With my upcoming chassis mod (Full Traction coil over conversion) that Ill be installing under my 7.3l, does anyone know if the 05+ Dana 60's can be used on the 99-04 models? While I got the axle off and out from under the truck i'de like to upgrade to a beefier axle if I can find one that will work.

I know some of you are thinking "why not just buy a 99-04 dana 60" but I've looked and looked and looked but all I find are pre 99's and 05+'s for $1200-$1800 used but good condition.

My plan of attack is to install new balljoints, shaft ujoints, upgrade the brakes to the hawk setup, locker and a fresh coat of paint. While those are well within my price range I figured it was to good to be true with what I want to do.

Anyone know which year Dana 60 fronts will work?

Thanks fellas, and femallas

Casey

 

Shoot me a PM, If you are going to rebuild everything I can likely get you a 60 from a 350 delivered with about 100,000 miles on it for around a grand. Or even a lower mileage one for very little more. will also need to know hwat gearing you need if that's important. Most common is 3.73

But to answer your question for a direct bolt in application a front end from 02-04 is what you will want from either a 250 or 350. Do not use an Excursion though, thwy ALL had 50's. Of course in 05 they went to the Coil spring setup which can be done, and I have done, but it aint cheap. Plus the offset if different and the brakes are bigger, so you will have to have 17" wheels or bigger.