Axle question..
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Axle question..
I have a D60 rear and a D44 front. How much better would it be to get a sterling rear axle, and does sterling have a front axle? Just curious because eventually i want to upgrade to built D60s and I know I can atleast get my hands on a Sterling rear...
TIA
Jake
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Jake
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i sterling is twice the axle as a 60 IMO... i don't know of a sterling front so go for a dana 60 front, they're tuff... sterling 10.25 come with 1.5" 30 spline axles and slip off drums with o-ring seal axles, just to name some of the perks... i recommend slicing and grinding some castings off the sterling, you can save alot of weight if thats important to you...
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aren't 35 spline axles better? does the 10.25 have an aftermarket? how much wider is it compared to the dana 60? What gears does the sterling have?
I guess I shoulda have posted this in the Axle forum.. probably would have gotten more replies.. Thanks for the reply.
I guess I shoulda have posted this in the Axle forum.. probably would have gotten more replies.. Thanks for the reply.
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The sterling numbers don't look that impressive on paper, but they are by far and away a great axle. A sterling has a small ring gear and axles, but is every bit as tough as a dana 70. Parts are pretty expensive for the sterlings though. Should be the same width as your 60. The 60 front is your only option unless you want rockwells or a double cardin dana 80 front axle that weighs more than your truck.
