Dana 60 question
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Dana 60 question
I know that the D60 is stronger than a D44.
I know that the D60 is a wanted item.
I just bought a '79 parts truck with a D60 front axel, and have had several people wanting to buy the axel for more than I paid for the truck.
My question is, will the D60 add enough value to my truck to make it worth changing axels? I don't think I need the extra strength for what I do with my truck, but the brag and gloat factor, along with any extra value might make it tempting.
I know that the D60 is a wanted item.
I just bought a '79 parts truck with a D60 front axel, and have had several people wanting to buy the axel for more than I paid for the truck.
My question is, will the D60 add enough value to my truck to make it worth changing axels? I don't think I need the extra strength for what I do with my truck, but the brag and gloat factor, along with any extra value might make it tempting.
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Doesn't really make the truck worth anymore. An old ford 4x4 that's worth money has a perfect body, excellent paint, interior and a nice running engine. A really nice truck with a 60 isn't going to go for more than a really nice truck with a 44. They are a pretty darn tough axle. The 80 and earlier 60's have slightly weaker inner axles than later stuff, but I like knowing my truck won't break when I need it to get a job done and the kingpin 60's are far easier to work on than any balljoint axle.
