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06-24-2003, 12:45 AM
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Location: rockford il.
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help with dana 60
hi i am swapping carrers in a dana 60 going from a 4.56 open to a 3.54 pozi. can i do it myself? is there anyone in my area that can help. i live in rockford il. thanks chris
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06-24-2003, 08:44 AM
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Location: Sabinal, Texas
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I would suggest having a good shop do it. Be aware that you are going to have to purchase a different gear housing because the 4.56:1 unit will not accept any gear ratio smaller (higher) than 4.10:1.
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06-24-2003, 10:47 AM
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I concur. The 60 uses shims behind the carrier bearings, and everytime you make a change to backlash, the side bearings have to be removed to swap shims. The early 60's (before the 1980's) are supposed to be set up using a case spreader to apply sufficient preload to the carrier bearings.
To do the job right requires $1000 worth of tools and I would suggest a little experience.
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06-24-2003, 11:01 AM
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I have one in my '72 (3.54:1's) and the original 4.10's in my Superbee (also a Dana "60") and I rebuilt it completely when I restored the car. I have done several carriers in the past but as stated, you need a "case spreader" so you can drop the spool out of it. So I highly suggest taking it to a reputable builder. I am sure there are some in the Chicago area close to you.
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06-24-2003, 12:25 PM
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here is a link to the guys that did our axles. you could try to email them to get somemore info on this case.
http://www.rightgear.com good luck :p
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06-24-2003, 10:47 PM
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I paid $300 to have my open 3.54 changed out to a posi and I supplied the parts. I have heard stories that you can find someone to do it for 200.
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