D60: Standard vs High Pinion - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

xBabyJesus · 01-24-2002, 04:52 PM

Who's running a Chevy/dodge/?? Standard D60 front, versus Ford high-pinion?
My CJ7's extended about 8 inches in the front with a shackle reversal and offset-centerpin springs, moving the front axle forward probably a good 5" or more.
I'd really love to do a high-pinion axle, but having to retube it for right-side diff, and the initial cost of the axle being a bunch higher is prohibiting...

So basically, is it worth it to wait (possibly a year) or should I pick up a cheaper chev housing? I doubt I'll be breaking gearsets, but is the higher pinion worth the expense, and the greater amount of work?

Who's running what?

-J

Supergper · 01-24-2002, 05:48 PM

Well especially with the extra wheelbase I wouldn't worry about the RC just get a standard...I am going to be running a RC in my Heep but only cause it is a wrangler and I needed a driver side drop...the best place for a RC in a Heep is in the rear IMO(flame suit on) since DL angle are usually so steep anyways

xBabyJesus · 01-24-2002, 05:58 PM

That's what I've been hearing, esp. since I have like a 22" front driveline or some ridiculous length, the angle hopefully won't be THAT bad...

Anybody else?

-J

66CJdean · 01-24-2002, 06:38 PM

Roll the pinion up. Weld on a 6* shim and that alone will get it close to a RC60. Or use a a port-a-band and cut out a piece, turn it around and weld it back on.

CJ-Jeeper · 01-24-2002, 06:51 PM

Just put a Chevy or Dodge in

jp junkie · 01-26-2002, 03:12 PM

High pinion keeps the front driveshaft further away from the rocks.

TJP · 01-26-2002, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by scramblin
High pinion keeps the front driveshaft further away from the rocks.

I never would have guessed that...

The high pinion is stronger but odds are you will never need the added strength.

Like 66CJDean said just tip a LP D60 and go for it.

01-24-2002, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
xBabyJesus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6887 Location: Western WA Posts: 706	D60: Standard vs High Pinion Who's running a Chevy/dodge/?? Standard D60 front, versus Ford high-pinion? My CJ7's extended about 8 inches in the front with a shackle reversal and offset-centerpin springs, moving the front axle forward probably a good 5" or more. I'd really love to do a high-pinion axle, but having to retube it for right-side diff, and the initial cost of the axle being a bunch higher is prohibiting... So basically, is it worth it to wait (possibly a year) or should I pick up a cheaper chev housing? I doubt I'll be breaking gearsets, but is the higher pinion worth the expense, and the greater amount of work? Who's running what? -J __________________ 86 CJ7 Teralow4:1, 38" SXs, various other crap... "No No not the stupid pedal!"

01-24-2002, 05:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Supergper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2159 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 2,898	Well especially with the extra wheelbase I wouldn't worry about the RC just get a standard...I am going to be running a RC in my Heep but only cause it is a wrangler and I needed a driver side drop...the best place for a RC in a Heep is in the rear IMO(flame suit on) since DL angle are usually so steep anyways __________________ -Caleb Call

01-24-2002, 05:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
xBabyJesus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6887 Location: Western WA Posts: 706	That's what I've been hearing, esp. since I have like a 22" front driveline or some ridiculous length, the angle hopefully won't be THAT bad... Anybody else? -J __________________ 86 CJ7 Teralow4:1, 38" SXs, various other crap... "No No not the stupid pedal!"

01-24-2002, 06:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
66CJdean Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2000 Member # 940 Location: Lincoln, Ca Posts: 6,397	Roll the pinion up. Weld on a 6* shim and that alone will get it close to a RC60. Or use a a port-a-band and cut out a piece, turn it around and weld it back on. __________________ WWW.PCRYO.COM Deep Cryogenic Tempering Service Find all my products at www.KICKASSOFFROAD.COM 916-434-6978 Custom Axles built to order. Got 40 spline? I have the hubs, spindles, and axles you need to kickass! Custom Hummer wheels and centers Axle Resplining

01-24-2002, 06:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
CJ-Jeeper Rock God Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2095 Location: Belmont / Modesto, CA Posts: 1,344	Just put a Chevy or Dodge in __________________ '79CJ5,soa,d44/60,t18,d18w/Obrian 3.6low,5.13's,35x14.5SSR's '02 Z71

01-26-2002, 03:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
jp junkie Rock God Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 7921 Location: Real close to the Hammers. Posts: 1,134	High pinion keeps the front driveshaft further away from the rocks. __________________ http://trailsport4x4.com

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