Front Dana 60.
front axle u-joints
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front axle u-joints
hey all gonna try and replace my front axle u-joints . just looking for some tips before i tear into it? is there anything else i should replace as long as i'm gonna have it all apart . also does anyone have any part numbers for these from autozone or napa or somewhere on line?? want to make sure i have the right part in hand when its all apart? ( its a 79 350 front dana 60) . thanks for any help
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Inspecting everything once you have it apart is the only way to know what needs replaced (obviously). 60's are expensive to go through, but will last a long time once done. Wheel bearings are easy to replace and easy to inspect, so if they look ok, I usually run em. If I start hearing/feeling anything out of the ordinary I check em. As far as buying u joints at Autozone or Napa, I'd skip it. Just buy Spicer and be done with it. All the guys that know their stuff will tell you to get the non grease able units.
Since your gonna have the axles out I'd put some emery cloth to them where the inner axle seals ride. If you can chuck them in a lathe that would be best/easiest. Check the kingpins for grooves or pitting. The only thing I'd recommend you not mess with is the needle bearing in the spindle. If it looks ok, leave it be! Mostly though, it's a slippery slope.
Since your gonna have the axles out I'd put some emery cloth to them where the inner axle seals ride. If you can chuck them in a lathe that would be best/easiest. Check the kingpins for grooves or pitting. The only thing I'd recommend you not mess with is the needle bearing in the spindle. If it looks ok, leave it be! Mostly though, it's a slippery slope.
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dana spicer
these folks helped me out ,alittle at a time
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Dana Spicer Life Series, 1480 series for Dana 60 and some Dana 50 solid axle. These are forged with a triple lip seal on caps. 1.375" dia. cap. Available as greasable (5-733x) or non-greasable (5-806x).
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If you go Spicer non greasable...read directions. That piece of paper is not some sort of wrapping that seems to small.
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Inspecting everything once you have it apart is the only way to know what needs replaced (obviously). 60's are expensive to go through, but will last a long time once done. Wheel bearings are easy to replace and easy to inspect, so if they look ok, I usually run em. If I start hearing/feeling anything out of the ordinary I check em. As far as buying u joints at Autozone or Napa, I'd skip it. Just buy Spicer and be done with it. All the guys that know their stuff will tell you to get the non grease able units.
Since your gonna have the axles out I'd put some emery cloth to them where the inner axle seals ride. If you can chuck them in a lathe that would be best/easiest. Check the kingpins for grooves or pitting. The only thing I'd recommend you not mess with is the needle bearing in the spindle. If it looks ok, leave it be! Mostly though, it's a slippery slope.
Since your gonna have the axles out I'd put some emery cloth to them where the inner axle seals ride. If you can chuck them in a lathe that would be best/easiest. Check the kingpins for grooves or pitting. The only thing I'd recommend you not mess with is the needle bearing in the spindle. If it looks ok, leave it be! Mostly though, it's a slippery slope.
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