So does mine, RM21M9Axxxxxx, but if I want a Dana for my bracket race car, I'm gonna get a S60 instead of looking for a Dana out of a car like yours or mine.... cause I can get it built EXACTLY the way I want it, instead of trying to make a stocker or a truck Dana work.
I replaced my S60 T-Bolts with these too.
I posted because that was the only issue I had with the S60. All else was good.
What did your driveshaft set you back?
Difference is 1.14", Dana driveshaft is shorter.
It’s faster Bob, no guess work on what shims to get backlash right (done like the 8-3/4), never have to remove carrier bearings (unless backlash is to tight). I’m sure you can see that advantage.
I've had the car for 34 years, and had the DANA 60 rebuilt once, 33 years ago.....ease of adjustment is not an issue.....Dana's methodology is just fine.....
But can you understand that for some people it may be an advantage? Gosh dang!
For those that change gears daily or weekly......yes....its an advantage.....for those of us who don't....not.....
I bought a S60 housing at stock 70 b body dimensions, I purchased a 30 spline 4.10 D60 Trak-lock out of a Dodge CUMMINS powered pickup. I've seen these trucks pull 5th wheels loaded with simmon forms and bobcats thru mud and gravel. I want 500 h.p at the rear wheels so I figured this unit was more than enough. I also purchased a set of STRANGE 30 spline axles for an 8.75 and installed those. If I break it I'll upgrade but all together it cost 1500.00 + r - with assembly.....If I remember correctly the 8.75s were used in the 426 W & HEMI auto drag cars in the mid 60's ???
Dana 60s were used behind hemis and 440s with 4speeds, starting in 1966. Hemis and 440s still used 8 3/4 as standard with 727s, but I think you could upgrade to a dana with certain suspension/gearing packages. I'm not sure when a dana became standard with a hemi/727. A 4.10 dana was standard, even with a 727 in the 69 1/2 Sixpack cars.
Just the ability to get the precise preload on the carrier bearing is worth it, wether once every 20 years or every month on a race car. After doing so many I would’ve been very happy with them. I’ve looked into adapting-making adjusters on the stock housing, sleeve with a spanner nut is my idea.
IDIOT !
In what regard......your comment means nothing......be specific.....
I think almost $800 with shipping, but that was over 10 years ago.
Compare this to this to the cost of an S60 and you see what I mean about the S60 being a good deal
Last year I was looking at the bare housing (I have all the rest) around $500 and change
