1979 rear dana 60 need some upgrade axle shaft what to do?? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

wheelsofsteele · 06-03-2010, 08:27 AM

I was wondering if anyone can help me figure out ,what axle shafts upgrade will work .I was told that a dana 70 shafts will work but I have to bore the axle its self thats not the problem I can bore it. I just need to know what shafts like year and 35 spine, people are using !!

Ibuildembig · 06-03-2010, 08:56 AM

I would chuck it and use a 10.25

wheelsofsteele · 06-03-2010, 09:14 AM

i would chuck but its in my jeep trussed, geared just keep brakeing shafts latley just looking for a upgrade

scott037 · 06-03-2010, 10:04 AM

300m

speedo · 06-03-2010, 10:20 AM

It would help if you were to put a little information in your post. There are many different Dana 60 rear axles out there. Try posting the specific bom of the axle that you are trying to upgrade.

Gus

OldMan57 · 03-22-2012, 01:23 AM

Looks like I'm not the only one building up this axle for more abuse. The OP's title says it's a '79 rear Dana 60, which mine is as well from an F250. My neighbor has the tools to bore the spindle out, I just need to find the Dana 70 shafts to fit inside this axle. I haven't decided on a carrier yet, but leaning towards Eaton E-locker, 35 spline and 4.10&down carrier.

dahoyle · 03-22-2012, 02:57 AM

It'll be a fucking miracle if you find the right OEM axle shafts, so just order what you need from the aftermarket.

Or, if you feel energetic, and less lazy, go over to the Dana expert site(hell, I'm even feeling generous so I'll include a link for those to lazy to search(yes, that means you)), and start reading. All you need to know is the length, and all that information is available, to those willing to do the legwork. I've looked in the past, and I'll be damned if I remember finding a 70 shaft of the right length. Maybe I didn't look hard enough.

http://www2.dana.com/pdf/XGI.pdf

Either way, I wouldn't fuck with it, because once you have found the right length and have it down to a particular donor vehicle, then you actually have to start combing the yards for those axles. Good luck with that.

Oh you do know that you will need to swap out the carrier or at least the spiders, to 35 spline, don't you?

Doug-Highboy · 03-22-2012, 07:26 PM

If you can bore it, order up some rear drive flanges or hubs and double splined rear axle shaft. You might just end up breaking pinions next...

06-03-2010, 08:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
wheelsofsteele Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95557 Posts: 6	1979 rear dana 60 need some upgrade axle shaft what to do?? I was wondering if anyone can help me figure out ,what axle shafts upgrade will work .I was told that a dana 70 shafts will work but I have to bore the axle its self thats not the problem I can bore it. I just need to know what shafts like year and 35 spine, people are using !!

06-03-2010, 08:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ibuildembig Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26504 Location: Fruitland MO Posts: 370	I would chuck it and use a 10.25 __________________ If you have a mullet and play video games, your not tellin me shit 68 F350 CC project 72 F350 CC for parts 79 F150 with tons on coils 88 F350 truggy 90 F350 beater truck 96 F250 CC DD

06-03-2010, 10:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
speedo Granite Guru Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23262 Location: Talkeetna, Alaska Posts: 938	It would help if you were to put a little information in your post. There are many different Dana 60 rear axles out there. Try posting the specific bom of the axle that you are trying to upgrade. Gus __________________ The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools. --Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher (1820-1903)

03-22-2012, 02:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
dahoyle Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83920 Location: What day is it? Posts: 1,872	It'll be a fucking miracle if you find the right OEM axle shafts, so just order what you need from the aftermarket. Or, if you feel energetic, and less lazy, go over to the Dana expert site(hell, I'm even feeling generous so I'll include a link for those to lazy to search(yes, that means you)), and start reading. All you need to know is the length, and all that information is available, to those willing to do the legwork. I've looked in the past, and I'll be damned if I remember finding a 70 shaft of the right length. Maybe I didn't look hard enough. http://www2.dana.com/pdf/XGI.pdf Either way, I wouldn't fuck with it, because once you have found the right length and have it down to a particular donor vehicle, then you actually have to start combing the yards for those axles. Good luck with that. Oh you do know that you will need to swap out the carrier or at least the spiders, to 35 spline, don't you? __________________ This isn't meant to be a flame job, but Jesus, do you guys ever read or search? Do you suppose your question has already been answered somewhere? Look it up for your fuckin self. Last edited by dahoyle; 03-22-2012 at 05:08 AM.

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06-03-2010, 09:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
wheelsofsteele Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95557 Posts: 6	i would chuck but its in my jeep trussed, geared just keep brakeing shafts latley just looking for a upgrade

06-03-2010, 10:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
scott037 Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112629 Location: coos bay, OR Posts: 486	300m

03-22-2012, 01:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
OldMan57 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 157470 Location: Eastern MN Posts: 38	Looks like I'm not the only one building up this axle for more abuse. The OP's title says it's a '79 rear Dana 60, which mine is as well from an F250. My neighbor has the tools to bore the spindle out, I just need to find the Dana 70 shafts to fit inside this axle. I haven't decided on a carrier yet, but leaning towards Eaton E-locker, 35 spline and 4.10&down carrier.

03-22-2012, 07:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Doug-Highboy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 91115 Posts: 67	If you can bore it, order up some rear drive flanges or hubs and double splined rear axle shaft. You might just end up breaking pinions next...