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1Ton · 02-15-2005, 03:43 PM

I got a Dana 60 out of a 79 K30 that is full time 4wd. I want to put a set of locking hubs in it. What do I need to do to convert it? Besides get the locking hubs.

1969 GMC · 02-15-2005, 05:01 PM

thats it!

*1FaastC10* · 02-15-2005, 05:09 PM

providing your hubs have the snap ring groove...

1Ton · 02-15-2005, 05:42 PM

Thats what I thought too. Didn't want to get started and need more parts. Thanks guys.

1Ton · 02-16-2005, 01:02 PM

Called 4 wheel parts they said there is a convertion kit that is needed besides the hubs.It is $50 so I will be getting that too.

muddobber40 · 02-16-2005, 01:06 PM

No theres not. I have had 3 ful time 60's. . Pull the drive flanges out, should be a spring sometimes not, install your new manual hubs and go..

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Ton

Called 4 wheel parts they said there is a convertion kit that is needed besides the hubs.It is $50 so I will be getting that too.

LONGHAIR · 02-16-2005, 08:24 PM

The conversion kit is for the transfer case. (assuming that you have a NP203. which is a full time 4 wheel drive unit)
Yes you do need it if that is in fact the case you have.
It is a gear that replaces some spider gears inside the rear housing of the transfer case. It is fairly simple, most of the kits that I have seen have good pictures/directions.

1Ton · 02-16-2005, 11:46 PM

Interesting no I do not have that case mines a NP205. They said it is for the axle to accept the hubs. Puting the axle in to a half ton.

*1FaastC10* · 02-17-2005, 12:15 AM

what happened to all of the a's in this thread?

muddobber40 · 02-17-2005, 12:17 AM

Never seen a 1 ton with a 203. Mine all had the 4sod/205 combos that had the full time hubs

You don't need the kit. all chevy 60 srw hubs are the same be it manual hubs, full time hubs or automatic hubs.

LONGHAIR · 02-17-2005, 06:41 AM

If it doesn't have the NP203 transfer case it it not "full time 4 wheel drive" as stated in the original post.

1Ton · 02-17-2005, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Ton

Puting the axle in to a half ton.

I have no idea what the donor truck had for a Transfer case. Just wanted the 60 out of it.

02-15-2005, 03:43 PM	#1
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Dana 60 Help needed I got a Dana 60 out of a 79 K30 that is full time 4wd. I want to put a set of locking hubs in it. What do I need to do to convert it? Besides get the locking hubs. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

02-15-2005, 05:01 PM	#2
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	thats it! __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-15-2005, 05:42 PM	#4
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Thats what I thought too. Didn't want to get started and need more parts. Thanks guys. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

02-16-2005, 01:02 PM	#5
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Called 4 wheel parts they said there is a convertion kit that is needed besides the hubs.It is $50 so I will be getting that too. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

02-16-2005, 11:46 PM	#8
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Interesting no I do not have that case mines a NP205. They said it is for the axle to accept the hubs. Puting the axle in to a half ton. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

02-15-2005, 05:09 PM	#3
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	providing your hubs have the snap ring groove...

02-16-2005, 08:24 PM	#7
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	The conversion kit is for the transfer case. (assuming that you have a NP203. which is a full time 4 wheel drive unit) Yes you do need it if that is in fact the case you have. It is a gear that replaces some spider gears inside the rear housing of the transfer case. It is fairly simple, most of the kits that I have seen have good pictures/directions.

02-17-2005, 12:15 AM	#9
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	what happened to all of the a's in this thread?

02-17-2005, 12:17 AM	#10
muddobber40 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cadmus, KS Posts: 31	Never seen a 1 ton with a 203. Mine all had the 4sod/205 combos that had the full time hubs You don't need the kit. all chevy 60 srw hubs are the same be it manual hubs, full time hubs or automatic hubs.

02-17-2005, 06:41 AM	#11
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	If it doesn't have the NP203 transfer case it it not "full time 4 wheel drive" as stated in the original post.



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