question is, im seeing dana 60 and 14 bolts from difference manufacturers (i.e. ford/dodge) is there a specific manufacturer i should aim for when getting either axle?

for instance, should i try to snag a Dana 60 from a F250? or just get one GM specific from an older truck?

apologies if this is a dumb question, thanks in advance!

If you are sticking with leaf springs, you are going to want a 60 out of a chevy and 14 bolt out of a 3/4 ton to bolt right in without really any modifications.

Ford 60's are wrong side diff drop. You can make anything work, just depends how much you want to change.

 

[jteck10]

got it thanks all. definitely going for having to change less

looks like the hunt is on for a Dana 60 out of a chevy and 14 bolt out of a 3/4 ton.

lastly - the dually axle is a whole other ballgame i should steer clear of, right?

 

[Wes Harden]

Dually front 60's are ok to get. they have different rotors brake brackets and possibly the hubs. The knuckles in is the same dual or single rear wheel

 

[Chickntrk]

72-93 dodge front 60s are passenger side drop and ORD makes offset bushings that make them a bolt in

14 bolt rear from a 3/4 ton will bolt right in, 14bolt from a one ton will need perches moved and shock mounts moved.

 

[jteck10]

i think thats all the info i need! thanks all!

the hunt begins

 

[BoondocK5]

I haven't installed the ORD bushings, yet, and, I've had my 93 dodge Dana 60 bolted under the truck for better than a year. It takes a little coaxing, but, they will fit, just don't expect to drive it that way. The rear shackles that it's hanging from are on a pretty good bind. So, I'll need those bushings before driving it.

 

[sweetk30]

also ford 78-79 front 60 bolt in our trucks minus the diff side but this gets you a high pinion that might help driveline angles depending on how tall you are going .

 

[Wes Harden]

Good luck finding a 78 79 Ford d60, for an affordable price. Only came in the f350 snow fighter, and forestry light fire trucks

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

What is your intended use for the truck? A front 10b cab do okay with light duty on 37's

 

[obijuank5]

I'm in to say a 60f is for a dedicated wheeler or to flex on your buddies. A 10b front wheels fine on 37s.

 

[8seater]

Good luck finding a 78 79 Ford d60, for an affordable price. Only came in the f350 snow fighter, and forestry light fire trucks

I saw one today for 3k in AR...

 

[8seater]

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[8seater]

Iguess its 2k

 

[Wes Harden]

There not 2k on this side of continental dev.
Even 20 years ago.
Or this beast would have a d60 instead of 44

 

[shrineboy]

I’ve been running a 10bolt with 37s for a couple of years now and haven’t had any problems.

 

[MetalMulishaMarcus]

@jkroberts

 

[jteck10]

I’ve been running a 10bolt with 37s for a couple of years now and haven’t had any problems.

well thats good to know. it would be light duty and minimal wheeling. what did you regear to? if at all