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dana 60 clunking in reverse #2032033
03/16/16 12:16 AM
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1972 dana 60 3:54 is making a clunking chatter noise in reverse. Drive shaft is fine. Could it be loose spider gears? Gonna take the cover off and see when I get a chance. Is there 4 spider gears and do two turn onl when turning the car? Not sure. I noticed my car sometimes is not a sure grip. Any input would be awesome.thanks

Re: dana 60 clunking in reverse [Re: keith airgrabber] #2032057
03/16/16 12:43 AM
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Mine needed a tube of anti-slip additive added and it went away. Modern lubes say they are formulated for sure grips, but they need the additional additive in my experience.

Re: dana 60 clunking in reverse [Re: keith airgrabber] #2032119
03/16/16 01:46 AM
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I agree. Sounds like you need to change the fluid and add a fresh bottle of Ford friction modifier.

Re: dana 60 clunking in reverse [Re: DoctorDiff] #2032129
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Had the same problem with mine, added a bottle of GM friction Modifyer. Problem solved.


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Re: dana 60 clunking in reverse [Re: dart4forte] #2032219
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I put 90 weight in it a few years back. So this could be the problem? What do I do ,drain it and put 80 weight in it and the friction limited slip modifier? Thanks, this could be a pretty easy fix.

Re: dana 60 clunking in reverse [Re: keith airgrabber] #2032292
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Originally Posted By keith airgrabber
I put 90 weight in it a few years back. So this could be the problem? What do I do ,drain it and put 80 weight in it and the friction limited slip modifier? Thanks, this could be a pretty easy fix.


I would try the friction modifier first.


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Re: dana 60 clunking in reverse [Re: keith airgrabber] #2032352
03/16/16 01:23 PM
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Have you removed the drums to make sure it's not the brake shoes grabbing the drums? The one wheel peel also could mean the clutches are worn especially if it's the later Trac-loc unit twocents
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Re: dana 60 clunking in reverse [Re: fourgearsavoy] #2032368
03/16/16 01:49 PM
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I had the same issue, and it was a carrier bearing getting ready to explode, ask me how it worked for me... realmad


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Re: dana 60 clunking in reverse [Re: Rhinodart] #2032482
03/16/16 04:58 PM
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I would jack up the car, set the parking brake to lock the rear, unbolt the drive shaft and drain the rear of oil. When it finally has stopped draining, put a 1 & 5/16s socket on the pinion nut and using a breaker bar crank it back & forth while observing the movement of the carrier. You should be able to see movement in backlash, bearings, spiders, etc. And the condition of the gear oil would be a good test too. Shiny, glittering gear oil is not a good thing, DAMHIK.


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