to be honest?? i had a guy here in jersey last year take one to a scrap yard for $15 because he could not give it away.

 

nice. yeah its got a low pinion and drum brakes...junk. should have done my homework BEFORE i bought it. i didnt realize there was such a thing as a crappy dana 60. oh well, heres the numbers anyway if you wouldnt mind decoding it for me. at least ill know what im getting rid of.

on the tag: 4 10 D8 rS MA 603448-1

on the diff cover 60F C36912

 

603448-1 = Dana 60-F / 4.10-1 / Free Running Hubs / 3,800 lb. Front Axle Capacity.

 

great. thanks!

so anyone have any quality opinions about this axle? it may not be the best d60 but its still a d60 right?

 

I bet if you posted it on the 68-72 forum, somebody would be interested in it.

 

yup. that is the correct axle for the pre 72 trucks. someone doing a restoration would probably like to have it.

 

What 1972 or earlier F250 4WD came with a Dana 60 front driving axle? None.

The only front driving axles listed in the truck part catalogs for 1959/72 F250 4WD's are Dana 44's.

Since the OP's Dana 60 has front drums, it could only have come from a 1973/75 F250 4WD.

And, I just found this: Dana ID number: 603448-1 / Ford ID number: D3TS-MA

 

i wasn't refering to a real restoration Bill, i was more refering to someone that was rebuilding a truck and wanted to use period correct parts. like someone that wanted to make a 4X4 out of an old front leaf sprung 2 wheel truck. add an axle, a divorced transfer case, and 3 driveshafts with a few brackets, and you have a 4 wheeler.

 

OK, I get what you're referring to...parts swapping. (sigh)

 

anyone wants to come to alaska they can have it!