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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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D60 carriers

I've started the build on my F250 and I think I'm gonna go with 4.56 or 4.88 gears. It has 3.50s in it now I think. Will any D60 carrier work in the front D60 diff? I think I'll probably weld both ends right now, it will see VERY little street driving and I'm pretty low on cash
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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The carrier split is at 4.56, so if you wanted to run 4.88's most people would buy a new carrier. However, they do offer a different thickness of gears for a 4.56 & down carrier, that allows you to run 4.56+ gears.
I'm trying to remember the website I dealt with, they are good guys and give free shipping, not to mention the best price... When I find the link, I'll post it.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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Will a rear carrier work in a D60 front? I'm gonna try to locate some junkyard carriers if I can to save some money.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Pretty sure they do, but don't take my word for it.

Call these guys, ask for help... They will be more than willing.

http://www.completeoffroad.com/
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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Thanks for the link RawPower. It looks like it would be easiest to just order thick gears to fit on the carriers I have already. I need to buy the gears anyway
 
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Front 60's are 35 spline.
 

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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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To save money, you can use the standard gear with a ring gear spacer. I've seen people use them, I just don't know how strong they are. They are only a few bucks, so if you're on a budget, the spacer is an option.
 
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Good news!! My parts truck has a LS Dana 60 rear! I'll swap that in with the thicker 4.88 gears. Weld the front and I'm good to go. I swapped some rear springs that I had I think from a mid 80s van onto the front. Ended up with 6+ inches of lift just from that. We'll probably move the front spring mounts forward and down to help with the pinion angle. I'll post some pics tomorrow
 
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