Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Dana 60 #2862962
12/21/20 02:37 PM
12/21/20 02:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 547
Minnesota
R
RROD Offline OP
mopar
RROD  Offline OP
mopar
R

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 547
Minnesota
Looking to buy a Dana 60 for 70 E body. Standard length, perch and snubber location. Street use with occasional strip competition. Seen both Strange and Moser carriers on the internet. Is one better than the other? The Moser has the look of the original rear end from Mopar. Any opinions and best place of purchase?

Re: Dana 60 [Re: RROD] #2862971
12/21/20 02:54 PM
12/21/20 02:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 25,785
Rio Linda, CA
John_Kunkel Offline
Too Many Posts
John_Kunkel  Offline
Too Many Posts

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 25,785
Rio Linda, CA
Strange's adjustable carrier bearings are a plus but, if you don't plan on setting it up yourself, it's not an issue.


The INTERNET, the MISinformation superhighway
Re: Dana 60 [Re: John_Kunkel] #2863004
12/21/20 04:10 PM
12/21/20 04:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,497
N.E. Ohio
K
KillerBee Offline
master
KillerBee  Offline
master
K

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,497
N.E. Ohio
I would avoid/upgrade a Trac Lok diff if possible.

Last edited by KillerBee; 12/21/20 04:11 PM.
Re: Dana 60 [Re: KillerBee] #2863064
12/21/20 06:44 PM
12/21/20 06:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 20,763
A collage of whims
topside Offline
Too Many Posts
topside  Offline
Too Many Posts

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 20,763
A collage of whims
I think a lot of E-body guys use the B-body housing width, to get more room for wheels/tires.
Or maybe it's to use a more common wheel BS.

Re: Dana 60 [Re: topside] #2863072
12/21/20 06:57 PM
12/21/20 06:57 PM
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,427
It's a dry heat
gtx6970 Offline
Too Many Posts
gtx6970  Offline
Too Many Posts

Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,427
It's a dry heat
1970 Cuda. with a 1967 B body width from Dr Diff.
Using his spring relocates as well. Best I remember they are in 1" per side ?????

Sorry, I dont remember the set back on the wheels . but can ask the owner if wanted
Has 295-50-15 tires on 8" wheels and all of the tire is under the car

rear bumper.JPGfront-bumper.jpg
Re: Dana 60 [Re: gtx6970] #2863088
12/21/20 07:54 PM
12/21/20 07:54 PM
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,871
Ontario, Canada
S
Stanton Offline
Don't question me!
Stanton  Offline
Don't question me!
S

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,871
Ontario, Canada
Quote
avoid/upgrade


Well which is it, "avoid" or "upgrade" ?!?!?

Re: Dana 60 [Re: gtx6970] #2863099
12/21/20 08:31 PM
12/21/20 08:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,497
N.E. Ohio
K
KillerBee Offline
master
KillerBee  Offline
master
K

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,497
N.E. Ohio
1967 B body on the Wife's R/T Challenger with Dr. Diff's offset hanger kit.

An inch narrower per side is about right.
.
Stuffed a 15x10 wheel under the car with 325/50-15 tires.

The 10" wheels have custom 5.75" backspacing. I used longer wheel studs and spacers to get the wheels/tires located in the perfect spot.

Tires fit under the car. No rubbing anywhere.

1.jpg3.jpg4.jpg8.jpg
Last edited by KillerBee; 12/21/20 08:46 PM.
Re: Dana 60 [Re: Stanton] #2863101
12/21/20 08:35 PM
12/21/20 08:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,497
N.E. Ohio
K
KillerBee Offline
master
KillerBee  Offline
master
K

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,497
N.E. Ohio
Originally Posted by Stanton
Quote
avoid/upgrade


Well which is it, "avoid" or "upgrade" ?!?!?


Avoid the entry level Trac Lok and upgrade to something better/stronger like Power Lok, Eaton TrueTrac, etc.

Last edited by KillerBee; 12/21/20 08:41 PM.
Re: Dana 60 [Re: RROD] #2863328
12/22/20 12:54 PM
12/22/20 12:54 PM
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,705
central il.
S
second 70 Offline
top fuel
second 70  Offline
top fuel
S

Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,705
central il.
Originally Posted by RROD
Looking to buy a Dana 60 for 70 E body. Standard length, perch and snubber location. Street use with occasional strip competition. Seen both Strange and Moser carriers on the internet. Is one better than the other? The Moser has the look of the original rear end from Mopar. Any opinions and best place of purchase?


