Full Size Dana 60s?

[mytmyk@q.com]

So Iam looking for some answers on installing a dana 60 up front with radius arms. I do know the 78 79 hp front end is the way to go. But will a 80s 60 work also. I do realize the pumpin is moved to the driver side. I heard that duffs used the 80s style front end. Does any one have some pics of a install and some insight to make the install easier.

 

[KyleQ]

You are going to have to SEARCH because there is a ton of information on here. I'm in the middle of my swap with a 90' D60 - don't get hung up on trying to find a 78-9 axle, they are getting harder and harder to find and are competing with the price of gold.

The pumpkin is close to the frame, but clears it just fine - the Cage arm is going to protect the drive shaft VERY well.

Had to space the coil buckets out to get them to run straight.



Check out my build thread - I've got a ton of pictures there.

 

[RajinCajun]

05' Super Duty D60 and 10.50 here...
http://www.bigcountryoff-road.com/Tech/BroncoAxleInstall.htm
Start at the bottom of the page.

Here are some newer pics w/ new 39.5" Boggers:
http://www.texasoffroad.net/galleries/ohv/album213

 

[mytmyk@q.com]

60s

Thanks for the replies. I have a 78 hp60 and if i do install i will be going the old school way of stayin with my extended radius arms and c bushiings and not buying new ones. Can you tell me if my spring mounts will be able to stay the same on the frame or do i have to move them out. Whats the biggest thing that i have to change.

 

[RajinCajun]

I kept my spring buckets in the stock location.. BUT I had room to build a mount on the axle to move the spring in from the stock mounting location. The 05' came with coils so that helped me... not sure what you will run into..

 

[mytmyk@q.com]

Thanks for the response. Maybe some of you can give some input on this. What i have now on my bronco is all 4 fun extended radius arms 5.5 coils from wild horses that are the progressive rate? They are close on top the spread out towards the bottom. Rear 5.5 11 pack leafs. Front shock hoops from all 4 fun and rear in board shock mounts. This setup as far as flexing Iam not happy with. I Do have a 79 dana 60 that i want to put under it and do full width. Will it be any better with the suspension stuff i already have.

 

[TBS-POPS]

Your susp will flex a little more because of the FW putting more leverage on the springs but IF your not happy now with your flex, you wont be any happier just because you stuffed a 60 underneath... Plus your going to open a whole different can of worms with 60's under... good luck

 

[mytmyk@q.com]

What size of cage lift do you have ?