Dana 60 Front Axle

Dana 60 Axle Indentification

mike — Sun, 16 May 2010 14:41:21 +0000

How do you tell which DANA 60 axle you have?

FRONT AXLES

610023 FORD 60 FRONT 1978-79 F-250 & F-350 (SNOW FIGHTER)
610057 GM 60 FRONT 1979-80 K-30
610132 GM 60 FRONT 1981 K-30
610135 CHRY 60 FRONT 1981-85 D-600 & D-700
610159 GM 60 FRONT 1982-87 K-30
610201 GM 60 FRONT 1984-88 CUCV
610202 GM 60 FRONT 1984-85 K-30
610220 FORD 60 FRONT 1985 F-350
610236 CHRY 60 FRONT 1985-88 D-600 & D-700
610255 FORD 60 FRONT 1986-88 F-350 MONOBEAM DRW
610295 GM 60 FRONT 1988-91 1/2 V-30
610305 FORD 60 FRONT 1988 F-350 MONOBEAM SRW
610313 FORD 60 FRONT 1988 1/2-91 1/2 F-350 MONOBEAM SRW
610332 CHRY 60 FRONT 1989 D-600 & D-700
610341 CHRY 60 FRONT 1989-90 D-600
610357 CHRY 60 FRONT 1991-91 1/2 D-600
610371 FORD 60 FRONT 1992 F-350 (USES SOCKET ASSY INSTEAD OF KING PIN ASSY)
610398 CHRY 60 FRONT 1992 D-600
610405 CHRY 60 FRONT 1993 D-600 & D-700
610426 CHRY 60 FRONT 1994-94 1/2 W2500 HD
610428 CHRY 60 FRONT 1994-94 1/2 W3500
610430 CHRY 60 FRONT 1992-92 1/2 D-600 & D-700
610432 FORD 60 FRONT 1993-93 1/2 F-350
610440 CHRY 60 FRONT 1994-94 1/2 W2500 HD
610445 FORD 60 FRONT 1994 F-350
610460 FORD 60 FRONT 1995 F-350
610517 CHRY 60 FRONT 1995-96 W3500
610518 CHRY 60 FRONT 1995-96 W2500 HD
610532 CHRY 60 FRONT 1995-96 AIR FORCE TOW VEHICLE NON-ABS
610539 CHRY 60 FRONT 1995-95 1/2 W2500 HD
610540 CHRY 60 FRONT 1995-95 1/2 W3500
610604 CHRY 60 FRONT 1996 W2500 HD
610605 CHRY 60 FRONT 1996 W3500
610610 FORD 60 FRONT 1996 1/2-97 F-350
610616 CHRY 60 FRONT 1996 1/2 W2500 HD
610617 CHRY 60 FRONT 1996 1/2 W2500 HD
610618 CHRY 60 FRONT 1996 1/2 W3500
610619 CHRY 60 FRONT 1996 1/2 W3500
610622 CHRY 60 FRONT 1996 1/2 AIR FORCE TOW VEHICLE NON-ABS
610635 CHRY 60 FRONT 1997 W2500 HD
610636 CHRY 60 FRONT 1997 W2500 HD
610637 CHRY 60 FRONT 1997 W3500
610638 CHRY 60 FRONT 1997 W3500
610714 CHRY 60 FRONT 1997 1/2 AIR FORCE TOW VEHICLE NON-ABS
610719 CHRY 60 FRONT 1998-98 1/2 W2500 HD
610720 CHRY 60 FRONT 1998-98 1/2 W3500
610722 CHRY 60 FRONT 1998-98 1/2 W3500
610723 CHRY 60 FRONT 1998-98 1/2 W3500
610729 CHRY 60 FRONT 1997 1/2 W3500
610730 CHRY 60 FRONT 1997 1/2 W3500
610738 CHRY 60 FRONT 1997 1/2 W200 HD
610739 CHRY 60 FRONT 1997 1/2 W2500 HD
610741 FORD 60 FRONT 1997 1/2-98 F-350

