what axle is this

I am positive that is the number on it. Only thing I could come up with is 74-77 dodge van. But I can get nothing verifying that its a d60 or what.
 
Caver Dave said:
Dana's BOM search(1979 & up ONLY) doesn't find that number... wire wheel it *again* & scrape over the numbers lightly with sharp pc. of steel... then report the new number...
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jackedHB said:
I am positive that is the number on it. Only thing I could come up with is 74-77 dodge van. But I can get nothing verifying that its a d60 or what.
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This could shed some light on the search issue :flipoff2:
 
thats kind of what I suspected. Last front I got was a d50, off a ford truck. Supposedly a 1 ton front axle. Are d61's any good for anything.
 
Kevin Lawler said:
Here's the skinny on the 61 from POR. I'd look for something else.
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Yeah, it's no big deal IMO... all you need is a spacer.
 
jackedHB said:
No front, it's a rear the guy was wanting $150 for it. May be worth my while if all I need is a spacer.
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Like RC said, you can get a 60 for that. The 61 is a good axle, beefy tubes, brakes and housing, it's just very limited in it's gear choices and it costs more to upgrade. I ran a welded 61 rear for awhile in my old rig. Used a 3/8" spacer a friend made in his shop. When I went to a spool I got a 60 4.56+ and was able to use the standard 3/16" Mr Gasket one that all the catalogs have. Worked fine until other parts went and I swapped it for a 60. Hold off and find a 60, you'll be happier in the long run.
 
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