Beefy Rear End Build Up

[TheCrazyCheesehead]

Alright you crazy people. The Question is that i want to build a rear end that will go under my 69 cuda that will be near bullet proof and money is not a issue but i would like to keep the thing under $3K. My current thoughts are to use the new Detroit Locker Limited Slip with Moser big bolt pattern axels, a new mopar preformace 8 3/4 third member case, I am thinking a set of moser 3.55 or 3.91 gears, unsure if i should just reuse the old axel housing or get a new one. What your guys opinions on this build, i would like to only have to really build it once, and be able to take alot of abuse and horsepower.

Later the crazy cheesehead going all out.

 

[BBLM23]

Dana
http://bbdart.com/mycar/dart/dana1.jpg

DoctorDiff will build you one or get Strange set-ups at a discount.
http://members.aol.com/doctordiff/

 

[Mrmopartech]

Your choise is this.You will in most situations land up with a 8 3/4 diffy.Not to worry bro,its been behind 440 6 pack and hemi cars for years with automatic trannys.And they put out some big ponies.If you can find a dana like I did from a car or truck and plan on 700hp and more,the dana is the only choise.Mrmopartech

 

[AdamR]

Yup if your going to spend that kind of cash a Dana is the way to go. Otherwise 8-3/4, Good axles, Billet caps, back brace and so on. Add it up and it will cost you as much as the Dana.

 

[moparracer]

You can build either a Dana or an 8 3/4 for approximately the same money, starting from scratch, if you can find a deal on a housing. My choice Dana 60. Put it in and forget about it.

 

[70Barracuda]

I saw a B body Dana somewhere. http://portland.craigslist.org/pts/92751010.html

check that out!!
Dana is the only way to go... Almost HP proof. Plus they look sooo good!

 

[TheCrazyCheesehead]

What is the wieght difference between the Dana 60 and a 8 3/4? How are dana 60s for tooling around town?? I do plan to drive this puppy on the street also, just sortive want something that will stand up to punishment.

 

[dgc333]

You can get a Strange S-60 rear end ready to bolt in for around $2k. Since no one has mentioned it the S-60 is Strange Engineerings version of the Dana 60 with improvements. Cehck them out http://www.strangeengineering.net/catalog/index.html

Been several write ups in the mopar rags about this rear end.

 

[mrspeeddemon]

what about has any body use an 9 1/4" not quite a dana but close. I have one out of a New Yorker with a sure grip and every thing and I figured if I have to cut down a rear end might as well go big the first time the only thing I'm concerned about is the price of custom axles. help guys?! :thumblef:

 

[rumblefish360]

You should get away cheaper with the 9-1/4 axle, but it is a hassle to do all the workwhen compared to a purchase and bolt in DANA. How much can you do yourself?
That S-60 looks great and the weight difference is a few pounds, but, overall, a joke in time slips. Afterall, your getting a DANA to put the POWER to it right?!

 

[moper]

Brand new, with good disc brakes, is about $2400, made to order. Buy a new dana, and forget about needing another one.

 

[TheCrazyCheesehead]

Thanks guys for the info and input, I think i am just going to go with the dana 60 and be done with it all.