i think i found a dana 60 for my 79 3/4ton chevy...woundering what needs to be done to bolt into the front. looks like i will be replacing the brakes and rotors, got the spring plates..what universal joint will i need for the yoke? are the 3/4 ton ujoints the same size as a 1ton? im also thinking about not connecting the sway bar to the front..anythoughts  

I see no issue with yoke/ujoints and as far as stabilizer bar, I have long discarded them for off road usage and it improves ride a bit and helps articulation as well so I would not think twice about leaving it off.  

i agree with snoman. my only question is this, are the springs spaced the same on 3/4 ton and 1 ton front axles?  

They should be. The only difference in frame back then was minimal (a bit heavier) and not spacing related.  

ok thanx snoman! maybe i was thinkin about the spring perch spacing on 1/2 ton to 1 ton?  

It should be the same. The only real difference I have seen between 3/4 and 1 ton chassis of that era is that the top and bottom or "hats" on "C" channel in rear are wider. I believe that when GM came out with the CP6 chassis option for 3/4 tons that this was basically the 1 ton frame being used.  

well swapping a 44 to a 60 is cake. me aand my pops just did it and the only issue we ran into is that the break lines are slightly to short because on a 60 the end of the line going to the caliper has a l shape to it.  

thanx guys thats good to know.  

well i got the axle home and put it on a set of jack stands..time to go through it or at least what i can do..don't think i will be tackling the carrier or new gears, but plan on puting some new locking hubs, rotors and calibers...by the way i HATE SALT!! it is amazing what that stuff will do to a 1990 dana 60..my girlfriend's quote was "you paid how much for that pile of rust?" lol..im sure i will come up with questions along the way (just to warn you)...any good sites to referance off of??   thanks  

I would say that a good site is www.offroaddesign.com they have some good parts for the 60. check em out  

check out pirate 4x4.com and search dana 60 bible  

ok i just got the outer spindle nut off (after i went to town to get the correct spindle socket) the previous owner used the hammer and chisle to get them off..now it looks like i have to buy at least 2 new ones..how do i get the hub and rotor off? thanks  

sorry  

I Belive there are two nuts the are seperated by a washer and you have to remove both of them in order for the rotor to come off. Unless it is from a dodge front end and in the case you have to line up a hole on the rotor and remove 6 bolts one by one.  

well finally found the clip to remove the caliper under all the rust..then got the BFH to persuade the hub/rotor off..also took off the caliper bracket, my question is since im dealing with all this rust should i reinstall these parts after i clean them..or should i be concerned with the loss of all this metal and maybe replace the pieces? also what is the easiest way to get the rotor off the hub?  take it to a press shop or just hammer away?....i'll be honest with you this is my first time tackling a project like this by myself and i find myself second guessing..alot...my plan is to tear down the axle, us a grinder w/wire brush, zinc primer, and put on a coat or 2 of good under coating stuff ( not the spray can but thick brush on kind)...any tips from anyone that has done this before is encouraged...thanks again