Mopar Dana 60 is on the Way!!
09-17-2008, 01:24 PM
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Mopar part: #p5155083
dana 60 LP
From what I hear its NOT an e-locked axle and is set up for leaf springs.
I have been waiting for this to come out for some time. I was hoping it would be a cheaper price point.
now my 60 rear end options are:
Mopar LP dana 60: $2425
JK bracket kit: $400
Dana 60 LP gears + install: $400
total: $3225 not assembled
OR
Rock Jock HP 60: $1900
ARB + gears and install: $1600
total: $3500 assembled
This is comparing a LP to a HP and mystery locker to an ARB. We also don't know the housing tube size of the Mopar part or the thickness. Rock Jock has 3" tubes with 1/4" thickness. Rock Jock has a skid with 5/16th diff cover. Mopar has no skid with ??? thick diff cover.
EDIT: Ohh I forgot to mention that Rock Jock uses your factory brake bracket calipers and rotors but is drilled for 5on5 or 5on5&1/2 Mopar is just 5on5&1/2 but come with brakes that will accept factory calipers.
MY choices are starting to become clear!
dana 60 LP
From what I hear its NOT an e-locked axle and is set up for leaf springs.
I have been waiting for this to come out for some time. I was hoping it would be a cheaper price point.
now my 60 rear end options are:
Mopar LP dana 60: $2425
JK bracket kit: $400
Dana 60 LP gears + install: $400
total: $3225 not assembled
OR
Rock Jock HP 60: $1900
ARB + gears and install: $1600
total: $3500 assembled
This is comparing a LP to a HP and mystery locker to an ARB. We also don't know the housing tube size of the Mopar part or the thickness. Rock Jock has 3" tubes with 1/4" thickness. Rock Jock has a skid with 5/16th diff cover. Mopar has no skid with ??? thick diff cover.
EDIT: Ohh I forgot to mention that Rock Jock uses your factory brake bracket calipers and rotors but is drilled for 5on5 or 5on5&1/2 Mopar is just 5on5&1/2 but come with brakes that will accept factory calipers.
MY choices are starting to become clear!
Last edited by High-Roller; 09-17-2008 at 01:27 PM.
09-20-2008, 07:28 PM
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09-22-2008, 10:20 AM
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Are you saying that with a Dana 60 having more drivetrain power loss your Miles per gallon will decrease or do you mean you will have less money for gas if you purchased a Dana 60?
09-27-2008, 05:54 AM
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09-27-2008, 07:31 AM
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That sounds good, I didn't want leafs in the rear. Rumor had it, it was made for leaf springs. Good find!
09-27-2008, 08:35 AM
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Can anyone confirm the bolt pattern on this? I would assume they ended up going 5x5 since it is advertised as a plug and play swap, but just wanted to make sure.