Found front D60 need advice - Diesel Forum

sprdve · 11-28-2005, 01:40 PM

Hey there guys,

I have been looking for a front dana 60 for my pickup for several months and finally found one for $650. It is out of an 86, my question is, will this one work ok for me in my 87? Is it a kingpin style? Any major concerns to look for. Thanks in advance

Ben

pnose · 11-28-2005, 02:00 PM

Yes its a kingpin style.You shouldnt have too much trouble installing it.

hesutton · 11-30-2005, 08:52 AM

Good price. That year does use king pins. I've got a dana 60 I'm installing now and the biggest issue has been the front drive shaft. I'm trying to work out the clearence issue with the tranny crossmember. Dana 60 Post Here

I'm still waiting to find out what needs to be done. It looks like using a F350 tranny crossmember helps, but still need an answer on which drive shaft to use.

Heath

sle2115 · 11-30-2005, 10:26 AM

You will need to use the F350 shaft and transfer case yoke. The crossmember in my 87 F250 worked fine with this setup and there was no need to use the F350 crossmember.

sprdve · 12-01-2005, 12:27 PM

So on my 87' I can use the same cross memeber but need the 350 t-case yoke and driveshaft? I will let you know what comes of this mod as it happens.

Thanks,
Ben