Dana 70-U
Thread Starter
|
Butt-Head
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 9,457
Likes: 2,938
From: Reed Point, MT
Dana 70-U
Well, I went home this weekend and looked around through all of my dad's recently aquired junk again (what I do after I've been away from home for a couple months). A few weeks ago he swapped out a rear axle from an 84/6.9 diesel for one he had out of an 82/460 truck. The 84 took out the pinion bearings and rather than rebuild, the owner just wanted to swap with what my dad had. I saw the axle laying out in front of the shop and I thought, "hey, I know what that is." MAN ARE THOSE THINGS UGLY!!!! So, the guy got a D60, and my dad ended up with a 70-U.
I'd never seen one 'til then and I must say that they are by far one of the UGLIEST axlehousings I've ever seen. Not that diff. housings are attractive or anything, but man!!! Anyway, I told my dad that instead of putting it under yet another pickup box trailer he'll never use, I'd try to get some cash for it. What's it worth, Ivan? What's the carrier split (it's a Dana, so I know it has one)? It came with 3.54's.
Cody
I'd never seen one 'til then and I must say that they are by far one of the UGLIEST axlehousings I've ever seen. Not that diff. housings are attractive or anything, but man!!! Anyway, I told my dad that instead of putting it under yet another pickup box trailer he'll never use, I'd try to get some cash for it. What's it worth, Ivan? What's the carrier split (it's a Dana, so I know it has one)? It came with 3.54's.
Cody
Thread Starter
|
Butt-Head
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 9,457
Likes: 2,938
From: Reed Point, MT
Yep, I'm sure...says 70 U right on it. Besides, a 61 looks like a normal 60; I've had a couple (not 'cuz I wanted them).
Not sure about the 2-piece carrier. All I know is that it came out of an 84 3/4 ton 4x4 with a 6.9 diesel/automatic.
Cutts,
Yeah, I figured as much. So the carrier is useless anyways. Wouldn't want to use the same carrier for every ratio...that idea ranks right up there with putting the side bearing shims behind the bearings; STUPID DANA/SPICER (9" is AWESOME.....too bad they're only semi-floaters)
Cody
On a side note, I ordered the new wheels last night. 1/2" plate centers, 4000 lb. capacity, OH YEAH. They're going to be ugly, but what the heck, they'll stand up to the "abuse". Also, WHEN I put 2 1/2 ton Rockies under it, all I have to do is have the centers redrilled. Too bad I'm looking at approx. 6-8 weeks for delivery......
Not sure about the 2-piece carrier. All I know is that it came out of an 84 3/4 ton 4x4 with a 6.9 diesel/automatic.
Cutts,
Yeah, I figured as much. So the carrier is useless anyways. Wouldn't want to use the same carrier for every ratio...that idea ranks right up there with putting the side bearing shims behind the bearings; STUPID DANA/SPICER (9" is AWESOME.....too bad they're only semi-floaters)
Cody
On a side note, I ordered the new wheels last night. 1/2" plate centers, 4000 lb. capacity, OH YEAH. They're going to be ugly, but what the heck, they'll stand up to the "abuse". Also, WHEN I put 2 1/2 ton Rockies under it, all I have to do is have the centers redrilled. Too bad I'm looking at approx. 6-8 weeks for delivery......
Last edited by cleatus12r; Apr 19, 2005 at 07:11 AM.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,945
Likes: 3
From: Spokane, WA
If it weren't so far away I'd give you $100 for it. Still don't know if I'd consider it an "ugly" axle. Have a few beers and see if it starts looking any better to you. 
Trending Topics
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 851
Likes: 0
From: Longvalley, SD
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,306
Likes: 0
From: Bryan/College Station
Originally Posted by ivanribic
If it weren't so far away I'd give you $100 for it. Still don't know if I'd consider it an "ugly" axle. Have a few beers and see if it starts looking any better to you.
Chris
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 1,191
Likes: 0
From: USA
Dana 70-U is a great Axle! 1.5" 35spline axle shafts! Can be found relatively easily.... When I get home... that is the Axle I am going to look for, unless I come across a D60-HD relatively cheap...
I already have a 78 Ford D60 front to use up front...
I already have a 78 Ford D60 front to use up front...
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kuskoal
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
2
Oct 19, 2008 02:49 PM