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Old 02-04-2012, 09:26 AM
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In Ohio Indiana and Kentucky we are very hard pressed to find a Dana 44 or 60 for a Ford for anything less then $800. I can pick up a Chevy front in either size for $100-300 all day every day. So it looks like I'm just gonna keep my truck 2wd for now
 
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How would I identify one compared to a newer one?
Is it possible to?
 
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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck
Is it possible to?
Distance between the spring perches. The 78/79 have a lot more axle tube showing on the drivers side than a later model Dana 60.
 
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Yes, the housing on the 78-79 is closer to the center. The later ones have very little tube, Aso all ball joint units are newer, 92-97 was ball joint, if it is a dual wheel it is a newer model, And the hubs on the newer ones are different, but those interchange, so not a fail safe. I believe the brake calipers fasten differently as well on the old vs. the new.
 
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Originally Posted by blackkawi400
Distance between the spring perches. The 78/79 have a lot more axle tube showing on the drivers side than a later model Dana 60.
In that case, I got one out of a '78/9 for free from the junkyard.
 
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Originally Posted by F-250 WARHORSE
I have a few, yeah thats right a few, here in Co. I can't get mine sold. PM me for further interest.
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It appears you have an eye for spotting good parts, do you have an idea where to find the output tail housing for a 75 F-250 highboy / NP435. I am converting a 75 to a 4 speed and could use any of the parts needed that you could acquire. Would love to drive to Montrose and break in my new 428.<o></o>
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PM if you can help out.
 
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Originally Posted by F-250 WARHORSE
What on earth are the BOM?
Bill Of Material. Dana stamped the axles with a BOM number so getting parts is easy.

The BOM number is a 6 digit number with a dash, typical 79 D60 number would be 6100_ _-_. It should be stamped on the axle tube
 
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I have noticed that number before, Now i know what it is!!
 
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78/79 dana 60 front

Warhorse, do you still have any of these fronts available? If so, how much are you willing to let one go for?
Thanks.
 
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RE: axle for sale

Originally Posted by BobbyShane
Fellas, I know many people are looking for one of these, but I have to ask: do any of you have one for sale or no of where one is at??? I found one about a 100 miles from me, found out the guy is jerking me around. He won't even give me his name, come to find out it's because two other guys are interested. Thanks Gents. Shane
Shane are you still in need of an axle?
 
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dana 60 axle

2 questions
1. What exactly is the difference for in the spring perch from the 78-79 Dana 60 to the 85-91 Dana 60 (Kingpins)? Is this for spring locations, as the earlier models allow for larger tires more clearance as to not rub as the newer ones or is that incorrect?
2. Are some of these axles still for sale
 
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