dave
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ok.. i have an LT1 and a 4L60 in my rig.. The dana 44 rear i currently have is taking a serious beating and i dont think its gonna last the summer season. I am getting knee surgery next week and will have a good 2 weeks where i won't be able to work or walk around but can build a rear axle up to keep me busy.
I'm looking for opinions.. so here goes...
I am thinking about a Ford 9" .. 66 inches wide out of a 70s bronco. its the stronger housing with the oval shape and i can get my7 hands on one to work on for 150 bucks complete.
i am thinking i'd have to run 5 inches or more backspacing because i will be keeping the front dana 30 for now and i'd like the width to be close front to back. i just dont have the coin to drop 5 grand in parts to build a front 9". A front 60 is a no go because it wont clear the oilpan with the LT1 in there.
my other option is a 63 inch wide dana 60 out of a 70s F-250.
My concern is the weight of this and also ground clearance issues. i can build the 9" with 35 spline shafts and figure it just as strong internally as the 60. however with a rear 60 i most likely wouldnt have to run a insane backspacing.
now i know the bolt pattern is different but the rear axle needs to go in a bad way. i figure i can carry a bolt pattern adapter untill i can drop the coin for the front axle in the event i need my spare.
the set-up currently is 6.5 inches of lift, long arms, 35 x 12.50 tires, 4 inches of backspacing and 4.56 gears.. lt1 , 4l60 .. my other thought was dropping the coin into the 44 and getting alloy shafts etc. but again i would still question the durability. thanks in advance for all the opinions.
I'm looking for opinions.. so here goes...
I am thinking about a Ford 9" .. 66 inches wide out of a 70s bronco. its the stronger housing with the oval shape and i can get my7 hands on one to work on for 150 bucks complete.
i am thinking i'd have to run 5 inches or more backspacing because i will be keeping the front dana 30 for now and i'd like the width to be close front to back. i just dont have the coin to drop 5 grand in parts to build a front 9". A front 60 is a no go because it wont clear the oilpan with the LT1 in there.
my other option is a 63 inch wide dana 60 out of a 70s F-250.
My concern is the weight of this and also ground clearance issues. i can build the 9" with 35 spline shafts and figure it just as strong internally as the 60. however with a rear 60 i most likely wouldnt have to run a insane backspacing.
now i know the bolt pattern is different but the rear axle needs to go in a bad way. i figure i can carry a bolt pattern adapter untill i can drop the coin for the front axle in the event i need my spare.
the set-up currently is 6.5 inches of lift, long arms, 35 x 12.50 tires, 4 inches of backspacing and 4.56 gears.. lt1 , 4l60 .. my other thought was dropping the coin into the 44 and getting alloy shafts etc. but again i would still question the durability. thanks in advance for all the opinions.
