What is the torque specs for a Dana 60 front axle?
Torque specs for the Dana 60 are 120 ft/lbs.
How much torque can a Dana 60 take?
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.
What is the torque for rear axle U bolts?
Recommended U-Bolt Torque for Cold-Formed U-Bolts
| Size | Material Grade | Max. Torque Ft. Lbs. Plated |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 – 20 | 5 | 52 |
| 9/16 – 18 | 5 | 75 |
| 5/8 – 18 | 8 | 132 |
| 3/4 – 16 | 8 | 234 |
Is a Dana 60 a limited slip differential?
The passenger car version of the Dana 60 came equipped with the Mopar “Powr-Lok” semi-float limited-slip differential option from 1966 to ’69. The Powr-Lok differential used 30-spline axles.
How much horse power can a Dana 60 handle?
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.
How tight should axle bolts be?
Tighten all U-Bolts until they are snug only. Tighten in the sequence shown to approximately 1/3 of recommended torque.
How much torque does a 1/2 inch bolt have?
US Recommended Bolt Torque
| Size | Recommended Torque | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 18-8 S/S | |
| 1/2″ | 37 | 45 |
| 9/16″ | 53 | 63 |
| 5/8″ | 73 | 104 |
Is Dana 60 limited slip?
Is Dana 60 full float?
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.
Are Dana 60 limited slip?
Ford still uses the Dana 60 front axle. Manufactured in both Kingpin and Ball joint variations, “standard” (low pinion) and “reverse cut” rotation (high pinion) variations and open and limited slip, and locking variations. The housing material is Gray iron in early axles and Ductile iron in later axles.
What is the torque on a pinion nut?
110-125 ft/lbs
TORQUE SPECS: Pinion Nut 110-125 ft/lbs unless higher torque required per step #6 above.
Is a Dana 60 stronger than a Ford 9 inch?
See all 34 photos With its huge 9-inch ring gear, a beefy Dana 60 should be stronger than a 9-inch Ford. But as these Hoosier Gear photos show, the Dana 60 (left) has only a 1.062-inch hypoid offset, compared to the Ford’s larger 2.250-inch (right).
How much torque does a Dana 60 have?
These are the last bolts you want working their way loose in your diff. Torque specs for the Dana 60 are 120 ft/lbs. Now comes the part that’s a bit more art than science. To set the pinion depth, place shims underneath the cup or outer race of the taper roller bearing.
How do you tighten a Dana 60 diff?
Install ring gear bolts with a six point socket and torque. You MUST use red Loctite or equivalent thread locker on the threads of these bolts. These are the last bolts you want working their way loose in your diff. Torque specs for the Dana 60 are 120 ft/lbs. Now comes the part that’s a bit more art than science.
How do you Mark gear on a Dana 60?
In the case of the Dana 60 90 ft/lbs is where it needs to be. After the proper backlash is achieved and the main caps torqued, apply gear marking compound to the ring gear teeth both drive and coast side. (That’s both sides of the teeth on the ring gear.) Spin the assembly to show gear contact pattern.
Can I rebuild my Dana 60 center section?
Well the good news for you is rebuilding your Dana 60 Center section isn’t outside your reach. We took a peek in the Strange Engineering setup department to see how our trained setup technicians build our ultra-tough S60 units.