REAR AXLES

603470 JEEP 60 REAR 1979 J20 PICKUP
603643 CHRY 60 FRONT 1979-80 D-600
603647 CHRY 60 REAR 1979 D-200 & W-200 H.D.
603702 GM 60 REAR 1979 DRW G-VAN 146″ WB – FULL FLOAT
603725 FORD 60 REAR 1979 F-250 CREW CAB – FULL FLOAT
603831 CHRY 60 REAR 1979 RAIL MAINTENANCE
603884 GM 60 REAR 1979 DRW G-VAN 125″ WB – FULL FLOAT
603901 FORD 60 REAR 1979 F-250 4X4 – FULL FLOAT
603917 CHRY 60 REAR 1979 D-200 & BD-600
603919 CHRY 60 REAR 1979 MD-300 DUAL WHEEL H.D.
603920 CHRY 60 REAR 1979 B-300 MAXIVAN H.D.
603926 FORD 60 REAR 1979 F-250 4X2 – FULL FLOAT
603930 JEEP 60 REAR 1978-79 J20 PICKUP
603943 FORD 60 REAR 1980-81 F-250 3/4 TON 4X2, 4X4 PICK-UP – SEMI FLOAT
603971 CHRY 60 REAR 1979-84 HIGH PERFORMANCE RACING AXLE (SEMI FLOAT)
603972 CHRY 60 REAR 1979-84 HIGH PERFORMANCE RACING AXLE (SEMI FLOAT)
603980 JEEP 60 REAR 1980-81 1/2 J20 PICK-UP
609389 CHRY 60 REAR 1980-88 1/2 RAIL MAINTENANCE/D-200 & D-600
603990 CHRY 60 REAR 1980-84 C-300 & B-300 MB-300 H.D.
603992 CHRY 60 REAR 1980-82 D-200 & W-200 H.D.
603993 CHRY 60 REAR 1980-84 MB-300 DUAL WHEEL H.D.
603994 CHRY 60 REAR 1980-88 1/2 B-300 MAXIVAN H.D.
605000 GM 60 REAR 1980-82 DRW G-VAN 125″ WB – FULL FLOAT
605001 GM 60 REAR 1980-82 DRW G-VAN 146″ WB – FULL FLOAT
605020 FORD 60 REAR 1980 1/2 E-250 – FULL FLOAT
605031 FORD 60 REAR 1981-81 1/2 E-250 VAN – SEMI FLOAT
605079 JEEP 60 REAR 1982-85 J20 PICK-UP
605082 CHRY 60 REAR 1983-84 D-300 HD
605086 FORD 60 REAR 1982-83 F-250 – SEMI FLOAT
605089 FORD 60 REAR 1982-83 E-250 VAN – SEMI FLOAT
605104 JEEP 60 REAR 1982 1/2-84 CJ10
605132 GM 60 REAR 1983 DRW G-VAN 125″ WB – FULL FLOAT
605133 GM 60 REAR 1983 DRW G-VAN 146″ WB – FULL FLOAT
605145 FORD 60 REAR 1983 1/2 F-350 PICK-UP – SEMI FLOAT
605146 FORD 60 REAR 1983 1/2 F-350 CHASSIS – SEMI FLOAT
605169 FORD 60 REAR 1983 1/2-85 F-250 – SEMI FLOAT
605179 FORD 60 REAR 1983 1/2 E-250 VAN – SEMI FLOAT
605196 JEEP 60 REAR 1985 AM 720
605200 GM 60 REAR 1985-86 DRW G-VAN 125″ WB – FULL FLOAT
605201 GM 60 REAR 1985-89 DRW G-VAN 146″ WB – FULL FLOAT
605211 FORD 60 REAR 1984-85 E-250 VAN – SEMI FLOAT
605222 CHRY 60 REAR 1985-88 1/2 B-300 (VAN)
605224 CHRY 60 REAR 1985-85 1/2 D-200 & BD-600
605225 CHRY 60 REAR 1985-88 1/2 D-200 HD & D-300 H.D.
605237 JEEP 60 REAR 1985 CJ10
605251 FORD 60 REAR 1985 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT
605268 GM 60 REAR 1986-89 DRW G-VAN 125″ WB – FULL FLOAT
605291 JEEP 60 REAR 1986-88 J20 PICKUP
605298 FORD 60 REAR 1986-88 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMU FLOAT
605355 FORD 60 REAR 1988 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT
605368 CHRY 60 REAR 1989-90 1/2 D-300 & D-700 H.D. W/ABS
605370 CHRY 60 REAR 1989-93 1/2 D-200 H.D. & D-600 H.D. W/ABS
605371 CHRY 60 REAR 1989-93 1/2 D-200 H.D. & D-600 H.D. W/ABS
605403 GM 60 REAR 1990 DRW G-VAN 146″ WB – FULL FLOAT
605405 GM 60 REAR 1990 DRW G-VAN 125″ WB – FULL FLOAT
605413 FORD 60 REAR 1989 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT
605414 FORD 60 REAR 1989 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT
605419 FORD 60 REAR 1990-91 1/2 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT – ABS
605420 FORD 60 REAR 1990-91 1/2 E-250 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT – ABS
605440 CHRY 60 REAR 1989-94 1/2 B-300 H.D. W/ABS
605441 CHRY 60 REAR 1989 B-300 MAXIVAN H.D.
605487 FORD 60 REAR 1992-93 1/2 E-350 VAN SARW – FULL FLOAT
605495 GM 60 REAR 1990 1/2-91 1/2 DRW G-VAN 146″ WB – FULL FLOAT
605496 GM 60 REAR 1990 1/2-91 1/2 DRW G-VAN 125″ WB – FULL FLOAT
605516 CHRY 60 REAR 1991-94 B-300 MAXIVAN W/ABS
605517 CHRY 60 REAR 1991-95 1/2 D-300 & D-700 H.D. W/ABS
