Dana 60 gearing
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 898
Likes: 3
Dana 60 gearing
Is 3.54 the highest I can go on a dana 60? I was hoping to get to at least 3.08 or 2.73 on my 77. I haven't been able to find the other gearing, but the dana 60 was so popular I can't believe it doesn't exist.
My other option would be swapping a sterling axle, but I'd rather not do that.
My other option would be swapping a sterling axle, but I'd rather not do that.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 785
From: Simi Valley, CA
Originally Posted by mgraveman
Is 3.54 the highest I can go on a dana 60? I was hoping to get to at least 3.08 or 2.73 on my 77. I haven't been able to find the other gearing, but the dana 60 was so popular I can't believe it doesn't exist.
My other option would be swapping a sterling axle, but I'd rather not do that.
My other option would be swapping a sterling axle, but I'd rather not do that.
Remember, prior to the 1980's there wasn't the demand for gas mileage, like there is today. Back then, more trucks required the 4.10's and 4.56's, because the trucks were bought for work. According to Ford statistics, 1991 was the first year that more trucks were sold for pleasure than as work trucks.
Last edited by NumberDummy; Nov 13, 2007 at 07:41 AM.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 898
Likes: 3
Originally Posted by NumberDummy
Dana 60 ~ Rear Axle ~ 3.54-1: 1961/72; 1973/79; 1980/85 = Highest ratio listed in the parts catalogs.
Remember, prior to the 1980's there wasn't the demand for gas mileage, like there is today. Back then, more trucks required the 4.10's and 4.56's, because the trucks were bought for work. According to Ford statistics, 1991 was the first year that more trucks were sold for pleasure than as work trucks.
Remember, prior to the 1980's there wasn't the demand for gas mileage, like there is today. Back then, more trucks required the 4.10's and 4.56's, because the trucks were bought for work. According to Ford statistics, 1991 was the first year that more trucks were sold for pleasure than as work trucks.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 785
From: Simi Valley, CA
Originally Posted by mgraveman
I just remember a lot of passenger cars with high ratios like that, but I guess those were different axles.
When the 9" came out, it spelled the end for 44's in passenger cars.
Last edited by NumberDummy; Nov 13, 2007 at 08:34 AM.
