Originally Posted By an8sec70cuda
68Lar...the only time I've had a noise from a Dana was on my truck. It developed a whine on deceleration. Pinion bearings were worn and had a lot of slop in it. New bearings and all is good again.


So, how long did you drive it before changing the bearings?

My concerns now are two:
1. Will setting up a used set of gears work?
2. No matter what, I would have to pull the entire rear end to either, change pinion bearings or, install a new set of gears. If I got to pull it, I'm going to put a new set of gears in. A lot of work one way or another..I don't have a car lift, and the center section of a Dana is pretty heavy. Working off the flood just don't cut it...but it is how I do things..


4 speed street legal. Best time 10.99 @ 124 mph on 93 octane pump gas @ 3926# total weight