How much HP can a Dana 60 take?
The Dana 60 can easily handle drivetrains producing 600 horsepower, and is commonly accepted as the strongest passenger car axle you can find. The Dana 60 is also quite adaptable. Just about any ring and pinion combination you want between 3.54:1 and 7.17:1 is still readily available.
Are Dana 60 axles any good?
Like we said above, the Dana 60 is the stronger axle. If you want to run big tires or big power you need a Dana 60 axle. At the same time, the Dana 44 is a great axle if you don’t need giant tires or big power. Most people don’t realize how heavy a Dana 60 is and how much unsprung weight affects handling.
How do I identify a Dana 60 axle?
Many Dana axles have the model ID cast into the fins or centersection. Look for a “44” or “60” cast into the reinforcement ribs. The number can usually be found on the lower right side rib below the differential cover, but it may also be found on other ribs or on top of the main cast structure.
How much torque can a Dana 60 handle?
5,500 lb-ft.
Both versions have a torque output rating of 5,500 lb-ft. The Dana 60’s ring gear is 9.75 inches in diameter, and the available gear spread ranges from 3.31:1 to 7.17:1.
How much torque can a 14 bolt handle?
6,242 pounds
Found under ¾- and 1-ton GM trucks, vans and SUVs, the 14-bolt received a max torque rating of 6,242 pounds.
How much weight can a Dana 60 handle?
Dana 60 rear axle Manufactured in both full float and semi float variations. The semi float axles have GAWR up to 5,500 lbs and the full float axles were rated up to 6,500 lbs. Full floating variants are common while Semi-floating axles exist, but are less common.
What did a Dana 60 come in?
The Dana 60, a heavier-duty axle than the Dana 44, was first used in the 1950s. It was the axle of choice under countless Dodge, Ford, GM, Studebaker, IH and Jeep 3/4-ton and 1-ton fullsize trucks, as well as Ramchargers and Trail Dusters with the 440ci V-8, and some heavy-duty 1/2-ton Ford and IH trucks.
Are all Dana 60 gears the same?
Absolutely! The GM Dana 60 parts you have and the Dodge Dana 60 parts you have are interchangeable. Since you are sticking with 4.10:1 ratio gears, there isn’t even a carrier split to worry about. The 3.55:1 ratio gears and 4.10:1 ratio gears ride on the same carrier.