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Old May 14, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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That's what I thought, which is why I was wondering if you could just swap the differential housings.
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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I hate to ster it up even more but I am pretty sure a 10.5 ring and pinion will fit into a 10.25. You just have to use the 10.5 pininon bearing set and BOTH the ring and pinion. I am 90% sure on this. I bought a 3.73 10.5 gear set to do the same to my truck but haven't done it yet. I know I did a lot of research on this to make sure.

Now for the dana 50 front, I believe the TTB is reverse rotation and the solid is standard rotation. I could be wrong here tho unfortunately. I know it is this way for sure with the older dana 60s and the newwer 60s under the superduties.

edit: This might help I didn't have time to read throught the whole thing but the answer should be in there.
http://www.fourwheeler.com/techartic...ips/index.html
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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That article says that you can use 10.25" parts inside the 10.5" housing.
Which is what I figured, unfortunately I need it to go the other way.

Please keep me posted on how the swap goes. Thanks.
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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What do you guys think about these's sites? I've read 95% of each one so far. The first one has some questionable info. We have full-floating axles, right?

West Coast Differentials: Ring & Pinion Gears, Posi's, Lockers & Axle Parts

Randy's Ring & Pinion. The Differential Experts. Auto Parts & Services.

You all may think I crazy, but I'm seriously considering buying all the tools and learning how to completely rebuild and work on differentials along with a friend. I'm always a sucker for the challenging stuff.
So, how much business would I get from this site alone? LOL
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by cowmilker08
What do you guys think about these's sites? I've read 95% of each one so far. The first one has some questionable info. We have full-floating axles, right?

West Coast Differentials: Ring & Pinion Gears, Posi's, Lockers & Axle Parts

Randy's Ring & Pinion. The Differential Experts. Auto Parts & Services.

You all may think I crazy, but I'm seriously considering buying all the tools and learning how to completely rebuild and work on differentials along with a friend. I'm always a sucker for the challenging stuff.
So, how much business would I get from this site alone? LOL
I have never delt with either of them.
The housing are the same. They have the same diff cover from the first 10.25 until the current 10.50.
It will be a while before I get the swap done. I have to get a set for my dana 60 too and just don't have the funds now.

I have almost 100% that you can do it. I looked and read for a long time before I bought the gears and I wouldn't have bought them if I was almost sure. The only reason I am not 100% is because I haven't done it myself. You just need the 10.50 bearings when using those gears.
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 10:03 AM
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I didn't know the newer D60 front's were standard rotation. Hmm, learn something every day.
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Fullcrew7.3
I didn't know the newer D60 front's were standard rotation. Hmm, learn something every day.
unfortunately I dint learn until I already had a newer D60 gear set in my garage.
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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I see. I sorta did the same thing and bought a set of 3.55's for a D60, but they were standard and my front is hight pinion (reverse rotation). Shoulda done some more reading first.. D'oh!
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Fullcrew7.3
I see. I sorta did the same thing and bought a set of 3.55's for a D60, but they were standard and my front is hight pinion (reverse rotation). Shoulda done some more reading first.. D'oh!
I have 3.55 now and I wouldn't recomend them. I went from 4.10 to 3.55 with my d60 swap and don't like it. There was no MPG change either. I might even go back to 4.10 and just skip the 3.73s.
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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Randy's Ring & Pinion is top notch, dealt with them a couple times. (on Jeeps) The also have decent tech support.

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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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I went from 4.10's to 3.55's also and regret the decision. I was much happier with 4.10's
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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I'm pretty set on 3.73's.
I am happy I kept reading on this subject. I really want to do this myself now. I just like these things I guess.
Also I am glad to see some support for the one website.

I still have a lot of reading to do, though!
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cowmilker08
I'm pretty set on 3.73's.
I am happy I kept reading on this subject. I really want to do this myself now. I just like these things I guess.
Also I am glad to see some support for the one website.

I still have a lot of reading to do, though!
Please report back on the 3.73s. I am interested in doing the swap. Like I said I already have the rear just need a high pinion d60 front. Maybe call up that website and see what they have to say about capatability.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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You might have to wait until the end of summer, unfortunately.
I'm am trying to pay this truck off first, then this computer, then getting married and trying to buy a house.
So, it could be awhile.
 
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I know how that is never ending bills. Mine should be paid off this year.
 
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