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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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Help quick! Identifying Dana 60's

i need to know how i can distinguish a Dana 60 axle by visual inspection, diagrams would be very helpful. i have an oppurtunity to buy what are thought to be by current owner Dana 60 front and rear axles, and dont want to miss a good opurtunity!

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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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locking hubs are 4" for the front and the rear has a drain plug on the rear diff cover. D70's has them too so you'll have to also look at the tubes. i believe they are 3.5

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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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Take two open end wrenches with you when you look at the truck. You will need one 1/2" and one 9/16". The 9/16 will fit D60's inspection covers and the 1/2" one fits D44's.
Quick easy and reliable. Most guys do not change the fasteners so this is a reasonable method. Many time dirty axles do not allow you to really inspect the numbers or look for castings.
 
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