DANA 60 value?

[chevy_fatman]

Hello, looking for some info here, Does anybody know the approximate value of some d60 axles? especifically from a late '70 dually? I may have access to a pair of axles but don't know if they will need rebuild, how much will I expect to pay for a rebuild job? Any other info or tips on these axles that you could share will be appreciated.

Thank you. Paul.

[drink2mny]

Whew big money around the east side of WA.
Fronts usually go anywhere from 800 to 1800 depend on what has been done or what is available..
As for a rear 60 about 250-300.
Are you going to put these under a dually? If not you will pay good money to change the front hubs out..

As for the rear same goes for changing things out. I think you have to change the axles out on it to get single rearwheel and the hubs and brake drums..


I think 1969 GMC knows about the front 60 issue.. Can't remember..

[chevy_fatman]

drink2mny

I have a half ton that I want to turn into a 1 ton dually (pros, cons?) so I would keep the dually stuff and no need to change stuff out.

I hope that GMC 1969 chimes in and gives a little insight on the subject.

Thanks for the reply.

[1969 GMC]

It is a GM dually, right? If so, the front axle will bolt right in. Brake fittings and all that may be a little different, as I forget when they switched SAE to metric.

The only downside to a dually dana 60 is the hubs (EDIT: I mean bearing hubs, not locking hubs), which push the wheels out farther. There are a few things you can do about this...just run the hubs and have the wheels stick out from your front fenders, which isnt recommended, it may hit stuff. You can buy a set of hubs from a SRW dana 60, which will put the wheels in the right place, but these are expensive. I'm talking $400-$500 for both. Or, you could run hummer wheels, which have like 5" of offset, or any other wheel with such a large amount of offset.

The rear axle is worth some cash, but it depends if it is a dana 70 or a 14 bolt. The dana 70 is too wide to be used in anything but a dually, unless you want to cut it down and have custom axleshafts made. 14 bolts are narrower IIRC, and since its a one ton, either rear axle will also bolt right up under a 67-72 4x4, the spring perches are in the correct locations.

I agree with drink on pricing, but it depends on what condition the axles are in. if they work, the front should be 800-900, and the rear around 200 or so. The front axle would be worth more $$ if it was the single wheel version, but i'd still snatch em up

[alf4444]

There not worth anything you better just give them to me and I'll take care of them for you.

[jose]

Sorry for hi-jacking your post chevy_fatman .

1969 GMC I have a 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 with a dana 60 in rear . Would the front axle also be a dana 60 ? How would i id front axle ?

[alf4444]

go jose axle identification chart
http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml


Also an easy way to ID a D60 front is it will only have 3 ubolts!!

[1969 GMC]

Originally Posted by jose

Sorry for hi-jacking your post chevy_fatman .

1969 GMC I have a 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 with a dana 60 in rear . Would the front axle also be a dana 60 ? How would i id front axle ?

jose, stock that truck would have a dana 44. but, you can always look and hope someone swapped it in there! check the # of u bolts, and also see if the axle has kingpins instead of ball joints (no castle nut, just a smooth metal cap).

a lot of gmc's came with the dana 60 rear axle (mine included) where chevy used the Eaton.

[1FaastC10]

Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

The only downside to a dually dana 60 is the hubs (EDIT: I mean bearing hubs, not locking hubs), which push the wheels out farther. There are a few things you can do about this...just run the hubs and have the wheels stick out from your front fenders, which isnt recommended, it may hit stuff. You can buy a set of hubs from a SRW dana 60, which will put the wheels in the right place, but these are expensive. I'm talking $400-$500 for both. Or, you could run hummer wheels, which have like 5" of offset, or any other wheel with such a large amount of offset.

he wants to convert it to a dually, so everything above means nothing to him.

[1969 GMC]

ah, ok. thank you, i didnt spot that.

[chevy_fatman]

Great info guys, Thank you.


Does anybody have a ballpark figure $$$ for rebuilding the axles?

alf4444, that's exactly what I told the guy that has the axles

[SkullCandy]

i'd like to bump this thread instead of starting a new one.


I found a set of axles that are in disrepair, defiantly will need a rebuild.

As the fatman said above: what's gonna be the rough cost of rebuilding both front and rear axles?

[special-K]

Why not just start your own thread?It`s ok if a subject gets repeated every four years or so,I`d think. I saw Paul`s name and thought,"Great,He`s back!!" Oh well,he was a good member.

It`s a tough number to pin down depending on what each rear needs.I`d figure about $300 labor plus about the same for parts.Like,$600-$800.

[johnnywagon]

Originally Posted by SkullCandy

i'd like to bump this thread instead of starting a new one.


I found a set of axles that are in disrepair, defiantly will need a rebuild.

As the fatman said above: what's gonna be the rough cost of rebuilding both front and rear axles?

Just did a FRONT SRW last year, here's a rough idea w/cheapest options:
-Front Rotors: $22 - $45 each
-Front "Loaded" Calipers: $50 each w/exchange
-Front Inner/Outer Bearings/Races/Seals: $25-$35 per side
-Warn hubs: $190

New axle joints can really vary depending on what kind and who does the work. I put in the good heavy duty Spicers and had a shop build the axles for around $250 total....I think.

[b454rat]

I've messed with alot of 60s over the years. Inless you want to replace everything in the axle, it's really not too bad. Kingpin rebuild for both sides, upper and lower is around $100. Rotors and calipers/pads listed above, ujoints were $45-ish/each last one I bought. Wheel bearings were $20 each, race about $10. There isn't really much to rebuilding these inless it is really bad.

But for price, depends where you are. Where I am, there isn't really a demand for them, so people just buy them to resell. I picked up a GM SRW for $125, and a HP60 DRW for free. The most I ever paid for one was $500, and that was the whole truck. Parted it out and made money and then some. Around here the rears aren't worth much, inless it's a military with 4.56s and a Detroit. Pretty much the same as a 2wd, so dime a dozen.....

[SkullCandy]

Well i'm picking up a set of axles for 150 tomorrow

3/4 ton thats all i know about them.. definitely will need a rebuild.

[Dieselwrencher]

D60 fronts here go from $650-$1500. There are brand new SRW D60 hubs on ebay and you can get them shipped to your door for around $325 with races in them. My brother baught a set last year and converted his DRW front to SRW. Not hard to do at all.

[Yukon Jack]

Originally Posted by SkullCandy

Well i'm picking up a set of axles for 150 tomorrow

3/4 ton thats all i know about them.. definitely will need a rebuild.

If it is a stock 3/4 ton, then it won't have a Dana 60 front axle. It will be a Dana 44 or Corporate 10 bolt. $150 for a pair of 3/4 ton axles is a good deal though.

Get some pics when you get them.

[SkullCandy]

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

If it is a stock 3/4 ton, then it won't have a Dana 60 front axle. It will be a Dana 44 or Corporate 10 bolt. $150 for a pair of 3/4 ton axles is a good deal though.

Get some pics when you get them.

I just wanted to know what i'm getting into rebuilding the axles..


I will have pics tomorrow night!!

[SkullCandy]

I'll try and get better pictures of the front, i'm putting them away for the winter later today.

[1969 GMC]

Looks like a 10/14 bolt combo. with discs on the 14b! I'd say you did good.

[SkullCandy]

Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

Looks like a 10/14 bolt combo. with discs on the 14b! I'd say you did good.

Didn't get any pictures. The rear disc brakes is a bonus.