Need Axle Identification
Need Axle Identification
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X means Power steering with adjustable column (tilt) on a certain size axle rating (3750 ) ?
X was new for 1979.
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dana 60 /61
see below
http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/Dana60.htm
X was new for 1979.
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dana 60 /61
see below
http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/Dana60.htm
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The Dana 61 is what Ford called the "Mileage Maker" axle for these trucks. It has heavier case than the Dana 60, looks more like a Dana 70. It was designed to produce lower numeric ratios that those available on the D-60 or 70 for better fuel mileage. Many people don't like them because they want high ratios to run gigantic tires and do not care about fuel consumption. The D-61 is a valuable axle and will grow in value as fuel prices rise. Many D-60 parts will fit the axle also. There is a code on the axle that will help with identifying parts if needed.
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Ahhh, that info is completely bogus, the D-61 is a full floating axle. That is why I didn't even look in that section.
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