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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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So I got a buddy with 2 Dana 60s out of a older 3/4 ton that he will give me for free. We think the gearing is 4.10 but might be lower he had the set up for 44s. Can I get this to work in the jeep or will it just be to of a pain?
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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Got a 60 rear in mine and would have one in the front but they run $1200+ around here for one that need rebuilding. It's a bit of fab but no more than any other axle swap that isn't a factory XJ axle.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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So you don't think it be to much for the engine to handle? And there all rebuilt so there good condition and can't really beat free ha
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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start welding my friend there are a few guys with 60s that i know of just stiffen your uni-body while your at it
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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search on pirate4x4. they are all about having xjs on tons
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by sandaddik2
search on pirate4x4. they are all about having xjs on tons
Just get ready for the flaming then haha I heard there pretty critical
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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good ol pirate4x4. dont go there. they will eat someone like you alive.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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If you are willing to put the time in it... id say sure go for it... but only if you acually use the jeep to go off road lol...you wont break them.. you will break something eles first... u joint trans... twist drive shaft... but you wont break the D60
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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My main concern is the engine being to small, I figure those for free and getting them in will be the same cost as beefing the stock with a much better result
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Sasq40
My main concern is the engine being to small, I figure those for free and getting them in will be the same cost as beefing the stock with a much better result
thats what gears and 4:1 kit are for
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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What size tire you planning to run? Because the diffs are pretty big on D60's.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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I was think 37 if I was going with the Dana 60 and 33-35 if I stay with the stock
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Sasq40
I was think 37 if I was going with the Dana 60 and 33-35 if I stay with the stock

id go bigger then 37s
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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Trying to fit Bigger would be hard lol. Has many ppl converted the front to leaf springs with those axles which might be a pain
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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time for hydro-steer if you are going big
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