Dana 60 with upgraded slant six
I don't see the reason to use such a huge, heavy and expensive axle.
After buying some core, having it narrowed, buying shafts, gears, a Sure Grip and all that you'll still have no pinion snubber.
The Dana weighs almost double of a 7.25 and 80+ lbs more than an 8 1/4". That weight slows the car down, makes it take longer to stop and will not handle as well.
The 8 1/4" axle came in 383 2 barrel B bodies for a few years so it is plenty capable.
They will fit a Duster/Demon/Dart Sport but too wide for almost any other A body.
This is a Dart Sport with a Dakota 8 1/4" axle and stock Rallye wheels:
I don't see the reason to use such a huge, heavy and expensive axle.
After buying some core, having it narrowed, buying shafts, gears, a Sure Grip and all that you'll still have no pinion snubber.
The Dana weighs almost double of a 7.25 and 80+ lbs more than an 8 1/4". That weight slows the car down, makes it take longer to stop and will not handle as well.
The 8 1/4" axle came in 383 2 barrel B bodies for a few years so it is plenty capable.
They will fit a Duster/Demon/Dart Sport but too wide for almost any other A body.
This is a Dart Sport with a Dakota 8 1/4" axle and stock Rallye wheels:
