Dana 60 HD build

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mike1965

mike1965

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Here is the dana that will be replacing the 8.75 , we shortened the housing to fit the strange 35 spline axles that came out of the 8.75 and used Caltrac spring perches here are some pix of the housing / spool / 3.54 gears / strange alum. main caps , the axles are going to be drilled for the 5/8's studs and the cover is a strange alum.

















 
Nice looking setup. Are you using a fuel cell? Just asking because with mine I found out that rear cover won't fit with a stock tank.
 
cuda20 said:
Nice looking setup. Are you using a fuel cell? Just asking because with mine I found out that rear cover won't fit with a stock tank.
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Interesting, I also moved the rear back an inch. Sounds like there could be some interference.
 
mike1965 said:
Here is the dana that will be replacing the 8.75 , we shortened the housing to fit the strange 35 spline axles that came out of the 8.75 and used Caltrac spring perches here are some pix of the housing / spool / 3.54 gears / strange alum. main caps , the axles are going to be drilled for the 5/8's studs and the cover is a strange alum.

















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Did you do the machine work for the main caps?
 
6pkScamp said:
Just picked up a housing the other day. I'll be starting from scratch. Keep us up to date!!!!
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Thanks , I will .



cuda20 said:
Nice looking setup. Are you using a fuel cell? Just asking because with mine I found out that rear cover won't fit with a stock tank.
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I am going to sell the SS springs and the 8.75 housing with the pumpkin I will be posting it soon .


I am using the alum fuel cell that came with the car.


6pkScamp said:
Interesting, I also moved the rear back an inch. Sounds like there could be some interference.
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I moved mine back 1'' when we moved the spring inboard to get more clearance for the taller tire's and we had no problems but you might have clearance problems with a stock tank

6pkScamp said:
Did you do the machine work for the main caps?
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No Graham Race Cars is doing the rearend he does really good work , I can take one apart lol but not together and it work lol I have no intrest in doing them , if you need to know anything let me know and I will ask and get you an answer.

Mike
 
Gears are in and setup and the covers on next is the axles and the wildwood disc brakes here's some pix




 
Started on the brakes we have to make some brake caliper mounting brackets here's some pix



 
cuda20 said:
Nice looking setup. Are you using a fuel cell? Just asking because with mine I found out that rear cover won't fit with a stock tank.
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6pkScamp said:
Interesting, I also moved the rear back an inch. Sounds like there could be some interference.
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I moved my rear back the typical 1.5" and that cover won't clear the strap or the tank.

I modded the tank and ground a touch off one of the cover ribs. Problem solved....
 
My fuel cell is in the trunk so I have tons of room .

Here are some pix of the rear all done and ready to go in I will put it in next week.




 
Make sure your wheels will accept 5/8" studs before making that modification.

My wheels will not accept 5/8" studs.
 
One thing I am curious about, since you used axles for a 8 3/4, is this rearend now centered in the car instead of being offset? I think the dana is centered, that's why the factory axles are a different length on car danas.......
 
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