605556 FORD 60 REAR 1992 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT – ABS
605569 FORD 60 REAR 1993-95 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT
605585 CHRY 60 REAR 1994-95 1/2 D2500
605586 CHRY 60 REAR 1994-95 1/2 W2500
605623 FORD 60 REAR 1993-94 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT – ABS
605624 FORD 60 REAR 1993 1/2-94 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT
605633 CHRY 60 REAR 1994-95 1/2 D2500
605634 CHRY 60 REAR 1994-95 1/2 W2500
605639 FORD 60 REAR 1994-95 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT
605670 FORD 60 REAR 1994-94 1/2 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT
605684 FORD 60 REAR 1995-96 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT
605685 FORD 60 REAR 1995-96 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT
605700 FORD 60 REAR 1995-96 E-350 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT – ABS
605710 CHRY 60 REAR 1994 1/2-97 1/2 B-300 VAN W/ABS
605711 CHRY 60 REAR 1994 1/2-97 1/2 B-300 VAN W/ABS
605713 FORD 60 REAR 1994 1/2 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT – ABS
605750 FORD 60 REAR 1995-97 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT – ABS
605784 CHRY 60 REAR 1996-96 1/2 D2500
605793 CHRY 60 REAR 1996-96 1/2 D2500
605794 CHRY 60 REAR 1996 1/2 W2500
605841 FORD 60 REAR 1996-96 1/2 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT – ABS
605842 FORD 60 REAR 1996-96 1/2 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT
605843 FORD 60 REAR 1996 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT – ABS
605859 FORD 60 REAR 1996-97 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT – ABS
605898 CHRY 60 REAR 1997-97 1/2 D2500
605907 CHRY 60 REAR 1997-97 1/2 D2500
605908 CHRY 60 REAR 1997-97 1/2 W2500
605933 FORD 60 REAR 1996 1/2-97 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT
605934 FORD 60 REAR 1996 1/2 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT
605935 FORD 60 REAR 1996 1/2 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT
605942 FORD 80 REAR 1998 1/2-99 F-350 CHASSIS-DRW-FULL FLOAT
605944 FORD 80 REAR 199 1/2 F-450 MOTOR HOME – DRW – FULL FLOAT
605947 FORD 60 REAR 1997 1/2 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT – ABS
605948 FORD 60 REAR 1997 1/2 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT
605949 FORD 60 REAR 1997 1/2 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT
605978 CHRY 60 REAR 1998-98 1/2 D2500
605987 CHRY 60 REAR 1998-98 1/2 D2500
605988 CHRY 60 REAR 1998-98 1/2 W2500
606017 FORD 60 REAR 1998-98 1/2 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT – ABS
606022 FORD 60 REAR 1999 E-350 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT – ABS
606029 FORD 60 REAR 1997 1/2-98 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT – ABS
606049 FORD 60 REAR 1998 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT – ABS
606050 FORD 60 REAR 1998 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT – ABS
606054 CHRY 60 REAR 1997 1/2 W2500
606058 CHRY 60 REAR 1998-98 1/2 B-300 VAN W/ABS
606059 CHRY 60 REAR 1998-98 1/2 B-300 VAN W/ABS
606062 CHRY 60 REAR 1998-98 1/2 W2500
606102 FORD 60 REAR 1998 1/2-99 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT – ABS
606109 FORD 60 REAR 1999 E-350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT – ABS
606161 FORD 60 REAR 1998 1/2-99 E-250 VAN SRW – SEMI FLOAT – ABS
606162 FORD 60 REAR 1998 1/2-99 E350 VAN SRW – FULL FLOAT – ABS
606188 FORD 60 REAR 1999 1/2 E-250 VAN SRW
606192 FORD 60 REAR 1999 1/2 E-250 VAN SRW
606199 FORD 60 REAR 1999-99 1/2 E-350 CHASSIS – DRW

