dana 60

[chrisjn]

Just bought a '71 RR that was set up as a race car early in its life. Car has no rust except the bottom inside lip of the trunk lid. The problem I have is the car has a narrowed dana under it with 31-14 X 15 racing slicks. No leaf springs, has coilover shocks. Can the existing axle tubes be extended approx. 4 " per side and new axles installed or do I need to have the tubes removed completely and new ones welded in. I think it has a spool in it so that would have to be changed also. As a last resort I was thinking about just finding a used 8 3/8 and installing leaf springs. Going to be running a 440 with about 400 hp .

 

[mikeyfrano]

Somebody on here wants that narrowed Dana, so I would sell it n buy a new Dana

 

[Cranky]

Yup, much easier and cheaper to sell the Dana and install the 8 3/4. You can probably sell the 60 and more than pay for the other rear.

 

[slepr1]

Just bought a '71 RR that was set up as a race car early in its life. Car has no rust except the bottom inside lip of the trunk lid. The problem I have is the car has a narrowed dana under it

Problem? Sound too good to be true.

 

[Hemi Rebel]

How wide is it? I would be interested.

 

[chrisjn]

Looks like its about 52.5" from the flange where the brake backing plate mounts. The tires clear the frame rails by about 3/4 " on each side. I'll take some pics once I find my camera.

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[chrisjn]

Pulled the cover, under one of the bolts was a tag stamped 5.13 and it has a spool. Not much good for a street car. Going to look for a 8 3/4 rearend . I could buy dot tires and a posi for it but I would have as much in it as buying a used 8 3/4 and I already have new rims and tires.

 

[chrisjn]

Going to use the 8 3/4 out of the sat that I'm working on. If anyone is interested in the dana shoot me a PM. I live in S.W. MI near South Bend IN. This will be pickup only , no shipping. I'll through in all 4 rims and tires for the right price.