Swapping out 8.75 with a Dana 60 on a 70 E Body

Posted By: scrag

Swapping out 8.75 with a Dana 60 on a 70 E Body - 07/12/09 10:17 PM

I am getting ready to buy the parts to do the swap.
What all is needed? I.E. do I need a driveshaft etc.
Plan is to use the Drum brakes currently on the old set up.

Posted By: BDW

Re: Swapping out 8.75 with a Dana 60 on a 70 E Body - 07/12/09 10:36 PM

Just did this myself, plan on spending a small fortune.

Dana driveshaft is 1" shorter compared to 8.75.

Posted By: MLR426

Re: Swapping out 8.75 with a Dana 60 on a 70 E Body - 07/13/09 12:51 AM

There is a difference in cuda and challenger
driveshaft length.

logan426

Posted By: Iceman01

Re: Swapping out 8.75 with a Dana 60 on a 70 E Body - 07/13/09 01:42 AM

Quote:

Just did this myself, plan on spending a small fortune.

Thanks. You're making a decision on my rear end situation (see other thread) much easier...

Posted By: screamindriver

Re: Swapping out 8.75 with a Dana 60 on a 70 E Body - 07/13/09 01:43 AM

Yes, challenger is longer...Get the rear in and do some measuring for your application...Don't rely on a textbook length chart...

Posted By: scrag

Re: Swapping out 8.75 with a Dana 60 on a 70 E Body - 07/13/09 06:13 PM

Thanks - it is going in a 70 Cuda and my concern was with the drive shaft and any other little glitches or lessons learned.