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Old 11-29-2011, 08:38 PM
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I have found quite a few axles but id like to try and get a list that meets some very specific criteria. Im not sure what I want to run, d60, sterling, toyota etc.
So Im hoping some people can chime in with axles that meet my criteria.
I know I can search, and I have, there is just so much info, and so spread out its tough.
so my criteria is;
d60 size. (no d44 etc.)
drivers drop
unit bearing
preferably non-disco

My thoughts are ff14 rear, or ff60. later model d60 front. but not sure if there is a drivers drop unit bearing. AAM from a dodge or ford. 10.5 and whatever the front is.
I know I can probably run a ford, but I believe they all have selectable hubs. I will do this if I have to. But my intention is to run deep backspace rims to keep the widtch down, and I dont want locking hubs sticking out getting smashed into rocks.
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Size of the tire?
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not sure yet. probably a 37 for now, but at some point possibly a 40.
However, i do not want to do it twice. even if I stay on a 37 I want something more than a d44.
60/60 combo Is probably the best fit.
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good read.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/axle-info-113355/
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thats good info. But again, doesnt answer my specifics. I know the ring gear size, spline count etc. I dont know what year vehicles came with them specifically in non disco, or drivers drop, and which had unit bearings.
that is the problem.
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^^^opps..i saved that link for info....thought it had it all in there...sorry bud...would be cool to have that list with ALL info.
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No problem, its hard to find the info I want, well in one place anyway.
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all the info you should need about D60's. if you are keeping it driver drop would will need a ford front. just find a matching width/lug pattern for the rear. more then one unit bearing D60 driver drop axle options.

http://pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/60_front/

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ah, never even looked at billavista. That is good info on the 60. I was also unaware that the ford axles used a unit bearing, I thought they all used a manual hub
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actually it looks like the only non disco, drivers drop, unit bearing, non locking hub 60 is a 2002 only dodge CTD. I owned one, but it happened to be in front of a d70 in my diesel dodge lol.
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