Dana 60 - Factory 5 bolt pattern ?

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I say it because my brother and I are kicking around the idea of doing the same thing. I already have a couple pairs of 15x10 8 bolt steel wheels so it just makes sense for me! I'll see him this weekend and I'm going to try and push him to get started! If we do it, she'll be a read "Hillbilly Deluxe"!

Cley
 
I say it because my brother and I are kicking around the idea of doing the same thing. I already have a couple pairs of 15x10 8 bolt steel wheels so it just makes sense for me! I'll see him this weekend and I'm going to try and push him to get started! If we do it, she'll be a read "Hillbilly Deluxe"!

Cley
You thinking on building a Dodge truck too ?
 
Yes, been thinking about it for a while. I got an old 75 Dodge truck (my first vehicle) with a 400 in it but it got rolled over slightly. Got another D200 camper special. May mash the two trucks together and try racing it! My brother really wants something to take to the track and that might be what we use. I been picking up deals on B engine parts for a while. It'll happen someday.

I just need more room if I'm going to start project #3!

Cley
 
Yes, been thinking about it for a while. I got an old 75 Dodge truck (my first vehicle) with a 400 in it but it got rolled over slightly. Got another D200 camper special. May mash the two trucks together and try racing it! My brother really wants something to take to the track and that might be what we use. I been picking up deals on B engine parts for a while. It'll happen someday.

I just need more room if I'm going to start project #3!

Cley
Maybe instead of having just a small block race here on FABO, perhaps we can get a full size truck race here on FABO :D :D
 
They did make J20 Jeep pickups in the 70's-80's with 5 lug Dana 60's.
Jeep used a 60-2 semi floater with 5 on 5-1/2" bolt circle from 68 to 73. The good news is they were 35 spline, the bad news is they used 12" x 2-12" brakes which are absolutely unobtainium now. Oh and they had about a 58" WMS. Start with something else.
 
Lots of 3/4 tons had 4.10s. 8 bolt rims and away u go. Kim
yes. I wonder how much more drag there is on the large brake-3/4 ton axle with the huge nose sticking out of the center? ?
 
Pickup - D150. Just checking out my options, on the cheap. lol

Have you looked at 9"? Lots of them in 73-79 (and more) F-150's. 5x5.5 bolt pattern. Mine takes my 460 all day long. 4x4 have the spring pad on top, 2x4 have them on the bottom. No C Clips, tapered axle bearings, and tons of aftermarket support.
 
Find a 70 on up, ford 3/4 d60 with trac loc and 4.10s. Cut the ends off your 8 3/4. Cut the ends off the dana. Measure and fix 8 3/4 ends to length and weld together using the 8 3/4 axles.
You have the price of the dana and the cost of the 8 3/4 that you are using for part. And cost of having it welded together. Or buy new ends for about $80 instead of cuting up the 8 3/4. New spring perches are $15 if you don't use the ones off the 8 3/4.
How much this cost depends on what you paid for the axels to start with.
Dana $150
8 3/4 b body axels and brake assembly. $150
new axle ends and perches $100
welder doing the work. $250
total. $650

It can be done for less by shopping around for good deals.
 
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Have you looked at 9"? Lots of them in 73-79 (and more) F-150's. 5x5.5 bolt pattern. Mine takes my 460 all day long. 4x4 have the spring pad on top, 2x4 have them on the bottom. No C Clips, tapered axle bearings, and tons of aftermarket support.
yeah, considered them too. Just really would like a drop in. But, ya never know. We have time, that's the good thing
 
Find a 70 on up, ford 3/4 d60 with trac loc and 4.10s. Cut the ends off your 8 3/4. Cut the ends off the dana. Measure and fix 8 3/4 ends to length and weld together using the 8 3/4 axles.
You have the price of the dana and the cost of the 8 3/4 that you are using for part. And cost of having it welded together. Or buy new ends for about $80 instead of cuting up the 8 3/4. New spring perches are $15 if you don't use the ones off the 8 3/4.
How much this cost depends on what you paid for the axels to start with.
Dana $150
8 3/4 b body axels and brake assembly. $150
new axle ends and perches $100
welder doing the work. $250
total. $650

It can be done for less by shopping around for good deals.
I have no spare 8.75 for parts, I gave my last one away :) I want to stay away from cutting, welding, etc. Easy enough to find a Dodge truck rear end that will drop in. My hope would be to find a 8.75 from a Dodge '72-74. I'm still considering C body also, and that would drop the rear. The 3/4 ton dana may be a good option from a D200
 
I have no spare 8.75 for parts, I gave my last one away :) I want to stay away from cutting, welding, etc. Easy enough to find a Dodge truck rear end that will drop in. My hope would be to find a 8.75 from a Dodge '72-74. I'm still considering C body also, and that would drop the rear. The 3/4 ton dana may be a good option from a D200

That last rear end that you gave away do you think that would fit that truck. I just happen to have one just like the one you gave away. lol
 
That last rear end that you gave away do you think that would fit that truck. I just happen to have one just like the one you gave away. lol
I'm not sure.... if it's a C body they are supposed to be about the same as the truck, or at least the one that most use in trucks. I would think I could buy a 8.75 that came from a truck for 150 bucks complete.... I'd think. Maybe I'm wrong. We'll stay in touch.... :)
 
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