dana 60, or 9"

[slow87]

From a pure strength view point which one is stronger? Is there something better than the 60 or 9"? This is not for a GN so please no the 8.5 is all you need.

 

[sasmith350]

i'd go 9", you can swap the center section out quicker and it's easier to set up the gears since you can set the pumpkin on a bench.

 

[GNTIM]

Dana is stronger, essentially a truck axle. Also more expensive and harder to set up.

 

[turbofish38]

Dana also weighs twice as much as the 9". What was the diameter of a 60? 10.5 inches?

 

[GNTIM]

9 3/4 ring gear. Definatly not a light axle.

 

[slow87]

Dana is stronger, essentially a truck axle. Also more expensive and harder to set up.

I'm hoping to only do it once. Making power is easy. It's keeping everything else together thats a pita

 

[Turbo Indian]

if it's going in a 4x4 I used the corp 14 bolt, dime a dozen & strong as an ox, just take the torches out & cut off the excess weight off the bottom, it also helps it slide over the rocks.

 

[turbosam6]

The Dana is heavier, but very strong. The 9" is lighter, and its not gonna break either. I think the biggest difference is the 9" "eats" more power than the Dana. I was gonna put a Dana 60 in my Camaro, but I'll stick with the 12 bolt for now. I may have to put a spool in it, we'll see.