Dana 60 / 61
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Dana 60 / 61
Does a 1978 Dana 61 with 2.5" brake shoes take the same brake parts and seals as a Dana 60 from the same year? I bought a Dana 61 that I want to put all new brakes and seals in it but am hoping to order online to save $.
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I believe the Dana 61 was commonly used in the commercial line of Vans. The E-series. My Ford Vans in 3/4 ton full float rear diffs are Dana 61's.
If you read up on Wik-pedia, they have a good explanation of the Dana 61.
You will find that the Van Dana 61's have super high gear ratio's for highway mileage. Not so good for towing. Common gear sets may be a 3:31.
There is a BOM number stamped in the back side of the passenger axle tube. That will identify the original use.
Another interesting item is the diameter of the axle tubes, being larger that the pickups.
My E250 Van is actually considered a Bus, not School Bus. with commercial license, and a window van. Ha
Brakes will depend on the Vin or by simply measuring.
Check with the interchange button on the RockAuto site. Find your brake shoe or drum size, and hit the interchange button witch is a number-button next to the INFO button.
Let us know what you find out.
If you read up on Wik-pedia, they have a good explanation of the Dana 61.
You will find that the Van Dana 61's have super high gear ratio's for highway mileage. Not so good for towing. Common gear sets may be a 3:31.
There is a BOM number stamped in the back side of the passenger axle tube. That will identify the original use.
Another interesting item is the diameter of the axle tubes, being larger that the pickups.
My E250 Van is actually considered a Bus, not School Bus. with commercial license, and a window van. Ha
Brakes will depend on the Vin or by simply measuring.
Check with the interchange button on the RockAuto site. Find your brake shoe or drum size, and hit the interchange button witch is a number-button next to the INFO button.
Let us know what you find out.
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Dana 61 Usage
Most of that I know and to add to it the Dana 61 was used in an F250 as I have one with a 3:31 ratio. I was hoping someone here would know if the seals and brake parts were the same. I will figure it out.
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