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Re: Dana 61 in passenger car?
[Re: DGS]
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04/03/17 09:50 PM
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I may be wrong, but isn't a Dana 61 used in the front of a 1 ton 4x4 with a Dana 70 in the back? If that is true doesn't that give some compatibility issues when used as a rear axle?
1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction 1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver. 2008 Honda Element 2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer
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Re: Dana 61 in passenger car?
[Re: Polarapete]
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04/03/17 10:45 PM
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I may be wrong, but isn't a Dana 61 used in the front of a 1 ton 4x4 with a Dana 70 in the back? If that is true doesn't that give some compatibility issues when used as a rear axle? They used them in 1st Gen Diesel Dodge pickups before the 518OD trans was available. My buddy has a 91 W350 single wheel with a 727 and 3.07 gears. Kevin
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Re: Dana 61 in passenger car?
[Re: Polarapete]
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04/04/17 02:36 AM
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I may be wrong, but isn't a Dana 61 used in the front of a 1 ton 4x4 with a Dana 70 in the back? If that is true doesn't that give some compatibility issues when used as a rear axle? As far as I know the Dana 61 where made as rear ends only on 3/4 and maybe some 1 ton pickups with 3.0 and 3.30 ratio The Dana 60-2 cases where front wheel drives only that used the reverse rotation gear sets for front ends I have been wrong on many things in the past, mainly on stock Mopar production parts
Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
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Re: Dana 61 in passenger car?
[Re: DGS]
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04/04/17 02:12 PM
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If you are just running street tires I would think the 8_3/4 would survive just fine. If you are running slicks or drag radials it may create issues.
-Jon
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Re: Dana 61 in passenger car?
[Re: blown340]
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04/04/17 03:48 PM
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dogdays
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I believe you can find Dana 61s under some vans and they do not have full floating axles. The Dana under some C-bodies isn't as strong as a 60/61. It is probably right there with the 8 3/4.
I've been looking at this for a while now, thinking of larger torquier engines.
Your cheapest alternative would probably be a 9 1/4.
R.
Copy from USA Standard Gear:
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Dana 61 Rear - 35 Spline - Dana 61 Rear Semi-Float Image may vary from actual product Dana 61 Rear - 35 Spline
Dana 61 Rear Semi-Float
•Ring Gear Diameter: 9.750 •Cover Bolts: 10 •Ring Gear Bolts: 12 •Spline Count: 35 •Dropout: False •Pinion Support: False •Carrier Breaks: none •Rear Suspension: Solid •Pinion Nut Size: 1-5/16
Compatible with Models:
E-250 3/4 Ton: 1981 - 1983 (Rear) F-250 3/4 Ton: 1980 - 1982 (Rear) F-250 3/4 Ton: 1980 - 1982 (Rear) F-350 1 Ton: 1981 - 1983 (Rear) F-350 1 Ton: 1981 - 1983 (Rear)
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Re: Dana 61 in passenger car?
[Re: Mr. Smurf]
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04/04/17 06:51 PM
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Much easier to use a 9".......
Ed Would agree with a Nine Inch. Lots of rear ends out there and lots of after market parts to put in then. Center sections are easy to change for different gear ratios. Resale value will always be good for a built nine inch. I still like an over drive in the car. Take a look at the Gear Vender Web Site. http://www.gearvendors.com/index.html
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Re: Dana 61 in passenger car?
[Re: Mr. Smurf]
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04/04/17 11:18 PM
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Much easier to use a 9".......
Ed If you want highway gears this is your best choice Gus
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