85-91 Dana 60 in TJ - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

scRUBI84 · 05-02-2011, 05:21 AM

I am going to run an 89 Ford HP60 in my TJ and have been trying to find a way to place the coils on the axle tube. Is there a way to actually cut the center section housing on the driverside axle tube to make more room? If so does it cause any problems or weaknesses for the axle?? Any pics that anyone has from already doing this would be great.

beakie · 05-02-2011, 05:30 AM

if by "trying to find a way" you mean you looked under your couch, then you may want to try searching, as it's covered often.
I put the same axle under my XJ, using a lot of information I found on here, after searching, and reading the many threads covering the swap.

short version:
cut casting 1/2 way into the hole in the casting (hole for leaf centering bolt)
cut all the way around, then cut in half so you can remove it
voila

MR. HOGG · 05-02-2011, 06:31 AM

this has been covered many times, search

01tj · 05-02-2011, 01:17 PM

damnit freeman search u asshole

scRUBI84 · 05-02-2011, 03:58 PM

this POS Govt comp wont let me use the search option out here.....i hate u Marcus

Twisty · 05-02-2011, 04:25 PM

It can't be done. You're wasting your time.

05-02-2011, 05:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
scRUBI84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Member # 183296 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 103	85-91 Dana 60 in TJ I am going to run an 89 Ford HP60 in my TJ and have been trying to find a way to place the coils on the axle tube. Is there a way to actually cut the center section housing on the driverside axle tube to make more room? If so does it cause any problems or weaknesses for the axle?? Any pics that anyone has from already doing this would be great.

05-02-2011, 06:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
MR. HOGG Rock God Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 146572 Location: Andalusia, IL Posts: 1,555	this has been covered many times, search __________________ "Professional Driver on a Closed Course" www.frontier4x4.com Off-Road Supply http://www.4x4syndicate.com/phpBB3/index.php 4x4 Syndicate: Hardcore Offroad Club

05-02-2011, 01:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
01tj Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 99310 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 250	damnit freeman search u asshole __________________ 2001 TJ on Reds

05-02-2011, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
scRUBI84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Member # 183296 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 103	this POS Govt comp wont let me use the search option out here.....i hate u Marcus Last edited by scRUBI84; 05-02-2011 at 03:59 PM.

05-02-2011, 04:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Twisty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 97798 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 595	It can't be done. You're wasting your time. __________________ 88 MJ buggy - D60/14b, 3&4 link, air shocks, 203/205, 5.38s, full hydro newenglandjeepz.org Last edited by Twisty; 05-02-2011 at 04:25 PM.

05-02-2011, 05:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
beakie NEWBIE (in capitals) Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 141351 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 474	if by "trying to find a way" you mean you looked under your couch, then you may want to try searching, as it's covered often. I put the same axle under my XJ, using a lot of information I found on here, after searching, and reading the many threads covering the swap. short version: cut casting 1/2 way into the hole in the casting (hole for leaf centering bolt) cut all the way around, then cut in half so you can remove it voila

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