1980 D60 SF -> 9" ends? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Oxjockey · 09-21-2001, 01:29 PM

Hi everyone,
I've got what I *think* is a 1980-81 8 lug semi floater from an F250. I was going to have this axle cut down and have 9" ends put on it, and then disc brakes. I don't think the 9" housing end thing is going to be a big deal, but what about using those axle shafts? Will they be able to turn them down and re-drill them to be 5 on 5.5, or will I have to get new 9" axleshafts? Does anyone know off hand if this is a 30 or 35 spline axle? BTW, anyone besides Currie make those housing ends? $75 sounds a little steep.

Thanks in advance,
Bryan

NECKSTER · 09-22-2001, 12:21 AM

They are actually a 31 spline axle, and Dana/Spicer used to be the only ones to make them..... now no one does. They are a small axle with a really bad "neck down" right before the splines. Don't use em, you'll regret it.

If those 9" ends are the billet ones, then $75.00 is a really good price.

Oxjockey · 09-22-2001, 06:31 AM

Thanks for the info! I have some 30 spline D60 side gears I can use. I'm thinking a nice set of 9" axles with the 30 spline ends on it will work.

Bryan

09-21-2001, 01:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Oxjockey Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7163 Location: PA Posts: 1,863	1980 D60 SF -> 9" ends? Hi everyone, I've got what I think is a 1980-81 8 lug semi floater from an F250. I was going to have this axle cut down and have 9" ends put on it, and then disc brakes. I don't think the 9" housing end thing is going to be a big deal, but what about using those axle shafts? Will they be able to turn them down and re-drill them to be 5 on 5.5, or will I have to get new 9" axleshafts? Does anyone know off hand if this is a 30 or 35 spline axle? BTW, anyone besides Currie make those housing ends? $75 sounds a little steep. Thanks in advance, Bryan

09-22-2001, 12:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
NECKSTER Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2645 Location: Everett, Wa Posts: 1,515	They are actually a 31 spline axle, and Dana/Spicer used to be the only ones to make them..... now no one does. They are a small axle with a really bad "neck down" right before the splines. Don't use em, you'll regret it. If those 9" ends are the billet ones, then $75.00 is a really good price. __________________ Driving a Cummins again- God I love black smoke!!

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09-22-2001, 06:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Oxjockey Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7163 Location: PA Posts: 1,863	Thanks for the info! I have some 30 spline D60 side gears I can use. I'm thinking a nice set of 9" axles with the 30 spline ends on it will work. Bryan