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Dana 30 vs 44 vs 60

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Old 06-22-2015, 05:10 AM
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mopar has a full float rear 60 that is actually pretty reasonable for those that can't fab. A conversion to full float on a 44 would require cutting the end of the tubes off and welding on new ends for the bearings.
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
mopar has a full float rear 60 that is actually pretty reasonable for those that can't fab. A conversion to full float on a 44 would require cutting the end of the tubes off and welding on new ends for the bearings.
Yeah probably not worth it then. If the sticker goes the mopar 60 looks pretty attractive gotta say
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
mopar has a full float rear 60 that is actually pretty reasonable for those that can't fab. A conversion to full float on a 44 would require cutting the end of the tubes off and welding on new ends for the bearings.
Okay I am a total idiot when it comes to axles...but is that mopar dana 60 a true bolt in axle? As in disconnect the old and pop in the new?
I have not done any research so I apologize in advance for my stupidity. I just googled mopar dana 60 lol.
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Originally Posted by Blizz
Okay I am a total idiot when it comes to axles...but is that mopar dana 60 a true bolt in axle? As in disconnect the old and pop in the new? I have not done any research so I apologize in advance for my stupidity. I just googled mopar dana 60 lol.
more or less. You can reuse your tie rod and drag link. There are a couple brake upgrades they suggest. You will have to wire the lockers. But the brackets were designed to bolt up to factory suspension.
Old 06-22-2015, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Blizz
Okay I am a total idiot when it comes to axles...but is that mopar dana 60 a true bolt in axle? As in disconnect the old and pop in the new? I have not done any research so I apologize in advance for my stupidity. I just googled mopar dana 60 lol.
The reference is to the Ultimate Dana 60s. That's the actual name for them.

Yes, they are basically bolt in with the exception of a drive shaft.
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^^^And new wheels for the different bolt pattern.
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
mopar has a full float rear 60 that is actually pretty reasonable for those that can't fab. A conversion to full float on a 44 would require cutting the end of the tubes off and welding on new ends for the bearings.
Which is not the most fun project. Theres not much room for error. I was glad when mine turned out. Also most likely requires machining the spindle and thats if someone make a d44 spindle and hub setup. Ive never looked and itd also need new shafts.

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Since you do not wheel a lot, just sleeve and gusset it, along with Synergy or Terflex ball joints, after market drive shaft! I have close to same set up and have only had replaced front ball joints to synergy after 55,000 miles. Will be doing tie rod ends and drag link ends soon, at 75,000 miles



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