Posted By: Stroker Scamp
Strange dana 60? - 12/18/12 06:53 AM
anyone run the HD lightweight unit? how do you like it, did you weigh it?
Strange dana 60?
Posted By: 451Mopar
Re: Strange dana 60? - 12/18/12 08:50 AM
Do you mean the Strange S60? I just got a bolt in unit (stock spring location) 4.10:1 spool for the Charger. It bolted in with no problem, I had to replace the nuts for the tube ends.
No miles on it yet, motors out right now.
It didn't seem to weigh much more than the 8-3/4"?
No miles on it yet, motors out right now.
It didn't seem to weigh much more than the 8-3/4"?
Posted By: Albert Lee
Re: Strange dana 60? - 12/19/12 02:00 AM
The Strange S60 is a nice piece with the adjustable side bearings.
In my B body, I replaced an 8 3/4 and it was 28# heavier.
128# Dana assembly (spool) w/o axles or brakes
100# 8 3/4 ditto
Al
In my B body, I replaced an 8 3/4 and it was 28# heavier.
128# Dana assembly (spool) w/o axles or brakes
100# 8 3/4 ditto
Al
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: Strange dana 60? - 12/19/12 02:11 AM
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anyone run the HD lightweight unit? how do you like it, did you weigh it?
Is there such a animal... when you say HD I think of
the thick wall tubes and they arent light
Posted By: Defbob
Re: Strange dana 60? - 12/19/12 01:10 PM
Who cares how much they weigh, they look bad a**. BTW sorry, its my Cutlass... 
Posted By: mr2performance
Re: Strange dana 60? - 12/19/12 05:03 PM
They are nice units with the side adjusters like a 9 inch. I sell them to alot of racers and use them in all of my dragpak cars as well. Mike
Posted By: Triple Threat
Re: Strange dana 60? - 12/19/12 06:13 PM
We have a Strange S60 in my dads car. Nice piece, ordered it through Dr. Diff.
Posted By: 70dusterjohn
Re: Strange dana 60? - 12/19/12 06:32 PM
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We have a Strange S60 in my dads car. Nice piece, ordered it through Dr. Diff.
Got one in the Duster.. Went to it and everyone said that we would slow down, but we picked up a bit... I love them..
Posted By: jyrki
Re: Strange dana 60? - 12/19/12 08:06 PM
Bought one six years ago, with 40 spline axles, pro gears, spool and SRP disc brakes. After about three years the car became impossible to drive. One axle tube had gotten loose and the rear flexed. Currently the situation is the same even though I reinforced the axle the last time. And it makes a lot of noice now, but I guess it's because the pro gears are worn out. Other than that it has been trouble free, one "problem" is that long gear ratios aren't available, in pro gears 4.10 is the longest.
1:06, 5:00, 8:30 In this video and you'll see how it behaved: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpG_-sDJ6Eg
1:06, 5:00, 8:30 In this video and you'll see how it behaved: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpG_-sDJ6Eg
Posted By: Stroker Scamp
Re: Strange dana 60? - 12/20/12 01:12 AM
thanks guys, and yes its the S60 i was referring to
Posted By: Hitman340
Re: Strange dana 60? - 12/20/12 01:14 AM
Its not the one to buy if your looking to shed weight, But if you want to make this the last one you buy it a great choice.
Posted By: 70dusterjohn
Re: Strange dana 60? - 12/20/12 04:15 AM
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Its not the one to buy if your looking to shed weight, But if you want to make this the last one you buy it a great choice.
I read a magazine that the 9in is weaker than the 8 3/4 in stock form, you have to put everything aftermarket in on to include the housing.... The Dana in stock form is great, through some aftermarket axles in and you got something you will never have to worry about. My brother had one in a 68 Cuda that he use to have, Hemi with 4speed and he beat that thing to death and never broke anything... I mean 4000 rpm and dumb the clutch.... 
Posted By: Defbob
Re: Strange dana 60? - 12/20/12 12:57 PM
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Bought one six years ago, with 40 spline axles, pro gears, spool and SRP disc brakes. After about three years the car became impossible to drive. One axle tube had gotten loose and the rear flexed. Currently the situation is the same even though I reinforced the axle the last time. And it makes a lot of noice now, but I guess it's because the pro gears are worn out. Other than that it has been trouble free, one "problem" is that long gear ratios aren't available, in pro gears 4.10 is the longest.
1:06, 5:00, 8:30 In this video and you'll see how it behaved: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpG_-sDJ6Eg
Looks like you need a swaybar
Posted By: jyrki
Re: Strange dana 60? - 12/20/12 01:07 PM
Looks like I need an axle where the axle tubes remain intact. There is a sway bar, the reason for the behaviour was (is) a flexing akle. But I'll fix it again during the winter.