What is a kingpin Dana 60?
If you’re unfamiliar with kingpins, they are the collection of components that allow a Dana 60’s knuckles to rotate and turn the vehicle.
What is a Dana 60 front end?
The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is an automotive axle used in OEM applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, and Ford. There are rear axle and four wheel drive front steering versions of the Dana 60. It can be readily identified by its straight axle tubes, 10 bolt asymmetrical cover, and a “60” cast in to the housing.
What vehicles did Dana 60 come in?
The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and used in OEM pickup and limited passenger car applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ford and Land Rover.
How do you remove a Dana 60 hub?
But I guess mine is with a Torx head bolts so I did dig through and find one of those and for this it’s a t25 Torx bit just go spray them all with penetrating. Oil carefully mix them all up.
Is a Dana 60 a 1 ton axle?
The Dana 60 and Dana 70 are two heavy-duty variants in the Dana axle line, and are typically found in 3/4 ton and 1 ton pickup trucks.
Are Dodge and Chevy Dana 60 the same?
Absolutely! The GM Dana 60 parts you have and the Dodge Dana 60 parts you have are interchangeable. Since you are sticking with 4.10:1 ratio gears, there isn’t even a carrier split to worry about. The 3.55:1 ratio gears and 4.10:1 ratio gears ride on the same carrier.
How much HP can a Dana 60 handle?
Additionally, the Dana 60 (S60) from Strange comes equipped with their beefy 35-spline alloy axles and carrier that can handle over 1,000 horsepower. A vintage Dana 60 like ours with its stock 23-spline axles and clutch-type Sure-Grip is limited to roughly 700 horsepower of sticky tire, strip action.
Which is stronger Dana 60 or Ford 9?
See all 34 photos With its huge 9-inch ring gear, a beefy Dana 60 should be stronger than a 9-inch Ford. But as these Hoosier Gear photos show, the Dana 60 (left) has only a 1.062-inch hypoid offset, compared to the Ford’s larger 2.250-inch (right).
Is Dana 44 better than 60?
Like we said above, the Dana 60 is the stronger axle. If you want to run big tires or big power you need a Dana 60 axle. At the same time, the Dana 44 is a great axle if you don’t need giant tires or big power. Most people don’t realize how heavy a Dana 60 is and how much unsprung weight affects handling.
Which is stronger Dana 60 or Ford 9 inch?
Is a Dana 60 good for drag racing?
The Dana 60 rearend is different from the Ford 9-inch since it’s based on a Salisbury-style rear axle and is accessed from the rear of the housing. These rearends use an ultra-strong 9-3/4-inch ring gear so they can take a beating and are perfect for drag racing.
Are all Dana 60s the same?
There are three major variations of the Dana 60 axle used in the 1960s to 1980s. GMC, Chevy, and Jeep are all basically the same. Dodge and Ford are different.