Here is my Strange S60 standard ebody next to a factory 70-71 B body which is longer than an ebody. Here is S 60 in car. the wheels are 15"-8" with MT Street R 28" x 11.5" x 15". Almost the same size as 275-60-15. That's the biggest you'll fit with stock perches and spring location. Bought it from Dr. Diff and would buy from him again. Great service.

IMG_0906-1.jpgIMG_1248.JPG68484355_10212381825215841_4677289801332817920_o.jpg60712735_10211901006555675_4226967204811243520_o.jpg
Re: Dana 60 [Re: RROD] #2863337
12/22/20 01:14 PM
12/22/20 01:14 PM
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 348
Isle of Sheeps
Gtxxjon Offline
enthusiast
Gtxxjon  Offline
enthusiast

Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 348
Isle of Sheeps
Hi R-Rod,

If its a snubber D60 you want, then it will have to be an original one I suppose?
Not sure if the aftermarkets have the holes for the snubber mounts.

Track loc is fine for what you want to do.
70 Dana has the 35 spline shafts so all good there!

If you are getting an aftermarket then you can choose all the goodies you want.
I have an original 1970 D60 here from a Sixpack Challenger, if you was closer I would gladly sell to you.

John UK


Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero, thanx Horace!

There’s no point trying to fix stuff that ain’t broke,,, 'but if ain’t broke',,, you is not trying hard enough...
Re: Dana 60 [Re: Gtxxjon] #2863347
12/22/20 01:21 PM
12/22/20 01:21 PM
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 348
Isle of Sheeps
Gtxxjon Offline
enthusiast
Gtxxjon  Offline
enthusiast

Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 348
Isle of Sheeps
Hi second 70,

Out of interest, how much was the E-body dana from Dr.Diff please?
What style of diff did he fit and what ratio?

Best wishes from John UK

Last edited by Gtxxjon; 12/22/20 01:22 PM.

Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero, thanx Horace!

There’s no point trying to fix stuff that ain’t broke,,, 'but if ain’t broke',,, you is not trying hard enough...
Re: Dana 60 [Re: Gtxxjon] #2863353
12/22/20 01:29 PM
12/22/20 01:29 PM
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,705
central il.
S
second 70 Offline
top fuel
second 70  Offline
top fuel
S

Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,705
central il.
Originally Posted by Gtxxjon
Hi second 70,

Out of interest, how much was the E-body dana from Dr.Diff please?
What style of diff did he fit and what ratio?

Best wishes from John UK


John it was $2973. Paid extra for powder coating. And yes it does have the mount for a pinion snubber. Look at picture on the pallet and you'll see the three bolts screwed in and the snubber is laying on the pallet. It's an S-track 4:10. Should be good up to 1000HP.

Re: Dana 60 [Re: second 70] #2863419
12/22/20 03:47 PM
12/22/20 03:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 547
Minnesota
R
RROD Offline OP
mopar
RROD  Offline OP
mopar
R

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 547
Minnesota
Thanks for all the replies. I’ll get in contact with Dr. Diff.

Re: Dana 60 [Re: RROD] #2864316
12/24/20 01:46 PM
12/24/20 01:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,645
San Jose,CA
migsBIG Offline
YouTube is my go-to news source
migsBIG  Offline
YouTube is my go-to news source

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,645
San Jose,CA
Another one here for Dr Diff. Cass has top notch stuff and goes out of his way to make sure the stuff he makes is top notch. I have the same kit for my 70' CUDA and looking to buy his new suregrip when a few dollars get saved up.

Last edited by migsBIG; 12/24/20 01:46 PM.
Re: Dana 60 [Re: migsBIG] #2864347
12/24/20 02:48 PM
12/24/20 02:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,108
Chicago Blackhawks
H
hemicar1971 Offline
master
hemicar1971  Offline
master
H

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,108
Chicago Blackhawks
Run a 1970 B Body rear end factory length since 1973 in my 1971 Challenger. 1971 Transmissions and Rear Ends because of the changes Chrysler did are not my first choice unless it is a restoration.. Some aftermarket housing do not have a provision for a Pinion Snubber on the housing. If you are going to run big HP I would be looking at aftermarket with good axles, center section, bearings, yoke on and on. It all cost about the same. If you plan on selling the rear end in the future a factory rear end would sell easier to someone doing a restoration.


1971 HEMI E BODY REGISTRY






Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1