Guidance on Dana 60 upgrading

nhl_bullitt · Oct 31, 2016

Thought I might as well double check with folks that have been there/done that before spending the bucks.

Axle: 1986 Ford Dana 60 King pin

Other than 5.13s and spool, it is pretty stock. I broke a lock out and busted a u joint cap over the weekend (happened about the exact same time, not sure what went first). So I figured it would be a good time to go 35 spline outers with drive flanges.

These parts the correct ones?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/yga-21374/overview/year/1986/make/ford/model/f-350

https://www.amazon.com/Yukon-YHC50005-Hardcore-Flange-Differential/dp/B0078U9VN2

http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-7184343-dana-60-spicer-u-joint-5-733x-spl55-4x-greaseable.html

Are outers equal length I take it?

That joint is greasable, which I assume is therefore weaker. I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks. 8)

tonybolton · Oct 31, 2016

Re:

It took 3 years of beating on my greasable spicer joint to break.

I'm jus gonna try the non greasable this time.

If I can get 3 years out of a 40$ joint....I'm content with that.

hokie_yj · Oct 31, 2016

Here's what I would do.

http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-6813311-dana-60-35-spline-stubs-and-slug-kit.html

You can upgrade the kit to ECGS's domestic 4340 stubs, and add the u-joints and it comes out about $18 cheaper than the links you posted added up. Spicer 5-806x is the non-greaseable forged cross u-joint. I would recommend them over the greaseable. They're stronger, and also cheaper.

ECGS is also a great company to deal with. I've called them late on a Friday afternoon and had parts on my doorstep by Saturday afternoon.

nightcrawler4x4 · Oct 31, 2016

If your not gonna use a good joint at least do full circle snap rings. If not, cromo not gonna help ya when ya spit a cap.

wizzo · Oct 31, 2016

hokie_yj said:
Here's what I would do.

http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-6813311-dana-60-35-spline-stubs-and-slug-kit.html

You can upgrade the kit to ECGS's domestic 4340 stubs, and add the u-joints and it comes out about $18 cheaper than the links you posted added up. Spicer 5-806x is the non-greaseable forged cross u-joint. I would recommend them over the greaseable. They're stronger, and also cheaper.

ECGS is also a great company to deal with. I've called them late on a Friday afternoon and had parts on my doorstep by Saturday afternoon.

I'd do what hokie is suggesting. Upgrade to the domestic 4340, they come with a LIFETIME warranty.

nhl_bullitt · Nov 2, 2016

Thanks guys. So I should go ahead with the $160 USA shafts eh.

Yukon Super Joint worth that hefty price?

smbroady82 · Nov 2, 2016

or RCVs and be done with it

sleepsontoilet · Nov 2, 2016

nhl_bullitt said:
Thanks guys. So I should go ahead with the $160 USA shafts eh.

Yukon Super Joint worth that hefty price?

Call and speak with a vendor, I didn't pay anywhere near Internet pricing from ECGS.

617_Racing · Nov 2, 2016

sleepsontoilet said:
Call and speak with a vendor, I didn't pay anywhere near Internet pricing from ECGS.

This! I just sent them a PM on here and got a quote for quite a bit better than the internet list price. I'll be pulling the trigger on a full set with Super Joints in the next couple weeks.

Stretch · Nov 3, 2016

sleepsontoilet said:
Call and speak with a vendor, I didn't pay anywhere near Internet pricing from ECGS.

X3. Even before I was local to them I would just call and usually save a good chunk over what internet price was.

Forbanger · Nov 3, 2016

A member on here told me about a deal on Yukon axles with super joints. They cannot advertise them as Yukon, but they sell enough to keep prices low. It was $832 sent to my door for Chevy 60 with super joints all 35 spline.
http://completeoffroad.com/c-62679-axles-dana-60-dana-60-front-axle-kits.html