I have a Dana 70 HD axle and need a differential for it.
I do not want a Detroit, but want a spool (not available I know) so I intend to get an open diff and Miller Lock it.
The problem I have is finding a large bearing 70HD open carrier in 4.56-7.17 ratio.
I have been told that if I get a Dana 70 U carrier that uses the smaller Dana 60 sized bearings (much more common) and machine the carrier bearing ends smaller by one hundred thousanth, the large bearings will fit and I can run the smaller bearing carrier in the 70 HD with no problems.
Anyone have any experience in this area and know if this is correct? I do have the Powerlock that came out of it for a couple more days before I have have to ship it out to get exact measurements on it, and have the bearings too. It seems like a reasonable solution if the carrier is the same otherwise.
Thanks in advance,
Ed
I do not want a Detroit, but want a spool (not available I know) so I intend to get an open diff and Miller Lock it.
The problem I have is finding a large bearing 70HD open carrier in 4.56-7.17 ratio.
I have been told that if I get a Dana 70 U carrier that uses the smaller Dana 60 sized bearings (much more common) and machine the carrier bearing ends smaller by one hundred thousanth, the large bearings will fit and I can run the smaller bearing carrier in the 70 HD with no problems.
Anyone have any experience in this area and know if this is correct? I do have the Powerlock that came out of it for a couple more days before I have have to ship it out to get exact measurements on it, and have the bearings too. It seems like a reasonable solution if the carrier is the same otherwise.
Thanks in advance,
Ed