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1966 B-Body 8-3/4 to Dana 60 #967329
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Hello installed dana 60 in my 1966 B-Body.It had 8 3/4 .How do I measure to or where to properly cut down the drive shaft to fit.Or is there a lenght it will be...Thanks alot Donnie

Re: 1966 B-Body 8-3/4 to Dana 60 [Re: donsbelvedere] #967330
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I think I seen the measurements for Dana-VS-8 3/4 from axle to pinion in the tech archives
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Re: 1966 B-Body 8-3/4 to Dana 60 [Re: fourgearsavoy] #967331
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I am pretty sure it needs to be shortened 1 1/8" when going from 8.75 to Dana 60. DrDiff can verify.


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I am pretty sure it needs to be shortened 1 1/8" when going from 8.75 to Dana 60. DrDiff can verify.




That's what I calculated when I was doing mine.







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