I came across a 60-2 from a J-truck, 5 on 5.5, while looking for a c&c 14 bolt. My problem is, I have broken and bent 2 D44 axle housings in my last 2 wheeling trips. Most likely from bouncing up ledges, but not very hard bouncing. I have a 258, T-18,4:56,D300, w/35" swampers. No plans to go larger than 36" tires with 1/2 ton axles.
I have searched and read all the info on these Dana 60 semifloaters. I realize the axle tubes are weaker compared to a FF60. Breaking shafts is to be expected with a D44, but swaping housings is a p.i.t.a.
Anyone with a 60-2 under their rig have any realworld info for me?
What gear ratio is common in these?
How is availability of bearings, gears, lockers,seals, etc.
If I truss the axle somehow, can I expect it to survive moderate to heavy thrashing? (I'd like to be able to push it a little harder than I have my D44 )
I have not weighed my jeep, but it has the usual, heavy skid plate, rock sliders, heavy rear bumper/tire carrier, with fullsize spare, not a lot of tools or gear.
btw, I could probably get this thing pretty cheap so initally it wont be expensive, but I dont know about the rest.
Any info or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
-Jeremy
I have searched and read all the info on these Dana 60 semifloaters. I realize the axle tubes are weaker compared to a FF60. Breaking shafts is to be expected with a D44, but swaping housings is a p.i.t.a.
Anyone with a 60-2 under their rig have any realworld info for me?
What gear ratio is common in these?
How is availability of bearings, gears, lockers,seals, etc.
If I truss the axle somehow, can I expect it to survive moderate to heavy thrashing? (I'd like to be able to push it a little harder than I have my D44 )
I have not weighed my jeep, but it has the usual, heavy skid plate, rock sliders, heavy rear bumper/tire carrier, with fullsize spare, not a lot of tools or gear.
btw, I could probably get this thing pretty cheap so initally it wont be expensive, but I dont know about the rest.
Any info or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
-Jeremy