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mjs408 · 03-13-2002, 09:31 AM

What axle is used in front in 3/4 tons 94+? is it a true dana 60? or is a dana 50 like the 3/4 ton fords used to use (changed to 60 for 02') also how much should i pay for one??? thanks for the help

RufusTheRam · 03-13-2002, 02:42 PM

from what i've found, a limited number of 5.9 2500's in 94 and early 95 used a dana 44 in some models, most have used a 60 since 94 though. it's a true 60, but a 30 spline version. i think it is fairly easy to put 35 spline shafts in though. i wouldn't pay much for one, to make a it a really strong axle is gonna take some chas, remember these axes have the pos central axle disconnect too. dynatrac makes kits to eliminate it though.

pcorssmit · 03-13-2002, 04:33 PM

Its about the biggest POS 60 front you can find. Do a search.

Pete

tv_larsen · 03-13-2002, 08:25 PM

Also, in '94 they stopped using king pins and started using ball-joints instead. Big mistake, I've heard of several Cummins equipt Rams wearing out the ball joints on their 60's pretty fast.

In '94 they also quit using the tried and true spindle/ bearing setup, and started using unit bearings. They are not as strong.

The '94-up Dana 60's are the first 60's to use a CAD setup, pre-'93 used manual hubs.

Get a pre-'93 D60, its a far better unit.

mjs408 · 03-13-2002, 08:45 PM

i knew about the CAD, but not the unit bearings, and king pins, could i retro fit ford kingpin knuckles on too it? are the high pinion?

03-13-2002, 09:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
mjs408 Rock God Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6764 Location: M.C. IA Posts: 1,100	dodge front ends What axle is used in front in 3/4 tons 94+? is it a true dana 60? or is a dana 50 like the 3/4 ton fords used to use (changed to 60 for 02') also how much should i pay for one??? thanks for the help

03-13-2002, 02:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
RufusTheRam Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10149 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 872	from what i've found, a limited number of 5.9 2500's in 94 and early 95 used a dana 44 in some models, most have used a 60 since 94 though. it's a true 60, but a 30 spline version. i think it is fairly easy to put 35 spline shafts in though. i wouldn't pay much for one, to make a it a really strong axle is gonna take some chas, remember these axes have the pos central axle disconnect too. dynatrac makes kits to eliminate it though. __________________ 99 Ram 1500, nv4500, Rockwells/4 link in progress... 89 Isuzu Trooper, mall crawler...

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pcorssmit Rock God Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4406 Location: Denver Posts: 2,335	Its about the biggest POS 60 front you can find. Do a search. Pete __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways , beer in hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOW, what a ride."

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03-13-2002, 08:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
tv_larsen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5395 Location: Logan, Utah Posts: 706	Also, in '94 they stopped using king pins and started using ball-joints instead. Big mistake, I've heard of several Cummins equipt Rams wearing out the ball joints on their 60's pretty fast. In '94 they also quit using the tried and true spindle/ bearing setup, and started using unit bearings. They are not as strong. The '94-up Dana 60's are the first 60's to use a CAD setup, pre-'93 used manual hubs. Get a pre-'93 D60, its a far better unit.

03-13-2002, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
mjs408 Rock God Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6764 Location: M.C. IA Posts: 1,100	i knew about the CAD, but not the unit bearings, and king pins, could i retro fit ford kingpin knuckles on too it? are the high pinion?