XJ with D60 rear

[flexj]

I really like where this thread is going. I'm doing a 60 on my XJ soon and would like to see some pics of the shaved housing. Is 1tonyj the man to talk to?

 

[ynnhojTJ]

im seeing not too many people running the 60 rear. those who have can i get some measurements of ground clearance? compared to what lift and tires your running?

and for those running other rears--- D35, D44, 8.25, 8.8, etc what do you have for measurements if you dont mind??? would love to hear compariable lift/tire combos.

thanks

 

[XJZ]

Just take Crunch's axle center measurements, compare to your axle's center. Just do the math and you'll know exactly where you stand.

You'll never get an exact measurement comparing to someone else's rig. Tire size difference between manufactures, tread wear depth, preferred air pressure, weight of rig, etc., will all add too many variables. You could very easily be over an inch or so off.

 

[Crunch]

ynnhojTJ, The clearance your diff has nothing to do with what lift you are running. I don't have my D60 in my XJ yet, but I know I will have 5/8" more ground clearance than I have with my 8.25 by measuring from my axle centerline to the bottom of the diff. Measuring ground clearance of each rear only matters if everyone is running the same tire even if the size states the same size (my 33x12.50 X-Terrains are probably not as tall as someones 33x12.50 Swampers).

flexj, OnetonXJ is your guy. You can e-mail him at [email protected]. You can see some older pics of his 60 at www.siscom.net/~kc8gab/sr/

HTH,
Crunch

 

[Crunch]

XJZ, You beat me to it by a few minutes (slow typing ).

Just for reference, my D60 measures 5 3/8" from axle centerline to diff bottom. Now I expect everyone to measure like I just did.

Crunch

 

[JeepFreak21]

ExtremeMopar, I'm preparing to waste a 35 spline 60 on 33s . If he is going from stock to 33s, no telling where he will end up. Might as well plan ahead.

I know, I was just kiddin'. The green headed monster made me say it!

 

[JeepFreak21]

What's the widths you guys are running with your 60s?

 

[Goatman]

Mine is stock width, whatever that is. The stock front width is 60.5", not sure if the back is exactly the same.

 

[ynnhojTJ]

my rear 60 is 61.5" wms-wms.

i realize it isnt gonna be the best indicator, but it would give myself and others an idea of what sort of clearance we'll be getting.
you are absolutely correct in stating that there are many variables here... but lift and trimming would make a difference to the final deciding factor in tire choice. when looking at their tire size and the room available to articulate the meats vs clearance under the diff.
ahhh nevermind...in the end it all works out.

 

[simonsxj]

How did you get a D60 with 5 on 4.5" wheel Pattern? I need to know, a buddy of mine has a 62" wide D60 but it has disk brakes and is eight lug and a full floater. We are trying to convert a D44 to eight lug but cannot find the parts cheap enough to do it. Or the correct info on how to do it. Just wanted to know incase I might have to convert. Thanks.

 

[flexj]

Crunch, thanks for the link to 1Ton's pics. Is your 60 shaved that hard or is his extreme?

Could someone tell me what wms is? Sorry to sound stooopid, but I just don't know.

 

[simonsxj]

Wheel Mounting Surface.

 

[ynnhojTJ]

my 60 is from a Baracuda...quite rare!!
it just so happens to be a great match for the jeep vehicles. i have spent a great deal of time trying to decide weather to place this 60 under my 02' TJ or under my 94' XJ.
with all costs considered, im sure it will go into the XJ.

wms= wheel mounting surface. its how wide the axle is, basically.

simonsxj--- why not just leave it 8 lug??

 

[XJoachim]

There are some D60 semi floater out there with 30 spline shafts but they are rare and i can't remember where they came out.

Full floater axles are IIRC always 8-lug and the smallest possible with full float axles is 5 x 5.5, impossible to have 5 x 4.5

 

[Goatman]

The semi-floating D60's are 35 spline with c-clips, and pretty hard to find. They are not considered all that valuable. All of the 35 spline, semi-floating, non c-clip D60's are custom built.

 

[4ward]

All the housings that I've shaved are exactly the same. I won't do it if someone is afraid to cut down the ring gear. I just don't see the point in doing it, if you're not willing to gain the full potential. Here's a shot of how she looks now.

Sean

 

[ynnhojTJ]

sean
thats awesome. quite a difference. where are you located???

the 60 i have is 35 spline, 5x4.5 bolt pattern, and is a semi.

johnny

 

[4ward]

I'm in Dayton, OH- just north of Cincinnati.

All 60 housings are the same unless it's a HP and after the mid 60's ( I believe). Drop me a line if you want to talk about it. I can tell you what to watch out for and give you some tips if you want to do it yourself.

Sean

 

[Goatman]

sean
thats awesome. quite a difference. where are you located???

the 60 i have is 35 spline, 5x4.5 bolt pattern, and is a semi.

johnny

That's a pretty cool find, too bad there aren't many of those around. Did you say it's out of a Barracuda? I don't think the c-clips matter much with 35 spline axles. I had an eight lug version, but sold it to a friend in CO and ended up getting theTera60. It is very nice to have the flat bottom, it's amazing what it will slide over.

 

[Jeff 98XJ WI]

How about the new Tera 60 with CRD? That Should slide over things better yet. Bill Van Tuyl seemed to thing the Pro Rock D60 was better than his Tera unit because of the notch for clearance. What's your take Richard?