Dana 60 Question

[BDR67CUDA]

I have searched high and low in my area for an 8 3/4 rearend for my 67 notchback and have found nothing, not even at the junkyards. So, my brother is restoring a 72 GMC pickup and told me if I want it I can have the dana 60 rear out of it. I know I will need to have it narrowed, new axles, brakes, etc. but is this a route I should go since it is free? What do I do about the pinion snubber since this rear doesn't have one? I figured maybe if I could make it work I could have a bulletproof rear. Any opinons on this, not sure whether to go this route or not.

 

[mosleyme]

Contact Dr Diff and see if you would really be saving any money.

If you install Caltracs you do not need a snubber.

 

[crackedback]

Why would you need a door stop, I mean, a pinion snubber.

Get the rear from your brothers truck. If it already has a posi/SG in it, you may only need to change side gears to get a better spine set up.

 

[famous bob]

Why would you need a door stop, I mean, a pinion snubber.

Get the rear from your brothers truck. If it already has a posi/SG in it, you may only need to change side gears to get a better spine set up.

I`ve got a complete a body 8 3/4 out of my 68 f-b barracuda, has extensions welded on the spring pads so it can be used w/ 3/4" offset spring hangars, or stock, either way 391 sure grip, the whole thing is cleaned up and in the car, small bolt pattern axles and brakes not installed, all form. S stuff. brakes haven`t been rebuilt yet. I`m going to adana 60 for my h.p. level. p m me if your interested w/ an offer. shipping is around $200 + or -, WAS $229 ON THE DANA. BOB

 

[Ted Carlson]

If you have to buy gears for the 60 then it is not a good deal. I have a 8.75 and love it. Ran it with 4.30's and now 3.23's. 60's are heavy. if the gears are the correct ratio than it may be a good deal. You will geat tired real quick with 3.91 or lower.