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bizlax 10-08-2002, 08:26 AM I did a search and I couldn't find anything on identifying a quality "junker" axle... Is there a checklist or something similar any of you could direct me to? Thanks I searched under Junk Axles, Salvage Yards, Dana 44, and Axles.. Jeepmangled87 10-08-2002, 10:50 AM yeah here you go, when looking for Dana 60,70's, or 14 bolt, look for the biggest axles laying around on the ground, when looking for Dana 44's look for small axles laying on the ground, and dont ever tell the Junkyard guy what your looking for, cause chances are he know what a Dana 60 is, you got to catch them off guard.:D Brian1 10-09-2002, 10:45 PM Originally posted by Jeepmangled87 and dont ever tell the Junkyard guy what your looking for, cause chances are he know what a Dana 60 is, you got to catch them off guard.:D Yup, play stupid when dealing with the guy, except when it comes to the price. I have made some good deals by doing this. Other things to check would be if the axle turns freely. If a front has manual hubs enguage them and then spin it. If you can get the cover off do it and look for chipped metal and rust. Just look over the whole axle and if it looks good to you then buy it if you want to. lt1yj 10-10-2002, 12:38 PM Wear ripped, dirty clothes, and boots. Don't drive a brand new vehicle. It helps to have one that just barely functions. The idea is you don't want to look like you have money. The price goes up by what they think you can pay. Take cash, cash, cash, CASH!!!!!! Cash speaks. If looking for a 60 front, ask if they have any 8 lug 4x4 front axles, then if they have a 60 ask for the price of the 44 laying right next to it. When they quote the price say you'll take the 60 for that price. Some will, some won't. Play dumb "well that one looks more like the one on my truck now". I've even got them to quote prices on the 60's that were absurdley low then offered even less for a "cash" deal. 90% of the time they say yes. Pre '93 open knuckle 60's can be identified by the rectangular 4 bolt pattern that holds the steering arm on and the sheer size. 14 bolts are easy to find. Look for the "home plate" diff cover and the 6 bolt flange behind the pinion yoke. Robert 10-10-2002, 01:11 PM When pulling axles at the wrecking yards, a cordless sawzall is you best friend. Fuck screwing around with u-bolts, just cut them:D TyTy 10-10-2002, 02:09 PM Originally posted by Robert When pulling axles at the wrecking yards, a cordless sawzall is you best friend. Fuck screwing around with u-bolts, just cut them:D Either that or one with a cord and a small generator. That is what we had/ used. Robert 10-11-2002, 02:06 PM An 18 volt Dewalt sawzall will go through plenty of u-bolts on one battery. No need to lug around a generator:rolleyes: | |