I have already posted this in the Ford section and didn't get any response so I guess I'll try it here. I have found a 78 F250 front axle (dana 60) with drum brakes. Can someone give me some info on what this axle should be: 35 spline? open or closed knuckle? and how hard would it be to convert to disk brakes? I really need to know soon so I can get it before someone else gets it.

Thanks


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If its a 1978 ford Front 60 it should not have drums. It should be a high pinion, disc, open knuckle, about 69-70" wide. If it was a rear it could have drums, be from a 78 and there would be no knuckles <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

I hope this helps

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Originally posted by Rokrunner:
<STRONG>I have already posted this in the Ford section and didn't get any response so I guess I'll try it here. I have found a 78 F250 front axle (dana 60) with drum brakes. Can someone give me some info on what this axle should be: 35 spline? open or closed knuckle? and how hard would it be to convert to disk brakes? I really need to know soon so I can get it before someone else gets it.

Thanks


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are you sure its a dana 60 and not a heavyduty dana 44. i know alot of f250's came with them

No, I'm not sure. I can't look at the axle (about 2k mi away). I'm just going off what the guy said. And a pic. I'm trying to get the pic posted so you guys can take a look. The whole drum brake thing threw me for a loop. Thanks for the reply's.

I have a 78 ford f250 front end. Its 69" and is a rev cut 44. I dont think its a 60.

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Is it for your 4Runner? I'm pretty sure Ford front axles have driver's side diffs and that is gonna be a problem unless you're doing some major changes with the rest of your drivetrain. Otherwise, have you checked the pirate bible (in the tech section)? It might have some good info.

Hey LOK&LOD, this is not for my current runner it is however for my new project and I need a driverside diff. I got this pic from the guy and it looks like a closed knuckle 60. So I guess I'm gonna pass. It was just a sweet deal he only wanted 400 for it. But I don't think it will do me any good. If I'm wrong someone please let me know so I can jump on it. Thanks.<IMG width=620 height=320 SRC="http://www.pirate4x4.com/ubb/uploads/dana60.jpg">

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I saw this one too <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> Too bad about the drum
brakes though <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0"> I thought the kingpin style
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Chad, dont get that, it looks like junk. Most D60's only use 1 u-bolt on the pumpkin side. I see a lot of other differences than what mine has too. Besides the drums. Trust me converting that crap aint cheap, I still need a set of calipers for mine. Oh yea, I ended getting one about 2 weeks ago, complete less calipers, even has stock spicer locking hubs $350 <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> boooya I scored. I knew if I waited it would come. I might know where a couple are here in WF. I will look. Got a ford one for $100 about 5 months ago, but my buddy traded it for labor on his cage. I spotted it, he had the cash so it was really his. Later

Originally posted by Ricktard:
<STRONG>...Most D60's only use 1 u-bolt on the pumpkin side. ...</STRONG>

can anyone elaborate further on the only one ubolt and how the springs can stay in place with only one ?

thanks.

Closed Knuckle Not A good Deal !!

I think hes talking about the chevy 60. On the pumpkin side it has 1 U-bolt and 2 studs that screw into houseing. My ford 60 has 2 U-bolts,I kinda like the U-bolts after seeing a few of the studs pull out. <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by morpheus:
<STRONG>can anyone elaborate further on the only one ubolt and how the springs can stay in place with only one ?

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they use 2 bolts that screw into the cast diff housing on the short side.


Don't the drum brake 60's like the on pictured have the smaller shafts and just 297x U jionts?