dana 60

[hotrod68]

I destroyed the 8 3/4 in my dart (car runs 10 teens) and of course it took out the bolt in sprag along with other damage. My question is I bought a dana 60 out of a 69 runner with 4.10 gears is it strong enough stock to run as is or does it need upgrading. Thanks for any info. I should ad its a small tire foot brake car best pass of 1.39 60 foot and 10.12 @132

 

[cawley]

Just something to think about. I have 2 friends that took out there 8 3/4 & put in dana rears. They both ran low 11s high 10s with the 8 3/4 rears. They both got it in there heads to run dana rears. They both ended up running SLOWER. I feel that the 8 3/4 is just as strong & is lighter, but that is just me. I have heard of both rears breaking

 

[hangn0ut]

Dana 60 is the best rear end there is for no worries use. The only upgrade you need is long wheel studs.

 

[MMissile]

The Dana should be never be an issue[as long as it's good now]. I've seen every type of breakage with 8 3/4's. By looking at most serious racecars...it would seem a 9" Ford[eeeew] is probably the best for most setups.

 

[jockeyshift]

I'd open it check the ring and pinion. If it were me I'd replace the clutch's and go to 35 spline axles and never look back.ops:

 

[RockinRobin]

I destroyed the 8 3/4 in my dart (car runs 10 teens) and of course it took out the bolt in sprag along with other damage. My question is I bought a dana 60 out of a 69 runner with 4.10 gears is it strong enough stock to run as is or does it need upgrading. Thanks for any info. I should ad its a small tire foot brake car best pass of 1.39 60 foot and 10.12 @132

You're lucky it didn't take out your right foot! I think your rear end will not be the weakest link any more.
I went through the same thing with my Duster bracket car in October, but got lucky and it didn't damage the tranny at all. Like you, I replaced with a Dana 60 and all is well now. The last time I took it to the track before they closed for the winter it was running .1 faster than normal in the 1/8th mile with the Dana, of course it was 58 degrees all day. I run about the same times as you....

 

[hotrod68]

thanks for the info everybody, I did pop the cover off and check things out looks great! I think i'll just put new (green) bearings on the axels and let her rip.