well it looks like the front axle is haveing lots of problems, so i am wondering what trucks had d60's on them that would be a strait bolt on swap? it will be going on a 76 w100.
mlauk
09-14-2006, 05:59 PM
I think the 1/2, 3/4 tons came with the Dana 44 and the 1 ton had the Dana 66. What is wrong with your axle?
DurtyDi
09-14-2006, 07:22 PM
well, bearings are shot on both sides and the yoke seems really loose, we bought the truck not to long ago and have never had a front drive shaft on till now, but it seems pretty bad sofar, i didnt really want to drop any money on a axle that will be replaced anyway down the road, so will all 1 tons work on that truck or will i need the same year?
mlauk
09-14-2006, 08:22 PM
The brakes and lug pattern are different. The lug pattern on a w100 is 5 hole vs 8 hole on a w200 and w300. I'm sure there are other differences. The yoke/shaft is easy to pull out and they can repair it at a drive shaft shop. The bearings are a little more difficult, but I would take it apart and inspect them. There is a grease zirc in the wheel where you need to grease the wheel bearings on occasion.
3jvj
09-17-2006, 02:08 PM
What is your gear ratio? I have a shot rear end and I am thinking of swapping out to one tons (I can't find a third member to replace the rear end). Maybe you could use my front end. It's never given me any trouble. Shoot me a mail-JJ
