How rare is a 6 lug Dana 60 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 11-01-2015, 10:06 PM

I just purchased a 69 GMC swb 2wd roller with a Dana 60 leaf sprung rear with 6 lugs this is the first one I've seen just wondering if this is a rare option thanks Jeff

Kennuck · 11-01-2015, 10:22 PM

I know they put these in the Jeep Pickups. It was a semi floating Dana 60 in those. Is yours a semi or full float?

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 11-01-2015, 10:28 PM

Semi floating I've seen a few Dana 44 back rears in the 2wd GMC but not 60 s

1972RedNeck · 11-01-2015, 10:31 PM

I know Ford used a few of them in the '60's.

Mike C · 11-02-2015, 12:45 PM

Ford never used a 6 lug setup. Jeep used it but only on the Wagoneers if the recall working.

The 6 lug semi-float Dana 60 is pretty uncommon. If memory serves it was only in 1/2 ton 2x4 with the close ratio 4 speed? And I thought it was only '67-'68, but you never know!

It was not at all common and would be awesome to swap into a 4x4 that you wanted to beef up the rear without going to 8 lug.

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 11-02-2015, 02:17 PM

This is why I bought the frame to do a 4x4 conversion the Dana 60 is a big plus the frame has the manual bell housing cross member in it hoping it is 3:73 ratio as I have a 72 Dana 44 front with disc & 3:73

Kennuck · 11-02-2015, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

Ford never used a 6 lug setup. Jeep used it but only on the Wagoneers if the recall working.

The 6 lug semi-float Dana 60 is pretty uncommon. If memory serves it was only in 1/2 ton 2x4 with the close ratio 4 speed? And I thought it was only '67-'68, but you never know!

It was not at all common and would be awesome to swap into a 4x4 that you wanted to beef up the rear without going to 8 lug.

Jeep used them in the J Trucks too. I had one.

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 11-02-2015, 07:58 PM

I pulled the cover off today everything looks good its an open carrier with 46-13 stamped on ring gear I'm guessing 3:55 gear ratio

68shortfleet · 11-03-2015, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff's bowtie's

I pulled the cover off today everything looks good its an open carrier with 46-13 stamped on ring gear I'm guessing 3:55 gear ratio

What's to guess. That's basic math.

3.54 gears.

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 11-03-2015, 08:25 AM

This is true !!

Mike C · 11-03-2015, 09:02 AM

3.54 not a common Dana 44 gearset unfortunately, so looks like a re-gear in your future in one of the axles.

I wound up with a semi-float 14 bolt in my Jimmy which is near Dana 60 strength. Only drawback is the c-clip axles instead of bolt in axles like the 60 has, but still a tremendous increase in strength over the 12 bolt.

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 11-03-2015, 04:38 PM

Yeah I'll most likely go 3:73s in the Dana 60 definitely a up grade from the 12 bolt

11-01-2015, 10:06 PM	#1
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,937	How rare is a 6 lug Dana 60 I just purchased a 69 GMC swb 2wd roller with a Dana 60 leaf sprung rear with 6 lugs this is the first one I've seen just wondering if this is a rare option thanks Jeff

11-01-2015, 10:22 PM	#2
Kennuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dresden, Ontario Posts: 647	Re: How rare is a 6 lug Dana 60 I know they put these in the Jeep Pickups. It was a semi floating Dana 60 in those. Is yours a semi or full float? __________________ 1970 Short Wide 5.3 4L60E BlackBear tune 3:73 gears, Boyd's Tank 2.5 / 4 drop 5 lug disc brakes Vintage Air 18x8 Ridlers 255/55 frt. 18x9.5 275/60 rear

11-01-2015, 10:28 PM	#3
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,937	Re: How rare is a 6 lug Dana 60 Semi floating I've seen a few Dana 44 back rears in the 2wd GMC but not 60 s

11-02-2015, 12:45 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: How rare is a 6 lug Dana 60 Ford never used a 6 lug setup. Jeep used it but only on the Wagoneers if the recall working. The 6 lug semi-float Dana 60 is pretty uncommon. If memory serves it was only in 1/2 ton 2x4 with the close ratio 4 speed? And I thought it was only '67-'68, but you never know! It was not at all common and would be awesome to swap into a 4x4 that you wanted to beef up the rear without going to 8 lug. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

11-02-2015, 02:17 PM	#6
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,937	Re: How rare is a 6 lug Dana 60 This is why I bought the frame to do a 4x4 conversion the Dana 60 is a big plus the frame has the manual bell housing cross member in it hoping it is 3:73 ratio as I have a 72 Dana 44 front with disc & 3:73

11-02-2015, 07:58 PM	#8
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,937	Re: How rare is a 6 lug Dana 60 I pulled the cover off today everything looks good its an open carrier with 46-13 stamped on ring gear I'm guessing 3:55 gear ratio

11-03-2015, 08:25 AM	#10
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,937	Re: How rare is a 6 lug Dana 60 This is true !!

11-03-2015, 09:02 AM	#11
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: How rare is a 6 lug Dana 60 3.54 not a common Dana 44 gearset unfortunately, so looks like a re-gear in your future in one of the axles. I wound up with a semi-float 14 bolt in my Jimmy which is near Dana 60 strength. Only drawback is the c-clip axles instead of bolt in axles like the 60 has, but still a tremendous increase in strength over the 12 bolt. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

11-03-2015, 04:38 PM	#12
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,937	Re: How rare is a 6 lug Dana 60 Yeah I'll most likely go 3:73s in the Dana 60 definitely a up grade from the 12 bolt



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