In most cases it is just a matter of sliding some of the shims off one end and putting them on the other. Well worth the trouble when you see how fast a gearset will eat itself, especially a used one that has already 'worn in'.
DANA 60 SWAP.
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BigRigTech
Diesel junky
I set the new gears in the D60 tonight, the "jelly bean" is right where it was when these gears were in the previous axle so that's cool, I need to bring home some tools from work to check the backlash and pinion preload but I think everything is going to be in spec...."feels" right to me....
....He actually sent me a carrier with the gears on it...
....He actually sent me a carrier with the gears on it...
BigRigTech
Diesel junky
Just a little update for those interested in this thread, I have everything I need now. Picked up for KYB shocks, rear u-bolts and front brake hoses today. I'm in the process of putting the D60 together now. If it doesn't get installed this weekend then at the very least I'll be notching the frame for the shackle hangers and getting the front end done...Pic's to come.
Ok sounds good, for those following this thread as well, I came across this thread at Fullsizebronco.com http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24977
It deals with leaf spring solid axle Bronco swaps, which of course translate to trucks as well. Really looks good with lots of info especially helpfull about shackle reversal.
It deals with leaf spring solid axle Bronco swaps, which of course translate to trucks as well. Really looks good with lots of info especially helpfull about shackle reversal.
BigRigTech
Diesel junky
A good read it is.....Can't wait to see this thing out of my garage and under my truck.......500lbs of steel in my way. Lots of work to do once it's in as I have to make a sling for the 205 and fit some driveshafts and shifter linkage...This is my daily driver, can't lay it up.
....500lbs of steel in my way. Lots of work to do once it's in as I have to make a sling for the 205 and fit some driveshafts and shifter linkage...This is my daily driver, can't lay it up.
BigRigTech
Diesel junky
The D60 swap is a go for tommorow morning, the wifey doesn't have to work after all. 
I turned the in-floor heat on in my shop today for the winter. Pic's to come.
Does anyone know if the castle nuts from the 2wd tie rod ends will fit the D60 tie-rod ends? I need a new one and couldn't find one today.
I turned the in-floor heat on in my shop today for the winter. Pic's to come.Does anyone know if the castle nuts from the 2wd tie rod ends will fit the D60 tie-rod ends? I need a new one and couldn't find one today.