Dana 60 Maintenance Manual

mike — Sun, 16 May 2010 13:55:02 +0000

Here’s a copy of the Dana 60 Maintenance Manual. You can view it in full screen.

Dana 60 Front Axle

mike — Wed, 12 May 2010 20:08:44 +0000

The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Corp. and used in OEM heavy duty applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, and Ford. There are rear axle and four wheel drive front steering versions of the Dana 60. It can be readily identified by its straight axle tubes, 10 bolt asymmetrical cover, and a “60″ cast in to the housing. Gross axle weight ratings are often lowered by the vehicle manufacturer for safety and tire reasons.

General specifications

Every Dana 60 that was originally manufactured by Dana Corp is stamped with a build date and bill of materials on the back of the passenger-side axle tube.

Ring gear measures 9-3/4″.
3.125″ diameter axle tube.
Weighs in near 500lbs. More or less depending on width and brake configurations.
OEM Inner axle shaft spline counts are 16, 30, 32, and 35.
40 Spline inner axle shafts and carriers are made for after market, high performance Dana 60 axles.
Pinion shaft diameter: 1.625″
Pinion shaft splines: 10 and 29
Gear ratios: 3.31:1 – 7.17:1
Carrier break: 3.31:1 – 4.10:1 and 4.56:1 – 7.17:1
Axle Shaft diameter
- 1.41” Front (35 Spline)
- 1.46” Rear (35 Spline)
Axle spline diameter
- 1.50” Front (35 Spline)
- 1.50” Rear (35 Spline)
1480 Universal Joint (Front axle)

Dana 60 Front Axle

History

Jeep was the first company to use Dana 60 front axles in 1966. In the mid 1970′s the Big Three (automobile manufacturers) all started using this axle. GM began phasing it out in 1988 in favor of Independent suspension. while still offering it in some higher GVWR trucks (V-30) until 1991. Dodge used a Dana 60 up to 2002. 3rd Generation Dodge Rams dropped the Dana 60 in favor of a lighter, reverse cut AAM axle. Ford still uses the Dana 60 front axle. Manufactured in both Kingpin and Ball joint variations, “standard” and “reverse cut” rotation variations and open and limited slip variations. The housing material is Gray iron in early axles and Ductile iron in later axles. GM and Ford Dana 60 axles utilize locking hubs. Dodge Dana 60 axles utilized locking hubs until 1994 when a Center Axle Disconnect (CAD) system was adopted. However model year 2002 Rams phased out the CAD system leaving some 2002 Dana 60 axles permanently locked in.

Big Three variations

GM / Chevy versions are passenger side differential drop, standard rotation gears, kingpin knuckles and 35 Spline axle shafts.

Dodge versions were passenger side differential drop, standard rotation gears, kingpin knuckles and 35 spline axle shafts in early models. The 2nd Generation axles were drivers side with ball joints. 30 Spline axle shafts were used instead of 35 splines, except 2000, 2001 and 2002 models which were equipped with 32 spline axle shafts.

Ford versions are drivers side differential drop, reverse-cut gears, and kingpin knuckles up to 1991. The later axles have ball joints. Ford Dana 60 axles mostly feature 35 spline axle shafts.

Dana 60 aftermarket

The Dana 60 front axle has a great deal of aftermarket/third-party support, including many upgrades. Stronger axle shafts, Universal Joints and ball joints are widely available. As well as a large selection of traction control devices such as Locking differentials and Limited slip differentials. Axle shafts, Universal joints and carriers made from chromoly steel are even available. High capacity differential covers are available that increase the amount of oil the differential holds. These covers also feature Heat sinks that help keep the axle cool.

Dana Super 60

Dana Super 60 from a 2008 Ford F-450

The Dana Super 60 is an upgraded version of the Dana 60 front axle.

Differences in the Dana Super 60 versus the regular Dana 60:

Larger and thicker diameter steel tubes (3.75 inches diameter and 1/2 in thick)

Larger ring and pinion which increase the contact area and overall strength.

Larger Universal Joints which increase strength and steering angle.

Super 60s use 1550 Universal Joints.

Net formed spider gears for increased strength.

All made with 35 Spline axle shafts.

Dana 60 Rear Axle

The Dana 60 rear axle was first introduced in 1955 as a full floating axle in Ford F-250′s and is still used today.

Manufactured in both full float and semi float variations. The semi float axles were often rated up to 5,500 lbs and the full float axles were rated up to 6,500 lbs.

Full floating, 30 Spline, variants are common. 35 Spline, semi-floating and full floating axles exist, but are less common.